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Event: CACC 58     
Date:   Feb 23, 2020

Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Zsiga Venczel (ranked 2287 p4p, 270 weight class) and Douche Canoe (ranked 2476 p4p, 287 weight class). On his way into the ring it seems that Zsiga Venczel has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Zsiga Venczel seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?




192 cm
36 yrs
200 lbs



197 cm
34 yrs
215 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 5 losses; Zsiga Venczel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Douche Canoe!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.


The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.

Venczel clinches up with Canoe and pushes him back against the ropes.

Canoe lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Venczel (0) vs (2) Canoe
Venczel gets full guard.
Venczel keeping moving, preventing Canoe from controlling successfully.
Venczel looking to control.

Venczel is looking for a triangle but Canoe pushes his legs off easily.
Canoe looking to pass the guard.
Canoe wants to control from the top but Venczel keeps moving.
My spies in Runts Academy inform me that Canoe has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Canoe postures up.
Venczel is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Canoe is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Canoe drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Canoe jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Venczel trying to control the position.
Canoe wants to control from the top but Venczel keeps moving.

Venczel is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Venczel wants to sweep here but Canoe controlling him for the moment.

Venczel has his foot on Canoe's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Canoe works his way back into a safe position though.
Venczel can't keep his opponent in guard - Canoe advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Venczel wants to get back to full guard.
Canoe is trying to control the action in half guard but Venczel is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Canoe is trying to work for a kimura but Venczel is defending well.
Venczel tries to get to full guard but Canoe has control of the leg.
Venczel is refusing to be controlled, as Canoe sits in half guard.
Canoe slows the pace down in half guard.
Venczel is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Canoe jumps into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Venczel (0) vs (5) Canoe
Venczel struggling a bit here.

Canoe is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Venczel has escaped the position, nice work there.
Canoe is looking to take a break and control but Venczel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Venczel is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Venczel being controlled for a moment.
Canoe wants to lay and pray for a moment but Venczel keeps working.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

Canoe is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Venczel has escaped the position, nice work there.
Venczel is looking to reverse the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Venczel regains half guard there - taking advantage of Canoe's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Venczel definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Canoe works his way into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Venczel (0) vs (8) Canoe

Canoe is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Venczel is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Canoe trying to control the position but Venczel is working away.
Canoe working away.

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

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

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Venczel tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Canoe wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

Canoe is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Venczel has escaped the position, nice work there.
Venczel manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Venczel gets full guard.
Canoe wants to control from the top but Venczel keeps moving.
Venczel 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.
Venczel not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Venczel keeping moving, preventing Canoe from controlling successfully.
Venczel has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Canoe has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Venczel (0) vs (11) Canoe

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Venczel tries to buck Canoe off but Canoe is having none of it.

Canoe thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Venczel tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Canoe tries for a kimura but Venczel is defending well.
Canoe taking a breather here.
Venczel is not content to let Canoe control the position.

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

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Canoe trying to control the action but Venczel is working from the bottom.

Canoe tries for a kimura but Venczel is defending well.
Canoe trying to control the action but Venczel is working from the bottom.
Venczel struggling a bit here.

Canoe wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Venczel, who protects the arm well.
Venczel is trying to control Canoe's posture but Canoe avoids it.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Venczel is looking to regain half guard here but Canoe keeps moving and retains side control.
Venczel struggling a bit here.

Canoe tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Venczel tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Canoe is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Venczel is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Venczel is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Canoe's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Canoe trying to control the action but Venczel is working from the bottom.

Canoe is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Venczel is trying to get back to full guard.

Canoe is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

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

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

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Canoe trying to pass the guard but Venczel defending well.
Venczel tries to get to full guard but Canoe has control of the leg.
Venczel trying to control here.

Canoe seems to be working for a kimura but Venczel defends the submission attempt.

Canoe is working for a kimura but Venczel is defending it quite comfortably.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Venczel tries to roll over but Canoe keeps him under control.
Venczel trying to control but Canoe postures up.

Venczel is defending against the submission attempts here by Canoe.
Venczel has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Canoe is working away from the top position though.
Venczel makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Venczel.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Canoe looking to pass the guard.
Venczel controls Canoe momentarily but Canoe frees himself.
Canoe advances position into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Venczel (0) vs (14) Canoe

Canoe wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Venczel, who protects the arm well.
Venczel tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Canoe working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Canoe wants to lay and pray for a moment but Venczel keeps working.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Venczel is looking to regain half guard here but Canoe keeps moving and retains side control.
Venczel wants to control but Canoe postures up.
Venczel is not content to let Canoe control the position.

Canoe is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Venczel knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Venczel regains half guard.
Canoe is looking to take a break and control but Venczel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.

Venczel is trying to control Canoe's posture. Canoe takes advantage of the lull and advances to side control. He also appears to have an arm triangle here! Uh oh, big trouble for Venczel! Canoe is rotating here... this could be the end... Venczel is out! Canoe has ended this one emphatically! Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Douche Canoe!
Douche Canoe decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: CACC 47     
Date:   Jan 25, 2020

Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Zsiga Venczel (ranked 2149 p4p, 259 weight class) and Simon Gustafsson (ranked 1116 p4p, 150 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Simon Gustafsson enters the ring!




192 cm
36 yrs
200 lbs



200 cm
25 yrs
213 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 5 losses; Zsiga Venczel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Simon Gustafsson!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.

Gustafsson tries to keep at a distance but Venczel has taken the fight into the clinch.
Gustafsson is trying to drag Venczel to the mat but Venczel just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Gustafsson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

Venczel has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Gustafsson clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Venczel (4) vs (0) Gustafsson
Gustafsson tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Gustafsson is working to get back to half guard.

Venczel wants to finish this one by submission but Gustafsson is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Venczel.
Gustafsson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Venczel takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Venczel (7) vs (0) Gustafsson

Gustafsson fending off the submission attempt from Venczel.
Venczel doesn't have the hooks in and Gustafsson manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Venczel (7) vs (2) Gustafsson

That's one minute gone in the round.
Venczel 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.

Gustafsson drops back looking for a leg! Venczel is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Venczel manages to kick Gustafsson off! Gustafsson jumps back into Venczel's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Venczel is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Venczel (9) vs (2) Gustafsson
Gustafsson keeping full guard, as Venczel tries to pass.

Gustafsson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Venczel forces his way into half guard.

Venczel wants to work for an arm triangle but Gustafsson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson tries to roll over but Venczel keeps him under control.

Venczel is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gustafsson has managed to free his arm - good work.

Gustafsson looking for submissions off his back.
Venczel prevents Gustafsson from improving his position.
Gustafsson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

Venczel got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gustafsson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Venczel has managed to get both his arms back between Gustafsson's legs - danger averted.

Gustafsson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Venczel defends it easily.
Venczel works a leg free and moves into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Venczel is trying to work for a kimura but Gustafsson is defending well.

Venczel wants to work for an arm triangle but Gustafsson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Venczel looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Venczel definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Venczel wants to take a breather but Gustafsson is having none of it.

Venczel seems to be working for a kimura but Gustafsson defends the submission attempt.

Venczel wants to work for an arm triangle but Gustafsson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Venczel wants to work for an arm triangle but Gustafsson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gustafsson told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Gustafsson moves into full guard.

Gustafsson looking for a guillotine here but Venczel defends easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Venczel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gustafsson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Gustafsson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Venczel's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Venczel (9) vs (4) Gustafsson
Venczel 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.

Gustafsson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Venczel looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Venczel looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Venczel!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Venczel (13) vs (4) Gustafsson
Gustafsson is looking to regain half guard here but Venczel keeps moving and retains side control.

Venczel working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson tries to bench press Venczel off him but Venczel keeps the position.

Venczel is trying to get an arm triangle but Gustafsson is defending well.
Gustafsson is looking for a sweep.
Gustafsson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Venczel (13) vs (6) Gustafsson
Gustafsson prevents Venczel from improving his position.

Gustafsson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Venczel has managed to free his arm - good work.

Gustafsson wants to work for an arm triangle but Venczel is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Gustafsson seems to be looking for submissions.

That's six minutes gone in the round.

Gustafsson seems to be working for a kimura but Venczel defends the submission attempt.

Gustafsson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Gustafsson is looking for a kimura here.
Venczel trying to control but Gustafsson postures up.
Venczel is controlling Gustafsson's position as best he can from this difficult position.

Gustafsson is trying to work for a kimura but Venczel is defending well.

Gustafsson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.

Gustafsson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Venczel is trying to control but can't.
Venczel manages to get to full guard.
Gustafsson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Venczel is keeping the position for now.
Gustafsson won't allow Venczel to sweep him here.
Venczel is working hard here to advance position.
Gustafsson passes Venczel's left leg - he's now in half guard.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.

Gustafsson wants to work for an arm triangle but Venczel is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Venczel is pressing down on Gustafsson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Venczel looking for a sweep. Not yet Venczel, not yet.
Gustafsson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Venczel bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gustafsson's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Venczel (15) vs (6) Gustafsson

Gustafsson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Gustafsson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Venczel defends it easily.
Venczel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gustafsson is keeping the position for now.
Venczel wants to control from the top but Gustafsson keeps moving.
Venczel advances position into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Venczel (18) vs (6) Gustafsson

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

Venczel is looking for a kimura here.
Venczel passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Gustafsson!
Score +3 for passing guard: Venczel (21) vs (6) Gustafsson

Venczel is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Gustafsson has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Gustafsson!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Venczel (21) vs (8) Gustafsson
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Venczel 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.
Venczel trying to control the position.
Gustafsson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: Venczel (21) vs (11) Gustafsson

That's ten minutes gone in the round.

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

Gustafsson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Venczel regains half guard.

Gustafsson seems to be working for a kimura but Venczel defends the submission attempt.
Venczel is pressing down on Gustafsson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Venczel trying to keep a closed guard but Gustafsson is proving a slippery customer.
Gustafsson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Venczel swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: Venczel (21) vs (14) Gustafsson
Venczel tries to bench press Gustafsson off him but Gustafsson keeps the position.

Gustafsson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

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

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

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.

Gustafsson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Venczel sneaks back into half guard.

Gustafsson is working for a kimura here but Venczel manages to reverse the position and he's now in Gustafsson's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Venczel (23) vs (14) Gustafsson
Venczel passes Gustafsson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

Venczel seems to be working for a kimura but Gustafsson defends the submission attempt.

Venczel is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gustafsson wants to improve his position but Venczel is controlling well.

Gustafsson looking for submissions off his back.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.

Venczel 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.

Gustafsson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

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

Venczel seems to be looking for submissions.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.

Gustafsson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Venczel pulls his head out easily.
Venczel wants to free his trapped foot but Gustafsson is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Venczel is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Venczel is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Gustafsson!
Score +3 for passing guard: Venczel (26) vs (14) Gustafsson
Venczel tries to control but Gustafsson wriggling away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gustafsson 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.
Gustafsson tries to roll over but Venczel keeps him under control.
Gustafsson gets back to full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Venczel takes the fight on points by 26 to 14.
After winning the bout, Zsiga Venczel thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: CACC 37     
Date:   Dec 28, 2019

Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Zsiga Venczel (ranked 1993 p4p, 262 weight class) and Bobby Wangler (ranked 1903 p4p, 253 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Wangler's choice of entrance music: The Clash - I Fought The Law. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!




192 cm
35 yrs
200 lbs



175 cm
29 yrs
203 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 4 losses; Zsiga Venczel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Bobby Wangler!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.


Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Wangler dives in and grabs Venczel's left leg, looking for a takedown. Venczel pushes down on Wangler's head and hops out.

Venczel closes the distance and pushes Wangler back into the ropes.

Wangler manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Venczel trying to control but Wangler is working from the bottom.
Our spies down at at Fenrir MMA inform us that Wangler has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Venczel looking to pass the guard.
Venczel is pushing down on Wangler's leg trying to pass to half guard. Wangler is fighting to maintain full guard but Venczel has managed to sneak the leg through.

Venczel is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Venczel working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Wangler's thigh. Wangler counters though and makes it back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Venczel passes into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Venczel is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Wangler sees it coming and defends easily.
Venczel tries to pass to full mount but Wangler defends it.
Wangler is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Venczel's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Venczel's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Venczel (0) vs (4) Wangler
Venczel rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Venczel is looking for a sweep. Wangler is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Venczel is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wangler pulls his head out easily.
Venczel looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Wangler content to control rather than advance.
Venczel wants to get back to full guard but Wangler has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Venczel (0) vs (7) Wangler

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Venczel sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Venczel tries to roll over but Wangler keeps him under control.
Venczel is looking to get back to full guard here but Wangler has managed to pass to side control instead.
Score +3 for passing guard: Venczel (0) vs (10) Wangler
The referee asks Wangler politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Wangler prefers to stall for the moment though.
Venczel is looking to regain half guard here but Wangler keeps moving and retains side control.
Venczel stops Wangler from passing to mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Venczel is looking for a sweep.
Venczel struggling a bit here.
Wangler moves into full mount!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Venczel (0) vs (12) Wangler
Venczel looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Venczel (0) vs (15) Wangler
Wangler is not going to allow Venczel to sit and survive in this position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Venczel is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Venczel tries to escape the position.
Wangler controlling from the back.
Wangler controlling well, preventing Venczel from escaping the position.
Venczel is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Venczel trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
I really don't envy Venczel right now.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Venczel just trying to survive but Wangler is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Venczel is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Venczel looking very determined here, making life difficult for Wangler.
Wangler controls the action.
Venczel tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Venczel wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Venczel (0) vs (18) Wangler
Wangler struggling to keep hold of the position.
Venczel tries to escape the position.
Wangler struggling to keep hold of the position.
Venczel is in bad spot here.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Wangler biding his time, looking for the opening.
Venczel is in bad spot here.
Venczel just trying to survive but Wangler is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
You can see the frustration on Venczel's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Venczel trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Wangler doesn't have the hooks in and Venczel manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Venczel (2) vs (18) Wangler
Venczel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wangler swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Venczel being controlled here momentarily.

Venczel has gone for a leg lock! Wangler slips out almost immediately though and dives into Venczel's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Venczel (2) vs (20) Wangler
Wangler stopping the sweep attempt from Venczel.
Wangler wants to pass the guard but Venczel is keeping the position.
Venczel tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Venczel wants to hit a switch here but Wangler passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Venczel there!
Score +3 for passing guard: Venczel (2) vs (23) Wangler
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Venczel is trying desperately to improve position.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Wangler trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Venczel is working to get back to half guard.
Venczel is trying to reverse the position but instead Wangler has taken his back - oops!
Score +3 for taking back: Venczel (2) vs (26) Wangler
Venczel is in bad spot here.
Wangler controlling the position well here. Venczel rolled but Wangler kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Wangler's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Venczel is really stuck here.
Wangler doesn't have the hooks in and Venczel manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Venczel (4) vs (26) Wangler
Wangler 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.
Venczel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wangler is keeping the position for now.
Wangler is trying to control the position but Venczel postures up.
Venczel sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Wangler's guard.
Wangler trying to control here.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Venczel tries to pass the half guard into mount. Wangler knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Venczel trying to control the pace.

Venczel is trying to work for a kimura but Wangler is defending well.
Venczel trying to mount his opponent but Wangler defends it.

Venczel is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Wangler doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Venczel.
Wangler has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Venczel is working away from the top position though.
Venczel will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Wangler might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Venczel haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

Venczel 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.
Wangler is looking for a sweep. Venczel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Venczel is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Wangler reverses the position - he's now on top in Venczel's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Venczel (4) vs (28) Wangler
Venczel keeping full guard, as Wangler tries to pass.

Venczel looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Wangler wants to control from the top but Venczel keeps moving.
Wangler passes Venczel's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Venczel is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Wangler's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Wangler's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Venczel (8) vs (28) Wangler

Venczel tightening his grip on Wangler, looking for the choke.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.

Venczel looking to break Wangler's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Wangler remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Venczel will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!

Venczel working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.

Venczel working for a choke but Wangler reverses nicely into Venczel 's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Venczel (8) vs (30) Wangler
Wangler pushing down on Venczel's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Venczel wants to get back to full guard.
Wangler is trying to control. Venczel wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Venczel is trying to get back to full guard.
Venczel wants to control but Wangler is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Venczel tries to roll over but Wangler keeps him under control.
Venczel is refusing to be controlled, as Wangler sits in half guard.
Venczel wants to improve his position but Wangler is controlling well.
Venczel is pressing down on Wangler's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Venczel is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wangler is aware though and is defending well.

Venczel looking for subs off his back but Wangler has passed one foot through into half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wangler wins on points by 30 to 8.
Bobby Wangler seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: CACC 26     
Date:   Dec 07, 2019

Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Tyrano Jackson (ranked 20478 p4p, 607 weight class) and Zsiga Venczel (ranked 2948 p4p, 375 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.




190 cm
29 yrs
220 lbs



192 cm
35 yrs
200 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Tyrano Jackson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Zsiga Venczel!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.


The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.

Jackson has managed to clinch.
Venczel looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.

Jackson is working on a single leg takedown against the ropes. Venczel can't fight it off and eventually Jackson manages to take the fight to the floor. Venczel looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jackson (2) vs (0) Venczel
Venczel trying to control the position.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Venczel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Venczel throws his legs up looking for a submission but Jackson uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Jackson (5) vs (0) Venczel
Jackson trying to control the action but Venczel is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Venczel sneaks back into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson content to control rather than advance.
Venczel is trying to get back to full guard.
Jackson is looking to take a break and control but Venczel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jackson works his foot free and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Jackson (8) vs (0) Venczel
Venczel is trying desperately to improve position.
Venczel keeps trying to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Venczel is looking to escape.
Venczel keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Venczel regains half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Venczel trying to control here.
Jackson is trying to control. Venczel wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Venczel is trying to control but can't.
Venczel gets full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Venczel lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jackson (8) vs (2) Venczel

Jackson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Jackson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Venczel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jackson is keeping the position for now.

Jackson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

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

Jackson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Venczel defends well.
Jackson keeping full guard, as Venczel tries to pass.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Jackson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Venczel defends well.
Venczel won't allow Jackson to sweep him here.
Jackson has control of Venczel's left arm, preventing Venczel from doing any damage.
Venczel advances to half guard.

Venczel is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Venczel is looking for a kimura here.
Venczel is thwarting Jackson's attempts to control the position.

That's five minutes gone in the round.

Venczel is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Jackson regains full guard. Nicely done.

Jackson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Jackson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Venczel defends it easily.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Jackson 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.
Venczel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jackson is keeping the position for now.

Jackson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Venczel can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Venczel must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's six minutes gone in the round.

Jackson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jackson keeping full guard, as Venczel tries to pass.

Venczel drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Jackson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Venczel has Jackson in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jackson (10) vs (2) Venczel
Venczel wants to control the position but Jackson says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Venczel wants to get back to full guard but Jackson has mounted him!
Score +3 for passing guard: Jackson (13) vs (2) Venczel
Venczel tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jackson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Venczel is looking to escape.
Jackson controlling from the full mount.
Venczel is working to get back to half guard.
Venczel tries to hold on but Jackson postures up.
Venczel tries to reverse the position but Jackson maintains control.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Jackson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Venczel working to try and regain half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Jackson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Venczel keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Venczel tries to control Jackson's body but Jackson pushes him off. Venczel squirms to his side and now Jackson has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Jackson (16) vs (2) Venczel

Jackson is persistently looking for the submission but Venczel is defending it well.
Jackson trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Venczel tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Venczel is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Venczel regains half guard.
Venczel is looking for a sweep. Jackson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Venczel slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Venczel is pulling down on Jackson's head to control his posture.
Venczel wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Jackson is now in half guard.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Venczel is trying to maintain the position but Jackson is very close to passing his half guard.
Venczel wants to improve his position but Jackson is controlling well.
Venczel trying to control here.
Jackson is trying to control the action in half guard but Venczel is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Venczel trying to control from the bottom.
Venczel slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Venczel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Venczel keeps moving.
Venczel is trying to control the position but Jackson postures up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Venczel is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jackson (16) vs (4) Venczel

Jackson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jackson wants to sweep here but Venczel controlling him for the moment.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is trying to keep Venczel in close.

Jackson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Venczel is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Venczel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jackson is keeping the position for now.

Jackson looking for a guillotine here but Venczel defends easily.
Venczel slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: Jackson (16) vs (7) Venczel
Venczel tries to advance to mount but Jackson denies him.
Jackson struggling a bit here.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is trying to get back to half guard.
Jackson wants to control but Venczel postures up.
Jackson gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Jackson is looking to get back to full guard here but Venczel has managed to pass to side control instead.
Score +3 for passing guard: Jackson (16) vs (10) Venczel
Jackson tries to improve position but can't.
Venczel working away.
Jackson is looking to regain half guard here but Venczel keeps moving and retains side control.
Venczel taking a break here but Jackson is having none of it and regains half guard.
Venczel trying to mount his opponent but Jackson defends it.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.

Jackson actively working from the bottom here.

Jackson actively working from the bottom here.

Venczel is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jackson is just riding it out for now. Venczel eventually gives up the hold.
Venczel wants to pass to mount but Jackson is defending the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jackson is looking to improve his position.
Jackson is working hard here to advance position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jackson takes the fight on points by 16 to 10.
After the fight, Tyrano Jackson was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

 

Event: CACC 19     
Date:   Nov 17, 2019

Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Zsiga Venczel (ranked 2760 p4p, 339 weight class) and Rui Rodrigo Germano (ranked 3524 p4p, 410 weight class). Germano has chosen HIM - Don't Fear The Reaper as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.




192 cm
35 yrs
200 lbs



182 cm
41 yrs
208 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Zsiga Venczel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Rui Rodrigo Germano!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Venczel fails to land the takedown.

Venczel has taken the fight to the clinch.

Germano jumps guard and drags Venczel to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Venczel trying to control but Germano is working from the bottom.
Venczel wants to pass the guard but Germano is keeping the position.
Germano 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.
Germano keeping moving, preventing Venczel from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Germano looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Germano controls Venczel momentarily but Venczel frees himself.
Venczel is pushing down on Germano's leg trying to pass to half guard. Germano is fighting to maintain full guard but Venczel has managed to sneak the leg through.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Venczel works his way into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Venczel (3) vs (0) Germano
You can see the frustration on Germano's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Germano is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Germano's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Venczel is trying to get an arm triangle but Germano is defending well.

Venczel looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Germano regains half guard.
Venczel tries to pass the half guard into mount. Germano knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Venczel is thwarting Germano's attempts to control the position.
Germano moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Germano wants to sweep here but Venczel controlling him for the moment.
Venczel definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Venczel trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Germano manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Venczel (3) vs (2) Germano
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Germano pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Venczel is keeping the position for now.

Germano got a little sloppy there for a moment and Venczel has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Germano has managed to get both his arms back between Venczel's legs - danger averted.
Venczel working a defensive guard here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Germano wants to control from the top but Venczel keeps moving.
Germano trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Germano is pushing down on Venczel's leg trying to pass to half guard. Venczel is fighting to maintain full guard but Germano has managed to sneak the leg through.
Venczel moves into full guard.
Germano trying to control but Venczel is working from the bottom.
Germano pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Venczel is keeping the position for now.

Venczel throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Germano advances to half guard.
Germano is looking to advance position but Venczel won't allow it.

Germano is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Venczel doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Germano.
The fighters are battling for position here. Venczel manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Germano pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Venczel is keeping the position for now.

Germano drops back looking for a leg! Venczel is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Venczel manages to kick Germano off! Germano jumps back into Venczel's guard.
Venczel is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Venczel (5) vs (2) Germano

That's five minutes gone in the round.

Venczel is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Venczel is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Venczel is keen to just control but Germano is a slippery customer.

Venczel maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Germano could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Venczel has cracked it and Germano is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Venczel!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Zsiga Venczel!
During a confident post fight interview, Zsiga Venczel thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: CACC 10     
Date:   Oct 26, 2019

Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Prana Halo (ranked 3139 p4p, 382 weight class) and Zsiga Venczel (ranked 2578 p4p, 324 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!




187 cm
30 yrs
209 lbs



192 cm
35 yrs
205 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 10 losses; Prana Halo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Zsiga Venczel!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.


The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Halo.
Halo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Halo with a poor takedown

and Venczel counters by moving into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Prana Halo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Halo tries for a takedown. No joy.
Venczel is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Venczel tries for a takedown. No joy.
Halo prevents a takedown attempt there.

Venczel gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Halo (0) vs (2) Venczel
Halo trying to keep a closed guard but Venczel is proving a slippery customer.
Halo keeping moving, preventing Venczel from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Venczel manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halo (2) vs (2) Venczel
Halo won't allow Venczel to sweep him here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Venczel keeping full guard, as Halo tries to pass.
Halo preventing the sweep.
Venczel keeps trying to improve his position.
Venczel keeping moving, preventing Halo from controlling successfully.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

Halo drops back looking for a leg! Venczel is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Venczel manages to kick Halo off! Halo jumps back into Venczel's guard.
Halo wants to control from the top but Venczel keeps moving.
Halo pushing down on Venczel's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

Venczel is defending against the submission attempts here by Halo.
Venczel is looking for a sweep. Halo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Venczel keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Halo wants to control but Venczel is keeping him busy.
Halo trying to pass the guard but Venczel defending well.

Halo is looking for a kimura here.
Venczel has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Halo is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Venczel manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Venczel bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Halo's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halo (2) vs (4) Venczel

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Halo trying to control the position.
Halo is really struggling to control Venczel but he's trying to hold on to the position.

Halo looking for a triangle here. Venczel is fighting it but it looks tight! Halo pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Venczel is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Prana Halo!
After the fight, Prana Halo was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

 

Event: CACC 5     
Date:   Oct 12, 2019

Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Indigo Starseed (ranked 10685 p4p, 640 weight class) and Zsiga Venczel (ranked 2520 p4p, 316 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!




187 cm
45 yrs
212 lbs



192 cm
34 yrs
206 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 11 losses; Indigo Starseed! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Zsiga Venczel!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.


The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Starseed is trying hard to land a takedown here. Venczel sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Venczel moves into range and clinches up with Starseed.

Starseed has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Venczel is trying to keep an underhook but Starseed manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Starseed (2) vs (0) Venczel
Starseed is pressing down on Venczel's thigh, looking to free his foot. Venczel is holding on for now.

Starseed is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Venczel has managed to free his arm - good work.
Venczel wants to get back to full guard.
Starseed is just content to waste time from the top position. Venczel takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Venczel looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Starseed is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Starseed drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Starseed jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Starseed postures up.
Venczel tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've been hearing good reports from Starseed'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 one minute gone in the round.
Venczel controls Starseed momentarily but Starseed frees himself.
Venczel 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.

Venczel looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Venczel bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Starseed's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Starseed (2) vs (2) Venczel
Venczel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Starseed swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Venczel is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Venczel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Starseed pulls Venczel in close to prevent any damage.
Starseed's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Starseed keeping moving, preventing Venczel from controlling successfully.
Starseed is trying to keep Venczel in close.

Venczel drops back, looking for a kneebar! Starseed looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Starseed looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Starseed!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Starseed (6) vs (2) Venczel

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

Starseed is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Venczel is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Venczel is looking for a sweep.

Starseed is trying to get an arm triangle but Venczel is defending well.
Venczel tries to improve position but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Starseed wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Venczel, who protects the arm well.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

Starseed working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Venczel is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

Starseed is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Venczel knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Venczel is trying to control Starseed's posture but Starseed avoids it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Starseed tries for a kimura but Venczel is defending well.
Venczel manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Venczel trying to control but Starseed postures up.
Starseed prevents Venczel from improving his position.
Starseed seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Venczel does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Venczel makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Venczel.
Venczel keeping full guard, as Starseed tries to pass.
Venczel wants to sweep here but Starseed controlling him for the moment.
Venczel keeping moving, preventing Starseed from controlling successfully.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Starseed content to stall in guard here.
Venczel controls Starseed momentarily but Starseed frees himself.
Starseed trying to control but Venczel is working from the bottom.
Starseed is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Venczel is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Starseed stopping the sweep attempt from Venczel.
Starseed looking to pass the guard.
Venczel keeping moving, preventing Starseed from controlling successfully.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Venczel manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Starseed manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Starseed (6) vs (4) Venczel
Venczel passes Starseed's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Starseed regains full guard. Nicely done.
Venczel trying to control the position from guard on top but Starseed is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Venczel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Starseed is keeping the position for now.
Starseed trying to control the position.
Venczel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Starseed is keeping the position for now.

Venczel avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Venczel pushing down on Starseed's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Venczel works his way into full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Starseed (6) vs (7) Venczel
Starseed tries to hold on but Venczel pushes him away.
Starseed is working to get back to half guard.
Venczel looking to control but Starseed is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Starseed has given up his back. Will we see Venczel going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Starseed (6) vs (10) Venczel
Starseed tries to escape the position.

Starseed preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Venczel.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.

Venczel is looking for the choke from the back position but Starseed is controlling his hands well.

Venczel working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.

Venczel looking to break Starseed's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Starseed remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Venczel will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Venczel keeps control of the position as Starseed tries to break free.
Venczel wants to control but Starseed is keeping busy.

Starseed defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.

Venczel looking for the choke from the back.
Venczel tries to get the hooks in deep but Starseed pushed the leg off.
Starseed tries to escape but Venczel has the hooks in and won't let him break free.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

Venczel looking to break Starseed's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Starseed remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Venczel will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Venczel doesn't have the hooks in and Starseed manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Starseed (8) vs (10) Venczel
Venczel manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Starseed manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Starseed (8) vs (12) Venczel

Venczel is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Venczel looking to pass the guard.
Starseed bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Venczel's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Starseed (10) vs (12) Venczel
Starseed trying to control the position from guard on top but Venczel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Venczel wants to sweep here but Starseed controlling him for the moment.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Starseed trying to control the position from guard on top but Venczel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Venczel looking for a sweep. Not yet Venczel, not yet.
Venczel keeping moving, preventing Starseed from controlling successfully.
Venczel working a defensive guard here.
Venczel looking to hit a scissor sweep but Starseed is one step ahead there.
Starseed trying to control the position from guard on top but Venczel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.

Venczel is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Venczel trying to keep a closed guard but Starseed is proving a slippery customer.
Starseed passes into half guard.

Venczel is defending against the submission attempts here by Starseed.

Starseed is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Well, if Starseed is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Venczel trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Venczel manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Venczel is trying to keep Starseed in close.
Starseed looking to pass the guard.

Starseed drops back, looking for a kneebar! Venczel looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Venczel looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Venczel!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Starseed (10) vs (16) Venczel
Starseed can't do much from the bottom here.
Starseed stops Venczel from passing to mount.

Venczel working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Venczel has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Starseed (10) vs (18) Venczel
Starseed sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.

Starseed is defending against the submission attempts here by Venczel.
Starseed wants to get back to full guard.
Venczel trying to control from half guard but Starseed is working away.
Starseed is looking to improve his position.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Venczel looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Venczel keeps trying to improve his position.

Venczel seems to be looking for submissions.
Starseed controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Venczel prevents Starseed from improving his position.
Starseed trying to control here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Venczel seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Starseed is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Zsiga Venczel!
An out of breath Zsiga Venczel thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: CACC 3     
Date:   Sep 28, 2019

Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jabbar Omarov (ranked 2269 p4p, 290 weight class) and Zsiga Venczel (ranked 2399 p4p, 300 weight class). This should be a great matchup!




184 cm
31 yrs
200 lbs



192 cm
34 yrs
214 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jabbar Omarov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Zsiga Venczel!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.


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

Venczel closes the distance and clinches.

Venczel turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Venczel manages to end up in side control.
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Omarov (0) vs (4) Venczel
Omarov gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Omarov is trying to get back to full guard.
Omarov is looking to control Venczel's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Omarov avoid being mounted?

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

Omarov has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Venczel. Oh but Omarov has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Venczel goes limp - he's gone! Omarov jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jabbar Omarov!
An out of breath Jabbar Omarov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: NSC 57:     
Date:   Sep 17, 2019
#R1#
Golem misses with a body kick.
Golem lands a lovely overhand right.
Venczel throws a leg kick which misses Golem's front leg but catches the back leg as Golem tries to avoid it.
Golem lands a jab to Venczel's midsection.
Venczel walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Golem misses with a body shot.
Golem misses with the combination.
Venczel connects with a body shot.
Venczel lands a leg kick that knocks Golem off balance momentarily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Venczel.
Venczel misses with an uppercut
and Golem counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Golem closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Golem lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Golem stalks Venczel and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Venczel's face. Venczel staggers backwards, shaken.#CUT#
It looks like Zsiga Venczel has been cut.
Venczel takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#ROC#
Venczel is rocked!
Venczel feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Golem's calf.
Venczel is still on wobbly legs! Can Golem finish him?#T1#
Golem misses with a body kick.
Venczel seems to have recovered his senses.
Golem steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Venczel. That one must have hurt.
Emet Golem is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Venczel fails in his attempt to clinch.
Golem was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Venczel misses with an uppercut.
A counter left hand to the body from Golem misses its target.
Golem keeps the fight on the outside.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Venczel.
Venczel is trying hard to land a takedown here. Golem sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Venczel lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Golem has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Golem and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Golem misses with a looping right.
Golem takes one to the side of the head.
Golem thows a leg kick but Venczel checks it
and Venczel counters with a nice leg kick.
Venczel avoids the head kick by Golem.
Venczel misses with a straight left.
Golem takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Golem wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Golem tries to bum rush Venczel with a series of wild strikes but Venczel uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Golem goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Venczel slips under a jab from Golem.
Golem throws a right hand that misses
and Golem takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Golem steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Venczel.
Left hook, right uppercut from Golem.
Golem displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Venczel tries to clinch up.
Venczel looks to throw the jab but Golem is out of range.
Golem quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Venczel fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A lazy body kick from Golem
and Venczel counters with a slapping leg kick.
Golem scores with a head kick.
Golem throws a wild body kick that Venczel sees coming a mile off.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Venczel misses with an uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Golem misses the target.
Venczel stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Venczel cracks Golem with a good jab.
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 Emet Golem will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Zsiga Venczel's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Golem looks to land a combination but Venczel avoids it well.
Golem pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Venczel's coach down at UnderGround Wrestling and Jiu Jitsu was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Venczel's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Nice straight punches there by Venczel. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Venczel.
Venczel throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Venczel swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Venczel looks to land a left hand but Golem moved out of range nicely.
Golem avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Golem was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Venczel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Golem.
Venczel only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Venczel tries to clinch but Golem is having none of it.
Golem swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL2#
Venczel has Golem up against the ropes in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Venczel.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Venczel misses with a hook to the ribs.
Venczel prevents Golem from breaking the clinch.
Venczel misses with a hook to the ribs. #T1#
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Venczel just misses with a elbow thrown towards Golem's brow.
Golem is trying to break free.
Venczel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Venczel keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Golem's efforts to push away.
Venczel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Golem wants to break the clinch but can't.
Venczel drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Golem gets the underhooks and prevents it. #BC#
Golem pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Golem scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Venczel slips a jab and a cross from Golem. #T2#
Golem works over Venczel's head and body with a nice combination.
Golem stalks Venczel and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Venczel's face. Venczel staggers backwards, shaken.
Golem throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Venczel counters with an outside leg kick.
Golem throws a sloppy head kick and Venczel moves out of range easily.
Venczel lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Golem at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Venczel throws a leg kick but Golem sees it coming and moves out of range.
Golem throws a quick counter head kick but Venczel was just out of range.
Golem tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Venczel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Golem tries a head kick but it misses.
Venczel darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Venczel tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Golem manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Venczel misses with a low kick.
Golem misses with a straight left.
Golem throws a hook but Venczel blocks it.
Emet Golem is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jab, jab by Golem - just one landing.
Golem moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Emet Golem dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Zsiga Venczel's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Golem misses with a lunging right hand
and Venczel counters with a nice uppercut.
Zsiga Venczel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Venczel pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Venczel looks to land a right hand but Golem moved out of range.
Golem scores with a punch to the head.
Golem wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Golem is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Golem walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Golem throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Venczel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Emet Golem is winning the standup battle so far.
Golem misses the shot to the body.
Golem misses with a series of wild punches.
Golem connects with a right hand. Venczel shakes it off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Golem gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Venczel throws an elbow that misses. Golem uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Venczel's guard. Nice move by Golem!#REVR#
Venczel looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1##SUB2#
Venczel is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Golem would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Venczel looking to hit a scissor sweep but Golem is one step ahead there.
Emet Golem is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Venczel is trying to control the position but Golem postures up. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Venczel is looking for a triangle but Golem pushes his legs off easily.
Venczel is trying to keep Golem in close.
Venczel looking to hit a scissor sweep but Golem is one step ahead there.
Venczel has a closed guard, preventing Golem from standing up.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Venczel looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

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 Emet Golem.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Golem, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight for Emet Golem!
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Emet Golem!
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Emet Golem!

Emet Golem wins by unanimous decision!

Emet Golem managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Urban Fighter, into his post fight interview.

 

Event: Pride FC 42     
Date:   Aug 24, 2019
#R1#
Venczel tries to clinch but Beddo is having none of it.
Beddo misses with a takedown
and Venczel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Beddo walks into a jab.
Beddo drops his hands momentarily and Venczel takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nice defenses there by Venczel.
Beddo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Beddo digs a good body shot into Venczel's ribs.
Beddo tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#CL2#
Venczel clinches with his opponent.
Venczel tries to land knees in the clinch but Beddo avoids the damage to the body.
Venczel on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Venczel misses with the head strike.
Venczel lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Beddo or not.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Beddo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Venczel avoids a wild elbow strike from Beddo.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Venczel has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Beddo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Venczel lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Beddo just misses with a elbow thrown towards Venczel's brow.
Venczel misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Venczel misses with a body punch.
Beddo throws an elbow that misses.
Venczel throws a punch but it's blocked by Beddo.
Beddo landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Beddo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Venczel is defending well for now.
Beddo landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Venczel looks winded!
Beddo comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT#
It looks like Zsiga Venczel has been cut.
Beddo is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Venczel gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Venczel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Beddo throws an elbow that misses.
Beddo creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Beddo creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Venczel's defenses.
Beddo blocking some punches.
Beddo drops down looking for an ankle pick but Venczel pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Philo Beddo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Venczel moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A jab from Venczel misses. #T2##TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Beddo enables Venczel to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Beddo manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Venczel tries to free his leg and advance position but Beddo is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Venczel avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Beddo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Venczel gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Venczel with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB#
Beddo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Venczel defends well.
Beddo pulls Venczel in close to prevent any damage.
Venczel scoring with some ground and pound.
Beddo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Venczel manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Venczel is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T3#
Beddo trying to control the position from guard on top but Venczel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Venczel 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#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Venczel is thwarting Beddo's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Venczel missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Venczel landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Beddo wants to improve his position but Venczel is controlling well.
Venczel trying to control the action but Beddo is working from the bottom.
Beddo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Venczel is working away from the top position though.#T4##SUB#
Beddo actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Beddo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Venczel pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Beddo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Beddo is looking to improve his position.
Venczel working the head and body with strikes.
Venczel seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Beddo moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Venczel distracts Beddo with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB#
Beddo is looking for a triangle but Venczel pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Beddo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Venczel can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Zsiga Venczel will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Zsiga Venczel's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Venczel misses with a low kick.
It looked like Beddo was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Venczel throws out a powerful jab.
Venczel scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Good leg kick by Venczel there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Venczel tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Venczel connects with a solid leg kick.
Beddo fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Venczel on the side of the head.
Venczel tries to land a leg kick but Beddo saw it coming and moves away.
Venczel swings for the body but Beddo moves out of range.
Beddo misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Venczel counters with a nice uppercut.
Venczel looks to land a left hand but Beddo moved out of range nicely.
Venczel checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beddo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Beddo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Venczel was well out of range. Poor timing from Beddo.
Beddo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Venczel manages to avoid it.
Venczel steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Beddo looking to throw knees to the head but Venczel is blocking nicely. #T1#
Venczel takes a knee to the side of the body.
Venczel stalls.
Beddo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Venczel blocks it with crossed arms.
Venczel blocks the elbow strike.
Beddo lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Venczel dodges an elbow strike from Beddo.
Venczel holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Beddo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Venczel.
Venczel is looking to take this one to the mat.
Beddo misses with an elbow over the top.
Beddo lands an elbow inside.
Beddo tries to land a knee to the head but Venczel blocks with his arms.
Beddo lands an elbow just above Venczel 's eye. #CUT#
That has opened up Zsiga Venczel's cut even more.
Venczel swings wildly with an uppercut but Beddo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Beddo blocks a body shot from Venczel. #T2#
Venczel working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Venczel pushes off an throws an elbow but Beddo leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Philo Beddo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Beddo missing with knees to the body.
Beddo tries a knee to the head but Venczel blocks it.
Venczel tries to score a body lock takedown but Beddo shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Venczel takes an elbow to the temple.
Venczel trying to land knees to the body.
Good body shot from Venczel.
With the fighters up against the cage, Beddo throws an elbow but misses.
Beddo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Venczel displaying some good clinch control by pressing Beddo up against the cage.
Venczel dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Venczel lands a right hand that snaps the head of Beddo backwards.
Beddo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Venczel pulls him back up using the underhooks. #T3#
Beddo missing with knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Venczel fails to land. #TD#
Beddo gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Venczel regains guard. #SUB2#
Venczel is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Beddo's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Zsiga Venczel has got the better of the ground game so far.
Venczel is trying to control the position but Beddo postures up.
Venczel manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Beddo manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Venczel with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB#
Beddo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Venczel doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Venczel manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Venczel chips away with some ground and pound.
Beddo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Venczel is one step ahead there.
Beddo has momentary wrist control but Venczel slips an elbow through the middle.#T4##SUB#
Venczel got a little sloppy there for a moment and Beddo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Venczel has managed to get both his arms back between Beddo's legs - danger averted.
Beddo looking to control.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#SUB#
Beddo is looking for a triangle but Venczel pushes his legs off easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Venczel working some strikes from top position.
Venczel scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Venczel 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.
Beddo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Venczel is working Beddo over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Venczel forces his way into half guard.
Beddo is looking for a sweep. Venczel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Venczel is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Venczel looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Zsiga Venczel will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Zsiga Venczel's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Venczel is looking to clinch.
Beddo fires out a quick counter leg kick but Venczel just manages to avoid it.#TD#
Venczel gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Beddo stopping the sweep attempt from Venczel.
Beddo throws a big elbow that misses.
Beddo throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Beddo trying to control the position from guard on top but Venczel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Beddo works over Venczel with some ground and pound from guard.
Beddo tries to free his leg and advance position but Venczel is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beddo postures up.
Beddo stands up over Venczel, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Venczel is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Venczel is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
Beddo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Beddo is in close to Venczel's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Beddo is looking to work some ground and pound but Venczel has wrist control.
Venczel looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Venczel pulls Beddo in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Venczel throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Beddo trying to control the position from guard on top but Venczel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Beddo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Venczel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Beddo looking to sit in guard and control but Venczel gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Beddo 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.
Zsiga Venczel is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2##SUB#
Beddo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Venczel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Beddo is keeping the position for now.
Philo Beddo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB#
Beddo has his foot on Venczel's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Venczel works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Beddo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Venczel looking to pass the guard.
Venczel sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Beddo is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T3#
Venczel showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Venczel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Beddo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Venczel content to stall in guard here.
Beddo is controlling Venczel's posture.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Venczel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Venczel avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Venczel controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Beddo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A nice leg kick lands there from Venczel.
Beddo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Venczel avoids it really well and circles away.#TD2#
Venczel gets a takedown into half guard.
Beddo gets full guard.
Venczel controlling from the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Beddo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Venczel is aware though and is defending well.
Venczel is standing up over Beddo. Beddo looks to escape but Venczel dives into side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Zsiga Venczel.
I've got Venczel winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zsiga Venczel!

Zsiga Venczel thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: Pride FC 35     
Date:   Jul 20, 2019
#R1#
Venczel throws a jab but it's blocked by Von Lee.
Venczel moves out of range as Von Lee strikes.
Von Lee tried to score with a low kick but Venczel checks it.
Von Lee dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Venczel. That did some damage!
We've been hearing reports that Von Lee has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Venczel walks into a straight right hand from Von Lee.#CUT#
It looks like Zsiga Venczel has been cut.
Venczel thumps Von Lee with a low kick.
Von Lee scores with a decent looking hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Venczel slips a straight right by Von Lee.
Venczel flicks out a counter leg kick but Von Lee steps away.
Venczel misses with a hook.
Venczel cracks Von Lee with a right hand to the side of the head.#T1#
Venczel misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Von Lee moves into range and connects with a jab.
Good work by Von Lee as he checks the leg kick.
Nice jab there from Von Lee.
Von Lee throws a poor cross that misses
and Venczel counters with a nice leg kick.
Venczel scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Venczel throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T2#
Von Lee takes a swing at Venczel's ribcage but misses.
Venczel 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.
Von Lee darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Von Lee swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Venczel.
The fighters circling - Von Lee throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Venczel doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A slapping leg kick lands for Venczel.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Von Lee scores with a leg kick. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Venczel.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Venczel sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Von Lee is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Von Lee regains half guard there - taking advantage of Venczel's attempt to lay and pray for a moment. #T3#
Von Lee is trying to maintain the position but Venczel is very close to passing his half guard.
Well, if Venczel is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Venczel is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Venczel looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Venczel 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.
Von Lee tries to get to full guard but Venczel has control of the leg.
Venczel sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Von Lee defending well though.
Venczel is trying to control the action in half guard but Von Lee is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #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.
Venczel is just content to waste time from the top position. Von Lee takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Venczel makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Von Lee tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Venczel throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Von Lee tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Venczel looking to pass the guard.
Venczel scoring with some ground and pound.
Venczel preventing the sweep.
Venczel with a nice head shot there.
Von Lee lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Von Lee stands up over Venczel, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
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 Clifton Von Lee will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Zsiga Venczel's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Von Lee moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Von Lee connects with a solid leg kick.
Venczel misses with a hook. Von Lee ducked under it nicely.
Venczel moves out of range of the strikes.
Venczel only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Venczel explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Von Lee moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Venczel throws a sloppy head kick and Von Lee moves out of range easily.
Von Lee lands with an uppercut that bounces Venczel off the cage and back into range.
Venczel slips under a jab from Von Lee.#T1#
Venczel moves away from the strike by Von Lee.
Venczel throws a nice outside leg kick.
Von Lee throws a body shot but no joy.
Von Lee misses with a leg kick
enabling Venczel to counter with a crisp jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Venczel.
Von Lee throws a hook but Venczel blocks it.
Von Lee throws a jab when Venczel was well out of range.
Clifton Von Lee is winning the standup battle so far.
Von Lee misses the shot to the body.
Venczel throws out a loose jab but Von Lee uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Venczel fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Von Lee is out of range.
Venczel walks into a straight right hand from Von Lee.
Venczel slips a straight right by Von Lee.
Venczel connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Von Lee throws a shot from downtown. Venczel moves away and avoids it.
Venczel throws the kick towards the body but Von Lee avoids it.
Von Lee drops down looking for a counter takedown but Venczel sprawls and moves away.
The fighters circle momentarily. Von Lee darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#ROC#
Venczel is rocked!#CUT#
That has opened up Zsiga Venczel's cut even more.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Von Lee takes a jab right on the kisser. #T3#
Venczel avoids the body shot from Von Lee.
Von Lee lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Venczel stuns Von Lee with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Venczel missing with knees to the body.
Von Lee blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Venczel.
Von Lee fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Von Lee.
Venczel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Von Lee.
Von Lee is trying to drag Venczel to the mat but Venczel just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Von Lee lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T4#
Von Lee throws a punch but it's blocked by Venczel.
Venczel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Von Lee lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Venczel is still on wobbly legs! Can Von Lee finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Von Lee tries to throw a body punch but Venczel avoids it by throwing Von Lee back against the cage.
Venczel seems to have recovered his senses.
Von Lee tries to work over Venczel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Venczel's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Venczel lands a nice uppercut.
Von Lee misses with a body punch.
Venczel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Von Lee lands with a left to the head. #TD#
Venczel is fighting off a takedown attempt but Von Lee is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Venczel to the mat. Venczel regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Von Lee scoring with some ground and pound.
Venczel is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Clifton Von Lee dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Zsiga Venczel'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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Venczel misses the shot to the body.
Von Lee walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Venczel checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Von Lee tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Venczel! But no joy.
Venczel darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Venczel swings widly with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Von Lee lands a leg kick that knocks Venczel off balance momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Von Lee clinches with his opponent.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Venczel.
Venczel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Venczel can't find room to land a body shot as Von Lee controls the action.
Von Lee blocks a body shot from Venczel. #T1#
Venczel letting Von Lee take a breather here.
Von Lee misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nice elbow from Venczel.
Von Lee scores with a shot to the side of Venczel's head.
Von Lee tries to stall but Venczel uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Von Lee leaning against his opponent.
Venczel misses with a punch on the inside.
Venczel changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Von Lee fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Von Lee throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL#
Von Lee clinches.
A right handed body shot lands from Venczel.
Venczel working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Venczel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Von Lee stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Von Lee lands a hook that snaps the head of Venczel backwards.
Von Lee blocks a body shot from Venczel.
Zsiga Venczel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Von Lee misses with a punch to the body.
Venczel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Venczel lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Von Lee.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Von Lee misses with the head strike.
Von Lee misses with a punch on the inside.
Venczel lands with a left to the head.
Von Lee misses with a hook from the clinch.
Von Lee misses with the head strike.
Von Lee trying to stall but Venczel improves his position. #TD2#
Venczel wants the takedown. Von Lee is fighting it off but Venczel persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Von Lee's guard against the cage.
Venczel throws a strike but Von Lee rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Venczel holds on and takes a little breather.
Venczel looking to hit a scissor sweep but Von Lee is one step ahead there.
Venczel punching from the bottom.
Zsiga Venczel has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Von Lee lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Von Lee won't allow Venczel to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Von Lee is fighting to break Venczel's control of his arms but Venczel is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Venczel is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Clifton Von Lee is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB2#
Von Lee got a little sloppy there for a moment and Venczel has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Von Lee has managed to get both his arms back between Venczel's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Venczel throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Von Lee content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Von Lee postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Venczel is looking for a triangle but Von Lee pushes his legs off easily.
Von Lee stays in close to Venczel's body and controls the position.
Von Lee stopping the sweep attempt from Venczel.
Von Lee engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Von Lee trying to control but Venczel is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Venczel throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Von Lee postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

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 Clifton Von Lee.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Von Lee, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 30:28
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:28
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Clifton Von Lee!

Clifton Von Lee decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: Pride FC 31     
Date:   Jul 07, 2019
#R1#
Venczel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Letter.
Letter misses with a wild combination.
Venczel throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Letter throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Venczel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Letter throws a head kick but Venczel moves out of range.
Letter misses with a head kick.
Venczel lands with a thumping leg kick.
Venczel connects with a solid leg kick.
Letter looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Venczel throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Letter connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#
It looks like Zsiga Venczel has been cut.
Venczel lands the left hand.
Letter throws out a loose jab but Venczel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Letter misses with a hook
and Venczel counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Letter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Venczel manages to avoid it.
Venczel thumps Letter with a low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Venczel darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Letter misses with a few strikes there. #T1#
Letter takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Venczel fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Letter swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Venczel checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Letter scores with a punch to the head.
Letter throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Letter feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Venczels jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Letter 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.
The fighters circling - Venczel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A jab from Letter misses.
Venczel only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Letter connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Venczel connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Venczel scores with a one two! Letter had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #KD#
Letter lands a big head kick that sends Venczel tumbling to the mat! Letter takes a step backwards and waves Venczel back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Venczel is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Letter seems to be stalking Venczel here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastating head kick! Venczel drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Stephan Letter!
After winning the bout, Stephan Letter thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: Pride FC 24     
Date:   Jun 01, 2019
#R1#
Dresden tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Venczel counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Dresden takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dresden takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Venczel doesn't manage to clinch there - Dresden circles away.
Dresden takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dresden shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Venczel pinned against the cage. Venczel gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Dresden darts in looking for a takedown but Venczel gets double underhooks and turns Dresden into the cage.
Venczel throws a counter combo.
Dresden shoots in looking for a takedown. Venczel tries to sprawl out of it but Dresden keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Venczel manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lakoj Dresden. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dresden takes a swing at Venczel's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Venczel moves into the clinch successfully.
Dresden is trying to pull guard but Venczel turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD#
Dresden wants the takedown. Venczel is fighting it off but Dresden persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Venczel's guard against the cage.
Venczel seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Venczel 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##T1#
Venczel working over Dresden with some ground and pound. Dresden looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB2#
Venczel is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Venczel thows a huge punch but Dresden dodges it nicely.
We've been hearing good reports from Dresden'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.#SUB2#
Venczel seems to be working for a kimura but Dresden defends the submission attempt.
Dresden is refusing to be controlled, as Venczel sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Venczel is looking for a kimura but Dresden is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Venczel to get the leverage.
Venczel 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.
Venczel throwing shots but Dresden is blocking nicely. #T2#
Venczel sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dresden defending well though.
Dresden makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dresden.
Dresden has momentary wrist control but Venczel slips an elbow through the middle.
Venczel throws a strike but Dresden rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Venczel is trying to keep Dresden in close.
Dresden pushes down on Venczel's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Venczel is trying to maintain the position but Dresden is very close to passing his half guard.
Dresden is trying to control the action in half guard but Venczel is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dresden trying to control the pace.
Dresden is keen to just control but Venczel is a slippery customer.#T3#
Dresden throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dresden wants to take a breather but Venczel is having none of it. #SUB#
Dresden seems to be working for a kimura but Venczel defends the submission attempt.
Venczel is pressing down on Dresden's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Dresden landing with the ground and pound.
Venczel is trying to control the position but Dresden postures up.
Venczel bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dresden's guard. #REVB#
Venczel loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dresden wants to sweep but no luck.
Venczel missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T4#
Venczel postures up and lands a big shot to Dresden's brow.
Dresden utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Venczel works over Dresden with some ground and pound from guard.
Venczel loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Venczel looking to sit in guard and control but Dresden gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Dresden seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Dresden passes Venczel's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Venczel is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zsiga Venczel dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Venczel lands a nice hook to Dresden's body. Dresden takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lakoj Dresden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Dresden gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Venczel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dresden bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Venczel's guard. #REVR#
Dresden might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Venczel not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Venczel is pulling down on Dresden's head. It's preventing any offense from Dresden, at least for the moment.
Dresden trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Venczel being controlled here, momentarily.
Venczel trying to keep a closed guard but Dresden is proving a slippery customer.
We've been informed that Venczel has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T1#
Venczel wants to sweep but no luck.
Venczel working a defensive guard here.
Venczel keeping moving, preventing Dresden from controlling successfully.
Venczel working a defensive guard here.
Venczel looking for a sweep. Not yet Venczel, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dresden passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Venczel regains half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dresden passes to full mount! #T2#
Venczel keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Dresden avoids the attempt from Venczel to control.
Venczel is in a horrible position here. Dresden smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Dresden wants to control the pace but Venczel is squirming around nicely.
Dresden unloading with bombs!
Venczel tries to reverse the position but Dresden maintains control.
Dresden lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Dresden lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Venczel hang on?#ROC#
Venczel is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Zsiga Venczel has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dresden lands a big shot there that rocks Venczel but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Venczel is still in real trouble! Can Dresden finish him?#T3#
Dresden lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Venczel! Dresden sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Venczel and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Lakoj Dresden!
Lakoj Dresden really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Sin City Allstars logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

 

Event: Pride FC 17     
Date:   May 04, 2019
#R1#
Venczel avoids the body shot from Hare.
Hare scores with a sloppy right hand. Venczel should have avoided that one. #CUT#
It looks like Zsiga Venczel has been cut.
Hare ducks under a wild hook from Venczel.
Venczel tries for a takedown but Hare sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Venczel throws a solid leg kick but Hare takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Venczel.
Hare lands a glancing blow to the side of Venczel's head.
Hare uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Venczel has time to react.
Hare bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Venczel's head backwards.
Venczel lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Venczel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hare looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Venczel misses with a kick to the body
and Hare counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Venczel misses with a straight right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good shot there by Hare.
Hare lands a head kick! #T1#
Hare cracks Venczel with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hare fails to land with a series of punches.
Hare sets himself, and Venczel steps forward looking for the clinch! Hare avoids it this time.
Hare looks to land a combination. Venczel sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Venczel on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hare. Hare obviously looking to wear him down.
Hare slips under a jab from Venczel.
Venczel throws a leg kick which misses Hare's front leg but catches the back leg as Hare tries to avoid it.
Hare misses with a head kick.
Venczel thows a leg kick but Hare checks it
and Venczel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A head kick misses from Hare.
Hare misses with a looping left.
Venczel tries a quick counter leg kick but Hare is wise to it.
Hare swats away the attempt to clinch by Venczel.
Hare looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hare leaves Venczel with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T2#
Hare misses with a combination #TD2#
and Venczel counters with a single leg into guard. Hare didn't expect that.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Venczel looking to sit in guard and control but Hare gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Hare wanted to stand there but Venczel had control of the position.
Hare preventing the sweep.
Venczel trying to control the position.
Hare trying to stand up but can't free himself from Venczel's guard.
Venczel wants to sweep but no luck. #T3##SUB2#
Venczel working for a triangle but Hare defends it easily.
Venczel is trying to keep Hare in close. #SU#
Hare decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Venczel misses with the body kick
letting Hare counter with a right hand.
Venczel pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hare paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Venczel misses with a low kick.
Hare thuds a left hand into Venczel's body.
Hare is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Venczel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Venczel lands with a nice body kick. #T4#
Venczel fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hare will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Venczel wants to land a leg kick but Hare is out of range.
Hare stuns Venczel with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A jab from Venczel misses.
As Venczel backs away, Hare returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Hare takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hare misses the jab.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hare, right into the meat.
Venczel shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hare defends it nicely.
Peter Hare has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zsiga Venczel.
Venczel throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Hare to counter with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Hare dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Zsiga Venczel's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Venczel misses with a low kick.
Hare lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Venczel is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Venczel misses with a low kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Hare checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
We've been informed that Venczel has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Jab, jab by Hare - just one landing.
Venczel tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hare paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Venczel throws a poor cross that misses
and Hare counters with a stiff right hand.
Hare throws a head kick but Venczel moves out of range.
Venczel throws a leg kick but Hare checks it.
Hare throws a right hand that Venczel ducks under and follows up with a left that Venczel also avoids with ease.
Venczel looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Venczel staying out of range there.
Venczel slips under a jab.
Peter Hare is winning the standup battle so far.
Hare loads up on a big right hand but Venczel slips the punch.
Venczel has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#T1#
Hare scores with a jab. Venczel acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hare moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Venczel checks a low kick from Hare.
Hare lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hare moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hare misses with a double jab
and Venczel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#
It looks like Peter Hare has been cut.
Venczel cracks Hare with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Venczel chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hare can pounce on him.
Hare swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Venczel scores with a leg kick.
Hare checks a low kick from Venczel.
Venczel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Venczel wants to counter with a clinch but Hare pushes him away.#T2#
Venczel throws a body kick that misses
and Hare counters with a straight right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hare's jab looks to have found its range, popping Venczel under the eye.
Hare rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Venczel moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Venczel feints the counter takedown.
Hare shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Venczel looks to throw a body kick
and Hare counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hare checks the leg kick.
Venczel connects with a leg kick. Hare looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Hare is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Venczel can do to turn this around?
Hare throws a solid leg kick but Venczel takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hare.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Peter Hare is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hare takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Some wild striking there from Hare.
Hare misses with a hook.
Venczel throws a front kick aimed at Hare's knee but Hare avoids it well.
Hare appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Venczel connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T3#
Hare moves out of range as Venczel throws a body kick.
Hare tries a head kick but it misses.
Hare sets himself, and Venczel steps forward looking for the clinch! Hare avoids it this time.
Hare lands a nice looking kick to the body. Venczel takes a step back to recover.
Venczel takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Venczel shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hare as he avoids it easily.
Good work by Hare as he checks the leg kick.
Hare takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hare scores with a nice head shot.
Hare works the jab nicely.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hare tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4#
Venczel stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Hare misses with a knee strike.
Hare lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Venczel backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hare tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Venczel blocks an uppercut. #TD2#
Venczel lands a takedown into guard.
Venczel throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Venczel postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Venczel has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hare utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hare being controlled here, momentarily.
Venczel trying to control the position from guard on top but Hare is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Venczel trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Hare dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Venczel lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Venczel chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Venczel throws a solid leg kick but Hare takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Venczel.
Hare scores with a decent looking hook.
Venczel ducks under a wild hook from Hare.
Venczel misses with a body kick.
Hare misses with an uppercut.
A countering left hand to the body from Venczel misses.
Venczel throws a chopping leg kick but Hare manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Venczel.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch combination from Hare misses.
Venczel looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Venczel throws the kick towards the body but Hare avoids it.
Hare lands a nice looking kick to the body. Venczel takes a step back to recover.
Hare slips under a jab.#T1#
Venczel misses with a body kick.
Hare is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Venczel with a poor takedown
enabling Hare to counter with a crisp jab.
Hare is looking to land body kicks.
Venczel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hare.
Hare throws a body punch but Venczel moves out of range.
Venczel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hare pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Venczel ducks right into an uppercut from Hare.
Hare connects with a single shot there.
Venczel moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hare throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hare throws a big shot that misses.
Venczel wants to land a leg kick but Hare is out of range.
Zsiga Venczel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Hare just misses with a punch to the body.
Venczel thows a leg kick but Hare checks it
and Hare counters with a one-two to the body.
Venczel takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Donk. Hare catches Venczel right on the button with a cross.
Venczel avoids the body shot from Hare.
Venczel on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jab by Hare.
Venczel lands a head shot.#CUT2#
Peter Hare's cut is getting worse.
Hare misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hare lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hare dips to his left and cracks Venczel with an uppercut!
Venczel throws a nice inside leg kick. #T3#
Venczel lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Hare misses the target.
Venczel fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hare missing with a left hand there. Venczel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Venczel throws a fast counter high kick but Hare manages to duck under it in time.
Venczel misses with a looping left.
Venczel takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Hare lands with a cross.
Venczel takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sloppy strikes from Hare. Those never looked like landing.
Venczel misses with a takedown attempt - Hare sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A punch combination from Hare misses.
Venczel swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A low kick from Venczel misses
and Hare counters with a series of strikes. Venczel will be more careful next time no doubt. #T4#
Hare checks the leg kick nicely there.
Hare changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Zsiga Venczel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Venczel falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hare counters with a two punch combo.
Hare looks to land a combination but Venczel avoids it well.
Venczel wants to counter the offense by Hare and move into the clinch position.
Venczel throws a leg kick but Hare checks it.
Venczel takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hare lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#CL2#
Hare tries to keep at a distance but Venczel has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hare is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hare wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Venczel.
Venczel tries to work over Hare's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

And that's the end of the fight!
Peter Hare showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hare, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peter Hare!

During a confident post fight interview, Peter Hare thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: Pride FC 10     
Date:   Apr 13, 2019
#R1##CL2#
Venczel has managed to clinch.
Venczel looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A head punch on the inside from Ryan fails to land.
Ryan misses with a punch to the body.
Venczel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ryan.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Ryan misses with a punch to the body.
Venczel looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A head punch on the inside from Ryan fails to land.
Venczel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ryan misses with some punches.
Ryan lands an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ryan. #CUT#
It looks like Zsiga Venczel has been cut.
A right handed body shot lands from Venczel.
Venczel lands with a right to the head.
Ryan stalling in the clinch but Venczel improves position.
Ryan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ryan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Venczel misses with the head strike.
Ryan can't find room to land a body shot as Venczel controls the action.
Venczel lands with a right to the head.
Ryan misses with the head strike. #T1#
Venczel is trying to maintain a safe position but Ryan gets an underhook and turns Venczel into the cage.
Ryan prevents a body shot from Venczel.
Ryan gets through Venczel's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Ryan fails to land. #TD2#
Venczel decides to pull guard.
Venczel looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ryan is one step ahead there.
Ryan is stalling in the full guard.
Ryan won't allow Venczel to sweep him here.
Ryan sitting in guard here, content to control. #T2##SUB2#
Venczel working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ryan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ryan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Venczel not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Venczel being controlled here, momentarily. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Venczel throws a combination that misses #KD#
and Ryan counters with a crisp one two that drops Venczel! Ryan thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Venczel to his feet! Venczel is in big trouble!#ROC#
Venczel is rocked!
Ryan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Venczel throws out the jab.
Ryan lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Venczel is still on wobbly legs! Can Ryan finish him?
Venczel wants to clinch but Ryan slips to the side#TD#
and Ryan counters with a HUGE slam that knocks Venczel out cold!!! When he eventually wakes up, that one's gunna hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Slam). Jimmy Ryan!
Jimmy Ryan very nearly forgot to thank BuriedAlive// Fight Gear amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

 

Event: Pride FC 4     
Date:   Mar 23, 2019
#R1#
Venczel tries to bum rush Fury with a series of wild strikes but Fury uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fury throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Venczel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Venczel is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Fury with a body shot.
Venczel looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Fury scores with a shot to the body.
Geese Fury seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fury fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Venczel checks it well.
Venczel changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Fury has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Psycho’s Elites in the buildup to the fight.
Fury connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Venczel's hands.#CUT#
It looks like Zsiga Venczel has been cut.
Venczel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Venczel tries to move into range but Fury moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Fury throws a hook but Venczel avoids it easily.
Venczel looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fury throws a leg kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fury takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Venczel slips under a jab from Fury.
Venczel throws a jab but it's blocked by Fury.
Fury scores with a decent looking hook.
A big left from Fury misses. #T1#
Venczel scores with a jab. Fury acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Fury feints and then cracks Venczel's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Venczel down.
Nice body punch from Fury.
Fury throws a body shot but no joy.
Fury misses with an uppercut.
It seemed like Venczel was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Fury 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.
Fury looks to throw a body kick
letting Venczel counter with a right hand.
Fury listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Venczel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Venczel blocks a jab.
Venczel takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fury lands a glancing blow to the side of Venczel's head.#T2#
Fury throws a solid leg kick but Venczel takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Fury.
Nice straight punches there by Fury. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Fury.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fury lands a really nice looking cross but Venczel seems unphased.
Venczel jabs Fury to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Fury looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Venczel checks the leg kick nicely there.
Venczel takes one to the chin there.
Fury is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Fury fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Venczel is out of range.
Venczel is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Venczel throws a body punch but Fury moves out of range.
A clash of legs there as Fury blocks the low kick.
Fury was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A big left from Venczel misses.
Fury throws a low kick but Venczel moves out of range easily.
Good leg kick by Venczel there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud. #T3#
Venczel defending well as Fury loads up on a big left hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fury. Venczel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Venczel with the counter takedown but Fury avoids it easily.
Venczel connects with a looping right hand.
Venczel's jab looks to have found its range, popping Fury under the eye.
A combination from Fury does no damage.
Venczel throws a jab when Fury was well out of range.
Fury throws a quick counter kick to the body but Venczel avoids it.
Fury throws a hook but Venczel blocks it.
As Fury backs off Venczel throws a huge counter combo but Fury manages to avoid it all.
Fury fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Venczel manages to avoid it.
Venczel throws a body shot but no joy.
Fury looks to land a right hand but Venczel moved out of range.
Good shot there by Fury.
Fury takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #T4#
Fury scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Fury throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Venczel thumps Fury with a low kick.
Geese Fury is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Venczel doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fury misses with a body kick.
Venczel tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Fury jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fury is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Venczel avoids the body shot from Fury.
Venczel has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Fury.
Venczel throws a hook but Fury avoids it easily.
Fury changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fury gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Venczel.
Venczel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Geese Fury dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Zsiga Venczel's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Fury - that will leave a mark!
Fury feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Venczel's calf.
Fury tries a low kick but Venczel avoids it.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Venczel might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Fury has got the better of the exchanges.
Venczel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
As Fury backs off Venczel throws a huge counter combo but Fury manages to avoid it all.
Fury misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Venczel.
Fury ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fury fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Fury misses with an uppercut. Venczel saw that one coming.
Venczel 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.
Fury feinted there with a counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Venczel defending well as Fury loads up on a big left hand.
A jab from Fury misses.
Fury throws out a loose jab but Venczel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Venczel wants to counter the offense by Fury and move into the clinch position.
A swing and a miss from Venczel.
Geese Fury is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Fury slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Fury takes a swing at Venczel's ribcage but misses.
Fury misses the shot to the body.
Venczel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fury motions for Venczel to come forward. Fury throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The fighters circle momentarily. Venczel darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Fury throws a hook but Venczel blocks it.
Venczel's corner calls for a 1-2. Venczel obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Venczel shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Fury misses with a right hand
and Venczel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fury dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fury stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Venczel.#T2#
Fury drops his hands momentarily and Venczel takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fury rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Venczel counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Fury thinking.
Fury misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Venczel.
Fury connects with an inside leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Fury checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Venczel lands a jab to Fury's midsection.
Fury on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Venczel misses the body punch
and Fury counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Fury.
Venczel moves out of range of the body kick.
Fury throws a hook to the side of Venczel's head but Venczel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL2#
Venczel clinches with his opponent. #T3#
Fury scores with a shoulder strike.
Fury lands an uppercut.
Fury misses with an elbow over the top.
Fury blocks an uppercut.
Venczel blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Fury manages to break the clinch.
Good work by Venczel as he checks the leg kick.
Venczel swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Venczel connects with a body shot that sends Fury's belly button to the back.
Fury tries to land a front kick but Venczel steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Fury needs to keep his hands up - Venczel had a free shot at his head there.
Fury looks to throw a body kick
and Venczel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Venczel throws a jab but it's blocked by Fury.
Venczel walks into a stiff left hand from Fury.#T4#
Fury is looking to chop away at Venczel's legs.
Fury swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Venczel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fury.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Venczel misses with a lunging right hand
and Fury counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Venczel blocks the body kick.
Venczel walks forward, straight into a front kick from Fury.
Fury walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CL2#
Venczel clinches with his opponent.
A head punch on the inside from Venczel fails to land.
Fury throws a head punch that misses.
Fury throws a punch but it's blocked by Venczel.
Venczel blocks a body shot from Fury.
Nice elbow from Fury.
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 Geese Fury will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Zsiga Venczel's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Fury misses with a looping left.
The fighters circling - Fury throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fury takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Venczel takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Fury punishes Venczel's body with a nice straight punch.
Nice body punch from Venczel.
Venczel checks a low kick from Fury.
Fury tries to clinch up#TD2#
and Venczel counters with a shoot takedown. Fury fights it but they end up in guard.
Fury is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Venczel throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fury works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T1#
Venczel engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Fury wants to get back to his feet but Venczel is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Venczel loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Venczel postures up and lands a big shot to Fury's brow.
Venczel throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fury works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #ES#
Fury pushes Venczel off and gets back to his feet.
Venczel comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Zsiga Venczel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Fury connects with a looping right hand.
Venczel misses with a takedown attempt
and Fury counters with a nice uppercut.
Venczel tries to clinch up
and Fury makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Venczel misses with a body shot
letting Fury counter with a right hand.
Jab from Fury.#CUT#
That has opened up Zsiga Venczel's cut even more.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Venczel, right into the meat.
Venczel steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Fury. That one must have hurt.
Venczel scores with a nice head shot.#T3#
A leg kick checked by Fury.
Venczel takes a swing at Fury's ribcage but misses.
Venczel just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Fury wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#TD2#
Venczel throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Fury tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Venczel is in Fury's guard.
Venczel stops Fury from standing up.
Venczel throwing strikes from guard but Fury blocks nicely.
Fury has momentary wrist control but Venczel slips an elbow through the middle.
Fury wants to stand and escape but Venczel is having none of it. #ES#
Fury has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Venczel off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #T4#
Venczel takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Fury misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fury tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
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!
Fury connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Venczel's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The fight stays on the outside here - Venczel looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fury lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Geese Fury is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Venczel swings and misses with a hook to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Geese Fury showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Fury, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Geese Fury!

 

Event: Showdown in the Downtown #9     
Date:   Feb 23, 2019
#R1#
Left hook, right uppercut from McCullen. #CUT#
It looks like Zsiga Venczel has been cut.
McCullen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Venczel.
McCullen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Venczel in his tracks.
McCullen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Venczel tries to clinch up but McCullen circles away and keeps his distance.
McCullen throws a big counter combination but Venczel scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#TD2#
Venczel feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
McCullen 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.
McCullen is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at London MMA Club that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Venczel tries to free his leg and advance position but McCullen is retaining full guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Venczel's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
McCullen is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Venczel is controlling him.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now McCullen is on top in guard. #REVR##T1#
Venczel working a defensive guard here.
McCullen controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Venczel wants to sweep here but McCullen controlling him for the moment.
Venczel not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Venczel has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Kaptajnernes Trćningscenter. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Venczel holds on and takes a little breather.
Venczel is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
McCullen sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Venczel is trying to keep McCullen in close. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
McCullen ducks under a wild hook from Venczel.
McCullen missing with a left hand there. Venczel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sam McCullen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Venczel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McCullen.
Venczel looks to land a right hand but McCullen moved out of range.
Venczel scores with a nice head shot.#CUT2#
It looks like Sam McCullen has been cut.#T3#
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Venczel crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from McCullen - the referee stops the clock and Venczel gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says McCullen. Venczel manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
McCullen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McCullen throws a shot from downtown. Venczel moves away and avoids it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Venczel! But no joy.
McCullen throws a low kick, looking for Venczel's leg but Venczel calmly moves out of range.
Venczel let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
McCullen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Venczel finds it's way round the side to connect with McCullen's head.
McCullen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A big right from McCullen misses.
A lazy body kick from McCullen #TD2#
and Venczel counters with a takedown into side control.
Venczel throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Venczel misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #T4#
Venczel misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Venczel tries to score with some ground and pound. McCullen controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McCullen is trying to get back to half guard.
Venczel misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
McCullen is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Venczel's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Venczel missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
McCullen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Venczel.
Venczel is looking to take a break and control but McCullen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
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 Sam McCullen will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
McCullen misses with a body kick.
McCullen takes a jab right on the kisser.
A jab from Venczel does it's job there.
Zsiga Venczel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCullen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Venczel.
McCullen is looking for a counter combo.
Venczel moves out of range of the body kick.
McCullen keeps Venczel at a distance using the push kick. #CL2#
Venczel forces McCullen back against the cage and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Venczel.
Venczel drops down looking for an ankle pick but McCullen pulls his leg out and moves away.
Venczel swings and misses with a shot to the body
and McCullen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Venczel thinking.
A head kick by Venczel misses
and McCullen counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #T1#
McCullen moves out of range of the strikes.
McCullen lands a jab.
Venczel wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
McCullen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Venczel swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by McCullen.
Venczel scores with a jab. McCullen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
McCullen lands a jab.
Venczel misses with a wild combination.
McCullen is looking to counter punch.#T2#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Venczel connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Venczel blocks a low kick nicely.
A nice side step and Venczel releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Venczel checks the leg kick.
McCullen scores with a nice head shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McCullen with a hook.#ROC#
Venczel is rocked!#CUT#
That has opened up Zsiga Venczel's cut even more.
Sam McCullen is winning the standup battle so far.
McCullen throws a low kick, looking for Venczel's leg but Venczel calmly moves out of range.
Venczel drops down looking to force a counter takedown but McCullen defends it well.
A lazy body kick from Venczel
and McCullen counters with a thumping low kick. #T3#
Venczel throws a leg kick
and Venczel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Venczel is still on wobbly legs! Can McCullen finish him?
McCullen looks to throw the jab but Venczel is out of range.
Venczel seems to have recovered his senses.
McCullen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Venczel throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and McCullen counters with a head kick that crumples his opponent - he's in a world of trouble! McCullen looks at the referee who does nothing so McCullen lands a crushing right that sends Venczel to the floor! This time the ref steps in to end the fight.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sam McCullen!
During a confident post fight interview, Sam McCullen thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: DUEL 206     
Date:   Jan 19, 2019
#R1#
Noye wants to clinch up but Venczel keeps it at a distance.#TD2#
Noye gets caught flat footed, as Venczel shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Venczel won't allow Noye to sweep him here.
Noye manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Venczel manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Venczel is controlling Noye's posture.
Noye wants to control from the top but Venczel keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Venczel controlling Noye's posture.
Noye is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T1#
Venczel has his hands on Noye's head, controlling the position.
Noye trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Noye trying to control but Venczel is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Venczel will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Venczel controls Noye momentarily but Noye frees himself. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Noye throws a front kick aimed at Venczel's knee but Venczel avoids it well.
Noye walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Venczel checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Venczel has a takedown stuffed.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Noye fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Venczel is out of range.
That kick from Noye tenderised Venczel's leg. Venczel is trying to keep his angry face on.#CL#
Noye gets a clinch. #BC#
Noye breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Venczel tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Noye defends well and Venczel ends up having to push Noye into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Venczel fails with a takedown attempt.
Donal Noye has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zsiga Venczel.#TD2#
Venczel shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Noye's guard.
Venczel throwing strikes but missing.
Venczel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Venczel trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Noye manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Noye's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T3#
Venczel keeping moving, preventing Noye from controlling successfully.
Noye controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Venczel manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Noye manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Noye keeping moving, preventing Venczel from controlling successfully.
Venczel advances to half guard.
Noye is trying to control but can't. #T4#
Noye wants to get back to full guard.
Noye has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Venczel is working away from the top position though.
Noye is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Venczel jumps into side control!
Venczel in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
You can see the frustration on Noye's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Noye is not content to let Venczel control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Noye struggling a bit here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Zsiga Venczel will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Venczel checks the leg kick.
Noye pivots, looking for a leg kick but Venczel is out of range and Noye settles back down. #TD2#
Venczel scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Noye is looking to control Venczel's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Noye avoid being mounted?
Venczel scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Venczel slows the pace down in half guard.
Zsiga Venczel has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Noye gets full guard.
Venczel throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Noye works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Noye being controlled here, momentarily.
Noye working a defensive guard here. #T1#
Venczel controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Venczel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Noye wants to sweep but no luck.
Venczel trying to control the position from guard on top but Noye is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Venczel throws an elbow that misses. Noye uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Venczel's guard. Nice move by Noye!#REVR#
Noye won't allow Venczel to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Venczel working for a triangle but Noye defends it easily. #T2#
Noye looking to pass the guard.
Venczel looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Noye trying to control but Venczel is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Venczel looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Venczel wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Noye is now in half guard. #T3#
Venczel trying to control from the bottom.
Venczel tries to roll over but Noye keeps him under control.
Noye trying to control the action but Venczel is working from the bottom.
Noye content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Venczel is controlling Noye's trapped leg to prevent Noye from advancing to side control.
Noye working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Venczel's thigh. Venczel counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Noye pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Venczel is keeping the position for now. #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.
Noye seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Venczel is controlling Noye's posture.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Venczel shoots in for a takedown but Noye shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Venczel is looking to chop away at Noye's legs.
Venczel has a takedown stuffed.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Noye throws a head kick but Venczel moves out of range.
Venczel feints the counter takedown.
Noye lands a head shot.
Noye tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Venczel manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Noye stuffs the takedown attempt from Venczel. Venczel gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Donal Noye dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Venczel bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Noye's head.#CL#
Noye instigates a clinch.
Venczel blocks an elbow strike.#TD2#
Venczel pulls guard effortlessly.
Noye controlling from the top position.
Venczel pulls Noye in close to his closed guard and prevents Noye from doing any damage or advancing position.
Noye's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Venczel wants to sweep but no luck.
Noye controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Noye trying to control but Venczel is working from the bottom. #T1#
Noye is stalling in the full guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Noye passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Noye is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Noye wants to lay and pray for a moment but Venczel keeps working.
Noye moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Noye wants to control but Venczel is keeping him busy. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Venczel swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Noye keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD2#
Venczel shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Venczel was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#T3#
Venczel wants to lay and pray for a moment but Noye keeps working.
Venczel with the ground and pound but Noye regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Venczel tries to pass to full mount but Noye defends it.
Noye wants to get back to full guard.
Noye avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Venczel.
Venczel sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Noye defending well though.
Venczel wants to free his trapped foot but Noye is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Venczel prevents Noye from improving his position.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Venczel thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Venczel prevents Noye from improving his position.#SUB2#
Venczel is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Noye defends it well.
Venczel stalling.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Noye wants to get back to full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Zsiga Venczel comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Venczel has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:29
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:29
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

 

Event: DUEL 202.5     
Date:   Dec 22, 2018
#R1#
Venczel on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Golem swinging wildly here.
Venczel slips under a jab from Golem.
Golem looking to land some kicks to the body here. #TD2#
Venczel closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
We've been hearing good reports from Golem'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.
Golem is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Golem managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Venczel.
Venczel trying to control the action but Golem is working from the bottom.
Golem tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Venczel easily slips into full mount!
Venczel scores with a couple of good head shots there. #T1#
Venczel misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Golem is squirming around, avoiding Venczel's attempts to control the action.
Venczel putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Venczel scoring with strikes but Golem is staying in there.
Venczel sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Venczel throws some wild stikes that Golem manages to avoid easily.
Venczel has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T2#
Venczel looking to finish with strikes here!
Venczel scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Golem?
Venczel throwing strikes here but Golem is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Venczel looking to control but Golem is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Venczel controlling from the full mount.
Venczel landing shots from mount.
Venczel in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas. #T3#
Golem tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Venczel trying to control but Golem is having none of it.
Venczel throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Golem is working to get back to half guard.
Venczel wants to control the action but instead Golem gets a body lock and reverses into Venczel's guard! Nice work!
Venczel working a defensive guard but Golem passes into half guard.
Venczel works his way to full guard. Good work.#T4#
Venczel controls Golem momentarily but Golem frees himself.
Venczel trying to control the position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zsiga Venczel dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Golem swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Golem pulls out of a head kick attempt. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Golem enables Venczel to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Golem manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Golem is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Venczel in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Venczel postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Venczel trying to control but Golem is working from the bottom.
Venczel is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Golem utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Venczel landing with the ground and pound. #T1#
Venczel slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Venczel working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #SUB2#
Venczel tries for a kimura but Golem is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Golem tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Venczel is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Golem is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Venczel wants to lay and pray for a moment but Golem keeps working. #T2#
Venczel landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Golem is not content to let Venczel control the position.
Venczel controls the position.
Golem is not content to let Venczel control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Venczel is putting a hurting on Golem here, landing some big shots from side control.
Venczel misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Venczel is looking to take a break and control but Golem is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Venczel controlling the position from side mount.
Venczel wants to lay and pray for a moment but Golem keeps working. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Venczel tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Venczel wants to lay and pray for a moment but Golem keeps working. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Emet Golem is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Golem throws a head kick that misses. #TD2#
Venczel closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Golem did well to prevent Venczel getting side control.
Venczel trying to control the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Venczel wants to control but Golem is keeping him busy.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Venczel working his ground and pound in the gym.
Venczel trying to advance position but Golem counters by regaining guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Venczel accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zsiga Venczel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Venczel fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Venczel lands a leg kick that knocks Golem off balance momentarily.
Venczel wants to clinch up but Golem keeps it at a distance.
Venczel has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD2#
Venczel shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Golem's guard.
Golem is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Venczel is controlling him.
Venczel with a flurry of punches that miss.
Venczel throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Golem works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Venczel postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Venczel trying to control but Golem is working from the bottom. #T1#
Venczel works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Venczel scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Zsiga Venczel has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ground and pound from Venczel.
Ground and pound from Venczel.
Golem is not content to let Venczel control the position.
Golem blocking the ground and pound attempt from Venczel.
Golem trying to control from the bottom.
Venczel wants to lay and pray for a moment but Golem keeps working.
Zsiga Venczel is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Venczel wants to pass the guard but Golem is defending well.
Venczel content to control rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Golem throws out a loose jab but Venczel uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL2#
Venczel darts in and clinches Golem up against the cage.
Golem misses with a short punch on the inside.
Golem throws a punch but it's blocked by Venczel.
Golem tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
Golem swings wildly with an uppercut but Venczel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Golem misses with some punches.
Emet Golem has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Venczel blocking some punches.
Venczel is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Golem is defending well.
Golem misses with some punches.
Venczel is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Golem to keep the fight standing.
Emet Golem has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zsiga Venczel.
Venczel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Venczel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Venczel's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Golem throws a punch but it's blocked by Venczel.
Golem misses with some punches. #T4#
Golem swings wildly with an uppercut but Venczel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Venczel scores with a shot to the side of Golem's head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Golem.
Golem tries to work over Venczel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Golem swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Venczel has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Golem after a bit of a struggle.
Venczel goes for a takedown in the clinch but Golem prevents it.
Golem stops a takedown attempt from Venczel.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Golem working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Golem fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Golem swings wildly with an uppercut but Venczel uses good head movement to avoid it.

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 Emet Golem.
I think Venczel has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zsiga Venczel!

A victorious Zsiga Venczel thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: DUEL195 Steele v Tiddlywinks     
Date:   Nov 24, 2018
#R1#
Justice throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Venczel ducks under a wild hook from Justice.#CL2#
Justice gets tackled into the cage by Venczel. Venczel maintains the clinch.
Justice using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Venczel looks winded!
Justice lands with a short shot to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Zsiga Venczel has been cut.
Justice throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Justice lands a left hand. #BC#
Justice breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zsiga Venczel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Justice dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Venczel. That did some damage!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Justice, right into the meat.
Justice jabs Venczel right on the nose. Venczel blinks but takes it well.
Justice connects with a leg kick. Venczel looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Venczel has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Justice scores with a jab to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Justice closes the distance and pushes Venczel back into the cage.#TD2#
Venczel manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Justice's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Justice won't allow Venczel to sweep him here. #T1#
Justice stays in close to Venczel's body and controls the position.
Venczel has his hands on Justice's head, controlling the position.
Justice controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Justice wanted to stand there but Venczel had control of the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Venczel misses with a jab, cross combination.
Justice lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
We've been told by Justice's head coaches at Cozad MMA LA Elite that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Justice takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Venczel checks a leg kick.
A left lands for Venczel.
Justice throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Venczel sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL#
Justice has taken the fight to the clinch.
Justice has a couple of punches blocked by Venczel.
Justice lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Venczel.#TD2#
Venczel gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Justice wants to get back to full guard.
Justice is not content to let Venczel control the position.
Justice manages to get to full guard. #T3#
Justice wants to sweep here but Venczel controlling him for the moment.
Justice 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##SU#
Justice decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Justice throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Venczel moves out of range as Justice strikes.
Venczel drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Justice defends it well.#CL2#
Venczel gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Justice missing with knees to the body.
Venczel blocks a body shot from Justice. #T4##TD2#
Venczel has clasped his hands together around Justice's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Venczel trying to control the position but Justice is working away.
Justice manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Justice passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Venczel!
Justice wants to control the pace but Venczel is squirming around nicely.
Venczel is wriggling around trying to escape.
Venczel is squirming around, avoiding Justice's attempts to control the action.
Justice takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Justice dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Zsiga Venczel's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Venczel's jab looks to have found its range, popping Justice under the eye.
Justice lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Justice, as that shot connected.
Venczel misses with a series of wild punches.
Justice takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Justice attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Venczel throws a leg kick
enabling Justice to counter with a crisp jab.
Justice attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Venczel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Justice was well out of range. Poor timing from Venczel.
Justice misses with a hook. Venczel ducked under it nicely.
Venczel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Justice.
Justice moves into range and connects with a jab.
Justice misses with a hook. Venczel ducked under it nicely. #T1#
Venczel scores with a jab. Justice acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Venczel throws a lazy uppercut
and Justice counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Venczel misses with a looping right.
Justice feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Venczel's calf.
Venczel tries to clinch up.
Justice scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Venczel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Justice.
A big left from Venczel misses.
Venczel moves away from the strike by Justice.
Nice straight punches there by Justice. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Justice.
Venczel takes a jab right on the kisser.
A jab from Justice misses.
Venczel feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Justice's calf.
Venczel gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Justice counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Justice attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Venczel closes the distance and clinches up with Justice, looking for a takedown. Venczel pushes Justice against the cage but Justice circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Venczel shoots in looking for a takedown but Justice manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Venczel's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Johnny Justice has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zsiga Venczel.
Justice slaps away a takedown attempt from Venczel, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Justice swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Justice attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Justice throws a leg kick which misses Venczel's front leg but catches the back leg as Venczel tries to avoid it.
Venczel misses with a kick to the body.
Venczel misses with a hook.
Justice half committed to a counter leg kick.
Justice wants to clinch.
Justice misses with a hook. Venczel ducked under it nicely.
Venczel moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Venczel misses with a leg kick. #T3##CL#
Justice has Venczel up against the cage in a clinch.
Venczel wants a takedown but no success here.
Venczel blocking some punches.
Justice misses with some punches.
Justice lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Justice is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Venczel can do to turn this around?
A body shot lands from Justice. #TD2#
Venczel wants the takedown. Justice is fighting it off but Venczel persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Justice's guard against the cage.
Venczel is breathing heavily.
Justice has control of Venczel's left arm, preventing Venczel from doing any damage.
Venczel is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Justice holds on and takes a little breather.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Justice is on top in guard. #REVR##T4#
Justice's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Venczel wants to sweep but no luck.
Justice controlling from the top position.
Venczel wants to sweep here but Justice controlling him for the moment.
Justice sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Justice's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Justice dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Zsiga Venczel's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Justice lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Justice scores with a decent looking hook.
Venczel darts in looking for a takedown but Justice gets double underhooks and turns Venczel into the cage.
Justice throws a looping overhand right but Venczel ducks down to avoid it.
Venczel drops his hands momentarily and Justice takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Justice dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Venczel. That did some damage!
Justice blocks a leg kick.
Justice dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Justice missing with a left hand there. Venczel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And Venczel tries to counter it with a takedown but Justice pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Justice takes a jab right on the kisser.
Justice has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Venczel.
Venczel tries to move into range but Justice moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Venczel blocks the body kick. #T1#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Justice lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Venczel has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Venczel and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Justice connects with a nice looking jab.
Justice throws a nice outside leg kick.
Venczel chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Justice can pounce on him.
Justice throws a body punch but Venczel moves out of range.
Justice pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Venczel back to the cage. Justice follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Justice looks to land a left hand but Venczel moved out of range nicely.
Justice smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Venczel throws out a leg kick but Justice moves out of range and Venczel only half commits.
Johnny Justice is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Venczel just misses with a punch to the body.
Justice looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Venczel throws a body shot but no joy.
Venczel lands with a nice body punch.
Venczel moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Justice bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Venczel's head.
Justice tries to work over Venczel's front leg with a kick but Venczel checks it.
Venczel misses with a looping left.
Venczel tries to bum rush Justice with a series of wild strikes but Justice uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Justice throws a big shot that misses.
Good leg kick by Justice there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Venczel's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A jab from Venczel misses.
Justice throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Venczel changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Justice throws a good cross that connects.
Venczel tries to clinch up.
Justice fires out a quick counter leg kick but Venczel just manages to avoid it.
Justice is looking to slow Venczel down with leg kicks.
Venczel smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Justice throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#TD2#
Venczel closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Justice's guard.
Justice looking for a sweep. Not yet Justice, not yet. #T3#
Justice avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Venczel is stalling in the full guard.
Zsiga Venczel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Venczel loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Justice 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#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Venczel trying to control here. #T4#
Justice not doing much here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Justice showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Justice 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Justice!

Johnny Justice decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: DFN#56 Fakiiri vs Napoleon     
Date:   Oct 20, 2018
#R1#
Laloosh misses the shot to the body.
Venczel 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.#TD#
Venczel closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Laloosh's guard.
Venczel 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.
Venczel advances position into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Laloosh tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Venczel misses with the ground and pound.
Venczel cracks Laloosh with an elbow. That is naaassty.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laloosh prevents Venczel from improving position.
Laloosh is holding Venczel down, trying to stall.
Laloosh manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Laloosh has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#T1#
Laloosh misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Venczel throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Venczel thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Venczel thows a huge punch but Laloosh dodges it nicely. #SUB2#
Laloosh is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Venczel pulls his head out easily.
Venczel missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB#
Venczel is trying to work for a kimura but Laloosh is defending well.
Laloosh moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Venczel scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB#
Venczel drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Venczel jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Laloosh trying to keep a closed guard but Venczel is proving a slippery customer.
Venczel landing with the ground and pound.
Venczel trying to control but Laloosh is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Venczel stopping the sweep attempt from Laloosh.#T3#
Venczel slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Laloosh moves away from the strike by Venczel.
Nuke Laloosh is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Venczel throws a series of strikes that have Laloosh backpedaling.
Laloosh tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Venczel counters with a one-two to the body. #CUT#
It looks like Nuke Laloosh has been cut.
Laloosh throws out a loose jab but Venczel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Venczel drops down looking for a counter takedown but Laloosh sprawls and moves away.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Venczel, right into the meat.
Laloosh looks for the body kick but Venczel saw that one coming.
Laloosh misses with a low kick.
Venczel is looking to counter punch.
Venczel blocks a jab.
Venczel tries to counter with a takedown but Laloosh is quick to defend against it.
Laloosh moves out of range as Venczel strikes.#T4#
Laloosh slaps away a takedown attempt from Venczel, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Laloosh fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Venczel manages to avoid it.
Venczel half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Venczel goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Laloosh is looking to clinch.
Venczel drops down looking for a counter takedown but Laloosh sprawls and moves away.
Venczel throws a solid leg kick but Laloosh takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Venczel.
Laloosh lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Venczel showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Laloosh.
Laloosh fails in his attempt to clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Laloosh throws a jab when Venczel was well out of range.
Venczel changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Venczel throws a front kick that sends Laloosh stumbling back into the cage.
Laloosh tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Venczel paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Venczel feinted with a counter takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zsiga Venczel dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nuke Laloosh'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#
Venczel keeps the fight on the outside.
Laloosh throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Venczel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Venczel attempts a counter takedown but Laloosh avoids it well and moves away.
Venczel lands a leg kick that knocks Laloosh off balance momentarily.
Venczel lands a leg kick that knocks Laloosh off balance momentarily.
Laloosh tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Venczel appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Venczel is looking to clinch.
Zsiga Venczel is winning the standup battle so far.
Laloosh takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Laloosh misses the jab.
Venczel listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Laloosh has taken the fight to the clinch.
Venczel tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Laloosh just stands there and leans against the cage.
Venczel wants to take the fight to the mat but Laloosh manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Laloosh swings wildly with an uppercut but Venczel uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD#
Venczel is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Laloosh can't fight it off and eventually Venczel manages to take the fight to the floor. Laloosh looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#T1#
Laloosh controls Venczel momentarily but Venczel frees himself.
Laloosh doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Venczel tries to free his leg and advance position but Laloosh is retaining full guard.
Laloosh throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Zsiga Venczel overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Venczel controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Laloosh throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Venczel sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Laloosh's guard. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Venczel is working for a submission of some sort.
Venczel blocks the strikes from Laloosh.
Venczel 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.#SUB2#
Laloosh looking for submissions off his back.
Venczel lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB2#
Laloosh actively working from the bottom here.#T3#
Laloosh throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Venczel trying to control the pace.
Venczel is looking to take a break and control but Laloosh is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Laloosh blocking the ground and pound attempt from Venczel.
Laloosh flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Venczel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Laloosh lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Laloosh is looking to clinch.
Venczel appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#CL2#
Laloosh has Venczel up against the cage in a clinch.
Venczel has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Laloosh avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zsiga Venczel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A right hook to the body lands for Laloosh.
Venczel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Laloosh can do to turn this around?
Laloosh lands a shoulder strike. #TD#
Venczel wants the takedown. Laloosh is fighting it off but Venczel persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Laloosh's guard against the cage.
Venczel postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Venczel working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Laloosh looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Laloosh trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Laloosh looking for a sweep. Not yet Laloosh, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zsiga Venczel dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Nuke Laloosh'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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Laloosh scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#CL2#
Laloosh pushes Venczel up against the cage in a clinch.
Venczel is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Laloosh to keep the fight standing.
Laloosh tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Laloosh misses with the head strike.
Laloosh lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Venczel.
Laloosh blocks an uppercut.
Laloosh lands a left hand. #BC2#
Laloosh breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Laloosh wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laloosh throws a solid leg kick but Venczel takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Laloosh.
A solid leg kick lands there for Venczel. #T1#
Venczel waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Laloosh.
Laloosh appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Venczel lands with a thumping leg kick.
Laloosh lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CUT2#
It looks like Zsiga Venczel has been cut.
Laloosh misses with a looping left.
Venczel drops down looking for a counter takedown but Laloosh sprawls and moves away.
Laloosh misses the shot to the body.
The crowd cheers as Laloosh lands an impressive looking overhand right. Venczel doesn't seem phased though.#CL2#
Laloosh fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Venczel, pushing him back against the cage.#TD2#
Laloosh drags the fight down to the ground.
Laloosh is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Venczel is looking to pass into half guard but Laloosh pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Laloosh is in guard.#REVB#
Laloosh trying to control but Venczel is working from the bottom.
Laloosh missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nuke Laloosh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zsiga Venczel is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Laloosh pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Venczel is keeping the position for now.
Venczel wants to sweep but no luck.
Laloosh pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Venczel is keeping the position for now.
Laloosh is fighting to break Venczel's control of his arms but Venczel is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Venczel looking to control. #T3#
Laloosh wants to pass the guard but Venczel is keeping the position.
Laloosh wants to control from the top but Venczel keeps moving.
Laloosh looking to sit in guard and control but Venczel gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Venczel controls from within his opponent's guard.
Venczel advances to half guard. #T4#
Laloosh misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Venczel takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Venczel is thwarting Laloosh's attempts to control the position.
Venczel is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Venczel tries to clinch but Laloosh moves out of range.
Venczel backing away here, and Laloosh unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Laloosh moves in looking to clinch but Venczel pushes him off.
Laloosh misses with an uppercut.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Laloosh tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Venczel paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Venczel attempts a counter takedown but Laloosh avoids it well and moves away.
Venczel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Laloosh moves away.
Laloosh misses with a straight left.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nuke Laloosh comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Venczel 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zsiga Venczel!

A victorious Zsiga Venczel thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: OFC 379: Hawk vs Jeffries     
Date:   Sep 26, 2018
#R1#
Mu on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Venczel lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #CUT#
It looks like He Mu has been cut.
Mu swings for the body but Venczel moves out of range.
Venczel seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Venczel chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mu jabs Venczel to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Venczel looks to score with a jab to the body but Mu is just out of range.
Mu misses with a straight left.
Mu misses with the combination.
Venczel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mu.
Venczel lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Venczel misses the shot to the body.
Mu now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T1#
Venczel turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mu throws a sloppy head kick and Venczel moves out of range easily.
Venczel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Venczel pivots, looking for a leg kick but Mu is out of range and Venczel settles back down.
Mu misses with a looping left.
Venczel lands an overhand right.
Mu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD#
and Venczel counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Venczel stays in close to Mu's body and controls the position.
Venczel trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Venczel trying to control the position from guard on top but Mu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mu can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Venczel controls the pace.
Venczel tries to free his leg and advance position but Mu is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Mu has his foot on Venczel's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Venczel works his way back into a safe position though.
Venczel is stalling in the full guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Venczel throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mu works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Venczel takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
He Mu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Venczel scores with a nice strike.
Mu checks a leg kick.
Mu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Venczel waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mu.
Venczel lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Mu throws a head kick that misses.
Venczel throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mu has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mu there as he acknowledges the shot.
Some wild striking there from Venczel.
A clash of legs there as Mu blocks the low kick.#T4#
Venczel misses with a low kick.
Mu stuffs the takedown.
Mu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Venczel attempts a counter takedown but Mu avoids it well and moves away.
Venczel with a hook.
Venczel lands a head shot.
Mu fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CUT2#
It looks like Zsiga Venczel has been cut.
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!
Venczel takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#ROC2#
Venczel is rocked!
Venczel misses with a straight right.
A little jabbing left from Mu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mu throws a sloppy head kick and Venczel moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zsiga Venczel dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Venczel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mu was well out of range. Poor timing from Venczel.
Zsiga Venczel is winning the standup battle so far.
Venczel moves out of range of the strikes.
Venczel throws a leg kick
and Mu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mu takes a swing at Venczel's ribcage but misses.
Venczel tried to score with a low kick but Mu checks it.
Venczel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mu can do to turn this around?
Venczel fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Venczel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mu.
Venczel changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Mu swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Zsiga Venczel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Venczel throws a body punch but Mu moves out of range. #T1#
Mu changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#TD#
Venczel shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Mu's guard.
Mu keeping moving, preventing Venczel from controlling successfully.
Venczel content to stall in guard here.
Venczel won't allow Mu to get back to his feet.
Mu has control of Venczel's left arm, preventing Venczel from doing any damage.
Venczel postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T2#
Venczel 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.
Mu is pulling down on Venczel's head. It's preventing any offense from Venczel, at least for the moment.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Mu controls Venczel momentarily but Venczel frees himself. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Venczel slips a jab from Mu.
Venczel looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mu is fending him off so far but Venczel persists. Nope, Mu circles away and we're back to standing.
Mu lands a body shot.
Venczel throws a looping overhand right but Mu ducks down to avoid it.
Mu misses with a series of wild punches. #T3#
Venczel blocks a jab.
Mu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mu takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Venczel shoots and misses
and Mu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zsiga Venczel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mu lands with a straight right. Venczel didn't see that one coming.
Venczel shoots and misses
and Mu counters with a left to the body.
Venczel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mu gets cracked there but stands up to it. #T4#
Venczel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mu.
Venczel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Venczel wants to clinch up but Mu keeps it at a distance.
Nice body kick there by Venczel.
Mu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Venczel manages to avoid it.
Venczel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mu throws out the jab.
Venczel works the jab nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mu misses with a head kick.
Mu lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Venczel throws a hook but Mu blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

He Mu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Mu looks to land a right hand but Venczel moved out of range.
Venczel changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Mu scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Mu lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Venczel is looking to clinch but Mu is avoiding it.
Mu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mu digs a good body shot into Venczel's ribs.
Mu throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD#
and Venczel counters with a nice double leg into side control. Mu won't be happy with that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Venczel throwing shots but missing, from side control.
The strikes coming from Venczel are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Mu can't do much from the bottom here. #T1#
Venczel slows the pace down.
Mu tries to buck Venczel off but Venczel is having none of it.
Venczel takes a little break here. Mu wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Venczel is looking to take a break and control but Mu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mu is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Venczel is thwarting Mu's attempts to control the position.
Well, if Venczel is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Mu makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mu.#T3#
Venczel landing with the ground and pound.
Venczel lands a couple of digs.
Mu keeping moving, preventing Venczel from controlling successfully.
Venczel is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A head kick by Mu misses #TD#
and Venczel decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Mu's guard.
Venczel controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Venczel is looking to work some ground and pound but Mu has wrist control.#T4#
Venczel not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Venczel with a flurry of punches that miss.
Venczel wants to control from the top but Mu keeps moving.
Venczel throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mu looking to hit a scissor sweep but Venczel is one step ahead there.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Venczel sitting in guard, not really doing much. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

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 Zsiga Venczel.
I think Venczel 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Zsiga Venczel!

A determined Zsiga Venczel didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!

 

Event: OFC 370: Reapers     
Date:   Aug 15, 2018
#R1#
Venczel slips under a jab.
Punchy fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Venczel tries to counter with a takedown but Punchy is quick to defend against it.#TD2#
Punchy shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Venczel manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Venczel is adopting a defensive guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Venczel is trying to keep Punchy in close.
Punchy looking to pass the guard.
Punchy must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Punchy trying to control the position from guard on top but Venczel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Venczel had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Punchy defends it easily.#T1#
Punchy wants to pass the guard but Venczel is keeping the position.
Punchy content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB#
Punchy got a little sloppy there for a moment and Venczel has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Punchy has managed to get both his arms back between Venczel's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Venczel escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Punchy gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Punchy avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Venczel throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Venczel looking for a sweep. Not yet Venczel, not yet.
Punchy working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Venczel's head.#T2#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Punchy's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Punchy looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Venczel seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Venczel looking for a guillotine here but Punchy defends easily.
Punchy is working Venczel over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Punchy lands a couple of elbows.#SUB#
Venczel throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Punchy engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Punchy lands a couple of elbows.#T3##SUB#
Venczel escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Punchy gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Punchy working some strikes from top position.
Punchy postures up and lands a big shot to Venczel's brow.
Punchy postures up and lands a big shot to Venczel's brow.
Venczel 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.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Punchy's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB#
Venczel had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Punchy defends it easily.
Punchy working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Punchy trying to control but Venczel is working from the bottom.
Venczel manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Punchy manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##T4##SUB2#
Punchy has his foot on Venczel's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Venczel works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Punchy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Punchy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Venczel with a nice head shot there.#SUB2#
Punchy has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Venczel can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Punchy is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Venczel wants to control from the top but Punchy keeps moving.
Punchy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Trent Punchy dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Punchy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Venczel manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Venczel defending well as Punchy loads up on a big left hand.
Punchy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Venczel.
Punchy throws a body punch but Venczel moves out of range.
Venczel looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Venczel shoots and misses
letting Punchy counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD2#
Nice combo by Punchy! Oh, that's hurt him - Venczel falls to the canvas and Punchy follows him into side control. #ROC2#
Venczel is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Zsiga Venczel has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Venczel can't do much from the bottom here.
Oh Venczel is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Venczel is looking to reverse the position.
Punchy working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Venczel seems to have got his legs back now.#T1#
Punchy working away.
Punchy working the ground and pound.
Venczel tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Punchy wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Venczel is trying to control Punchy's posture but Punchy avoids it.
Venczel is looking for a sweep.
Punchy lands some shots froms side control.
Venczel sneaks back into half guard.
Punchy looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Venczel with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Punchy 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.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Punchy lands a nice short elbow.
Punchy trying to control from half guard but Venczel is working away.
Venczel slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Punchy stopping the sweep attempt from Venczel.#T2#
Punchy with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB#
Venczel is looking for a triangle but Punchy pushes his legs off easily.
Punchy advances position into side control!
Venczel is looking for a sweep.
Trent Punchy has got the better of the ground game so far.
Venczel is working hard here to advance position.
Punchy wants to control but Venczel is keeping him busy.
Venczel is trying to control Punchy's posture but Punchy avoids it.
Punchy scoring with punches and elbows.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Venczel tries to bench press Punchy off him but Punchy keeps the position.
Venczel is not content to let Punchy control the position.
Venczel tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Punchy wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T3#
Venczel wants to control but Punchy postures up.
Venczel on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Punchy thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Punchy lands some shots froms side control.
Venczel tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Punchy wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Punchy lands a nice forearm strike.
Punchy scoring with punches from side control.
Punchy landing strikes.
Venczel is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Punchy's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Venczel wants to control the action here but instead Punchy manages to pass to full mount!
Punchy landing shots from mount. #T4#
Venczel is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Punchy wants to control the pace but Venczel is squirming around nicely.
Venczel tries to reverse the position but Punchy maintains control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Venczel wants to control but Punchy is having none of it.
Punchy trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Venczel is working to get back to half guard.
Punchy lands a big elbow.
Venczel is bucking up trying to escape but Punchy cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Trent Punchy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Zsiga Venczel's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Punchy cracks Venczel with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Venczel falls to his knees and Punchy doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Trent Punchy!
Trent Punchy gave a mention to FORCEE in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

 

Event: OFC: Blood Night LIII     
Date:   Jul 21, 2018
#R1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Venczel is defended easily by Coleman.
Coleman fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Venczel looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Coleman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Coleman dodges the punch combination from Venczel.
Venczel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Coleman misses the target.
Venczel shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Coleman as he avoids it easily.
Coleman is trying to counter with his kicks.
Venczel changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Coleman checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#T1#
Venczel darts in looking for a takedown but Coleman gets double underhooks and turns Venczel into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zsiga Venczel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Venczel with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Coleman takes one to the chin there.
Venczel fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nice shot lands for Venczel.#TD#
Venczel feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Venczel throws a strike but Coleman rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB#
Venczel looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Venczel is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Venczel wants to sweep here but Coleman controlling him for the moment.
Coleman tries to stand but Venczel is controlling from the bottom. #T2##SU2#
Coleman stands and steps away. Venczel gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Coleman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
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!#TD#
Venczel closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Coleman did well to prevent Venczel getting side control.
Venczel seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Coleman does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Venczel throwing shots but Coleman is blocking nicely.
Coleman is trying to stand back up but Venczel is controlling him #SUB#
Venczel is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Venczel is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Venczel trying to control from half guard but Coleman is working away. #T3#
Coleman regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Venczel.
Venczel sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Coleman's guard.
Venczel is trying to control the action in half guard but Coleman is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Venczel trying to pass the guard but Coleman defending well.
Coleman is refusing to be controlled, as Venczel sits in half guard.
Venczel tries to pass to full mount but Coleman defends it.
Venczel is just content to waste time from the top position. Coleman takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Venczel is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T4#
Venczel trying to control but Coleman is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Venczel throws a big right hand that misses.
Venczel in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Venczel postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Coleman wants to stand up but Venczel is controlling him.
Venczel trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Venczel wants to control from the top but Coleman keeps moving.
Venczel won't allow Coleman to get back to his feet.
Venczel wants to control from the top but Coleman keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Coleman stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Coleman wants it to stay on the feet.
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 Zsiga Venczel will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Venczel looks to land a left hand but Coleman moved out of range nicely.#TD#
Venczel closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Coleman did well to prevent Venczel getting side control.#ES2#
Coleman kicks Venczel off and gets back to his feet.
Zsiga Venczel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Venczel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Coleman.
Venczel blocks the body kick.
A head kick misses from Coleman.
Venczel slips a jab and a cross from Coleman. #TD#
Venczel scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#ES2#
Coleman throws Venczel to one side and escapes!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Coleman misses with a few strikes there.
Venczel tries to counter by clinching up but Coleman breaks away and moves out of range.
Venczel tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Venczel scores with a shot to the body.
Venczel throws a looping overhand right but Coleman ducks down to avoid it. #T1##CL#
Venczel clinches up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Venczel.
Venczel is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Venczel.
Venczel fails to pull guard.
Coleman wants to stall.
A hook to the body from Coleman.
Our sources have told us that Venczel has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Coleman lands a left hand.
Venczel misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Coleman.
Coleman misses with some punches.
Coleman tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Venczel avoids it.
Coleman lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Venczel or not.
A short body shot lands from Coleman as the two fighters clinch.
Coleman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Venczel jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Coleman walks away with a smile on his face. Venczel gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Coleman throws a sloppy head kick and Venczel moves out of range easily.
Venczel tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Coleman manages to circle out of the way.#T2#
A low kick from Venczel is predictable there
and Coleman counters with a two punch combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Venczel changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Coleman tries to avoid it but Venczel manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Coleman to the ground. Coleman escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zsiga Venczel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Venczel scores with a sloppy right hand. Coleman should have avoided that one.
Coleman blocks a jab.
Venczel shoots in looking for a takedown. Coleman tries to sprawl out of it but Venczel keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Coleman manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Coleman takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Coleman misses with a series of wild punches.
Greg Coleman seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T3#
Coleman throws a series of punches but Venczel moves out of range.
Coleman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Venczel manages to avoid it.
Greg Coleman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Coleman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #TD#
Venczel closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Coleman did well to prevent Venczel getting side control.#ES2#
Coleman manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Venczel keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #BC2#
Coleman breaks the clinch.
Venczel scores with a crisp jab that stopped Coleman in his tracks.
Venczel tries to clinch there but Coleman circles away.
Coleman tries to counter with a clinch but Venczel shakes him off and moves away.
Coleman throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Venczel's head.#CUT2#
It looks like Zsiga Venczel has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD#
Venczel shoots in and gets a takedown into Coleman's guard.
Venczel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Coleman is keeping the position for now.
Venczel with a flurry of punches that miss. #T4#
Coleman preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Venczel trying to control the position from guard on top but Coleman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Coleman keeping full guard, as Venczel tries to pass.
Venczel is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Coleman wants to stand up but Venczel is controlling him.
Venczel throwing strikes but missing.
Venczel working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Coleman's head.
Venczel working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Greg Coleman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Zsiga Venczel'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. This is the final round!
#R3#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Venczel is defended easily by Coleman.
Coleman takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Coleman lands a two punch combo.
Venczel moves away from the strike by Coleman.
Venczel tries to counter by clinching up but Coleman breaks away and moves out of range.
Venczel with a poor takedown #KD2#
and Coleman counters with a crisp one two that drops Venczel! Coleman thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Venczel to his feet! Venczel is in big trouble!#ROC2#
Venczel is rocked!
Venczel tries to land a front kick but Coleman steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Coleman swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Oh Venczel is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Venczel scores with a jab to the head.
Venczel tries to clinch up but Coleman circles away and keeps his distance.
Despite the aggression on Coleman's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Venczel ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Venczel seems to have got his legs back now.#T1#
Venczel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Coleman is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Coleman works the jab nicely.
Coleman connects with a single shot there.
Venczel fails with an attempt to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Coleman on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Venczel tries to clinch but Coleman moves out of range.
Venczel looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Coleman closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Venczel fails with the takedown.
Coleman follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zsiga Venczel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Coleman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Venczel.
Venczel shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Coleman as he jumps to the side. #T2#
Venczel misses with a takedown attempt - Coleman sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Coleman lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Coleman slaps away a takedown attempt from Venczel, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Coleman throws a body punch but Venczel moves out of range.
Coleman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL#
Venczel clinches up with Coleman and pushes him back against the cage.
Coleman lands with a short punch from the clinch. #CUT2#
Zsiga Venczel's cut is getting worse.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Venczel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Coleman misses with a body punch. #TD#
Venczel ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Venczel no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SU2#
Coleman gets to his feet - Venczel follows without any prompting. #T3#
Venczel moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Coleman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Coleman tries to move into range but Venczel moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Venczel will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Venczel looks to clinch
and Coleman counters with a straight that turns Venczel's legs to rubber! Coleman pushes forward with more strikes and Venczel goes down, battered and bloody! That's a wrap folks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Greg Coleman!
In his post fight interview, Greg Coleman started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

 

Event: OFC 360: Pera vs Baker     
Date:   Jun 23, 2018
#R1#
Marfaker scores with a hook to the body. Venczel takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Marfaker takes a swing at Venczel's ribcage but misses.
Venczel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Marfaker.#CL2#
Venczel drives through and clinches with Marfaker against the cage.
Marfaker lands an elbow just above Venczel 's eye. #CUT#
It looks like Zsiga Venczel has been cut.
Marfaker swings wildly with an uppercut but Venczel uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Marfaker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Marfaker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Venczel misses with a wild body shot.
We've been informed that Venczel has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Nice jab there from Marfaker.
Marfaker moves out of range of the strikes.
Marfaker digs a good body shot into Venczel's ribs.
Venczel tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Marfaker defends well and Venczel ends up having to push Marfaker into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Marfaker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Marfaker looks to land a body kick but Venczel moved away.
Venczel has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Venczel gets a double leg takedown into Marfaker's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Venczel throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Venczel postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Marfaker is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Venczel, into his guard. #REVR##T1##SUB2#
Venczel throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Marfaker escapes and throws Venczel's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Venczel tries to improve position but can't.
Venczel has one of Marfaker's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Venczel is looking to regain half guard here but Marfaker keeps moving and retains side control.
Venczel is trying to strike from the bottom but Marfaker has passed into full mount.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Venczel regains half guard.
Venczel wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Venczel looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Venczel regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Venczel looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Marfaker has picked Venczel up and slammed him! Venczel can't keep hold of the triangle and Marfaker manages to pass to side control!
Venczel is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Venczel trying his best to control but Marfaker has mounted him.#T3#
Venczel is desperately trying to improve his position but Marfaker has a good base and remains in mount.
Venczel is still trying to improve position.
Marfaker sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Venczel is wriggling around trying to escape.
Marfaker looking to control but Venczel is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Marfaker avoids the attempt from Venczel to control.
Venczel working to try and regain half guard.
Venczel is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T4#
Venczel keeps trying to improve his position.
Marfaker tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Venczel keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Venczel throwing hammer fists to the chest of Marfaker. What's that going to do exactly?
Marfaker prevents Venczel from getting the reversal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Juan Marfaker dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Zsiga Venczel's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Venczel misses with an uppercut. Marfaker saw that one coming.
Marfaker throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Marfaker lands with a shot to the body.
Venczel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Marfaker connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Venczel momentarily.
Marfaker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Venczel misses with an uppercut.
Marfaker jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Venczel takes a swing at Marfaker's ribcage but misses.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Marfaker. Venczel shrugs it off though.
Venczel looks to throw the jab but Marfaker is out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Marfaker there.
Venczel tries to clinch up.
Marfaker is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Nice defenses there by Marfaker.
Venczel misses with a looping right.
Marfaker is looking to counter with a body kick.
Marfaker staying out of range there.
Marfaker is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marfaker slips under a jab.
Venczel is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Venczel throws a series of punches but Marfaker avoids them all with ease.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Marfaker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Venczel. #T1#
Marfaker connects with a good right hand that stumbles Venczel. Venczel circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Venczel tries for a takedown but Marfaker sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Venczel throws a sloppy body shot
and Marfaker counters with a stiff right hand.
Marfaker ducks under a wild hook from Venczel.
Venczel moves forwards but Marfaker connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Marfaker cracks the inside of Venczel's front leg.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Marfaker.
Marfaker digs a good hook to Venczel's body.
Marfaker fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Venczel will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Venczel feints and then cracks Marfaker's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Marfaker down.
Marfaker moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Marfaker lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marfaker throws a leg kick which misses Venczel's front leg but catches the back leg as Venczel tries to avoid it.
Marfaker on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Marfaker lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T2##CL2#
Venczel moves into range and clinches up with Marfaker.
Marfaker misses with a body punch.
Venczel is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Marfaker is defending well for now.
Venczel tries a knee to the head but Marfaker blocks it. #TD2#
Venczel gets control of Marfaker's arms and successfully pulls guard. Venczel will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Marfaker will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Marfaker 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.
Venczel controls Marfaker momentarily but Marfaker frees himself.
Marfaker stopping the sweep attempt from Venczel.
Venczel is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3##SUB2#
Venczel looking for subs off his back but Marfaker has passed one foot through into half guard. #SUB2#
Venczel looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Venczel looking for submissions off his back.
Marfaker slows the pace down in half guard. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Marfaker prevents Venczel from improving his position.#SUB2#
Venczel looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Venczel looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Venczel wants to control but Marfaker passes into side.
Venczel is trying to improve his position.
Venczel gets back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Juan Marfaker dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Zsiga Venczel's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Nice body punch from Marfaker.
Marfaker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Marfaker throws a leg kick which misses Venczel's front leg but catches the back leg as Venczel tries to avoid it.
Marfaker scores with a spinning back kick!
Marfaker throws a sloppy head kick
and Venczel counters with a nice uppercut.
Marfaker throws a push kick but Venczel slaps the foot to one side.
Marfaker chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Venczel tries to clinch but Marfaker is having none of it.
Venczel throws a body kick that misses.
Marfaker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Venczel.
Good work by Marfaker as he checks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marfaker throws a wild body kick that Venczel sees coming a mile off.
A big left from Marfaker misses.
Marfaker really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Venczel tries to clinch but Marfaker moves away
and Marfaker makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Venczel really felt that one!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Marfaker, right into the meat.
Marfaker tries a head kick but it misses.
Venczel is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1#
Marfaker throws a leg kick which misses Venczel's front leg but catches the back leg as Venczel tries to avoid it.
Venczel with a poor takedown
and Marfaker counters with a straight right hand.
Marfaker scores with a hook to the body. Venczel takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Venczel tries to clinch up but Marfaker circles away and keeps his distance.
Marfaker looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Venczel takes one on the button.
Venczel fails in his attempt to clinch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Marfaker.
A looping hook to the body misses from Marfaker. Venczel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Marfaker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Venczel manages to avoid it.
Venczel looks to clinch
and Venczel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Venczel connects with a jab.
Venczel blocks a jab.
Venczel tries to clinch but Marfaker moves out of range.
Marfaker throws a jab when Venczel was well out of range.
Venczel shoots in but no luck this time.
Juan Marfaker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Marfaker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice defenses there by Marfaker.
Marfaker looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Marfaker uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Venczel tries to clinch up.
Marfaker wants to land a leg kick but Venczel is out of range.
Venczel takes a jab right on the kisser.
Marfaker stuffs the takedown attempt from Venczel. Venczel gets slowly back to his feet.
Juan Marfaker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zsiga Venczel.
Venczel dives in for a single leg takedown but Marfaker sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A low kick from Marfaker is predictable there
and Venczel counters with a nice uppercut.
That kick from Marfaker tenderised Venczel's leg. Venczel is trying to keep his angry face on.
Venczel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Marfaker.
Venczel appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Venczel's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Venczel takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Juan Marfaker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Marfaker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Marfaker sizes up Venczel with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Marfaker uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Venczel has time to react.
Venczel has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Venczel there as he acknowledges the shot.#T3#
Venczel throws a hook but Marfaker blocks it.#CL2#
Venczel moves into the clinch successfully.
Venczel throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Marfaker blocks it with crossed arms.
Marfaker blocks a body shot from Venczel.
Marfaker avoids the elbow strike from Venczel, against the cage.
Venczel is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Marfaker is defending well for now.
Marfaker blocking some punches.
Venczel takes an elbow to the forehead.
Marfaker dodges an elbow strike from Venczel.
Marfaker blocks the elbow strike.
Venczel tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #T4#
Venczel misses with a body punch.
Zsiga Venczel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Venczel has a couple of punches blocked by Marfaker.
Venczel pushes off an throws an elbow but Marfaker leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Venczel tries a knee to the head but Marfaker blocks it.
Venczel struggles to land a body shot inside as Marfaker controls his hands. #TD2#
Venczel decides to pull guard.
Venczel working a defensive guard here.
Marfaker controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Marfaker trying to stand up but can't free himself from Venczel's guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Juan Marfaker showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Marfaker, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juan Marfaker!

Juan Marfaker decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: OFC 356: Code Red     
Date:   May 30, 2018
#R1#
Venczel lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Venczel turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Venczel scores with a hook.
Venczel misses with a low kick.
Venczel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grishin was well out of range. Poor timing from Venczel.
Venczel throws out a loose jab but Grishin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grishin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL#
Venczel moves into the clinch.
Venczel misses with a punch on the inside.
Venczel is stalling here. #BC2#
Grishin 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.
Grishin fails with the takedown.
Venczel tries to counter by clinching up but Grishin breaks away and moves out of range.
Venczel 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.
Grishin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T1#
Venczel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Grishin. #TD2#
Grishin shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Grishin was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Venczel is not content to let Grishin control the position.
Grishin throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Grishin in side control, throwing shots but Venczel defends.
Venczel is trying to control Grishin's posture but Grishin avoids it.
Grishin working the head with strikes.
Venczel is looking to regain half guard here but Grishin keeps moving and retains side control.
Venczel is working to avoid the ground and pound but Grishin connects with a decent elbow.
Venczel defending against the ground and pound. #T2#
Grishin cracks Venczel with a big elbow.
Venczel regains half guard.
Venczel regains full guard. Nicely done.
Grishin is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Grishin works over Venczel with some ground and pound from guard.
Grishin lands a couple of digs.
Venczel 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#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grishin is doing well to control the position and prevent Venczel from advancing to side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Venczel controlling the action here.
Venczel is nestled in close to Grishin, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Venczel throws a strike but Grishin avoids it easily and moves to full guard.#T3#
Grishin seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Grishin keeping moving, preventing Venczel from controlling successfully.
Grishin has momentary wrist control but Venczel slips an elbow through the middle.
Venczel showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Venczel is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Venczel is looking to work some ground and pound but Grishin has wrist control.#SUB2#
Grishin has his foot on Venczel's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Venczel works his way back into a safe position though.
Grishin keeping moving, preventing Venczel from controlling successfully.
Venczel passes Grishin's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T4#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Venczel performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Venczel wants to pass the guard but Grishin is defending well.
Grishin blocking the ground and pound attempt from Venczel.
Venczel is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grishin preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zsiga Venczel dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Venczel throws a poor cross that misses
and Grishin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#TD2#
Grishin closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Venczel moves into full guard.
Grishin scoring with some ground and pound.
Venczel utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Venczel looking for a sweep. Not yet Venczel, not yet.
Venczel keeping moving, preventing Grishin from controlling successfully.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Grishin's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Grishin lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Grishin throws an elbow that misses. Venczel uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Grishin's guard. Nice move by Venczel!#REVR#
Venczel postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Venczel is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Venczel lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T1#
Venczel looking to pass the guard.
Venczel working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Venczel drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Grishin dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Grishin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB#
Venczel is looking for a triangle but Grishin pushes his legs off easily.
Viktor Grishin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Grishin lands a couple of elbows.#SUB#
Venczel is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Grishin defends well.
Venczel avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Grishin makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Grishin landing with the ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Venczel is on top in guard. #REVR##T2#
Venczel wants to control from the top but Grishin keeps moving. #SUB2#
Grishin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Venczel passes into half guard. #SUB#
Venczel is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Grishin is just riding it out for now. Venczel eventually gives up the hold.
Grishin is looking to control Venczel's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Grishin avoid being mounted?#T3#
Venczel keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Grishin is not content to let Venczel control the position.
Venczel throwing shots but Grishin is blocking nicely.
Grishin trying to hold on to Venczel's head to control him but Venczel postures up.
Venczel wants to free his trapped foot but Grishin is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Grishin tries to get to full guard but Venczel has control of the leg.
Grishin keeps trying to improve his position.
Venczel thows a huge punch but Grishin dodges it nicely.
Venczel missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Venczel wants to free his trapped foot but Grishin is holding on for dear life with his legs. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Venczel tries to clinch up.
Venczel throws a looping overhand right but Grishin ducks down to avoid it.
Zsiga Venczel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Venczel throws a poor cross that misses
and Grishin counters with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Viktor Grishin will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Grishin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Venczel. Venczel obviously looking to wear him down.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Grishin.
Venczel jabbing away but nothing is landing. #TD2#
Grishin throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Venczel tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Grishin is in Venczel's guard.#ES#
Venczel pushes Grishin off and scrambles back to his feet.
Viktor Grishin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Grishin looks for a takedown but Venczel sprawls well.
Venczel tries to counter with a takedown but Grishin is quick to defend against it.
Grishin moves out of range of the strikes.
Venczel throws a nice inside leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Venczel.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Venczel takes a swing at Grishin's ribcage but misses.
Venczel connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Grishin's hands.
Venczel keeps the fight on the outside.
Venczel went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T1#
Venczel lands with a straight right. Grishin didn't see that one coming.
Venczel tries to close the distance and clinch up but Grishin swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Grishin rushes Venczel and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Venczel manages to break the clinch.
Grishin shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Venczel sprawls well. Venczel wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Grishin gets slowly back to his feet.
Zsiga Venczel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Viktor Grishin.#CL#
Venczel clinches up against the cage.
Venczel lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Venczel.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Venczel. #T2#
Venczel wants to break free but Grishin has control.
Grishin is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Venczel lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Grishin backwards.
Venczel stalling the fight.
Venczel misses with a knee to the head.
Grishin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Venczel misses with a punch to the body.
Venczel misses with a body punch.
Venczel looking to throw knees to the head but Grishin is blocking nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Venczel wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Venczel. #T3#
Venczel is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Grishin is trying to stall.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Venczel with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Venczel misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Grishin.
Venczel swings wildly with an uppercut but Grishin uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Venczel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Venczel is looking to score with low kicks.#TD2#
Venczel tries to sprawl but Grishin drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Grishin not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T4#
Venczel is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Grishin's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Grishin's back!
Even with his hooks in, Venczel manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Grishin just trying to survive but Venczel is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Grishin covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Venczel throws strikes from the back but Grishin rolls nicely and manages to end up in full guard. Nice work by Grishin.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grishin looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Venczel trying to control but Grishin is working from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Zsiga Venczel showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Venczel 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zsiga Venczel!

Zsiga Venczel opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.

 

Event: OFC 353: Venum vs Tonon     
Date:   May 09, 2018
#R1#
Venczel throws a low kick but it's checked well by MacLeod.
Despite the aggression on MacLeod's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A solid leg kick lands there for MacLeod. #CL#
Venczel gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A body shot lands from MacLeod. #BC#
Venczel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Venczel thows a left - swing and a miss!
MacLeod uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Venczel.
Venczel misses with a series of wild punches.
MacLeod only half commits to the counter leg kick.
MacLeod checks the leg kick nicely there.
Venczel connects with a single shot there.
MacLeod looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacLeod throws a series of punches but Venczel moves out of range.
MacLeod takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Zsiga Venczel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
MacLeod keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Venczel.
MacLeod walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
MacLeod takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T1#
Venczel misses with a wild body shot.
MacLeod stuns Venczel with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Venczel swings for the body but MacLeod moves out of range.
MacLeod cracks a nice hook into Venczel's ribs.
Venczel misses with a takedown
and MacLeod counters with a nice low kick that buckles Venczel's knee momentarily.
Venczel tests MacLeod's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Venczel fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
MacLeod with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jab, jab by Venczel - just one landing.
Venczel is looking to clinch.
Nice cross by MacLeod.#CUT2#
It looks like Zsiga Venczel has been cut.
MacLeod throws a leg kick but Venczel sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Venczel looks to score with a jab to the body but MacLeod is just out of range.#T2#
MacLeod looks to score with a jab to the body but Venczel is just out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
MacLeod lands a right hook to the body.
Venczel throws a body punch but MacLeod moves out of range.
MacLeod on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A looping hook to the body misses from Venczel. MacLeod does a little dance to reset his feet.
MacLeod checks the leg kick nicely there.
MacLeod lands an overhand right.
MacLeod swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Venczel misses the target.
Venczel tries to clinch up.
Venczel fails in his attempt to clinch.
MacLeod looks to land a combination but Venczel avoids it well.
Venczel misses with a combination
and MacLeod counters with a nice uppercut.
MacLeod throws a nice inside leg kick. #T3#
An inside leg kick lands from Venczel.
Venczel is looking to clinch.
Venczel lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nice sprawl there from MacLeod as Venczel shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zsiga Venczel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Venczel takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
It looks like Venczel has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
MacLeod checks a leg kick.
Venczel shoots in but no luck this time.
Venczel motions for MacLeod to come forward. Venczel throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from MacLeod! But no joy.
MacLeod misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
MacLeod ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A nice combination there by Venczel.
Nice body punch from MacLeod.
Venczel misses with a head kick.
Venczel misses with a jab, cross combination.
MacLeod appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big right from Venczel misses.
MacLeod tries to bum rush Venczel with a series of wild strikes but Venczel uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T4#
Venczel throws a poor cross that misses
and MacLeod connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
MacLeod moves away from the strike by Venczel.
Venczel misses with the combination.
MacLeod fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Venczel wants to clinch
and MacLeod counters with a nice low kick that buckles Venczel's knee momentarily.
MacLeod circles away from the clinch attempt.
Venczel is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Venczel throws out a leg kick but MacLeod moves out of range and Venczel only half commits.
MacLeod wants to land a leg kick but Venczel is out of range.
Venczel tries to clinch but MacLeod is having none of it.
Venczel misses with a series of wild punches.
Venczel throws a low kick, looking for MacLeod's leg but MacLeod calmly moves out of range.
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 Zsiga Venczel will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Zsiga Venczel's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Venczel throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting MacLeod counter with a right hand.
Venczel takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Venczel digs a good body shot into MacLeod's ribs.
MacLeod is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Venczel rather than just go for the knockout.
Venczel changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Venczel throws a poor cross that misses
and MacLeod makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
MacLeod checks a leg kick nicely.#CL#
Venczel moves into the clinch.
Venczel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
MacLeod avoiding damage.
Venczel stalls.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A left hand lands to the body for MacLeod.
MacLeod scores with a shot to the side of Venczel's head.
Venczel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Venczel lands with a light punch inside. #T1#
Venczel misses with a knee strike.
Venczel swings wildly with an uppercut but MacLeod uses good head movement to avoid it.
Venczel missing with knees to the body.
Nice body punch from MacLeod.
MacLeod is trying to maintain a safe position but Venczel gets an underhook and turns MacLeod into the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Venczel's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from MacLeod. #BC2#
MacLeod breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
MacLeod has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Venczel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Venczel with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling MacLeod to score with a decent uppercut.#CL#
Venczel moves into the clinch.
Venczel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
MacLeod avoiding damage.
MacLeod stalling. #T2#
Venczel lands a body punch in the clinch.
MacLeod letting Venczel take a breather here.
Venczel working aggressively here.
MacLeod blocks a body shot from Venczel.
MacLeod tries to work over Venczel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Venczel manages to break the clinch.
MacLeod looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Venczel throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent MacLeod stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Venczel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Venczel looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
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!#CL#
MacLeod tries to keep at a distance but Venczel has taken the fight into the clinch.
MacLeod blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
MacLeod tries to break the clinch but Venczel is controlling the position. #T3#
Venczel throws a punch but it's blocked by MacLeod.
Venczel stalling against the cage.
Venczel stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Venczel tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and MacLeod avoids it.
Venczel throws a knee to the head but misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Venczel.
Venczel swings wildly with an uppercut but MacLeod uses good head movement to avoid it.
Venczel tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Venczel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Venczel being controlled against the cage.#TD#
Venczel has picked MacLeod up - he's going for a ride! Venczel dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.#T4#
Venczel stalling.
Venczel wants to control but MacLeod is keeping him busy.
MacLeod trying to control here.
Venczel is looking to advance position but MacLeod won't allow it.
Venczel trying to control the action but MacLeod is working from the bottom.
Venczel misses with a head shot. MacLeod uses the momentum to regain guard.
Venczel throws a big elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zsiga Venczel dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Zsiga Venczel's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Venczel misses with a looping left.
Venczel tries to land a leg kick but MacLeod saw it coming and moves away.
MacLeod swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Venczel scores with a hook to the body. MacLeod takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Good work by MacLeod as he checks the leg kick.
MacLeod feints a counter leg kick.
Venczel has his takedown stuffed
and MacLeod counters with a left to the body.
MacLeod checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Venczel throws a leg kick
and MacLeod makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A jab from MacLeod does it's job there.
MacLeod dodges the punch combination from Venczel.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Venczel fails in his attempt to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from MacLeod! But no joy.
Connor MacLeod seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Venczel feints and then cracks MacLeod's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow MacLeod down.
Venczel throws a chopping leg kick but MacLeod manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#T1#
Venczel misses with an uppercut. MacLeod saw that one coming.
Venczel throws a hook to the side of MacLeod's head but MacLeod sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL#
Venczel has MacLeod up against the cage in a clinch.
MacLeod managing to block the knees to the body from Venczel.
Venczel drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
MacLeod stalling in the clinch but Venczel improves position.
Venczel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by MacLeod.
Venczel connects with a knee to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Connor MacLeod has been cut.
Venczel throws a head punch that misses.
MacLeod holding his opponent close, against the cage.
MacLeod wants to get back to striking at distance but Venczel won't allow it. #T2#
MacLeod wants to stall.
A head punch on the inside from Venczel fails to land. #BC2#
MacLeod breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Venczel digs a good body shot into MacLeod's ribs.
A nice inside leg kick there by Venczel. That's going to slow MacLeod down.
Venczel takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
MacLeod ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Venczel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by MacLeod.
Venczel takes a shot to the body in his stride.
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!
Venczel on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Venczel misses the target.
Venczel throws an ugly left hook that misses
and MacLeod counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #KD2#
MacLeod waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Venczel. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Venczel to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
Connor MacLeod has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#ROC2#
Venczel is rocked!#T3#
Venczel avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Oh Venczel is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
MacLeod wants to control from the top but Venczel keeps moving.
Venczel seems to have got his legs back now.
MacLeod tries to free his leg and advance position but Venczel is retaining full guard.
Venczel keeping moving, preventing MacLeod from controlling successfully.
MacLeod working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Venczel's head.
Venczel looking to control.
MacLeod pushing down on Venczel's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
MacLeod seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Venczel does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
MacLeod not doing much here.
Zsiga Venczel is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Venczel trying to control here.
MacLeod wants to take a breather but Venczel is having none of it.
Venczel trying to control but MacLeod postures up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Venczel throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck MacLeod on the side of the head.
MacLeod circles away from the clinch attempt.
MacLeod throws a body shot but no joy.

And that's the end of the fight!
Connor MacLeod comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Venczel 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Zsiga Venczel!

Zsiga Venczel took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.

 

Event: OFC 350: Camacho vs Venum     
Date:   Apr 28, 2018
#R1##TD#
Venczel changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Newton looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#ES2#
Newton throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Newton rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Venczel moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Venczel tries to counter with a takedown but Newton is quick to defend against it.
Newton connects with a body shot.
Newton misses with a two punch combination.
Newton throws a combination. Venczel tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CUT2#
It looks like Zsiga Venczel has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Newton takes a swing at Venczel's ribcage but misses.
Newton lands with a cross.
Venczel thows a left - swing and a miss!
Venczel is trying hard to land a takedown here. Newton sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #KD2#
Newton lands a left and a right that send Venczel crashing to the mat, dazed. Newton thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#
Venczel is rocked!
Zsiga Venczel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Venczel throws a body shot but no joy.
Oh Venczel is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Venczel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Newton.
Venczel seems to have got his legs back now.
Venczel throws a jab but it's blocked by Newton.
That kick from Venczel tenderised Newton's leg. Newton is trying to keep his angry face on.
Venczel looks to score with a jab to the body but Newton is just out of range.
Newton is looking for the big counter here.#KD2#
Newton lands a left and a right that send Venczel crashing to the mat, dazed. Newton thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#T1#
Venczel connects with a right hand. Newton shakes it off.
Newton lands with a big right hook that stumbles Venczel - he's out on his feet here! Newton follows up with another monster hook that separates Venczel from consciousness! Venczel falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Newton stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Cam Newton!
Our winner, Cam Newton, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: OFC 349: Pera vs Johnsson II     
Date:   Apr 21, 2018
#R1#
Venczel lunges at Krison with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Krison's hand.
Krison takes a swing at Venczel's ribcage but misses.
Venczel keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Venczel connects with a high kick.
Krison takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Venczel throws a big shot that misses.
Krison looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Venczel closes the distance and clinches up with Krison, looking for a takedown. Venczel pushes Krison against the cage but Krison circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Venczel.#TD#
Venczel gets a double leg takedown into Krison's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Venczel accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Venczel is fighting to break Krison's control of his arms but Krison is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Venczel postures up and lands a big shot to Krison's brow.
Krison is pulling down on Venczel's head to control his posture.
Venczel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Krison is keeping the position for now.
Venczel wants to control from the top but Krison keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Venczel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Krison is keeping the position for now.
Venczel advances to half guard.
Venczel working the head and body with strikes.
Venczel is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Venczel is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Venczel sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Krison defending well though.
Krison has hold of Venczel's hands but Venczel slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T2#
Venczel throws a strike but Krison avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Venczel throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Krison works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Venczel wants to pass the guard but Krison is keeping the position.
Venczel trying to control the position from guard on top but Krison is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Venczel chips away with some ground and pound.
Krison is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Venczel postures up.
Venczel working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Venczel connects with a couple of short punches.
Venczel trying to control the position from guard on top but Krison is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Venczel postures up and lands a big shot to Krison's brow.
Krison trying to keep a closed guard but Venczel is proving a slippery customer.
Venczel missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Venczel trying to control the position from guard on top but Krison is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Venczel landing with the ground and pound.
Krison keeping moving, preventing Venczel from controlling successfully.
Krison pulls Venczel in close to his closed guard and prevents Venczel from doing any damage or advancing position.
Venczel in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Venczel throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Krison works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Krison trying to control the position here.
Venczel chips away with some ground and pound.
Krison utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Venczel slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Krison wants to sweep but no luck.
Venczel throws a big right hand that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Venczel throwing strikes from guard but Krison blocks nicely.
Venczel trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Krison controls Venczel momentarily but Venczel frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zsiga Venczel dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Krison jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Krison throws a big shot that misses.
Krison lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A jab from Venczel finds it's way through Krison's defenses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Krison.
Krison takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Krison on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Krison shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Nice takedown defense from Krison. No joy for Venczel on that attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Venczel.
A little jabbing left from Krison on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Venczel misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Krison! But no joy.
Krison shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Venczel throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Venczel misses with a right hand
and Krison counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Zsiga Venczel has been cut.#T1#
Venczel takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Venczel avoids the head kick by Krison.
Venczel fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Krison has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Venczel throws a hook but Krison avoids it easily.
Venczel tries to bum rush Krison with a series of wild strikes but Krison uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Krison tries a quick counter leg kick but Venczel is wise to it.
Zsiga Venczel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Venczel throws a push kick but Krison slaps the foot to one side.
Krison pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
An inside leg kick from Krison misses.
Venczel walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Krison checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Venczel looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Krison tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Krison enables Venczel to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Krison manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Venczel wants to control from the top but Krison keeps moving.
Krison has Venczel pulled in close to control his posture. #T2#
Krison avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Venczel is fighting to break Krison's control of his arms but Krison is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Venczel postures up in Krison's guard and throws a big left but Krison blocks it.
Krison controls Venczel momentarily but Venczel frees himself.
Krison has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Venczel is looking to work some ground and pound but Krison has wrist control.#T3#
Krison trying to keep a closed guard but Venczel is proving a slippery customer. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Zsiga Venczel is winning the standup battle so far.
Krison keeps Venczel at a distance using the push kick.
Venczel throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Venczel connects with a looping right hand.
Krison connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Venczel's hands.
Venczel ducks under a wild hook from Krison.
Venczel appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Venczel scores with a crisp jab that stopped Krison in his tracks.
Krison slaps away a takedown attempt from Venczel, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zsiga Venczel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Venczel closes this distance looking for a takedown but Krison circles away.
Krison lands with an overhand left.
Krison throws out a leg kick but Venczel moves out of range and Krison only half commits.
Venczel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Krison can do to turn this around?
Krison takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #T4#
Krison punishes Venczel's body with a nice straight punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Venczel throws a head kick that misses.
Herb Krison has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Krison walks into a stiff left hand from Venczel.
Venczel misses with a hook. Krison ducked under it nicely.
Krison on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Venczel lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Venczel misses with a takedown attempt - Krison sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Krison throws out a loose jab but Venczel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Krison ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Venczel moves away.
Krison swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Krison leaves Venczel with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
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 Zsiga Venczel will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Zsiga Venczel's cut.
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#
Krison throws a hook but Venczel blocks it.
Krison lands with a shot to the body.
Venczel is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Krison walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Venczel checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Krison misses with a straight left.
Venczel misses with a takedown attempt - Krison sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Venczel misses the shot to the body.
Venczel scores with a leg kick.
Krison throws a hook to the side of Venczel's head but Venczel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krison waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Venczel.
Krison is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Venczel.
Nice uppercut there from Venczel.
Venczel fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
As Venczel backs off Krison throws a huge counter combo but Venczel manages to avoid it all.#T1#
Krison ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Venczel lands a jab to the nose.
Krison moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Venczel gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Krison counters with a low kick, right behind Venczel 's knee.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zsiga Venczel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Krison scores with a nice right hand.
Krison misses the shot to the body.
Venczel throws out a loose jab but Krison uses good head movement to avoid it.
Venczel tries for a takedown but Krison circles away easily
and Krison counters with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#TD#
Venczel bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The ground and pound from Venczel seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Venczel wants to control but Krison is keeping him busy. #T2#
Venczel looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Krison is avoiding damage well.
Krison tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Venczel wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Zsiga Venczel overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Venczel working away.
Venczel lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Krison is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Krison is looking for a sweep.
Krison has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Krison taking punishment in the form of punches.
Krison gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Venczel seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T3#
Krison is trying to get back to full guard.
Venczel working over Krison with some ground and pound. Krison looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Krison is refusing to be controlled, as Venczel sits in half guard.
Venczel is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Krison regains full guard. Nicely done.
Venczel stands up over Krison, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Krison is adopting a defensive guard.
Krison is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Krison pulls Venczel in close to his closed guard and prevents Venczel from doing any damage or advancing position.
Zsiga Venczel is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4##SUB2#
Krison escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Venczel gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Venczel throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Krison working a defensive guard here.
Krison has momentary wrist control but Venczel slips an elbow through the middle.
Krison pulls Venczel in to control the position.
Venczel is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Venczel keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Krison's head.

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 Zsiga Venczel.
Well Venczel 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zsiga Venczel!

Zsiga Venczel got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'

 

Event: MMMA 69 Kelly vs Telo     
Date:   Mar 25, 2018
#R1#
Hayha lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hayha tries to clinch there but Venczel circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hayha looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Zsiga Venczel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Venczel throws a body kick, spinning off balance
letting Hayha counter with a right hand.
Hayha ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Venczel sizes up Hayha with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hayha works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Venczel uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hayha has time to react.
Venczel goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A big right from Hayha misses.
Hayha doesn't manage to clinch there - Venczel circles away.
Hayha tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Venczel manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Venczel changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hayha doesn't manage to clinch there - Venczel circles away.
Hayha is looking to clinch but Venczel is avoiding it.
Venczel lands an overhand right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice defenses there by Hayha.
Hayha wants to clinch up but Venczel keeps it at a distance.
Hayha cracks Venczel with a right hand to the side of the head.#CUT#
It looks like Zsiga Venczel has been cut.#T1#
Hayha takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Venczel keeps the fight on the outside.
Hayha fails with an attempt to clinch.
Venczel bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hayha's head.#TD2#
Venczel shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Venczel showed some decent athleticism there.
Hayha tries to roll over but Venczel keeps him under control.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Venczel working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Hayha gets back to full guard.
Hayha working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Venczel.
Venczel tries to free his leg and advance position but Hayha is retaining full guard.
Venczel lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Venczel throws a big elbow that misses.
Venczel is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T2#
Hayha is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Venczel works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hayha is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Venczel's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Venczel's back!
Venczel trying to control the hands but Hayha breaks the grip.
Venczel tries to escape the position.
Hayha has Venczel flattened out and is raining down punches.
Venczel is in bad spot here.
Venczel is keeping busy.
Hayha is hanging on to Venczel's back as he tries to escape.
Hayha is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Hayha gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Hayha gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Hayha apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Venczel throws the left hand but Hayha avoids the punch easily.
Hayha tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Venczel paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T3#
Hayha misses with a few strikes there.
Hayha tried to score with a low kick but Venczel checks it.
Hayha looks to clinch
and Hayha takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#
It looks like Simo Hayha has been cut.
Venczel tries a head kick but it misses.
Venczel pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hayha is out of range and Venczel settles back down.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Venczel - that will leave a mark!
Hayha tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Venczel manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Venczel closes the distance and clinches up with Hayha, looking for a takedown. Venczel pushes Hayha against the cage but Hayha circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Venczel scores with a nice head shot.
Venczel dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Good shot there by Venczel.
Venczel lands with a kick to the temple. Hayha shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Hayha shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Venczel misses with a takedown
and Hayha counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice straight punches there by Venczel. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Venczel.#T4#
Venczel keeps the fight on the outside.
Hayha doesn't manage to clinch there - Venczel circles away.
Hayha showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Venczel.
Hayha swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hayha looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Venczel avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hayha takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hayha is looking to clinch but Venczel is avoiding it.
Venczel is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Hayha had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Hayha is looking to clinch. #TD2#
Venczel shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Venczel was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Hayha takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Venczel tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #SUB2#
Venczel is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hayha has escaped the position, nice work there.
Hayha is trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zsiga Venczel dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Hayha tries to close the distance and clinch but Venczel swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
Hayha has managed to clinch.
Venczel with a knee to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Venczel.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Venczel.
Hayha lands an uppercut.
Venczel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Venczel drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hayha pulls his leg out and moves away.
You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh Venczel got wobbled bad by a big combination! Hayha presses forward with punches and knees until Venczel stumbles to the ground! The ref watches Venczel closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Simo Hayha!
A very excited looking Simo Hayha rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

 

Event: MMMA 65 Kelly vs Vurny     
Date:   Feb 25, 2018
#R1#
Garbutt scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Garbutt throws a shot to the body. #CL#
Garbutt closes the distance and clinches.
Garbutt lands with a left to the head.
I was talking to Garbutt's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Venczel struggles to land a body shot inside as Garbutt controls his hands.
Venczel has a couple of punches blocked by Garbutt.
Garbutt can't find room to land a body shot as Venczel controls the action.
Venczel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Garbutt working aggressively here.
Venczel avoids a wild elbow strike from Garbutt.
Garbutt creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Venczel's defenses. #CUT#
It looks like Zsiga Venczel has been cut.
Venczel is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Garbutt pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A nice right hand lands inside from Garbutt.
Venczel lands a left hand.
Venczel misses with a knee to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knees in the clinch landing for Garbutt.
Venczel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Venczel with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Garbutt lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Garbutt scores a nice knee to the body.
Venczel looks winded!
Venczel working aggressively here.
Garbutt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right handed body shot lands from Garbutt. #T1##BC#
Garbutt escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Garbutt cracks Venczel with a good jab.
Kevin Garbutt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Garbutt connects with a crisp jab.
Garbutt connects with a solid leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Garbutt.
Garbutt connects with an inside leg kick.
Venczel throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Garbutt counters with a slapping leg kick.
Garbutt lands a jab to the nose.
Garbutt tries a head kick but it misses.
Venczel misses the shot to the body.
Garbutt throws a body kick that misses #TD2#
and Venczel counters with a nice double leg into side control. Garbutt won't be happy with that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Who's going to make the next move?
You can see the frustration on Garbutt's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Venczel wants to control but Garbutt is keeping him busy. #T2#
Garbutt is trying to control Venczel's posture but Venczel avoids it.
Garbutt is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Venczel's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Venczel thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Venczel thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Venczel not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Venczel thows a huge punch but Garbutt dodges it nicely. #SUB2#
Venczel is working for a submission of some sort.
Garbutt has his hands clasped together around Venczel's back. He's all about the action.#T3#
Garbutt tries to get to full guard but Venczel has control of the leg.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Venczel sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Garbutt defending well though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Garbutt wants to control but Venczel is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Venczel thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Garbutt's head.
Garbutt trying to hold on to Venczel's head to control him but Venczel postures up.
Garbutt moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Venczel is in close to Garbutt's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Venczel throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Venczel throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Garbutt works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Garbutt preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Venczel working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Garbutt looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Garbutt preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Venczel not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Garbutt pulls Venczel in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Venczel on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kevin Garbutt dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Zsiga Venczel's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Venczel looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Garbutt is fending him off so far but Venczel persists. Nope, Garbutt circles away and we're back to standing.
Garbutt is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Venczel can do to turn this around?
Garbutt jabs at Venczel's body.
Venczel has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Garbutt displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Venczel.
Garbutt connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
An inside leg kick lands from Garbutt.
Garbutt swats away the attempt to clinch by Venczel.
Garbutt misses the jab.
Garbutt throws a leg kick but Venczel moved away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Venczel keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Venczel darts in looking for a takedown but Garbutt gets double underhooks and turns Venczel into the cage.
Kevin Garbutt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zsiga Venczel.
A punch combination from Venczel misses.
A slow jab from Venczel misses its intended target.
Venczel chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Garbutt can pounce on him. #T1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Venczel.
Venczel jabs Garbutt right on the nose. Garbutt blinks but takes it well.
Venczel scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Garbutt throws the left hand but Venczel avoids the punch easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Venczel! But no joy.
Venczel shoots in for a double leg but Garbutt sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Garbutt attempts a counter takedown but Venczel avoids it well and moves away.
Garbutt lands a nice looking kick to the body. Venczel takes a step back to recover.
Garbutt connects with a leg kick. Venczel looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Garbutt slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Garbutt wants to slow Venczel down by chopping away at his legs.
Venczel has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Garbutt finds it's way round the side to connect with Venczel's head.
Venczel fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Garbutt is out of range. #TD#
Garbutt looking to score a takedown here. Venczel is defending well but Garbutt drives through and ends up in Venczel's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Venczel working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Garbutt doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Garbutt manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T2#
Garbutt wants to control from the top but Venczel keeps moving.
Venczel 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#
Garbutt moves into full guard.
Garbutt trying to control the position here.
Garbutt tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Garbutt wants to stand up but Venczel is controlling him.
Garbutt keeping moving, preventing Venczel from controlling successfully.
Venczel scoring with some ground and pound.
Garbutt keeping moving, preventing Venczel from controlling successfully.
Venczel is looking to pass into half guard but Garbutt pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Garbutt is in guard.#REVR#
Garbutt is in close to Venczel's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Venczel working a defensive guard here. #SUB2#
Venczel has his foot on Garbutt's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Garbutt works his way back into a safe position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Venczel has momentary wrist control but Garbutt slips an elbow through the middle.
Venczel trying to keep a closed guard but Garbutt is proving a slippery customer.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Venczel is on top in guard. #REVB#
Venczel throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Garbutt trying to control the position.
Garbutt manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Venczel manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Garbutt advances position into side control!
Venczel is looking to reverse the position.
Garbutt working the body and head with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kevin Garbutt dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Zsiga Venczel's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Garbutt falls off balance throwing a combination
and Venczel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Venczel missing with a left hand there. Garbutt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Garbutt throws a shot from downtown. Venczel moves away and avoids it.
Venczel's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Venczel's corner calls for a 1-2. Venczel obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Venczel darts in looking for a takedown but Garbutt gets double underhooks and turns Venczel into the cage.
An attempted straight right counter from Garbutt misses the target.
Garbutt cracks Venczel with a good jab.
Venczel looks to score with a jab to the body but Garbutt is just out of range.
Garbutt misses the shot to the body.
Venczel blocks a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Venczel misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garbutt lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Garbutt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Venczel.
Garbutt lands with a kick to the temple. Venczel shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Garbutt connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Venczel's hands.
Garbutt throws a jab but it's blocked by Venczel. #T1#
Venczel slips under a jab.
Garbutt misses with an uppercut.
Venczel fails with a takedown attempt.
Garbutt misses with a two punch combination.
Garbutt backing away here, and Venczel unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Garbutt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Venczel throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Garbutt's waist but Garbutt gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Venczel off to one side.
Kevin Garbutt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zsiga Venczel.#CL#
Garbutt gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A short right from Garbutt on the inside.
Venczel unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Venczel throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Garbutt misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Venczel.
Venczel misses with the head strike.
A shot in the inside from Garbutt.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Garbutt obliges.
Venczel takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Garbutt misses with a body punch.
Kevin Garbutt has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T2#
Garbutt lands a nice shot to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Garbutt as Venczel tries to tie him up.
Venczel takes a shot to the head. #ROC#
Venczel is rocked!#CUT#
That has opened up Zsiga Venczel's cut even more.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Garbutt creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Venczel prevents the takedown attempt.
Venczel swings wildly with an uppercut but Garbutt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Venczel's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Venczel is still on wobbly legs! Can Garbutt finish him?
Garbutt working Venczel over with knees to the body.
Garbutt dips a shoulder and cracks Venczel with a mighty uppercut! Venczel falls back against the cage and Garbutt unloads with a barrage of strikes! Venczel is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Garbutt screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kevin Garbutt!
Kevin Garbutt thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: MADNESS Fight League v2     
Date:   Jan 31, 2018
#R1#
Venczel misses with a hook.
Kamenov tried to counter with a leg kick but Venczel avoided it.
Venczel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#TD#
Kamenov drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Venczel wants to hit a switch here but Kamenov passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Venczel there!
Venczel can't escape the position.
Kamenov controlling the position easily from mount.
Venczel is squirming around, avoiding Kamenov's attempts to control the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Venczel can't escape the position.
Venczel tries to hold on but Kamenov postures up.
Kamenov content just to control the position here. #T1#
Kamenov prevents Venczel from getting the reversal.
Venczel regains half guard.
Kamenov trying to control from half guard but Venczel is working away.
Kamenov is really struggling to control Venczel but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB2#
Venczel actively working from the bottom here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #T2#
Kamenov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Venczel tries to get to full guard but Kamenov has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Venczel looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Venczel is looking to improve his position.
Venczel wants to stand back up but Kamenov manages to pass into side control.
Venczel tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T3#
Venczel struggling a bit here.
A lull in the action here.
Kamenov looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Venczel is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kamenov wants to control but Venczel is keeping him busy.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Venczel wants to control but Kamenov postures up.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Kamenov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Venczel is looking for a sweep.
Kamenov working away.#SUB#
Kamenov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Venczel is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Venczel manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Venczel looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Venczel not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Well, if Venczel is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aleksandar Kamenov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Kamenov dives in and grabs Venczel's left leg, looking for a takedown. Venczel pushes down on Kamenov's head and hops out.
Venczel lands with a straight right. Kamenov didn't see that one coming.#CUT2#
It looks like Aleksandar Kamenov has been cut.#TD#
Kamenov decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Venczel looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Venczel looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kamenov is thwarting Venczel's attempts to control the position.
Venczel wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Venczel looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Venczel looking for submissions off his back.#T1##SUB#
Kamenov is working for a submission of some sort.
Kamenov wants to control but Venczel is keeping him busy.
Venczel has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kamenov is working away from the top position though.
Venczel is looking for a sweep. Kamenov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Venczel actively working from the bottom here.#SU#
Kamenov stands up and beckons Venczel to join him on the feet. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kamenov with a poor takedown #TD2#
and Venczel counters with a nice double leg into guard. #ES#
Kamenov pushes Venczel off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Venczel just misses with a punch to the body.
Venczel connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Venczel stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aleksandar Kamenov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kamenov shoots for a double leg takedown but Venczel sprawls well. He's pushed Kamenov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kamenov or perhaps it was just good defense by Venczel, which made it look bad.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Venczel displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kamenov.
Nice sprawl there from Venczel as Kamenov shoots in.
Venczel is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Venczel uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kamenov has time to react.
A jab lands there for Venczel.
Venczel misses with a few strikes there.
Kamenov dives in and grabs Venczel's left leg, looking for a takedown. Venczel pushes down on Kamenov's head and hops out.
Kamenov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Venczel.
Kamenov tries for a takedown but Venczel sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#T3##TD2#
Venczel closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kamenov did well to prevent Venczel getting side control.
Venczel working over Kamenov with some ground and pound. Kamenov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Venczel throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Venczel drops an elbow to the side of Kamenov's head. #SUB2#
Venczel is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kamenov defends it well.
Kamenov taking some punishment here, with Venczel in his half guard.
Venczel working Kamenov over with strikes.
Venczel seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Venczel lands strikes from half guard.#ROC2#
Kamenov is rocked!
Kamenov trying to hold on to Venczel's head to control him but Venczel postures up.
Oh Kamenov is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Venczel looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kamenov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Kamenov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Venczel is working away from the top position though.
Kamenov seems to have got his legs back now.#T4#
Venczel winds up and cracks Kamenov with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Venczel 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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Venczel thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kamenov wants to control but Venczel is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kamenov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nice strikes from Venczel there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kamenov moves into full guard.
Venczel missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Venczel working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Venczel postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Venczel throwing strikes from guard but Kamenov blocks nicely.
Kamenov working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zsiga Venczel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Aleksandar Kamenov's cut.
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#
Kamenov closes the distance and clinches up with Venczel, looking for a takedown. Kamenov pushes Venczel against the cage but Venczel circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kamenov walks into a stiff left hand from Venczel.
Kamenov shoots in for a takedown but Venczel shows good takedown defense.
Kamenov shoots in looking for a takedown but Venczel manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kamenov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aleksandar Kamenov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kamenov shoots in for a takedown but Venczel shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Venczel scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Venczel feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kamenov's calf.
Venczel has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kamenov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Venczel fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sloppy strikes from Venczel. Those never looked like landing.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kamenov or perhaps it was just good defense by Venczel, which made it look bad.
Venczel tries to counter by closing the distance.
Kamenov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Venczel.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Venczel drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Kamenov right on the button. Kamenov goes down! Venczel follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Venczel gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zsiga Venczel!
Zsiga Venczel really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Bullet Proof System logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

 

Event: MMMA 60 Champion vs Champion     
Date:   Jan 21, 2018
#R1#
James swats away the attempt to clinch by Venczel.
James 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.
James tries to clinch but Venczel moves out of range.
Venczel is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from James.
Venczel is looking to chop away at James's legs.
Venczel lands a lovely overhand right.
Venczel lunges at James with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by James's hand.
James looks to land a combination but Venczel avoids it well.
A looping hook to the body misses from James. Venczel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice cross by James.#CUT2#
It looks like Zsiga Venczel has been cut.
Venczel lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but James circles away quickly and effectively.
James smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Venczel works the jab nicely.
James moves out of range as Venczel throws a body kick.
James lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
James throws a body kick that misses.
James displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Venczel throws out the jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Venczel takes a jab right on the kisser. #KD2#
James lands a big uppercut and Venczel crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Venczel looks OK. James waves Venczel back to his feet!#ROC2#
Venczel is rocked!
James keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Oh Venczel is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
James missing with a left hand there. Venczel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
James throws a hook but Venczel blocks it.
Venczel seems to have got his legs back now.#T1#
Venczel throws a nice looking combination but James bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Venczel throws a nice head kick! #CUT#
It looks like Tyson James has been cut.#KD2#
James cracks Venczel with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Venczel looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can James finish him?
Venczel scores with a sloppy right hand. James should have avoided that one.
James on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Venczel darts in and clinches James up against the cage.#TD2#
James ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. James no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
James looking for a sweep. Not yet James, not yet.
James trying to control the position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Venczel's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Venczel in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Venczel scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB2#
James looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Venczel passes into side control.
James manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#T2##SUB2#
James is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Venczel sees it coming and defends easily.
James is looking to take a break and control but Venczel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Venczel trying to control here.
James wants to control but Venczel is keeping him busy.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Venczel controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #SUB2#
James is looking for a kimura here.
Venczel trying to hold on to James's head to control him but James postures up. #T3##SUB#
Venczel looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
James seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB2#
James is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are battling for position here. Venczel manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Venczel is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
James drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and James jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
James postures up. #SUB#
Venczel looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Venczel escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. James gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
James wants to pass the guard but Venczel is keeping the position.#SUB#
Venczel had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. James defends it easily.
James looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
James trying to control but Venczel is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyson James dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Venczel slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
James misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Venczel.
Venczel changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
James just misses with a punch to the body.
James throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
James misses with a low kick.
Venczel drops down looking for a counter takedown but James sprawls and moves away.
James looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Venczel connects with an inside leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for James. That snapped Venczel's head back.
James has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
James swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Venczel stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
James throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Venczel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
James misses with a looping left.
It looks like Venczel has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Venczel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by James.
Venczel appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Venczel stalks James and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into James's face. James staggers backwards, shaken.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Venczel clinches.
Venczel avoiding damage as James throws knees to the body.
James prevents the takedown attempt.
James throws a punch but it's blocked by Venczel. #T1##BC2#
James breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD#
Venczel drives through with a takedown into guard.
James has momentary wrist control but Venczel slips an elbow through the middle.
Venczel is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Venczel wants to control from the top but James keeps moving.
James lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Venczel is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Venczel 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##SUB#
Venczel is looking for a kimura but James is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Venczel to get the leverage.
Venczel lands with a punch from half guard.
James makes his way to full guard. A much better position for James.#T2#
Venczel loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Venczel working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
James tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
James had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Venczel defends it easily.
James keeping full guard, as Venczel tries to pass.
Venczel controls from within his opponent's guard.
James is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T3#
Venczel postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB#
Venczel is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Venczel with a nice head shot there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Venczel got a little sloppy there for a moment and James has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Venczel has managed to get both his arms back between James's legs - danger averted.
Venczel slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
James is looking to reverse the position.
Venczel landing strikes.
Venczel landing a few strikes.
Venczel is working James over with some ground and pound from side control. #T4#
James manages to work his way to half guard, despite Venczel's best efforts.#SUB#
Venczel is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
Venczel is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so James is just riding it out for now. Venczel eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
James looking for submissions off his back.
Venczel 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.
Venczel is trying to control. James wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
James wants to control but Venczel is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zsiga Venczel dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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#
Venczel changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. James tries to avoid it but Venczel manages to keep hold of a leg and drag James to the ground. James escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
James looks to score with a jab to the body but Venczel is just out of range.
Venczel takes one to the side of the head.
Venczel closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
James tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD#
and Venczel counters with a takedown into side control.
Venczel scores with a couple of short elbows.
Venczel controlling the position.
Venczel scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at James to see if he's OK.
Venczel working the ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Venczel working the head and body with strikes.
Venczel lands some shots froms side control.
James tries to bench press Venczel off him but Venczel keeps the position.
Zsiga Venczel overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Venczel scores with punches from side control. #T1#
Venczel controls the position from side control.
Venczel lands an elbow.
Venczel landing a few strikes.
Venczel lands a nice forearm strike.
James taking punishment in the form of punches.
Venczel lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear James down. #SUB#
Venczel is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but James is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
James tries to get back to half guard but can't.
James can't do much from the bottom here. #T2#
James is looking for a sweep.
Venczel scoring with punches and elbows.
James is trying to improve his position.
Venczel cracks James with a big elbow.
Venczel scoring with punches from side control.
James tries to buck Venczel off but Venczel is having none of it.
Venczel is chipping away with strikes.
James is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Venczel landing strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
James struggling a bit here.#T3#
Venczel grinds an elbow into James's temple. #SUB#
Venczel tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Venczel has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Venczel cracks James with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Venczel wants to lay and pray for a moment but James keeps working.
Venczel in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
James is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Venczel trying to control the position but James is working away.
Venczel looks up at the clock and then as James takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Venczel smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude! #T4#
James is working to avoid the ground and pound but Venczel connects with a decent elbow.
Venczel is looking to take a break and control but James is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
James takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#CUT#
That has opened up Tyson James's cut even more.
Venczel working the ground and pound.
Venczel is putting a hurting on James here, landing some big shots from side control. #CUT#
The cut above Tyson James's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
James is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Venczel off and has taken his back!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
James tightening his grip on Venczel, looking for the choke.
James takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Venczel tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!

And that's the end of the fight!
Zsiga Venczel showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Venczel 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 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zsiga Venczel!

Jumping up and down and very excited, Zsiga Venczel waved his t-shirt featuring Bullet Proof System's logo in front of the cameras.

 

Event: MMMA Clown Caos 27     
Date:   Nov 22, 2017
#R1#
A jab from Campion finds it's way through Venczel's defenses.
Venczel fails with an attempt to clinch.
Venczel avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Venczel will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Campion appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Campion looks to throw the jab but Venczel is out of range.
A jab from Venczel misses. #CL2#
Venczel clinches up with Campion and pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Campion decides to pull guard.
Venczel with a flurry of punches that miss.
Venczel is working Campion over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Venczel has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Campion wants to sweep but no luck.
Venczel postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Venczel throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Campion works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Venczel is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Campion utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Venczel trying to control the position from guard on top but Campion is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Venczel looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Venczel trying to control but Campion is working from the bottom.
Venczel lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Venczel throwing strikes but missing.
Venczel throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Venczel distracts Campion with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Venczel throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Campion has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Venczel trying to control but Campion is working from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Venczel got a little sloppy there for a moment and Campion has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Venczel has managed to get both his arms back between Campion's legs - danger averted.
Venczel trying to control but Campion is working from the bottom.
Venczel stopping the sweep attempt from Campion.
Venczel postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Campion avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Venczel accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Venczel keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Campion's head.
Campion is trying to control the position but Venczel postures up.
Venczel trying to control the position from guard on top but Campion is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Venczel is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Campion working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Venczel.
Campion trying to strike off his back. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Venczel throws a jab when Campion was well out of range.
Campion wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Campion bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Venczel throws a jab but it's blocked by Campion.
Campion walks into a left hand.
Campion fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Venczel looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The fight stays on the outside here - Campion looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Venczel misses with a body shot.
Campion throws a combination. Venczel tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Venczel throws a lazy right hand but Campion sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T4##TD#
Campion gets a takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Campion thows an elbow strike that misses. Venczel gets hold of full guard and has managed to get a loose guillotine attempt. Campion doesn't seem too bothered but Venczel quickly shifts his position and has tightened the hold! Campion is in big trouble now - he's going a funny colour - he's tapping out! Nice finish there! Campion really should have spotted the danger earlier though... either incompetence or over-confidence has resulted in a big L on his record.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Zsiga Venczel!
During a confident post fight interview, Zsiga Venczel thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Thomas Campion stepped up to the mic, saying 'Congratulations to my opponent. He was the better man today. Now I go back to training to make sure that I'm the better man tomorrow. Thanks to the fans for all of their support.'.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Oct 20, 2017
#R1#
No joy there for Totto, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Totto swinging wildly here.
Venczel takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #TD#
Venczel shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Totto tries to get to full guard but Venczel has control of the leg.
Venczel is pressing down on Totto's thigh, looking to free his foot. Totto is holding on for now.
Venczel slips a nice elbow through Totto's hands, connecting with Totto's forehead.
Venczel is trying to control the action in half guard but Totto is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Venczel wants to free his trapped foot but Totto is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Totto has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Venczel is working away from the top position though.#T1##SUB#
Venczel is looking for a kimura here.
Totto wants to control but Venczel is keeping busy.
Totto is trying is best to control the position here.
Venczel slips a nice elbow through Totto's hands, connecting with Totto's forehead.
Venczel keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Venczel trying to control from half guard but Totto is working away.
Venczel thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Totto punching from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Venczel slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB#
Venczel is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Venczel 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.
Totto flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage. #T3#
Venczel throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Totto tries to get to full guard but Venczel has control of the leg.
Totto tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Venczel is thwarting Totto's attempts to control the position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Venczel throws the left hand but Totto avoids the punch easily.
A punch lands to the side of Venczel 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Venczel throws out a loose jab but Totto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Totto takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Venczel scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Venczel cracks Totto with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Venczel misses with a few strikes there.
Venczel looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Venczel misses the shot to the body.
Venczel tries to score a power double leg takedown but Totto sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Venczel somewhat.#T4#
Totto misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Venczel shoots in but no luck this time.
Totto is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#TD#
Venczel gets a double leg takedown into Totto's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Venczel pushing down on Totto's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Totto works his way to full guard. Good work.
Venczel trying to control but Totto is working from the bottom.
Venczel is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Totto working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Venczel doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Venczel manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Venczel throwing strikes from guard but Totto blocks nicely. #SUB2#
Totto throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zsiga Venczel dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Venczel connects with the punch.#CL#
Venczel has closed the distance and engaged Totto in a clinch.
Venczel lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #BC2#
Totto breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Veron Totto is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Totto throws a combination. Venczel tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Totto connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Venczel momentarily. #TD#
Venczel looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Totto!
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!
Totto is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Venczel wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Totto, who protects the arm well.
Venczel scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Totto to see if he's OK.
Totto is looking to regain half guard here but Venczel keeps moving and retains side control. #T1#
Venczel blocks the strikes from Totto. #SUB#
Venczel is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Totto knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Venczel with the ground and pound but Totto regains half guard under the barage of strikes. #SUB2#
Totto looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Totto works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Venczel is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Venczel tries to free his leg and advance position but Totto is retaining full guard. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Venczel trying to control the position from guard on top but Totto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Venczel won't allow Totto to sweep him here.
Venczel trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Totto throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Venczel trying to control but Totto is working from the bottom.
Venczel content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Venczel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Totto can do to turn this around?
Venczel lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Venczel scoring with punches to the head and body.
Venczel controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Totto 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##T3##SUB#
Venczel looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Totto working the head and body with strikes.
Venczel is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Venczel is working hard here to advance position.
Venczel makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Venczel.
Totto connects with a couple of short punches.
Venczel wants to hit a switch here but Totto passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Venczel there!
Totto lands a big elbow. #T4#
Venczel is looking to get to half guard.
Totto connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Totto prevents Venczel from getting the reversal.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Venczel gets back to half guard.
Totto keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Venczel is looking to control Totto's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Venczel avoid being mounted?
Venczel is not content to let Totto control the position.
Zsiga Venczel overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Venczel wants to get back to full guard.
Venczel slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
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 Zsiga Venczel will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Totto throws a shot from downtown. Venczel moves away and avoids it.
Totto lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Venczel circles away quickly and effectively.
No joy there for Totto, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Totto throws a body punch but Venczel moves out of range.
Totto throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Venczel moves into range and connects with a jab.
Totto misses with a hook.
Totto misses with a leg kick.
Venczel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#TD#
Venczel looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Totto!
Venczel trying to control the action but Totto is working from the bottom.
Totto gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Totto trying to control but Venczel postures up. #T1#
Venczel takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Venczel is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Totto doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Venczel.
Totto has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Totto is refusing to be controlled, as Venczel sits in half guard. #SUB#
Venczel 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.
Totto has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Venczel is working away from the top position though.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Totto tries to roll over but Venczel keeps him under control.
Totto is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Venczel scores with a couple of nice shots.
Venczel seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Totto does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Venczel is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Totto keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Totto is looking to control Venczel's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Totto avoid being mounted?
Totto is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Venczel is staying active.#T3#
Venczel keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Totto is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Venczel scores with a couple of nice shots.
Totto slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Veron Totto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Venczel passes into half guard.
Totto wants to control but Venczel is keeping busy.
Totto avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Venczel.
Totto trying to hold on to Venczel's head to control him but Venczel postures up. #T4#
Totto slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Zsiga Venczel is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Totto trying to control the position.
Venczel trying to control but Totto is working from the bottom.
Venczel won't allow Totto to sweep him here.
Venczel controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Totto looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Venczel trying to control but Totto is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Venczel walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Venczel throws a right and a left that Totto avoids nicely.

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 Zsiga Venczel.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Venczel, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Zsiga Venczel!

During a confident post fight interview, Zsiga Venczel thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: DFN#25 Conchito vs White     
Date:   Oct 14, 2017
#R1#
Diggler takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Venczel rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Diggler moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Venczel displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Venczel cracks Diggler with an open hand slap.
Diggler shoots in looking for a takedown. Venczel tries to sprawl out of it but Diggler keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Venczel manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jab from Venczel.
Diggler pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Venczel connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Venczel lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Diggler circles away quickly and effectively.
Diggler has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Diggler there as he acknowledges the shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Venczel scores with a nice strike.
Venczel lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Diggler tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Venczel cracks a nice hook into Diggler's ribs.#TD#
Venczel shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Diggler is trying to defend but Venczel finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB#
Diggler is defending against the submission attempts here by Venczel. #T1#
Diggler wants to get back to full guard.
Diggler gets full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Diggler is looking for a triangle but Venczel pushes his legs off easily.
We've been hearing that Venczel has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Venczel landing with the ground and pound. #SU#
Venczel decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Diggler, up you get!
Nice shot lands for Venczel.
Venczel scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Diggler misses with the combination.
Venczel lands with a right hand. #T2#
Diggler takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Diggler enables Venczel to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Diggler manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diggler looking to hit a scissor sweep but Venczel is one step ahead there.
Venczel lands a couple of decent looking shots.#ROC#
Diggler is rocked!
Venczel looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Venczel trying to control the position from guard on top but Diggler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Venczel postures up and lands a big shot to Diggler's brow.
Venczel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diggler swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Venczel won't allow Diggler to sweep him here.
Venczel postures up and lands a big shot to Diggler's brow.
Diggler is still in real trouble! Can Venczel finish him?#SUB2#
Diggler looking for a guillotine here but Venczel defends easily.
Diggler seems to have recovered his senses.
Venczel stays in close to Diggler's body and controls the position.
Venczel passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB#
Venczel has hold of Diggler's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Diggler seems comfortable defending it but Venczel has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Diggler is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Diggler is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Venczel couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Zsiga Venczel!
A victorious Zsiga Venczel thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Sep 24, 2017
#R1#
A punch lands to the side of Venczel 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Venczel connects with a good right hand that stumbles Carvalho. Carvalho circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Carvalho on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Venczel smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Carvalho misses with a wild body shot. #CL#
Venczel forces Carvalho back against the cage and clinches.
Venczel works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Venczel throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Carvalhos head. #TD#
Venczel jumps guard and drags Carvalho to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Venczel keeping moving, preventing Carvalho from controlling successfully.
Venczel controlling the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Venczel is on top in guard. #REVR#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Venczel works over Carvalho with some ground and pound from guard.
Venczel connects with a couple of short punches.
Venczel distracts Carvalho with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T1#
Carvalho keeping full guard, as Venczel tries to pass.
Venczel pushes down on Carvalho's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Venczel working over Carvalho with some ground and pound. Carvalho looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Venczel trying to mount his opponent but Carvalho defends it. #SUB#
Venczel is trying to work for a kimura but Carvalho is defending well.
Venczel seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Carvalho tries to roll over but Venczel keeps him under control.#T2#
Venczel wants to lay and pray for a moment but Carvalho keeps working. #SUB#
Carvalho is defending against the submission attempts here by Venczel. #SUB#
Venczel is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Carvalho has managed to free his arm - good work.
Venczel 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.
Venczel tries to pass to full mount but Carvalho defends it.
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. Venczel connects with a nice short shot to Carvalho's temple. #SUB#
Venczel wants to work for an arm triangle but Carvalho is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T3#
Carvalho tries to get to full guard but Venczel has control of the leg.
Venczel trying to control from half guard but Carvalho is working away. #SUB2#
Carvalho is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Venczel pulls his head out easily.
Venczel trying to control the pace.
Venczel looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Venczel is trying to work for a kimura but Carvalho is defending well.
Carvalho is looking to improve his position. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Venczel sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Venczel is pressing down on Carvalho's thigh, looking to free his foot. Carvalho is holding on for now.
Venczel landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Carvalho is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SU#
Venczel stands up out of the half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Venczel connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Carvalho connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Venczel momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zsiga Venczel dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Good exchange - Venczel coming out on top.
Carvalho walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Venczel scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Carvalho doesn't seem bothered though. #CL#
Venczel closes the distance and clinches.
Venczel blocks an uppercut.
Carvalho can't find room to land a body shot as Venczel controls the action.
Carvalho throws a head punch that misses.
Carvalho swings wildly with an uppercut but Venczel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Venczel slows down the pace here.
A head punch on the inside from Carvalho fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Venczel as Carvalho tries to tie him up.
Venczel's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#BC#
Venczel's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1#
Venczel moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
It looks like Venczel has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Venczel thuds his right hand into Carvalho's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#TD#
Venczel shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Venczel showed some decent athleticism there.
Venczel trying to pass the guard but Carvalho defending well.
Venczel seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB#
Venczel is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Carvalho is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Zsiga Venczel!
A relieved looking Zsiga Venczel thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: TWGC 13 (205lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1     
Date:   Oct 16, 2016

Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Zsiga Venczel and Mauricio Dela Cruz. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!




192 cm
22 yrs
220 lbs



182 cm
35 yrs
218 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Zsiga Venczel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Mauricio Dela Cruz!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Wagner Zegers and Aafke Stam.


Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Dela Cruz dives in and grabs Venczel's left leg, looking for a takedown. Venczel pushes down on Dela Cruz's head and hops out.

Dela Cruz closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Dela Cruz lands in his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Venczel (0) vs (2) Dela Cruz

Venczel is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Venczel keeping moving, preventing Dela Cruz from controlling successfully.
Venczel seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Venczel tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dela Cruz sitting in guard here, content to control.
Dela Cruz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Venczel is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Venczel is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dela Cruz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Dela Cruz got a little sloppy there for a moment and Venczel has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dela Cruz has managed to get both his arms back between Venczel's legs - danger averted.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Venczel looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dela Cruz is one step ahead there.
Dela Cruz is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

Venczel is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Venczel keeping full guard, as Dela Cruz tries to pass.

Venczel working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Dela Cruz has passed into half guard!

Dela Cruz seems to be looking for submissions.
Dela Cruz controlling the pace.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Venczel is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Dela Cruz jumps into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Venczel (0) vs (5) Dela Cruz
Dela Cruz passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Venczel!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Venczel (0) vs (7) Dela Cruz
Dela Cruz takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Venczel is wriggling around trying to escape.
Dela Cruz mounts Venczel! Really nice guard pass there!
Dela Cruz wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Venczel is working to get back to half guard.
Venczel wants to control but Dela Cruz is having none of it.
Venczel is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Venczel gets back to half guard.
Dela Cruz with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Venczel gets full guard.
Dela Cruz pushing down on Venczel's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Dela Cruz trying to control from half guard but Venczel is working away.
Dela Cruz is pressing down on Venczel's thigh, looking to free his foot. Venczel is holding on for now.
Dela Cruz trying to control from half guard but Venczel is working away.

Dela Cruz is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Venczel defends it well.
Dela Cruz prevents Venczel from improving his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Venczel moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dela Cruz passes Venczel's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Venczel is looking to improve his position.

Dela Cruz is working for a kimura but Venczel is defending it quite comfortably.
Venczel is looking to improve his position.
Venczel makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Venczel.
Dela Cruz is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Dela Cruz passes Venczel's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Venczel tries to roll over but Dela Cruz keeps him under control.

Venczel looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dela Cruz passes to full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Venczel (0) vs (10) Dela Cruz
Dela Cruz controlling the position easily from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dela Cruz trying to control but Venczel is having none of it.
Dela Cruz controlling from the full mount.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Venczel is trying to escape the mount.
Dela Cruz with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Venczel is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Venczel tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dela Cruz trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dela Cruz is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Venczel is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Venczel (0) vs (13) Dela Cruz
Venczel rolls, trying to escape but Dela Cruz keeps control of the position.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.

Dela Cruz has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.

Venczel defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Venczel tries to break free.

Dela Cruz is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Venczel won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Dela Cruz off his unconscious opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mauricio Dela Cruz!
Mauricio Dela Cruz seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: TWGC 13 (205lbs, D1): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 2     
Date:   Oct 08, 2016

Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Zsiga Venczel and Hatsu Matsu. The crowd seem to be enjoying Matsu's choice of entrance music: LMFAO - Sexy and I Know It. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Hatsu Matsu enters the cage!




192 cm
22 yrs
220 lbs



198 cm
41 yrs
202 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Zsiga Venczel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 3 losses; Hatsu Matsu!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yukihiro Shimada and Ren Mimura.


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

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Matsu is looking for a takedown.

Venczel has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Matsu regains guard immediately.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Venczel (2) vs (0) Matsu
Venczel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Matsu is keeping the position for now.

Matsu has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Venczel can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Matsu is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Matsu has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Venczel can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsu keeping full guard, as Venczel tries to pass.

Matsu throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Matsu is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Venczel (2) vs (2) Matsu
Venczel looking to hit a scissor sweep but Matsu is one step ahead there.
Venczel looking to control.
Venczel looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Venczel looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Venczel keeping moving, preventing Matsu from controlling successfully.
Venczel looking for a sweep. Not yet Venczel, not yet.
Matsu stays in close to Venczel's body and controls the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matsu wants to control from the top but Venczel keeps moving.
Venczel controlling Matsu's posture.
Matsu wants to control from the top but Venczel keeps moving.

Matsu lying in Venczel's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Venczel decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Matsu taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Zsiga Venczel!
Zsiga Venczel seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: TWGC 13 (205lbs, D1): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1     
Date:   Oct 07, 2016

Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Julius Biacolo and Zsiga Venczel. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!




175 cm
34 yrs
182 lbs



192 cm
22 yrs
220 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Julius Biacolo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Zsiga Venczel!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Ren Mimura.


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

Venczel shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Biacolo is trying to defend but Venczel finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Biacolo (0) vs (2) Venczel
Biacolo wants to improve his position but Venczel is controlling well.
Biacolo moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Biacolo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Venczel manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Biacolo (2) vs (2) Venczel
Venczel looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Venczel is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Biacolo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Venczel has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Biacolo has managed to get both his arms back between Venczel's legs - danger averted.
Venczel trying to keep a closed guard but Biacolo is proving a slippery customer.
Biacolo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Venczel keeping moving, preventing Biacolo from controlling successfully.
Venczel is trying to control the position but Biacolo postures up.
Biacolo not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Biacolo wants to pass the guard but Venczel is keeping the position.
Our spies down at at Tōshi inform us that Venczel has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Biacolo being controlled here momentarily.
Biacolo is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've been hearing good reports from Biacolo'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.
Venczel keeping moving, preventing Biacolo from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Venczel escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Biacolo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Biacolo is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Biacolo wants to pass the guard but Venczel is keeping the position.
Venczel can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Biacolo controls the pace.
Biacolo trying to control but Venczel is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Venczel is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Venczel is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Biacolo is aware though and is defending well.
Venczel is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Venczel is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Venczel wants to sweep here but Biacolo controlling him for the moment.
Biacolo not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Biacolo wants to control from the top but Venczel keeps moving.
Biacolo is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Venczel is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Biacolo's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Venczel is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Biacolo wants to pass the guard but Venczel is keeping the position.
Venczel 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.
Biacolo's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Biacolo won't allow Venczel to sweep him here.
Biacolo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Biacolo trying to control but Venczel is working from the bottom.
Venczel looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Venczel can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Biacolo controls the pace.
Biacolo trying to control the position from guard on top but Venczel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Biacolo forces his way into half guard.
Venczel wants to control but Biacolo is keeping busy.
Venczel makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Venczel.

Venczel working for a triangle but Biacolo defends it easily.
Venczel not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Biacolo preventing the sweep.
Biacolo controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Venczel is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Biacolo pushing down on Venczel's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Biacolo wants to pass the guard but Venczel is defending well.
Biacolo is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.

Venczel is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Biacolo is aware though and is defending well.
Biacolo's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Biacolo has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Venczel pulls Biacolo in to control the position.
Biacolo looking to pass the guard.
Biacolo preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Venczel keeping full guard, as Biacolo tries to pass.

Biacolo is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Venczel is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Venczel has escaped and now he's on top!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Biacolo (2) vs (4) Venczel
Biacolo has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Venczel preventing the sweep.
Venczel passes Biacolo's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Biacolo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Venczel is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Venczel has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Biacolo (2) vs (7) Venczel
Biacolo 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.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.

Biacolo is defending against the submission attempts here by Venczel.
Venczel wants to pass the guard but Biacolo is defending well.
Venczel is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Biacolo tries to get to full guard but Venczel has control of the leg.
Biacolo trying to control from the bottom.

Venczel is trying to work for a kimura but Biacolo is defending well.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Biacolo holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Venczel is trying to control. Biacolo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Biacolo is trying to get back to full guard.
Biacolo trying to control from the bottom.
Biacolo is not content to let Venczel control the position.
Biacolo trying to hold on to Venczel's head to control him but Venczel postures up.
Biacolo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

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

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Biacolo is not content to let Venczel control the position.
Biacolo trying to control from the bottom.
Venczel seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Biacolo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Venczel wants to free his trapped foot but Biacolo is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Biacolo wants to control but Venczel is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Biacolo keeps control of the position for the meantime.
The fighters are battling for position here. Biacolo manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Venczel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Biacolo pulls Venczel in close to his closed guard and prevents Venczel from doing any damage or advancing position.
Biacolo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Venczel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Biacolo managing to control the position.
Venczel wants to control from the top but Biacolo keeps moving.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Venczel is looking to advance position but Biacolo has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Biacolo (6) vs (7) Venczel
Biacolo content just to control the position here.
Biacolo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Venczel is looking to escape.
Biacolo controlling the pace for now.
Biacolo trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Biacolo sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Biacolo's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Venczel bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Biacolo (6) vs (9) Venczel
Venczel wants to control from the top but Biacolo keeps moving.
Biacolo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Venczel is one step ahead there.
Venczel trying to control the position from guard on top but Biacolo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Biacolo pulls Venczel in to control the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Venczel wins on points by 9 to 6.
Our winner, Zsiga Venczel, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: PF 10 - Hardy vs Gonzalez     
Date:   Aug 27, 2016
#R1#
Blade ducks under a wild hook from Venczel.
Venczel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Blade.
Blade tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Venczel changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Blade walks into a jab.
Venczel misses the shot to the body.
Blade works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CL#
Blade tries to keep at a distance but Venczel has taken the fight into the clinch.
Blade misses with a punch on the inside.
Blade has a couple of punches blocked by Venczel.
Blade is working Venczel over against the ropes.
Venczel tries a body shot but Blade blocks it.
Venczel can't find room to land a body shot as Blade controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blade can't find room to land a body shot as Venczel controls the action.
Venczel tries a body shot but Blade blocks it.
A short uppercut from Blade. #CUT2#
It looks like Zsiga Venczel has been cut.
Venczel blocks a body shot from Blade.
Blade misses with some punches.
Blade misses with a punch on the inside. #T1#
Still in the clinch, Blade scores with a nice short uppercut.
Blade can't find room to land a body shot as Venczel controls the action.
Blade misses with a punch on the inside.
Venczel is working for takedown but Blade is calmly controlling the position for now.#BC#
Venczel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jake Blade seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Venczel lands a nice shot that snaps Blade's head back.
Blade steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Venczel.
Blade tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Venczel paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Venczel tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Blade defends well and Venczel ends up having to push Blade into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Blade throws a right and a left that both miss.
Venczel throws a series of punches but Blade avoids them all with ease.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Venczel.
Blade stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zsiga Venczel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blade tries to clinch but Venczel moves out of range.
Blade goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
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!
Venczel swats away the attempt to clinch by Blade.#T2#
Venczel changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Venczel with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Blade to score with a decent uppercut.
Blade defending well as Venczel loads up on a big left hand. #CL2#
Blade closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Blade lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Venczel backwards.
Blade tries to throw a body punch but Venczel avoids it by throwing Blade back against the ropes. #BC#
Venczel's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice uppercut lands for Blade. That snapped Venczel's head back.
Blade scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Venczel takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Blade tries to clinch up#TD#
and Venczel counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Blade is trying to stand up here but Venczel is controlling him well.
Venczel working over Blade with some ground and pound. Blade looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T3#
Blade is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Venczel scores with a couple of nice shots.
Venczel prevents Blade from standing back up.
Venczel missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Venczel performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Blade is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Venczel scores with a couple of nice shots.
Blade looks like he's trying to stand up.
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. Venczel connects with a nice short shot to Blade's temple. #SUB#
Venczel is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Venczel working over Blade with some ground and pound. Blade looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T4#
Venczel is trying to control. Blade wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Venczel seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Blade really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Venczel. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Venczel controlling the action here.
Venczel not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Blade tries to kick Venczel off in order to stand up. Venczel Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Blade tries to escape but Venczel is in control.
An elbow from Venczel crashes against the mat.
Blade is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Venczel throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Blade regains half guard, as Venczel was trying to land strikes. #T5#
Venczel trying to control the action but Blade is working from the bottom.
Venczel performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Blade looks like he's trying to stand up.
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. Venczel connects with a nice short shot to Blade's temple. #SUB#
Venczel is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Blade has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Blade is defending against the submission attempts here by Venczel. #T6#
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.
Blade looks like he's trying to stand up. #ES2#
Blade pushes Venczel off and gets back to his feet.
Blade moves in looking to clinch but Venczel pushes him off.
Blade lands with a straight right. Venczel didn't see that one coming.
Blade lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Blade has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Blade wants to clinch.#T7##CL2#
Blade has managed to clinch.
Blade fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Venczel looking to stall.
A short left from Blade.
Blade tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Blade swings wildly with an uppercut but Venczel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Blade - that landed with a thud.
Blade misses with a body punch. #TD#
Venczel works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #ES2#
Blade kicks Venczel off and gets to his feet.
Blade is looking to clinch.
Venczel swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Venczel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Venczel looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T8#
Blade is looking to clinch.
Venczel keeps the fight on the outside.
Blade tries to clinch but Venczel is having none of it.
Blade slaps away a takedown attempt from Venczel, before circling back to the center of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Blade looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Venczel takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Venczel swats away the attempt to clinch by Blade.
Venczel throws a hook but Blade blocks it.
Blade moves in looking to clinch but Venczel pushes him off.
Venczel circles away from the clinch attempt.
Venczel throws a head kick but Blade moves out of range. #T9#
Blade throws a right and a left that Venczel avoids nicely.
Venczel circles away from the clinch attempt.
Venczel looks to throw the jab but Blade is out of range.
Venczel slips a jab from Blade.
Venczel changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Venczel fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Blade looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A big right from Venczel misses.
Blade moves in looking to clinch but Venczel pushes him off.
Venczel gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Blade to counter with a crisp jab.
Blade moves in looking to clinch but Venczel pushes him off.
Venczel fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Blade has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Venczel tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Blade paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Blade throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Venczel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Venczel fails to land the takedown.
Blade cracks Venczel with a good jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jake Blade will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Zsiga Venczel's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R2#
Blade lands a jab to the nose.
Blade lands a jab to the nose.
Blade tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Venczel paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nice jab there from Venczel.
Blade moves to clinch but Venczel breaks away
letting Venczel counter with a right hand. #CL#
Venczel rushes Blade and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Venczel swings wildly with an uppercut but Blade uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blade has a couple of punches blocked by Venczel.
Venczel is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Blade pulls him back up using the underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Venczel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Blade lands a body punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Blade makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Blade gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Venczel.
A short right from Blade. #T1#
Blade fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Venczel blocks an uppercut.
Venczel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Blade misses with a punch to the body.
Blade tries to throw a body punch but Venczel avoids it by throwing Blade back against the ropes.
Blade misses with a punch on the inside.
Blade is working Venczel over against the ropes.
Venczel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Blade as Venczel tries to tie him up.
Venczel wants to take the fight to the mat but Blade manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zsiga Venczel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Blade.
Blade lands a hook that snaps the head of Venczel backwards.
Blade lands a shoulder strike.
Blade lands with a left to the head. #ROC2#
Venczel is rocked!
Jake Blade seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A right handed body shot lands from Blade.
Oh Venczel is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T2#
Blade throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Venczels head.
Blade lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Blade misses with a body punch. #KD2#
Blade drops Venczel onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Venczel is propped up by the ropes and works his way back to his feet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blade working aggressively here.
Blade can't find room to land a body shot as Venczel controls the action.
Blade misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Venczel. #BC#
Venczel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Blade has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Venczel fails with a takedown attempt. #CL2#
Blade rushes Venczel and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Venczel drops down looking for an ankle pick but Blade pulls his leg out and moves away.
Venczel seems to have got his legs back now.#CL2#
Blade takes the fight into the clinch. #T3#
Blade swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Blade digs a right hand into Venczel's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Venczel's gas tank.
Blade misses with some punches.
Blade lands an uppercut.
Blade lands a right hand.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Venczel.
Venczel swings wildly with an uppercut but Blade uses good head movement to avoid it. #KD2#
Blade drops Venczel onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Venczel is propped up by the ropes and works his way back to his feet!
Blade throws a big uppercut that drops Venczel! More strikes from Blade and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Venczel lies dazed against the ropes as Blade celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jake Blade!
Jake Blade thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: EFFA 168     
Date:   Jul 02, 2016
#R1#
Venczel looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sumo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Venczel lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Venczel comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#CL#
Sumo instigates a clinch.
Venczel lands a good knee to the midsection. Sumo won't want to take too many of those.
Sumo throws a head punch that misses.
Venczel lands a body shot.
Sumo misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Venczel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Venczel moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Venczel lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sumo throws a series of punches but Venczel avoids them all with ease.
Venczel swats away the attempt to clinch by Sumo.
Sumo darts in trying to clinch
and Venczel counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #CUT2#
It looks like The Sumo has been cut.
A lazy left from Venczel finds it's target.
Sumo tries to bum rush Venczel with a series of wild strikes but Venczel uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T1#
Venczel's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Venczel duly obliges.
Venczel stalks Sumo and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Sumo's face. Sumo staggers backwards, shaken.
The Sumo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sumo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sumo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Venczel connects with a single shot there.
Sumo needs to keep his hands up - Venczel had a free shot at his head there.
Sumo takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sumo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A shot to the liver by Venczel. Beautiful body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Venczel scores with a jab to the jaw.#ROC2#
Sumo is rocked!
Venczel plants his feet and throws a brutal three punch combo that sends Sumo swiftly into unconsciousness! Right, left, right! Boom, boom, boom! Sumo face plants, battered and bloodied! He might never be the same again after that finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Zsiga Venczel!
Zsiga Venczel seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: EFFA 164     
Date:   Jun 04, 2016
#R1#
Son throws a head kick that misses
and Son takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Son scores with a sloppy right hand. Venczel should have avoided that one.
Donk. Venczel catches Son right on the button with a cross.
Son looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Son looks to throw the jab but Venczel is out of range.
It seemed like Venczel was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Venczel looks to throw the jab but Son is out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Son looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
Son forces Venczel back against the ropes and clinches.
Venczel throws a punch but it's blocked by Son.
Son is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Venczel is defending well for now.
Son can't find room to land a body shot as Venczel controls the action.
Venczel misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Son tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Venczel looking to stall.
Son being controlled against the ropes.
Son can't break the clinch. #T1#
Son tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Venczel avoids it.
Son throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Venczels head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Venczel.
Venczel throws a punch but it's blocked by Son.
Venczel misses with a punch to the body.
Venczel stalling in the clinch but Son improves position.
Venczel misses with the head strike.
Son with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Son throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Venczel blocks it with crossed arms.
Son swings wildly with an uppercut but Venczel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Venczel misses with a hook to the ribs.
Son blocks a body shot from Venczel.
Son softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.#CUT#
It looks like Zsiga Venczel has been cut.
Son tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Son tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Venczel misses with a punch on the inside.
Venczel's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Venczel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
Son blocks an uppercut.
Son with a knee to the head.
Son tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Venczel has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Son seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Venczel can turn it around.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Venczel is trying to maintain a safe position but Son gets an underhook and turns Venczel into the ropes.
Son tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Venczel blocks an uppercut.
Son looking to throw knees to the head but Venczel is blocking nicely.
Venczel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Venczel lands with a short shot to the head.
Son blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Son throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Venczel blocks it with crossed arms.
Son with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Venczel lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Son can't find room to land a body shot as Venczel controls the action.
Son tries to throw a body punch but Venczel avoids it by throwing Son back against the ropes.
Son stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Venczel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Son's elbow. #T3#
Knees to the body from Son.
Venczel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A hook to the body from Son.
Venczel looks winded!
Nice body punch from Son - that landed with a thud. #BC#
Son breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Son avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Son.
Son cracks Venczel with a right hand to the side of the head.
Venczel tries to clinch but Son is having none of it. #KD#
Son lands a front kick to the face, that drops Venczel to the canvas! Is he dazed or just shocked? He's back to his feet and the referee is going to allow him to continue the fight!#ROC#
Venczel is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Look low, kick high! Son uses the oldest trick in the book to send Venczel tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Son is absolutely delighted - when Venczel wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Dam Son!
A very excited looking Dam Son rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

 

Event: EFFA 159     
Date:   Apr 29, 2016
#R1##CL2#
Venczel clinches.
Venczel lands a body shot in the clinch.
Our sources have told us that Blake has been working on his elbows in the gym.
A short right from Venczel on the inside.
Blake lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT#
It looks like Zsiga Venczel has been cut.
Blake misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Blake misses with a hook from the clinch.
Venczel has a couple of punches blocked by Blake.
Venczel lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Venczel tries to work over Blake's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A frustrated look appears on Blake's face as he tries to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Venczel gets through Blake's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Venczel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Blake trying to stall but Venczel improves his position.
Venczel blocks an elbow strike from Blake.
A right handed body shot lands from Blake. #T1#
Blake trying to stall but Venczel improves his position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Blake.
Venczel scores with a shot to the side of Blake's head.
Venczel struggles to land a body shot inside as Blake controls his hands.
Blake is trying to maintain a safe position but Venczel gets an underhook and turns Blake into the ropes.
Venczel tries to work over Blake's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Blake being controlled against the ropes.
Venczel tries a body shot but Blake blocks it.
Venczel scores with a shoulder strike.
Blake is looking to break free of the clinch but Venczel has double underhooks.
Venczel lands a right hand that snaps the head of Blake backwards. #T2#
Blake is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Venczel is keeping busy.
Blake taking a breather.
Venczel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Blake tries to throw a body punch but Venczel avoids it by throwing Blake back against the ropes.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Venczel as Blake tries to tie him up.
Venczel working aggressively here.
Venczel has a couple of punches blocked by Blake.
Blake is trying to break the clinch but Venczel is controlling him.
A short uppercut from Venczel.
Venczel lands a left hand.
Blake blocks an uppercut. #T3#
Venczel has Blake pressed against the ropes.
A head punch on the inside from Venczel fails to land.
Blake tries to stall but Venczel uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Venczel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Venczel struggles to land a body shot inside as Blake controls his hands.
Venczel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Venczel lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Nice body punch from Venczel.
Venczel lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Blake backwards. #BC2#
Venczel breaks the clinch.
Blake throws a jab but it's blocked by Venczel. #T4#
Blake misses with a kick to the body.
Alonso Blake is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Blake waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Venczel.
Venczel wants to counter with a clinch but Blake pushes him away.#CL2#
Venczel closes the distance and clinches.
Blake taking a breather.
Venczel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Venczel controlling the action here for a moment.
Venczel stalling.
Blake tries to stall but Venczel uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Venczel misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Blake tries to throw a body punch but Venczel avoids it by throwing Blake back against the ropes.
Blake with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Venczel has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Blake seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Venczel can turn it around.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Blake.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zsiga Venczel dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Zsiga Venczel's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Blake looks to score with a jab to the body but Venczel is just out of range.
Venczel throws out a counter right but Blake avoids it with no problem.
Venczel moves away from the strike by Blake.
Venczel blocks a jab.#CL2#
Venczel instigates a clinch.
Blake blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Blake blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Blake is trying to maintain a safe position but Venczel gets an underhook and turns Blake into the ropes.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Venczel as Blake tries to tie him up.
Zsiga Venczel seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Blake wants to break free but Venczel has control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Venczel misses with some punches.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Blake is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Venczel is keeping busy.
Blake prevents a body shot from Venczel. #T1#
Blake looking to stall.
A right hook to the body lands for Venczel.
Venczel tries to work over Blake's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short left from Venczel.
Venczel tries a body shot but Blake blocks it.
Nice body punch from Venczel - that landed with a thud.
Venczel lands a right hand.
Blake's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Venczel has Blake pressed against the ropes, preventing Blake from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Venczel manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Blake looking to stall. #T2#
Blake blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Venczel.
Venczel struggles to land a body shot inside as Blake controls his hands.
Blake doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Venczel lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #ROC2#
Blake is rocked!
Venczel creates a bit of space for himself and unleashed what can only be described as a tiger uppercut, straight out of Street Fighter! Blake crashes to the mat! Can he make it back to his feet in time? 3,4,5,6... it doesn't look like he's going to make it! Blake face plants back to the mat and the referee calls off the fight! Venczel takes it with a brutal technical knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Zsiga Venczel!
A victorious Zsiga Venczel thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 

 
 
 
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