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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vito Ventura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Flash McPuggins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Vito Ventura has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Vito Ventura!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Flash McPuggins!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Paulo Santos and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ventura has a takedown stuffed.
Ventura looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Ventura tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McPuggins paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McPuggins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ventura.
McPuggins has Ventura up against the cage in a clinch.
A knee to the head by McPuggins.
It looks like Vito Ventura has been cut.
McPuggins lands a damaging elbow.
McPuggins landing knees to the body.
McPuggins stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
McPuggins creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ventura's defenses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knees to the body from McPuggins.
Ventura letting McPuggins take a breather here.
The crowd are getting on McPuggins's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Flash McPuggins.
McPuggins walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ventura checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
McPuggins swings for the body but Ventura moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from McPuggins misses the target.
McPuggins pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McPuggins has closed the distance and engaged Ventura in a clinch.
McPuggins scores with a knee to the head.
Vito Ventura's cut is getting worse.
McPuggins landing some nice looking knees to the body.
McPuggins using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
McPuggins crunches a lovely knee into Ventura's ribcage.
McPuggins will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ventura up against the cage.
McPuggins unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ventura lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McPuggins using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Knees to the body from McPuggins.
McPuggins landing knees to the body.
McPuggins landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
McPuggins displaying some good clinch control by pressing Ventura up against the cage.
McPuggins landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
McPuggins lands a knee to the head.
McPuggins landing some nice looking knees to the body.
McPuggins is struggling to control the position.
Knees in the clinch landing for McPuggins.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McPuggins crunches a lovely knee into Ventura's ribcage.
McPuggins landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
McPuggins landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
McPuggins unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ventura lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
McPuggins leaning his opponent against the cage.
Ventura takes an elbow to the forehead.
McPuggins landing some nice looking knees to the body.
McPuggins lands a nice knee to the body.
Knees to the body from McPuggins.
McPuggins lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
McPuggins unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ventura lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
McPuggins lands a damaging elbow.
McPuggins landing knees to the body.
McPuggins lands a nice knee to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McPuggins landing knees to the body.
Nice elbow from McPuggins.
McPuggins landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Ventura is trying to work for a single leg takedown but McPuggins pulls him back up using the underhooks.
McPuggins scores a nice knee to the body.
Ventura takes an elbow to the temple.
Ventura wants to break free but McPuggins has control.
McPuggins crunches a lovely knee into Ventura's ribcage.
McPuggins landing knees to the head.
Vito Ventura's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
McPuggins scores with a knee to the head.
McPuggins pressing his opponent against the cage.
McPuggins using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A bit of stalling here from McPuggins.
Knees in the clinch landing for McPuggins.
Knees to the body from McPuggins.
McPuggins taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
McPuggins scores a nice knee to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ventura tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vito Ventura. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McPuggins landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Ventura wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
McPuggins will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ventura up against the cage.
McPuggins unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ventura lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
McPuggins is struggling to control the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McPuggins creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ventura's defenses.
McPuggins landing knees to the body.
McPuggins landing some nice looking knees to the body.
McPuggins unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ventura lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
McPuggins unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ventura lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Knees to the body from McPuggins.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Knees to the body from McPuggins.
McPuggins lands a knee to the body.
Ventura tries to score a body lock takedown but McPuggins shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
McPuggins controlling the action here for a moment.
McPuggins keeps control of Ventura as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Flash McPuggins dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vito Ventura's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Ventura avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
McPuggins moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
McPuggins has taken the fight to the clinch.
McPuggins using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
McPuggins unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ventura lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
McPuggins stalling the fight.
McPuggins has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McPuggins creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ventura's defenses.
Knees in the clinch landing for McPuggins.
McPuggins stalling the fight.
McPuggins continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
McPuggins lands an elbow that stopped Ventura in his tracks for a moment.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Knees in the clinch landing for McPuggins.
McPuggins landing knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McPuggins with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McPuggins crunches a lovely knee into Ventura's ribcage.
McPuggins lands a nice knee to the body.
McPuggins displaying some good clinch control by pressing Ventura up against the cage.
Ventura has had enough of the clinch but McPuggins keeps him there for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McPuggins landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A knee to the head by McPuggins.
McPuggins using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
McPuggins landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Ventura tries for a takedown. No joy.
McPuggins'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.
Ventura tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ventura tries to break the clinch but McPuggins is controlling the position.
McPuggins landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
McPuggins is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
McPuggins receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
McPuggins using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
McPuggins landing knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
McPuggins leaning against his opponent.
Ventura wants to get back to striking at distance but McPuggins won't allow it.
Ventura is looking to break free of the clinch but McPuggins has double underhooks.
McPuggins crunches a lovely knee into Ventura's ribcage.
McPuggins landing knees to the body.
McPuggins comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
McPuggins lands a nice elbow.
Ventura wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for McPuggins.
McPuggins taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
McPuggins landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Ventura has had enough of the clinch but McPuggins keeps him there for the moment.
McPuggins lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
McPuggins content to slow the pace in the clinch.
McPuggins lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Ventura has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. McPuggins is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Ventura tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vito Ventura. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McPuggins lands an elbow just above Ventura 's eye.
McPuggins landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
McPuggins stalling the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McPuggins landing knees to the body.
Ventura is trying to break free.
McPuggins crunches a lovely knee into Ventura's ribcage.
McPuggins scores a nice knee to the body.
Nice elbow from McPuggins.
Ventura wants to break the clinch but can't.
McPuggins scores a nice knee to the body.
Ventura is trying to drag McPuggins to the mat but McPuggins just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
McPuggins creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ventura's defenses.
Ventura blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
McPuggins scores a nice knee to the body.
McPuggins comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
McPuggins stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Ventura takes an elbow to the forehead.
McPuggins scores a nice knee to the body.
McPuggins lands a damaging elbow.
McPuggins using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
McPuggins pressing his opponent against the cage.
McPuggins lands a knee to the body.
Ventura tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. McPuggins just stands there and leans against the cage.
McPuggins unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ventura lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
McPuggins stalling in the clinch.
Ventura has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. McPuggins is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
McPuggins landing knees to the body.
Ventura is looking for a takedown up against the cage. McPuggins gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ventura managing to block the knees to the body from McPuggins.
Ventura tries for a takedown but McPuggins manages to get underhooks.
McPuggins lands a nice knee to the body.
McPuggins missing with knees to the body.
McPuggins unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ventura lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Nice elbow from McPuggins.
Ventura can't get the takedown.
A knee to the head by McPuggins.
Knees to the body from McPuggins.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Flash McPuggins showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Vito Ventura's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
McPuggins throws a sloppy head kick and Ventura moves out of range easily.
Ventura fails with a takedown attempt.
McPuggins instigates a clinch.
McPuggins prevents Ventura from breaking the clinch.
Ventura tries to break the clinch but McPuggins is controlling the position.
Ventura tries to pull guard but McPuggins won't allow it.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
McPuggins lands an elbow that stopped Ventura in his tracks for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McPuggins unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ventura lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Flash McPuggins seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
McPuggins comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Knees in the clinch landing for McPuggins.
McPuggins stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McPuggins landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McPuggins landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Ventura takes a knee right on the jaw!
Ventura tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. McPuggins smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vito Ventura. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ventura changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McPuggins tries to avoid it but Ventura manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McPuggins to the ground. McPuggins escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
McPuggins throws the kick towards the body but Ventura avoids it.
McPuggins throws a push kick but Ventura slaps the foot to one side.
McPuggins has managed to clinch.
McPuggins using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
McPuggins unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ventura lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
McPuggins lands a knee to the head.
Ventura avoiding damage as McPuggins throws knees to the body.
McPuggins lands an elbow inside that Ventura shrugs off.
McPuggins stops a takedown attempt from Ventura.
A knee to the head by McPuggins.
Ventura drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ventura goes for a takedown in the clinch but McPuggins prevents it.
McPuggins has Ventura pressed against the cage.
McPuggins lands an elbow inside.
McPuggins landing knees to the body.
McPuggins landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Ventura drops to a knee looking for a takedown but McPuggins gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Ventura takes an elbow to the forehead.
The referee calls for McPuggins to work.
McPuggins using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
McPuggins lands a knee to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Nice elbow from McPuggins.
McPuggins unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ventura lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McPuggins lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Ventura wants to break the clinch but can't.
McPuggins keeps control of Ventura as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ventura wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McPuggins has him pressed against the cage.
McPuggins unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ventura lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
McPuggins with a knee to the head.
Ventura is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ventura drops down looking for an ankle pick but McPuggins pulls his leg out and moves away.
McPuggins scores with a jab to the head.
McPuggins keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ventura avoids the body shot from McPuggins.
McPuggins looks to land a body kick but Ventura moved away.
McPuggins throws a half hearted mid kick.
Flash McPuggins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McPuggins misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vito Ventura has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Flash McPuggins is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
McPuggins forces Ventura back against the cage and clinches.
Ventura avoiding damage as McPuggins throws knees to the body.
McPuggins avoiding damage.
Ventura tries to break the clinch but McPuggins is controlling the position.
Ventura doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ventura takes a knee right on the jaw!
McPuggins landing knees to the body.
McPuggins landing knees to the body.
McPuggins landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
McPuggins stalling against the cage.
Ventura has had enough of the clinch but McPuggins keeps him there for the moment.
McPuggins is pressed up against the cage. Ventura has hold of a leg and is looking to drag McPuggins down to the mat. McPuggins avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
McPuggins has Ventura up against the cage in a clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Flash McPuggins comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McPuggins has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 24:30
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 24:30
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Flash McPuggins!
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