Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: RH40
Date: Jun 19, 2019

#R1##CL#
Zinsou has Ventura up against the ropes in a clinch.
Zinsou is pushing Ventura up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #BC#
Zinsou manages to break the clinch.
Ventura takes one to the chin there.#CL#
Zinsou clinches. #BC#
Zinsou manages to break the clinch.
Zinsou checks a leg kick.
Ventura defending well as Zinsou loads up on a big left hand.
Zinsou ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#CL#
Zinsou moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ventura misses with the head strike.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Zinsou definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#BC#
Zinsou breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ventura misses with a straight left.
Jab, jab by Zinsou - just one landing. #CUT#
It looks like Anthony Ventura has been cut.
Zinsou throws a lazy uppercut
and Ventura counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1##CL#
Zinsou moves into range and clinches up with Ventura.
Zinsou is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ventura is keeping busy.#BC#
Zinsou pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Zinsou closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Zinsou breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zinsou uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ventura.
Zinsou throwing a counter right hand but Ventura manages to avoid it.
Zinsou 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.
Zinsou fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ventura jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Zinsou lands a nice looking body shot.
Zinsou uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ventura.
Zinsou slips under a jab from Ventura.#CL#
Zinsou drives through and clinches with Ventura against the ropes. #BC#
Zinsou breaks the clinch. #T2#
Ventura throws a big shot that misses.#CL#
Zinsou closes the distance and clinches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Zinsou.
Zinsou trying to stall but Ventura improves his position.
Ventura looking to stall. #BC2#
Ventura breaks from the clinch.
Decent striking displayed by Ventura there.
Ventura throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Zinsou tries to clinch up but Ventura circles away and keeps his distance.
It seemed like Ventura was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL#
Ventura gets tackled into the ropes by Zinsou. Zinsou maintains the clinch.
Zinsou creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #BC#
Zinsou breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Zinsou forces Ventura back against the ropes and clinches.
Ventura lands an uppercut.#BC#
Zinsou breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zinsou moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yayi Zinsou dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Anthony Ventura's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Zinsou is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CUT2#
It looks like Yayi Zinsou has been cut.
Ventura bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ventura swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Zinsou lands with a nice body punch.
Ventura looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Zinsou is looking to clinch but Ventura is avoiding it.
Zinsou defending well as Ventura loads up on a big left hand.
A jab from Ventura finds it's way through Zinsou's defenses.
Yayi Zinsou is winning the standup battle so far.
Zinsou tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ventura swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ventura keeps the fight on the outside.
Ventura throws a big shot that misses.
Zinsou is looking to counter punch.
Ventura might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zinsou tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ventura takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#CL#
Zinsou forces Ventura back against the ropes and clinches.#BC#
Zinsou's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ventura rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ventura takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1##CL#
Zinsou pushes Ventura up against the ropes in a clinch.
Zinsou stalls.
Zinsou blocking some punches.
Zinsou stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that. #BC#
Zinsou escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Ventura gets tackled into the ropes by Zinsou. Zinsou maintains the clinch.
Ventura misses with a hook from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Zinsou.
Zinsou can't find room to land a body shot as Ventura controls the action.
Ventura working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Zinsou is trying to stall.
Yayi Zinsou has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ventura throws a punch but it's blocked by Zinsou.
Ventura lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Zinsou backwards.
Zinsou taking a breather.
Zinsou misses with a knee to the head. #T2#
Ventura tries to throw a body punch but Zinsou avoids it by throwing Ventura back against the ropes. #BC#
Zinsou breaks the clinch.
Zinsou scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ventura doesn't seem bothered though.
Zinsou tries to clinch but Ventura is having none of it.
Ventura takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zinsou lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CUT#
That has opened up Anthony Ventura's cut even more.
Ventura misses with a left hand
and Ventura takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Zinsou avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ventura throws a right hand that misses #KD#
and Zinsou counters with a perfectly timed counter left hook that drops Ventura to the mat, face first! Zinsou goes to the neutral corner and waits for the referee to start the count. Ventura is back to hise feet already though and looking to continue the bout! Exciting stuff!
Ventura is breathing heavily.
Zinsou misses the shot to the body.
It seemed like Ventura was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ventura walks straight into a perfectly timed right hook, crumpling him to the floor! Ventura is in all kinds of trouble here - can he beat the count? 3,4,5,6,7,8,9....10 - he's out and it's by a long way too - he didn't ever look like beating that count!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Yayi Zinsou!
Yayi Zinsou tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: RH27
Date: May 25, 2019

#R1#
Vyacheslavovich lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ventura takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ventura gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Vyacheslavovich missing with a left hand there. Ventura was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vyacheslavovich looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ventura.
Ventura throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Vyacheslavovich counters with a low kick, right behind Ventura 's knee.
Ventura has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Ventura lunges at Vyacheslavovich with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Vyacheslavovich's hand.
Ventura throws the left hand but Vyacheslavovich avoids the punch easily.
Ventura throws a right and a left that both miss.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ventura throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ventura throws out a loose jab but Vyacheslavovich uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vyacheslavovich appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Vyacheslavovich throws a lazy right hand but Ventura sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vyacheslavovich avoids the head kick by Ventura.
A little feinted left hand from Vyacheslavovich on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Vyacheslavovich connects with a right hand. Ventura shakes it off.
Ventura throws a big shot that misses.#T1#
A jab from Vyacheslavovich misses.
Ventura throws an overhand right that lands on Vyacheslavovich's shoulder, as Vyacheslavovich tries to avoid the shot.
Vyacheslavovich cracks a nice hook into Ventura's ribs.
Yulian Vyacheslavovich is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#KD#
Vyacheslavovich drops a shoulder and throws a biiiig uppercut that drops Ventura onto his butt! Ventura pops straight back to his feet to convince the referee that he's OK to continue.
Vyacheslavovich ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Ventura out cold! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Yulian Vyacheslavovich!
After the fight, Yulian Vyacheslavovich 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: RH20
Date: May 11, 2019

#R1#
Ventura needs to keep his hands up - Naing had a free shot at his head there.#CUT#
It looks like Anthony Ventura has been cut.#CL#
Naing closes the distance and pushes Ventura back into the ropes.
I was talking to Naing's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Naing gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Naing trying to land knees to the body.
Ventura managing to block the knees to the body from Naing.
Ventura scores with a shoulder strike.
Naing blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Naing. #CUT#
That has opened up Anthony Ventura's cut even more.
Naing throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ventura throws a punch but it's blocked by Naing.
Naing lands a shoulder strike.
Ventura misses with a hook from the clinch.
Naing lands an elbow that stopped Ventura in his tracks for a moment.
Ventura looks winded!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Naing lands a nice shot to the body.
Naing lands a body shot.
Naing lands a damaging elbow. #ROC#
Ventura is rocked!#CUT#
The cut above Anthony Ventura's eye is starting to cause him problems now.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Tun Min Naing!
Tun Min Naing decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: RH15
Date: Apr 24, 2019

#R1#
Bitetti throws a jab but it's blocked by Ventura.
Bitetti has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bitetti there as he acknowledges the shot.
A head kick by Bitetti misses
and Bitetti takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bitetti missing with a left hand there. Ventura was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ventura moves out of range as Bitetti throws a body kick.
Bitetti lands with a straight right. Ventura didn't see that one coming.#CUT#
It looks like Anthony Ventura has been cut.
Bitetti is looking to slow Ventura down with leg kicks.
Ventura ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ventura takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bitetti and Ventura are patiently standing in front of each other looking for an opening. Bitetti throws a head kick. It's landed, knocking Ventura into next week! Ooooh that was huge! Bitetti knows it - he's on the ropes flexing is biceps. That's a bit weird considering he won by kick but whatever.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Sanderlei Bitetti!

Event: RH5
Date: Mar 30, 2019

#R1#
Ventura misses with a hook #KD#
and Naing counters with a really nice, stiff jab that drops Ventura onto his ass. He'll have to take the mandatory count from the referee but he's back on his feet and he seems OK to continue.#CUT#
It looks like Anthony Ventura has been cut.
A big left from Naing misses.
Naing throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ventura rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #KD#
and Naing counters with a lead uppercut that lands right on the button! Ventura goes down! Will Ventura beat the count? 3,4,5 - he's up! No problem. Let's get back to the action!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ventura defending well as Naing loads up on a big left hand.
Naing cracks Ventura with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tun Min Naing!
Tun Min Naing seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: RH1
Date: Mar 02, 2019

#R1#
La Croix scores with a nice right hand. #CUT#
It looks like Anthony Ventura has been cut.
Ventura misses with a left hand
and La Croix counters with an outside leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by La Croix.
Ventura throws a big shot that misses.
A jab from La Croix misses. #KD#
Ventura ducks into a a hook from La Croix and goes down! He looks in a bit of a mess; will he beat the count?! 4,5,6,7,8 - he's up and looking to carry on! The referee looks into his eyes and sees that he's OK to continue!
This has been an exciting period of action!
La Croix swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Anthony Ventura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
La Croix with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ventura to score with a decent uppercut.
La Croix connects with a jab.#ROC#
Ventura is rocked!
La Croix connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Ventura out cold! This one is over in a flash!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nero La Croix!
An out of breath Nero La Croix thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: MMMA 91
Date: Aug 25, 2018

#R1#
Nazari lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ventura's sensitive parts.
Nazari staying out of range there.
Nazari misses with a wild combination.
Ventura looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ventura works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ventura swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ventura showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nazari .
A kick lands to the mid section there for Nazari .
Ventura misses with a body shot #CL2#
and Nazari counters by clinching up.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nazari blocks an uppercut.
A frustrated look appears on Ventura's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Nazari digs a right hand into Ventura's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ventura's gas tank.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#T1#
Nazari has Ventura pressed against the cage, preventing Ventura from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A short body shot lands from Ventura as the two fighters clinch.
Nazari lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ventura tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nazari displaying some good clinch control by pressing Ventura up against the cage.#BC2#
Nazari manages to break the clinch.
Nazari rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ventura moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
It looked like Ventura was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Nazari .
Some wild striking there from Ventura.
Nazari slips a jab and a cross from Ventura.
Nazari throws a counter combo.#T2#
Nazari chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ventura can pounce on him.
Nazari misses with a double jab.
Nazari displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CUT2#
It looks like Anthony Ventura has been cut.
Ventura misses with a hook. Nazari ducked under it nicely.
Nazari 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.
Nazari misses with a combination
and Ventura counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ventura lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nazari circles away quickly and effectively.
Nazari digs a good hook to Ventura's body.
Ventura is breathing heavily.
Nazari jabs at Ventura's body.
Ventura throws the left hand but Nazari avoids the punch easily.
Nazari unleashes a big counter combination but Ventura bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Nazari keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ventura.
Nazari looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Anthony Ventura is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ventura misses with a low kick.
Ventura ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nazari moves away.
Nazari looks to land a body kick but Ventura moved away.#KD2#
Nazari throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Ventura stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Nazari follows into mount!
Nazari postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Ventura bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Nazari and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Abioye Nazari !
Abioye Nazari seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: MMMA Yaj Vs Madness 2
Date: Jul 04, 2018

#R1#
Ventura keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ventura throws a big shot that misses.
Ventura connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Yasumi's hands.
Ventura moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ventura 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.
Yasumi blocks a jab.#CL#
Yasumi moves into range and clinches up with Ventura.
Ventura tries a body shot but Yasumi blocks it.
Yasumi digs a right hand into Ventura's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ventura's gas tank.
Ventura will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Yasumi up against the cage.
Ventura is trying to maintain a safe position but Yasumi gets an underhook and turns Ventura into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ventura stops a takedown attempt from Yasumi. #BC#
Yasumi manages to break the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yasumi. Ventura does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ventura lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ventura scores with a body shot.
Anthony Ventura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Yasumi or perhaps it was just good defense by Ventura, which made it look bad.
It seemed like Ventura was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#TD#
Yasumi scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #ES2#
Ventura kicks Yasumi off and gets back to his feet.
Yasumi scoring well with a low kick there. #TD#
Yasumi closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Yasumi lands in his opponent's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yasumi controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ventura is trying to control the position but Yasumi postures up. #T2#
Yasumi showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Yasumi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Yasumi trying to control the position from guard on top but Ventura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yasumi controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Yasumi in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Yasumi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Ventura connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CL#
Yasumi clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ventura.
Yasumi has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ventura after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Katsuya Yasumi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yasumi prevents a body shot from Ventura.
Ventura tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ventura swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ventura lands with a left to the head.
Ventura softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ventura gets underhooks to prevent Yasumi's takedown attempt.
Yasumi has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ventura is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Ventura is trying to force a seperation but Yasumi has the dominant position.
Yasumi wants a takedown.
Yasumi wants a takedown. #T4#
Ventura tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yasumi goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ventura prevents it.
Ventura'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 is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Yasumi drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ventura swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yasumi is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ventura gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Yasumi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ventura misses with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony Ventura dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Yasumi scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Yasumi is looking to take a break and control but Ventura is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Katsuya Yasumi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Yasumi happy to just control the position for now. #SUB#
Yasumi has hold of Ventura's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Ventura tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Yasumi cranks the arm and Ventura screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Ventura, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Katsuya Yasumi!
Katsuya Yasumi seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: MMMA 81 Head Vs Spector 2
Date: Jun 17, 2018

#R1#
Martinez scores with a decent looking hook.#CUT#
It looks like Anthony Ventura has been cut.
Ventura misses with a straight right.
Ventura has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Ventura takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ventura slips under a jab from Martinez.
Ventura misses with a two punch combination.
Ventura throws a combination that misses
and Martinez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ventura takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ventura throws a right and a left that both miss.#KD#
Martinez lands a head kick that stumbles Ventura and the fighters go to the mat. #ROC#
Ventura is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Martinez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ventura is still in real trouble! Can Martinez finish him?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ventura utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ventura working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Martinez.
Martinez with a flurry of punches that miss.
Martinez is stalling in the full guard.
Ventura seems to have recovered his senses.
Ventura avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Martinez postures up in Ventura's guard and throws a big left but Ventura blocks it. #T1#
Ventura working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Martinez.
Ventura looking to control.
Martinez wants to control from the top but Ventura keeps moving.
Ventura working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Martinez.
Ventura preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Martinez throws a strike but Ventura rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Martinez controls Ventura momentarily but Ventura frees himself.
Martinez wants to sweep here but Ventura controlling him for the moment.
Ventura lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Martinez 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##T2#
Martinez is looking to take a break and control but Ventura is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
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. Martinez connects with a nice short shot to Ventura's temple. #CUT#
That has opened up Anthony Ventura's cut even more.
Martinez is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Martinez thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ventura's head.
Martinez seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ventura does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Martinez 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.
Martinez is pressing down on Ventura's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ventura is holding on for now.
Martinez is trying to control. Ventura wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Martinez missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB#
Martinez is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ventura has managed to free his arm - good work. #T3#
Martinez not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Martinez not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Martinez thows a huge punch but Ventura dodges it nicely.
Ventura is refusing to be controlled, as Martinez sits in half guard.
Martinez looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ventura with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Martinez lands with a punch from half guard. #CUT#
The cut above Anthony Ventura's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Ventura keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Martinez seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ventura does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Martinez is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #T4#
Martinez throwing shots but Ventura is blocking nicely.
Martinez not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ventura blocking the ground and pound attempt from Martinez.
Martinez sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ventura defending well though.
Martinez looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#CUT#
Anthony Ventura's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Leonard Martinez!
Our winner, Leonard Martinez, 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: MMMA 75 Boagrius vs Dragovic 2
Date: May 06, 2018

#R1#
Crane pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ventura misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Crane with the counter takedown but Ventura avoids it easily.
Ventura throws a lazy uppercut #TD2#
and Crane counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #ES#
Ventura has one foot on Crane's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Crane uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ventura.
Ventura throws an off balance right hand
and Crane counters with a good, hard body kick but Ventura shrugs it off.
Ventura throws a right hand that misses
and Ventura takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ventura looks to land a right hand but Crane moved out of range.
Ventura jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ventura throws a body shot but no joy.
Ventura swings widly with a right hand #TD2#
and Crane counters with a nice double leg into half 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.
Crane lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB2#
Crane wants to work for an arm triangle but Ventura is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Crane trying to control the action but Ventura is working from the bottom. #T1#
Ventura blocking the ground and pound attempt from Crane.
Crane wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ventura keeps working.
Crane tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ventura knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Crane looks to land a strike but Ventura avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Crane postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Crane throwing strikes from guard but Ventura blocks nicely.
Crane stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ventura swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Crane advances position into side control!
Crane in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #T2#
Crane is looking to take a break and control but Ventura is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Crane is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ventura is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Crane wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ventura keeps working. #SUB2#
Crane is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ventura knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Crane wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ventura, who protects the arm well.
Crane tries to advance position but instead Ventura slips a leg back in to half guard. #T3##SUB2#
Crane is trying to work for a kimura but Ventura is defending well.
Crane passes the guard and advances to mount! #SUB2#
Crane goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Ventura turns into him and now he's in Crane's guard.
Crane has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Crane has Ventura pulled in close to control his posture. #T4#
Ventura with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ventura lands a couple of digs.
Ventura throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Crane wants to sweep here but Ventura controlling him for the moment.
Ventura missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ventura working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ventura stopping the sweep attempt from Crane.
Ventura in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ventura throwing strikes but missing.
Ventura stopping the sweep attempt from Crane.
Ventura throws a big right hand that misses.
Crane tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ventura's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ventura postures up and lands a big shot to Crane's brow.
Crane looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Anthony Ventura will probably get the nod.
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#
Ventura throws an off balance right hand #TD2#
and Crane counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Crane.
Ventura keeping moving, preventing Crane from controlling successfully.
Crane passes Ventura's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Crane wants to control but Ventura is keeping him busy.
Crane prevents Ventura from improving his position.#SUB2#
Crane seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Ventura has recovered full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crane trying to control but Ventura is working from the bottom.
Crane pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ventura is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Ventura avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Crane is pushing down on Ventura's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ventura is fighting to maintain full guard but Crane has managed to sneak the leg through.
My spies in The Takeover inform me that Crane has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Crane keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB2#
Crane wants to work for an arm triangle but Ventura is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ventura is staying active underneath Crane, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Crane maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Ventura could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Crane has cracked it and Ventura is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Crane!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ichabod Crane!
Ichabod Crane gave a mention to Power Matrix Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: MMMA 71 Spector Vs Tallon
Date: Apr 08, 2018

#R1#
Ventura misses with a straight right.
Skidopolopolous moves forwards but Ventura connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CUT#
It looks like Bob Skidopolopolous has been cut.
Ventura throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ventura scores with a hook.
Skidopolopolous takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ventura connects with a right hand. Skidopolopolous shakes it off.#ROC#
Skidopolopolous is rocked!
Ventura lands a nice shot to the body.
Skidopolopolous is still on wobbly legs! Can Ventura finish him?
Skidopolopolous tries to get into range but Ventura steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Skidopolopolous! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Ventura scores the big KO victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Anthony Ventura!
Anthony Ventura seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: MMMA 66 Heavy Hitters Rd 1
Date: Mar 04, 2018

#R1#
Gray slips under a jab.
Ventura scores with a three punch combo!
Ventura throws a leg kick
and Gray counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#
It looks like Anthony Ventura has been cut.
Ventura throws a sloppy body shot
and Gray counters with a nice body shot.
Gray moves away from the strike by Ventura.
It looked like Gray was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ventura.
Ventura misses with a few strikes there.
Ventura misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gray.
Ventura swings away with a body shot that misses
and Gray counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gray slips a jab and a cross from Ventura.
Ventura looks winded!
That kick from Gray tenderised Ventura's leg. Ventura is trying to keep his angry face on.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ventura looks to score with a jab to the body but Gray is just out of range.#CL#
Gray moves into range and clinches up with Ventura.
Gray lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ventura backwards.
Ventura is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#BC#
Gray escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T1#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Gray.
Anthony Ventura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gray cracks Ventura with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Ventura falls to his knees and Gray 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 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gabriel Gray!
An out of breath Gabriel Gray thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: MMMA 61 Legstrong vs Vurny
Date: Feb 04, 2018

#R1#
Ventura's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bin connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ventura scrambles back to his feet.#CUT#
It looks like Anthony Ventura has been cut.
Bin misses the shot to the body.
Ventura avoids the body shot from Bin.
Jab, jab by Bin - just one landing.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bin.
Ventura throws a right and a left that Bin avoids nicely.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bin lands a slapping body shot.
Ventura misses with a straight right.
Bin dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ventura. That did some damage!
Ventura throws a one two combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Bin has closed the distance and engaged Ventura in a clinch.
Bin is working Ventura over against the cage.
Ventura looks winded!
Bin lands a shot to the body.
Bin scores with a shoulder strike. #BC#
Bin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bin throws a body punch but Ventura moves out of range.
Bin thuds his shin into the meat of Ventura's side.#CL#
Bin closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Bin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bin throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T1#
Ventura gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Bin gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vunny Bin!
A relieved looking Vunny Bin 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: MMMA 54 Van Gaal vs Singh 2
Date: Dec 09, 2017

#R1#
Ventura looks to land a combination but SissyPants avoids it well.
SissyPants takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ventura throws a looping overhand right but SissyPants ducks down to avoid it.
Ventura cracks SissyPants with a good jab.
Ventura throws a shot from downtown. SissyPants moves away and avoids it.
Ventura looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#CL#
SissyPants moves into range and clinches up with Ventura.
SissyPants tries to throw a body punch but Ventura avoids it by throwing SissyPants back against the cage.
Ventura slows down the pace here.
SissyPants scores with a nice hook to the head.#CUT#
It looks like Anthony Ventura has been cut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by SissyPants.
SissyPants misses with a hook to the ribs.
SissyPants lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ventura backwards.
SissyPants lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
SissyPants cracks Ventura with a nice body shot.
SissyPants misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ventura prevents a body shot from SissyPants.
SissyPants tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
A short body shot lands from SissyPants as the two fighters clinch.
Ventura looks winded!
A short right from SissyPants on the inside.
SissyPants lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Ventura to his knees! SissyPants keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). FannyPack SissyPants!
FannyPack SissyPants really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Urban Fighter logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: GAMT 73: Shanks v Ukkeli
Date: Oct 08, 2017

#R1#
Curry takes a swing at Ventura's ribcage but misses.
Ventura scores with a nice strike.
Ventura looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ventura looks for the body kick but Curry saw that one coming.
A bone on bone clash there as Curry blocks the leg kick.
The fighters circling - Curry throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ventura takes a swing at Curry's ribcage but misses.
Ventura looks to score with a jab to the body but Curry is just out of range.
Ventura throws a left and a right that both miss
and Curry counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Anthony Ventura has been cut.
Ventura misses with a hook.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Curry! But no joy.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ventura.
A left and a right from Ventura both land. Nice combination.
Ventura walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ventura jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Curry throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Curry lands a jab.
Ventura is breathing heavily.#KD2#
Curry catches his opponent with a big hook that sends him to the canvas! Ventura stumbles back to his feet but will the referee allow it to continue? Ventura walks forwards and this one will be allowed to continue! Come on!#ROC2#
Ventura is rocked!
Ventura swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Curry counters with a huge right that knocks Ventura out cold! Curry is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Steph Curry!
After the fight, Steph Curry 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: Venom Fight Night 6
Date: Sep 02, 2017

#R1#
Ventura blocks a head kick by Cide.
Ventura swats away the attempt to clinch by Cide.#CL2#
Ventura tries to keep at a distance but Cide has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ventura stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Ventura is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Ventura lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cide throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ventura tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cide misses with a body punch.
Ventura fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cide is looking to control Ventura's arms but Ventura gets an underhook and turns him. Now Cide has his back to the ropes.
Ventura struggles to land a body shot inside as Cide controls his hands.
Ventura misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ventura stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that. #T1#
Cide leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Ventura tries to break the clinch but Cide is controlling the position.
Cide is pushing Ventura up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Cide missing with knees to the body.
Ventura prevents a body shot from Cide.
Cide misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ventura blocks the elbow strike.
Ventura wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Cide looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nice elbow from Cide. #CUT2#
It looks like Anthony Ventura has been cut.
Ventura makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cide is looking to control Ventura's arms but Ventura gets an underhook and turns him. Now Cide has his back to the ropes.
Ventura displaying some good clinch control by pressing Cide up against the ropes.
Ventura prevents a body shot from Cide. #T2#
Ventura misses with a punch on the inside.
Cide tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ventura's elbow.
A right handed body shot lands from Cide.
Cide doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cide tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ventura's elbow.
Cide tries to work over Ventura's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cide pushes Ventura back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cide is looking to control Ventura's arms but Ventura gets an underhook and turns him. Now Cide has his back to the ropes.
Cide softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Cide is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ventura lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A short uppercut from Cide.
Cide misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sewy Cide dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Anthony Ventura's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Ventura scores with a body shot.
Cide checks a low kick from Ventura.
Anthony Ventura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ventura misses the shot to the body.
Cide blocks a jab.
Ventura swats away the attempt to clinch by Cide.
Cide is looking to clinch but Ventura is avoiding it.
Cide avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cide tries to counter with a clinch but Ventura shakes him off and moves away.
Cide avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#CL2#
Cide has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ventura blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cide trying to control the position but instead, Ventura has worked for underhooks and has pushed Cide into the ropes.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Cide is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ventura is defending well for now.#T1#
Cide working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ventura throws a head punch that misses.
Cide lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Cide lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ventura backwards.
Ventura's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ventura misses with a punch to the body.
Cide struggles to land a body shot inside as Ventura controls his hands.
Ventura swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cide lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Ventura is trying to maintain a safe position but Cide gets an underhook and turns Ventura into the ropes.
Ventura throws a punch but it's blocked by Cide.
Ventura throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Ventura tries a knee to the head but Cide blocks it. #T2#
Cide has a couple of punches blocked by Ventura.
A right hook to the body lands for Cide.
Cide looking to slow down the pace here.
Ventura misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ventura swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cide lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Cide tries a knee to the head but Ventura blocks it.
Cide connects with a knee to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ventura is trying to break the clinch but Cide has him pressed against the ropes.
Cide misses with a punch to the body.
Ventura dodges an elbow strike from Cide.
Ventura lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cide or not.
Cide tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ventura is trying to break the clinch but Cide is controlling him.
Cide is working Ventura over against the ropes.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cide.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sewy Cide showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Anthony Ventura's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
Cide is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #CL2#
Cide moves into range and clinches up with Ventura.
Cide misses with some punches.
Ventura avoids the elbow strike from Cide, against the ropes.
Cide lands with a short shot to the head.
Cide is trying to stall.
Cide wants to stall.
Cide wants to stall.
Cide dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Ventura escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cide walks into a stiff left hand from Ventura.
Ventura fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cide manages to avoid it.
Cide wants to counter with a clinch but Ventura pushes him away.#CL2#
Cide moves into the clinch.#T1#
Ventura swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cide lands a nice knee to the body.
Cide looking to stall.
Ventura blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ventura lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Cide fails to land.
Cide lands a body shot in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cide controlling the action here for a moment.
Cide keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ventura's efforts to push away.
A short right from Cide.
Cide avoids a wild elbow strike from Ventura.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Ventura wants to break free but Cide has control. #T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cide.
Cide holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Cide working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cide lands with a short shot to the head.
Cide misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
Ventura breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Cide fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ventura, pushing him back against the ropes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cide lands a body shot.
Sewy Cide seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Cide lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ventura.
A right hook to the body lands for Ventura.
Ventura misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ventura can't break the clinch.
Ventura is trying to break the clinch but Cide has him pressed against the ropes.
Cide lands on the inside with an uppercut. #CUT2#
Anthony Ventura's cut is getting worse.
Cide has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cide lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ventura backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sewy Cide really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Anthony Ventura's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
Cide keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ventura.
Ventura misses with a wild body shot. #CL2#
Cide clinches with his opponent.
Cide can't find room to land a body shot as Ventura controls the action.
Cide tries to stall but Ventura uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ventura working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ventura scores with a shoulder strike.
Ventura managing to block the knees to the body from Cide.
Ventura tries to work over Cide's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cide misses with an elbow strike. #BC#
Ventura manages to break the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ventura. Cide does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No joy there for Ventura, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cide tries to clinch there but Ventura circles away. #CL2#
Cide rushes Ventura and presses him up against the ropes.
Cide misses with some punches.
Cide will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ventura up against the ropes.#T1#
Ventura scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ventura blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Cide taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Cide as Ventura tries to tie him up.
Ventura is trying to break the clinch but Cide has him pressed against the ropes.
Cide misses with a knee strike.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Cide misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ventura.
A shot in the inside from Cide.
Cide makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cide lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cide looking to stall.
Cide goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T2#
Cide blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cide lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Cide tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Cide lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #CUT2#
Anthony Ventura's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Cide lands an elbow that stopped Ventura in his tracks for a moment. #ROC2#
Ventura is rocked!
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Oh Ventura is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cide lands a hook that snaps the head of Ventura backwards. #CUT2#
Jeez, Anthony Ventura's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ventura has a couple of punches blocked by Cide.
Cide cracks Ventura with a big uppercut, right up the middle and Ventura goes down! Oh, he's hurt! He's bigtime hurt! The referee is giving him a chance to get back to his feet - 4,5,6,7, no, he's called it off! Ventura wasn't going to make it and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Sewy Cide!
Our winner, Sewy Cide, 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: GAMT 59 Kane v McDonnell
Date: Aug 06, 2017

#R1#
Skarsgard defending well as Ventura loads up on a big left hand.
Skarsgard is looking to counter punch.
Ventura throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Skarsgard misses with a two punch combination.
Skarsgard clobbers Ventura with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Skarsgard loads up on a big right hand but Ventura slips the punch.
Ventura misses with a low kick.
Some wild striking there from Ventura.
Skarsgard appears to be looking for a big counter.
Ventura throws a shot to the body.
Skarsgard blocks a jab.
Ventura connects with a body shot.
A cross from Ventura lands.
Skarsgard waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ventura.
Ventura thuds his right hand into Skarsgard's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Skarsgard throws a good cross that connects.
Skarsgard has been working on his boxing with his coaches at *****MY YARD***** in the buildup to the fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Skarsgard on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Skarsgard lands a right hook to the body.
Skarsgard moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#T1#
Skarsgard scores with a nice strike.
Ventura needs to keep his hands up - Skarsgard had a free shot at his head there.
Donk. Ventura catches Skarsgard right on the button with a cross.#CUT2#
It looks like Thor Skarsgard has been cut.
Skarsgard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ventura manages to avoid it.
Ventura bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ventura takes a swing at Skarsgard's ribcage but misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Skarsgard, as that shot connected.
Skarsgard looks to score with a jab to the body but Ventura is just out of range.
Skarsgard keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ventura.
A little feinted left hand from Skarsgard on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ventura scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Skarsgard showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ventura.
Skarsgard loads up on a big right hand but Ventura slips the punch.
Ventura swings widly with a right hand
and Skarsgard counters with a nice uppercut.
Ventura lands with an uppercut that bounces Skarsgard off the ropes and back into range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Skarsgard ducks under a wild hook from Ventura.
Ventura misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Skarsgard. #T2#
Skarsgard looks to land a combination but Ventura avoids it well.
Ventura stalks Skarsgard and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Skarsgard's face. Skarsgard staggers backwards, shaken.
Thor Skarsgard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ventura bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Skarsgard's head backwards.
Ventura doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ventura slips under a jab.
Ventura pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A big left from Skarsgard misses.
A big left from Ventura misses.
Nice shot by Ventura.
Skarsgard blocks a head kick by Ventura.
Ventura on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Skarsgard uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ventura.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ventura misses with a hook
and Skarsgard counters with a straight right hand.
Ventura is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ventura misses with a double jab.
Skarsgard lands the left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Anthony Ventura will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Thor Skarsgard's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Ventura misses with a double jab
and Skarsgard counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Skarsgard misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ventura counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ventura keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Skarsgard.
Skarsgard defending well as Ventura loads up on a big left hand.
Skarsgard throws a nice looking combination but Ventura bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ventura looks to throw the jab but Skarsgard is out of range.
Skarsgard attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ventura throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Skarsgard lands a really nice looking cross but Ventura seems unphased.
Ventura fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Skarsgard looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ventura. Skarsgard does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ventura misses with a body shot.
Skarsgard showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ventura.
Ventura ducks under a wild hook from Skarsgard.
Skarsgard throws a poor cross that misses
and Ventura counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Ventura takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Skarsgard missing with a left hand there. Ventura was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ventura lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Skarsgard lands a jab.
Ventura ducks under a wild hook from Skarsgard.
Ventura just misses with a punch to the body.
Skarsgard takes a swing at Ventura's ribcage but misses.
Skarsgard cracks Ventura with a right hand to the side of the head.
Skarsgard throws a series of punches but Ventura moves out of range.
Skarsgard misses with a hook
letting Ventura counter with a right hand.
Skarsgard takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ventura connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Skarsgard looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ventura misses with a body kick.
Ventura avoids the body shot from Skarsgard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Skarsgard's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Skarsgard duly obliges.
Skarsgard throws a leg kick which misses Ventura's front leg but catches the back leg as Ventura tries to avoid it. #T2#
Skarsgard on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Skarsgard looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ventura fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Skarsgard manages to avoid it.
Ventura avoids the head kick by Skarsgard.
Ventura swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Skarsgard looks to throw the jab but Ventura is out of range.
It seemed like Ventura was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Skarsgard dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ventura. That did some damage!
Ventura scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ventura tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Skarsgard takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ventura throws a body punch but Skarsgard moves out of range.
Skarsgard scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ventura in his tracks.
Ventura connects with an inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ventura throws a hook to the side of Skarsgard's head but Skarsgard sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Skarsgard swings for the body but Ventura moves out of range.
Skarsgard throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Skarsgard swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
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 Thor Skarsgard will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Thor Skarsgard's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
Ventura misses the shot to the body.
Skarsgard throws an overhand right that lands on Ventura's shoulder, as Ventura tries to avoid the shot.
Ventura will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A counter left hand to the body from Skarsgard misses its target.
A punch lands to the side of Skarsgard 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Skarsgard jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ventura swings widly with a right hand
letting Skarsgard counter with a right hand.
Ventura throws a shot from downtown. Skarsgard moves away and avoids it.
A swing and a miss from Skarsgard.
Ventura lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Skarsgard circles away quickly and effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skarsgard has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ventura.
The fighters circling - Skarsgard throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ventura looks to throw the jab but Skarsgard is out of range.
Ventura throws a right hand that misses
and Skarsgard counters with an outside leg kick.
Skarsgard slips under a jab.
Ventura blocks a jab.#T1#
Skarsgard throws a big shot that misses.
Ventura looks to land a combination but Skarsgard avoids it well.
Ventura takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ventura throws a series of punches but Skarsgard moves out of range.
Ventura shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ventura takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Skarsgard lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Ventura jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Skarsgard was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ventura throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ventura misses with a looping left.
Skarsgard staying out of range there.
Skarsgard's corner calls for a 1-2. Skarsgard obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Skarsgard avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
No joy there for Skarsgard, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ventura pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Skarsgard throwing a counter right hand but Ventura manages to avoid it.
Ventura tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T2#
Ventura throws a jab but it's blocked by Skarsgard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A swing and a miss from Skarsgard.
Ventura displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Skarsgard throws out the jab.
Ventura throws a hook but Skarsgard avoids it easily.
Ventura shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Skarsgard throws a right hand that misses
and Ventura counters with a thumping low kick.
Skarsgard steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ventura.
Skarsgard chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ventura takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Skarsgard throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ventura throws a head kick that misses.
Skarsgard takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ventura. Skarsgard does a little dance to reset his feet.
Skarsgard scores with a jab to the head.
Ventura slips a jab and a cross from Skarsgard.
Ventura appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ventura misses with a lunging right hand
and Skarsgard cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Thor Skarsgard did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Thor Skarsgard's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R4#
Skarsgard throws a push kick but Ventura slaps the foot to one side.
A big right from Ventura misses.
Ventura looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ventura throws a hook but Skarsgard avoids it easily.
Skarsgard appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ventura tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Skarsgard was well out of range. Poor timing from Ventura.
Skarsgard throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ventura has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Skarsgard misses with a few strikes there.
Ventura misses with a double jab.
Skarsgard on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Ventura.
Skarsgard staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ventura looks to land a combination but Skarsgard avoids it well.
Ventura thuds his right hand into Skarsgard's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Skarsgard bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ventura's head backwards.
Anthony Ventura seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ventura looks to land a combination but Skarsgard avoids it well.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Skarsgard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
Skarsgard drops his hands momentarily and Ventura takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ventura misses with the combination.
Skarsgard tries to bum rush Ventura with a series of wild strikes but Ventura uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Skarsgard moves out of range of the strikes.
Ventura misses with a kick to the body.
Ventura takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Skarsgard is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ventura.
Ventura swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ventura ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ventura now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Ventura connects with the punch.
Skarsgard waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ventura.
Ventura appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Skarsgard lunges at Ventura with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ventura's hand.
Ventura thows a left - swing and a miss!
Skarsgard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ventura was well out of range. Poor timing from Skarsgard.#T2#
A slow jab from Skarsgard misses its intended target.
A little jabbing left from Ventura on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ventura throws a series of punches but Skarsgard avoids them all with ease.
Ventura misses with a jab to the body
and Skarsgard counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Skarsgard avoids a punch combination nicely.
No joy there for Skarsgard, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Skarsgard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Skarsgard throws the left hand but Ventura avoids the punch easily.
Skarsgard takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Skarsgard falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ventura counters with a left and a right that stings Skarsgard.
Ventura drops his hands momentarily and Skarsgard takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ventura uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Skarsgard.
Ventura throws a shot from downtown. Skarsgard moves away and avoids it.
Skarsgard misses with a straight left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony Ventura dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Thor Skarsgard's cut.
That's time! Skarsgard's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R5#
A punch combination from Ventura misses.
Ventura keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A slow jab from Ventura misses its intended target.
Ventura misses with a body shot.
Ventura throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ventura looks to land a left hand but Skarsgard moved out of range nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Skarsgard on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Skarsgard swings widly with a right hand
and Ventura counters with a stiff right hand.
Ventura closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Ventura lands a nice looking body shot.
Thor Skarsgard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Skarsgard scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Skarsgard throws a hook but Ventura blocks it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ventura. Skarsgard does a little dance to reset his feet.
Skarsgard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That kick from Skarsgard tenderised Ventura's leg. Ventura is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ventura ducks under a wild hook from Skarsgard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Skarsgard checks the leg kick.#T1#
Ventura lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Skarsgard backs up against the ropes.
Ventura keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Ventura misses with the combination.
Ventura looks to score with a jab to the body but Skarsgard is just out of range.
Skarsgard takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Skarsgard throws a big shot that misses.
Skarsgard takes one to the side of the head.
Skarsgard ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ventura keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ventura looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ventura throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ventura jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Skarsgard throwing a counter right hand but Ventura manages to avoid it.
Ventura throws a hook but Skarsgard avoids it easily.
Ventura tries to clinch but Skarsgard is having none of it.
Skarsgard throwing a counter right hand but Ventura manages to avoid it.
Skarsgard avoids the body shot from Ventura. #T2#
Skarsgard throws a quick inside leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ventura fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Skarsgard manages to avoid it.
Skarsgard jabs at Ventura's body.
Ventura throws out a loose jab but Skarsgard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Skarsgard throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Skarsgard scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ventura throws a shot from downtown. Skarsgard moves away and avoids it.
Skarsgard changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ventura misses with a straight left.
Skarsgard fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ventura looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ventura takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Skarsgard lands with a thumping leg kick.
Skarsgard misses with a jab, cross combination.
Skarsgard misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ventura looks to land a left hand but Skarsgard moved out of range nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Anthony Ventura.
Well Ventura 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight for Anthony Ventura!
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight for Anthony Ventura!

Anthony Ventura wins by majority decision!
Our winner, Anthony Ventura, 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.
The defeated Thor Skarsgard had this to say: 'At HW, all it takes is one lucky punch. Congrats to the new champion, I will be back stronger than ever. Thank you to all my fans, coaches, and my team back home.'.

Event: GAMT 53 Young v George
Date: Jun 25, 2017

#R1#
A jab from Vitalli misses.
Ventura swings widly with a right hand
and Vitalli counters with a straight right hand.
Vitalli uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ventura has time to react.
Vitalli scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ventura has been working on his boxing with his coaches at K.O. Koala's in the buildup to the fight.
Ventura throws a jab but it's blocked by Vitalli.
Nice shot lands for Vitalli.#CUT2#
It looks like Anthony Ventura has been cut.
Vitalli steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ventura.
A nice side step and Vitalli releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Ventura throws a low kick but Vitalli avoids it.
Ventura throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vitalli.
Vitalli lands a right hook to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Vitalli.
Vitalli slips a jab from Ventura.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters circling - Ventura throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ventura walks straight into devastating uppercut and drops to the floor, clearly wobbled! Can he beat the count? 4,5,6,7... he's up! And he's down again! The ref steps in and calls an end to the fight! What a punch that was!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Vincenzo Vitalli!
A very excited looking Vincenzo Vitalli made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: GAMT 46 - Bon v Gallagher
Date: May 13, 2017

#R1#
The fighters circle momentarily. Stephensson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CUT2#
It looks like Anthony Ventura has been cut.
Stephensson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ventura.
Ventura throws a hook to the side of Stephensson's head but Stephensson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ventura looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ventura throws an overhand right that lands on Stephensson's shoulder, as Stephensson tries to avoid the shot.
The fighters circling - Ventura throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stephensson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ventura misses the jab.
A low kick from Ventura is predictable there
and Ventura takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ventura misses with a double jab.
Stephensson throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Ventura throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Stephensson is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stephensson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Stephensson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ventura.
Ventura throws a front kick aimed at Stephensson's knee but Stephensson avoids it well.
Ventura backing away here, and Stephensson unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#T1#
Ventura misses with a two punch combination.
Ventura backing away here, and Stephensson unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Stephensson throws a sloppy head kick and Ventura moves out of range easily.
Stephensson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Ventura.
Ventura connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Stephensson momentarily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Stephensson, right into the meat. #CL2#
Ventura gets tackled into the ropes by Stephensson. Stephensson maintains the clinch.
Stephensson misses with the head strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Stephensson.
Ventura lands a body punch in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stephensson.
Ventura scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Stephensson blocking some punches.
Ventura misses with a hook from the clinch.
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!
Stephensson tries to stall but Ventura uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ventura blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T2#
Ventura takes a shot to the head. #CUT2#
Anthony Ventura's cut is getting worse.#BC2#
Stephensson manages to break the clinch.
Ventura throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Ventura throws a body shot but no joy.
Stephensson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ventura ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stephensson moves away.
Stephensson feints with a left and delivers a massive head kick! Ventura collapses like a ragdoll! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Marty Stephensson!
Our winner, Marty Stephensson, 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: BFT-495: Hard Knock Life 14
Date: Mar 18, 2017

#R1#
Ventura scores with a jab to the body.
Hymen is looking to clinch but Ventura is avoiding it.
Ventura ducks right into an uppercut from Hymen. #CUT#
It looks like Anthony Ventura has been cut.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ventura.
Ventura throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ventura checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ventura throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The crowd cheers as Hymen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ventura doesn't seem phased though.
Ventura cracks Hymen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ventura misses with a right hand
and Hymen counters with a nice uppercut.
Ventura throws a nice looking combination but Hymen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hymen throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Ventura to counter with a crisp jab.
Hymen ducks under a wild hook from Ventura.#CL#
Hymen has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC#
Hymen manages to break the clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Ventura. Those never looked like landing.
Ventura misses with a two punch combination.
Ventura blocks a head kick by Hymen. #T1#
Hymen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ventura.
Hymen is looking for a counter combo.
Hymen throws a combination that misses
and Ventura counters with a nice uppercut.
Hymen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ventura moves out of range as Hymen strikes.
Hymen misses with the combination.
Ventura shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ventura tries to move into range but Hymen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hymen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ventura throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Good leg kick by Ventura there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ventura swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice cross by Hymen.
Ventura throws a big shot that misses.
Ventura blocks the body kick. #T2#
Hymen moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ventura misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hymen.
Ventura throws a right hand that misses
and Hymen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ventura thinking.
Ventura ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ventura misses with a hook to the body
and Hymen counters with a stiff jab, followed by a cross and an uppercut! That's too much punishment for Ventura to take - he tumbles to the canvas, blood pouring from his nose, barely conscious. That's the end of the fight! Great knockout by Hymen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Buster Hymen!
Buster Hymen retains his heavyweight title!
In his post fight interview, Buster Hymen gave a big smile as he said 'the title is were it belongs'.

Event: BFT-489: Vosne vs Kampmann
Date: Jan 21, 2017

#R1#
Ventura fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Singh was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ventura has a couple of punches blocked by Singh. #BC2#
Singh's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Singh stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ventura.
Ventura walks into a straight right hand from Singh.#CUT2#
It looks like Anthony Ventura has been cut.
Singh throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ventura.
Ventura looks to land a combination but Singh avoids it well.
Anthony Ventura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Singh cracks the inside of Ventura's front leg.
Ventura throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Singh on the side of the head.
Ventura throws a big shot that misses.
Ventura scores with the left hand. Singh knows he should have avoided that one.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ventura looks to throw the jab but Singh is out of range.
Singh throws a chopping leg kick but Ventura manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Singh has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ventura finds it's way round the side to connect with Singh's head.
Ventura throws an overhand right that lands on Singh's shoulder, as Singh tries to avoid the shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Singh. #T1#
Ventura takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ventura misses with an uppercut. Singh saw that one coming.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Ventura! #CUT#
It looks like Sanjay Singh has been cut.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Singh.
Singh throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ventura looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ventura displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Singh throws out the jab.
Singh dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Singh uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ventura.
Ventura moves into range and connects with a jab.
Singh takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ventura throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A left and a right from Singh both land. Nice combination.
Ventura defending well as Singh loads up on a big left hand.
Ventura throws a lazy body kick
and Singh counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ventura swinging wildly here. #T2#
Ventura throws out a loose jab but Singh uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ventura misses with a hook to the body
and Singh cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Singh showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ventura.
Singh tries a quick counter leg kick but Ventura is wise to it.
Ventura lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Singh circles away quickly and effectively.
A slow jab from Ventura misses its intended target.
Singh on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ventura moves out of range as Singh strikes.
Ventura checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ventura wants to land a leg kick but Singh is out of range.
Ventura falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Singh to counter with a crisp jab.
Singh swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ventura.
Singh sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Singh tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#T3#
Singh throws an overhand right that lands on Ventura's shoulder, as Ventura tries to avoid the shot.
Singh moves out of range of the strikes.
A punch lands to the side of Singh 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Singh dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ventura. That did some damage!
A chopping leg kick lands by Ventura.
Singh looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ventura listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Singh takes one on the button.
Ventura is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A clash of legs there as Ventura blocks the low kick.
Singh lands with a cross. #CUT2#
Anthony Ventura's cut is getting worse.
Ventura is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Ventura looks to land a left hand but Singh moved out of range nicely.
Ventura throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Singh.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Singh misses with a low kick as Ventura jumps back.
Singh throws a shot from downtown. Ventura moves away and avoids it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Singh. That's going to slow Ventura down. #T4#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Singh checks a leg kick.
Ventura throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Singh throws a jab but it's blocked by Ventura.
Singh swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ventura shoots in and drives through. Singh sprawls well.
Singh misses the shot to the body.
Ventura throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ventura throws a left and a right that both miss
and Singh counters with a good low kick that Ventura was not able to check.
Ventura stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Singh catches Ventura with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Singh throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Ventura to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Singh ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Some wild striking there from Singh.
A good leg kick by Ventura.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Anthony Ventura will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Ventura throws a right and a left that Singh avoids nicely.
Ventura lands with an uppercut that bounces Singh off the cage and back into range.
Singh takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sanjay Singh is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Singh keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ventura.
Singh thows a left - swing and a miss!
Singh misses with a wild body shot.
Ventura rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Singh moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Singh throws a low kick but Ventura avoids it.
Ventura is looking for a counter combo.
Ventura checks a low kick from Singh.
Ventura waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Singh.#KD#
Ventura lands a big right hand that sends Singh crashing to the mat! Ventura stays standing though and waves Singh back to his feet!#ROC#
Singh is rocked!
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!
A big left from Ventura misses.
Singh ducks under a wild hook from Ventura.
Singh only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Singh throws a right and a left that Ventura avoids nicely.
A quick step to the side and Ventura tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ventura is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Singh pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Singh throws a leg kick which misses Ventura's front leg but catches the back leg as Ventura tries to avoid it. #T1#
Ventura checks a low kick from Singh.
Ventura throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ventura lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Singh circles away quickly and effectively.#KD#
Ventura drops Singh with a beautiful combination! Singh stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Ventura is looking for the KO!
Singh is still on wobbly legs! Can Ventura finish him?
Ventura throws an uppercut from hell that sends Singh clean off his feet! He's out cold! Ventura stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Anthony Ventura!
After winning the bout, Anthony Ventura thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: BFT-482
Date: Nov 26, 2016

#R1#
Rodrigo Nogueira showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ventura.
Ventura throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Rodrigo Nogueira counters with a nice double leg into side control. Ventura won't be happy with that. #ES2#
Ventura explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Anthony Ventura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ventura throws a lazy uppercut #TD#
and Rodrigo Nogueira counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Rodrigo Nogueira.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rodrigo Nogueira wants to control from the top but Ventura keeps moving.
Rodrigo Nogueira throws an elbow that misses. Ventura uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Rodrigo Nogueira's guard. Nice move by Ventura!#REVB##SUB#
Rodrigo Nogueira has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ventura can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rodrigo Nogueira 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.#SUB#
Rodrigo Nogueira looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Rodrigo Nogueira looking to control but Ventura passes into half guard.
Rodrigo Nogueira is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SU2#
Ventura postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Rodrigo Nogueira to stand up.
Ventura clobbers Rodrigo Nogueira with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CUT2#
It looks like Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira has been cut.
Ventura misses the jab.
Ventura misses with a lunging right hand #TD#
and Rodrigo Nogueira decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Ventura's guard.
Ventura wants to stand up but Rodrigo Nogueira is controlling him.
Rodrigo Nogueira might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T2#
Ventura is adopting a defensive guard.
Rodrigo Nogueira cracks Ventura with a solid left hand.
Rodrigo Nogueira stands and throws Ventura's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB#
Rodrigo Nogueira goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Ventura rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Rodrigo Nogueira's guard! Nice work there by Ventura!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Rodrigo Nogueira has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Ventura is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Rodrigo Nogueira.#T3#
Rodrigo Nogueira is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Rodrigo Nogueira's face as Ventura controls the position.
Rodrigo Nogueira can't do much from the bottom here.
Rodrigo Nogueira is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Rodrigo Nogueira regains half guard.
Ventura controlling the action here.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ventura uses his free foot to push down on Rodrigo Nogueira's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Rodrigo Nogueira.
Ventura controlling the position easily from mount.
Rodrigo Nogueira is looking to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony Ventura dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Ventura looks to throw the jab but Rodrigo Nogueira is out of range.
Ventura scores with a one two! Rodrigo Nogueira had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Ventura throws a nice looking combination but Rodrigo Nogueira bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ventura works over Rodrigo Nogueira's head and body with a nice combination.
Ventura connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ventura throws a leg kick #TD#
and Rodrigo Nogueira counters with a takedown into side control. #ES2#
Ventura explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rodrigo Nogueira slips a jab from Ventura.
Rodrigo Nogueira changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Ventura throws a right hand that misses #TD#
and Rodrigo Nogueira decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Ventura's guard.#T1#
Rodrigo Nogueira wants to control from the top but Ventura keeps moving.
Rodrigo Nogueira slips nicely into half guard.
Ventura is trying to stand. #SUB#
Rodrigo Nogueira is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ventura is just riding it out for now. Rodrigo Nogueira eventually gives up the hold.
Rodrigo Nogueira sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ventura defending well though.
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. Rodrigo Nogueira connects with a nice short shot to Ventura's temple.
Anthony Ventura has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ventura wants to get back to his feet.
Ventura has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
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.
Rodrigo Nogueira thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ventura's head. #SUB#
Rodrigo Nogueira wants to work for an arm triangle but Ventura is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ventura is holding on to half guard well.
Ventura is looking to escape.
Ventura tries to roll over but Rodrigo Nogueira keeps him under control.
Rodrigo Nogueira missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ventura is refusing to be controlled, as Rodrigo Nogueira sits in half guard. #T3##SUB#
Rodrigo Nogueira is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ventura defends it well.
Ventura avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rodrigo Nogueira.
Rodrigo Nogueira lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ventura has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rodrigo Nogueira is working away from the top position though.
Rodrigo Nogueira winds up and cracks Ventura with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Rodrigo Nogueira stalling away here and it's allowed Ventura to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Rodrigo Nogueira works over Ventura with some ground and pound from guard.#T4#
Ventura is pulling down on Rodrigo Nogueira's head. It's preventing any offense from Rodrigo Nogueira, at least for the moment.
Rodrigo Nogueira trying to control but Ventura is working from the bottom.
Rodrigo Nogueira throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rodrigo Nogueira throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rodrigo Nogueira wants to control from the top but Ventura keeps moving. #SUB#
Rodrigo Nogueira has gone for a leg lock! Ventura slips out almost immediately though and dives into Rodrigo Nogueira's guard.#REVB#
Ventura slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Anthony Ventura will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira'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#
Ventura throws a big shot that misses.
Rodrigo Nogueira attempts a counter takedown but Ventura avoids it well and moves away.
Ventura scores with a hook.
Ventura throws a left and a right that both miss #TD#
so Rodrigo Nogueira counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Rodrigo Nogueira throws an elbow that misses. Ventura uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Rodrigo Nogueira's guard. Nice move by Ventura!#REVB#
Ventura stopping the sweep attempt from Rodrigo Nogueira.#SU2#
Ventura stands up and waves to Rodrigo Nogueira to follow him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ventura thows a leg kick but Rodrigo Nogueira checks it #TD#
and Rodrigo Nogueira counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rodrigo Nogueira throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Ventura to regain full guard.
Rodrigo Nogueira trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ventura wants to stand and escape but Rodrigo Nogueira is having none of it. #T1#
Rodrigo Nogueira trying to control but Ventura is working from the bottom.
Ventura trying to keep a closed guard but Rodrigo Nogueira is proving a slippery customer.
Rodrigo Nogueira is looking to advance position but Ventura has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Rodrigo Nogueira is looking to get to half guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Ventura working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Ventura tries to control but Rodrigo Nogueira wriggling away. #T2#
Rodrigo Nogueira is trying to escape the mount.
Ventura looking to control but Rodrigo Nogueira is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Rodrigo Nogueira bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Rodrigo Nogueira throws a big elbow that misses.
Rodrigo Nogueira with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ventura is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T3#
Ventura utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rodrigo Nogueira preventing the sweep.
Rodrigo Nogueira trying to control the position from guard on top but Ventura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ventura working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rodrigo Nogueira.
Anthony Ventura is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Rodrigo Nogueira trying to control but Ventura is working from the bottom.
Rodrigo Nogueira with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Rodrigo Nogueira trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rodrigo Nogueira working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ventura's head.#SUB#
Rodrigo Nogueira drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Ventura manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Rodrigo Nogueira has Ventura in his guard.#REVB##T4#
Ventura is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Rodrigo Nogueira working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ventura doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ventura manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rodrigo Nogueira wants to stand up but Ventura is controlling him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Rodrigo Nogueira looking for subs off his back but Ventura has passed one foot through into half guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ventura is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Anthony Ventura.
I've got Ventura 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anthony Ventura!
After winning the bout, Anthony Ventura thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: BFT-476: PRIDE Never Die! 18
Date: Oct 15, 2016

#R1#
Lesnar slips a jab and a cross from Ventura.
Nice defenses there by Lesnar.
Lesnar feinted with a counter takedown.
Ventura digs a good body shot into Lesnar's ribs.
Lesnar doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ventura throws a predictable looking body shot #TD#
and Lesnar decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Ventura's guard.
Lesnar trying to control but Ventura is working from the bottom.
Lesnar scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Lesnar stopping the sweep attempt from Ventura.
Lesnar working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lesnar loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T1#
Lesnar trying to control but Ventura is working from the bottom.
Lesnar won't allow Ventura to sweep him here.
Lesnar postures up in Ventura's guard and throws a big left but Ventura blocks it.
Lesnar stopping the sweep attempt from Ventura.
Lesnar working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ventura preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lesnar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ventura is keeping the position for now.
Ventura is trying to keep Lesnar in close.
Lesnar is looking to work some ground and pound but Ventura has wrist control.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Lesnar's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #CUT#
It looks like Anthony Ventura has been cut.
Lesnar might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T2#
Ventura preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lesnar trying to control but Ventura is working from the bottom.
Lesnar loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lesnar throws an elbow that misses. Ventura uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Lesnar's guard. Nice move by Ventura!#REVB##SUB#
Lesnar has his foot on Ventura's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ventura works his way back into a safe position though.
Ventura is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Lesnar seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Ventura trying to control but Lesnar is working from the bottom.
Lesnar lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T3#
Ventura preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lesnar pushing down on Ventura's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Ventura slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Lesnar wants to pass the guard but Ventura is keeping the position.
Lesnar postures up in Ventura's guard and throws a big left but Ventura blocks it.
Ventura bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lesnar's guard. #REVB##SUB#
Lesnar is looking for a triangle but Ventura pushes his legs off easily.
Ventura trying to control the position from guard on top but Lesnar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4##SUB#
Lesnar is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ventura defends well.
Ventura works over Lesnar with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB#
Lesnar looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ventura passes into half guard.
Ventura prevents Lesnar from improving his position.
Ventura tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Lesnar.
Lesnar is trying to control but Ventura passes into side control! #T5#
Lesnar tries to improve position but can't.
You can see the frustration on Lesnar's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lesnar is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Ventura is controlling him well.
Ventura trying to control the action but Lesnar is working from the bottom.
My spies in K.O. Koala's inform me that Ventura has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Lesnar gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Ventura seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T6#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Lesnar wants to get back to full guard.
Ventura trying to control the action but Lesnar is working from the bottom.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Ventura seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ventura throws out a loose jab but Lesnar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lesnar attempts a counter takedown but Ventura avoids it well and moves away.
Anthony Ventura is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ventura throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ventura throws a lazy right hand but Lesnar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ventura throws a solid leg kick but Lesnar takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ventura.
Lesnar drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ventura sprawls and moves away.#T7#
Ventura swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ventura throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Lesnar counters with a shoot takedown. Ventura fights it but they end up in guard.
Ventura looking for a sweep. Not yet Ventura, not yet.
Ventura wants to stand up but Lesnar is controlling him.
Lesnar throws a big right hand that misses.
Lesnar preventing the sweep.
Ventura keeping full guard, as Lesnar tries to pass.
Lesnar forces his way into half guard.
Ventura is not content to let Lesnar control the position.#T8#
Ventura tries to get to full guard but Lesnar has control of the leg.
Lesnar throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Ventura to regain full guard.
Ventura working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lesnar.
Ventura keeping moving, preventing Lesnar from controlling successfully.
Lesnar with a nice head shot there.
Ventura utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ventura looking for a sweep. Not yet Ventura, not yet.
Lesnar throws an elbow that misses. Ventura uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Lesnar's guard. Nice move by Ventura!#REVB#
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.#SUB#
Ventura avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T9#
Ventura trying to control the position from guard on top but Lesnar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lesnar bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ventura's guard. #REVR#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lesnar accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lesnar wants to control from the top but Ventura keeps moving.
Ventura wants to stand but Lesnar is controlling the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lesnar missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Brock Lesnar will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Anthony Ventura's cut.
That's time! Lesnar's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R2#
Ventura scores with a nice strike.
Ventura lands a nice looking kick to the body. Lesnar takes a step back to recover.
Lesnar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ventura thows a leg kick but Lesnar checks it #TD#
and Lesnar counters with a single leg into guard. Ventura didn't expect that.
Lesnar stopping the sweep attempt from Ventura.
Lesnar throws a strike but Ventura rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Ventura advances to half guard.
Lesnar trying to control but Ventura postures up. #T1#
Lesnar is trying to control but Ventura passes into side control!
Lesnar has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Lesnar manages to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Lesnar looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ventura looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
Lesnar looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lesnar trying to control 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.
Ventura scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ventura prevents Lesnar from improving his position.#SU2#
Ventura decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Ventura waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lesnar.
Lesnar attempts a counter takedown but Ventura avoids it well and moves away.
Lesnar staying out of range there.
Lesnar attempts a counter takedown but Ventura avoids it well and moves away.
Ventura misses with a hook #TD#
and Lesnar counters with a takedown into side control.
Brock Lesnar overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ventura wants to control but Lesnar postures up.
Lesnar scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Ventura to see if he's OK.#T3#
Sloppy strikes there by Lesnar.
Lesnar scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Ventura to see if he's OK.#CUT#
That has opened up Anthony Ventura's cut even more.
Lesnar tries to score with some ground and pound. Ventura controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #SUB#
Lesnar wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ventura, who protects the arm well.
Lesnar landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Ventura wants to get back to his feet.
Lesnar throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Lesnar trying to control the position but Ventura is working away.
Lesnar creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Ventura sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. #T4#
Lesnar fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Lesnar throws a strike aimed at the side of Ventura's head but Ventura avoids it well.
Lesnar trying to control the action but Ventura is working from the bottom.
Ventura gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Lesnar trying to pass the guard but Ventura defending well. #SUB#
Lesnar is working for a kimura but Ventura is defending it quite comfortably.
Lesnar missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T5##SUB#
Lesnar seems to be looking for submissions.
Ventura is looking to improve his position.
Ventura keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Lesnar sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ventura defending well though. #T6#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Lesnar trying to control from half guard but Ventura is working away. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ventura throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ventura lands a nice shot to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Lesnar 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ventura misses with a series of wild punches.
Lesnar appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ventura looks to land a right hand but Lesnar moved out of range.
Lesnar shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ventura misses with a looping left.
Lesnar drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ventura sprawls and moves away.#T7#
Lesnar ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lesnar changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Ventura is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Ventura jabs Lesnar right on the nose. Lesnar blinks but takes it well.
Ventura lands with a cross.
Lesnar takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ventura throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD#
and Lesnar decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Ventura's guard.#ES2#
Ventura has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the ropes to get back to his feet. Lesnar has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the ropes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lesnar has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ventura avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ventura struggles to land a body shot inside as Lesnar controls his hands. #T8#
Lesnar is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ventura pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A short uppercut from Ventura. #BC2#
Ventura manages to break the clinch.
Ventura misses with a straight right.
Lesnar half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Ventura throws a shot from downtown. Lesnar moves away and avoids it.
Ventura misses with an uppercut.
A clash of legs there as Lesnar blocks the low kick.
Lesnar appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ventura takes a swing at Lesnar's ribcage but misses.
Lesnar drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ventura sprawls and moves away.
Ventura just misses with a punch to the body.
Lesnar changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T9#
Ventura misses with a series of wild punches.
Lesnar tries to counter with a takedown but Ventura is quick to defend against it.
A low kick from Ventura misses #TD#
and Lesnar counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Lesnar throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ventura looks like he's trying to stand up.
Lesnar not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ventura is looking to improve his position.
Brock Lesnar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ventura keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
Anthony Ventura comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I have no idea who won that fight. Let's wait and see whether the judges are as confused as me! Time for a split decision perhaps?!. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge John Mangel scores the fight for Anthony Ventura!
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight for Anthony Ventura!
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight for Anthony Ventura!

Anthony Ventura wins by unanimous decision!
After winning the bout, Anthony Ventura thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: BFT-464: PRIDE Never Die! 17
Date: Jul 23, 2016

#R1#
Stevens misses with a body shot
and Stevens takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stevens 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.
Stevens tries to close the distance and clinch but Ventura swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ventura feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Stevens's calf.
Stevens fails with the takedown
and Ventura counters with a nice uppercut.
Ventura connects with a solid leg kick.
Stevens avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The fighters circling - Stevens throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ventura misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ventura feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Stevenss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Stevens misses with a few strikes there. #T1#
Stevens scores with a body shot.
Stevens staying out of range there.
Ventura throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stevens tries for a takedown but Ventura circles away easily
and Ventura counters with a straight right hand.
Ventura throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Some wild striking there from Stevens.
Nice shot by Ventura.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ventura.#T2#
Stevens shoots in for a double leg but Ventura sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ventura swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Anthony Ventura has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Stevens.
Ventura keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #CUT#
It looks like Frank Stevens has been cut.
Ventura throws a monster overhand right that drops Stevens! Ventura follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anthony Ventura!
During a confident post fight interview, Anthony Ventura thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: BFT-456
Date: Jun 04, 2016

#R1#
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Ventura! #CUT#
It looks like Oswald Jokinen has been cut.
Jokinen tries to clinch #KD#
and Ventura counters with a nice right hand that sends Jokinen toppling to the canvas! Jokinen scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Ventura finish him?!#ROC#
Jokinen is rocked!
Ventura avoids a kick to the body.
Jokinen throws a lazy head kick #KD#
and Ventura counters with a nice right hand that sends Jokinen toppling to the canvas! Jokinen scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Ventura finish him?!
Jokinen is still on wobbly legs! Can Ventura finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ventura pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jokinen throws out a counter right but Ventura avoids it with no problem.
Ventura digs a good hook to Jokinen's body.
Ventura has been working on his boxing with his coaches at K.O. Koala's in the buildup to the fight.
Jokinen throws a sloppy head kick and Ventura moves out of range easily.
Jokinen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jokinen leaves his chin hanging out and Ventura seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Jokinen crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Anthony Ventura!
Anthony Ventura decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: BFT-451
Date: May 08, 2016

#R1#
Hererra with a hook.
Ventura misses with a right hand
and Hererra counters with a stiff right hand.
Sloppy strikes from Hererra. Those never looked like landing.
Ventura is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hererra with a body shot.
Hererra takes a swing at Ventura's ribcage but misses.
It seemed like Ventura was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hererra throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ventura.
A little jabbing left from Ventura on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hererra definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hererra ducks under a wild hook from Ventura.
Ventura avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ventura misses with an uppercut
and Hererra counters with a nice uppercut.
Ventura misses with a kick to the body.
A swing and a miss from Ventura.
Hererra tries to bum rush Ventura with a series of wild strikes but Ventura uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ventura throws a right hand that Hererra ducks under and follows up with a left that Hererra also avoids with ease.
Ventura misses with a hook. Hererra ducked under it nicely.
Hererra misses with a straight left.
Ventura misses the jab.
Ventura looks to land a right hand but Hererra moved out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hererra misses with a right hand
and Ventura cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hererra throws a lazy right hand but Ventura sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ventura looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T1#
Ventura keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Hererra takes the fight into the clinch.
Hererra goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hererra tries to throw a body punch but Ventura avoids it by throwing Hererra back against the cage.
Ventura blocks an uppercut.
Ventura stalling the fight.
Hererra misses with a body punch.
Hererra tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ventura's elbow.
Ventura lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC#
Hererra pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ventura thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hererra wants to clinch
and Ventura counters with a straight right hand.
Ventura throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hererra is looking to clinch but Ventura is avoiding it.
Ventura flicks out a counter leg kick but Hererra steps away.#T2#
Hererra misses the shot to the body.
Hererra lands with an uppercut that bounces Ventura off the cage and back into range.
Ventura connects with a jab.
Hererra tries to clinch up but Ventura circles away and keeps his distance.
Hererra moves out of range of the body kick.
Hererra was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Hererra is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ventura scores with a nice strike.
Hererra stalks Ventura and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Ventura's face. Ventura staggers backwards, shaken.
Ventura misses with a body shot.
A big right from Ventura misses.
Hererra fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hererra is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ventura scores with a jab to the body.
Hererra swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ventura cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
Ventura lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hererra tries to clinch but Ventura is having none of it.
Ventura with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ventura misses with a wild combination.
Ventura keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ventura misses with a body shot.
Ventura scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CL#
Hererra gets a clinch.
Hererra lands with a short shot to the head. #BC#
Hererra manages to break the clinch.
Hererra walks into a straight right hand from Ventura.
Hererra tries to clinch
and Ventura counters with a stiff right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ventura avoids a punch combination nicely. #T4#
Ventura slips a jab and a cross from Hererra.
A big left from Ventura misses.
Hererra tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ventura paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ventura dodges the punch combination from Hererra.
Ventura connects with a jab.
Hererra cracks Ventura with an open hand slap.
Ventura circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hererra tries to clinch but Ventura is having none of it.
Ventura misses with the combination.
Hererra went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Ventura lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Timmay Hererra seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hererra misses with a few strikes there.
Ventura walks into a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Anthony Ventura will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Ventura misses with a straight right.
A good leg kick by Ventura.
Ventura misses with a hook. Hererra ducked under it nicely.
Hererra tries to clinch but Ventura moves out of range.
Ventura bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ventura scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hererra doesn't seem bothered though.
Hererra tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ventura manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hererra swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hererra misses with a jab to the body
and Ventura counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ventura moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ventura throws a big shot that misses.
Timmay Hererra is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hererra wants to clinch.
Ventura loads up on a big right hand but Hererra slips the punch.
Hererra is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Hererra blocks a jab.#T1#
Ventura throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ventura ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Anthony Ventura seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hererra takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ventura throws a jab when Hererra was well out of range.
Ventura misses the shot to the body.
Hererra misses with a double jab.
Hererra scores with a jab to the body.
Hererra bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ventura takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hererra moves out of range as Ventura strikes.
Hererra scores with the left hand. Ventura knows he should have avoided that one.
Hererra lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ventura throws a big shot that misses.
Hererra bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hererra tries to clinch up but Ventura circles away and keeps his distance.#T2#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ventura.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice combination there by Hererra.
Ventura dodges the punch combination from Hererra.
Hererra tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ventura paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hererra tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ventura manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hererra backing away here, and Ventura unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Ventura misses with a looping right.
Ventura throws a jab when Hererra was well out of range.#CL#
Hererra clinches with his opponent.
Hererra fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Ventura breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hererra avoids the body shot from Ventura.
Hererra throws a series of punches but Ventura moves out of range.
Hererra wants to clinch.
Ventura swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T3#
Hererra swinging wildly here.
Hererra works Ventura's body with a nice hook.
Ventura misses the jab.
Nice defenses there by Hererra.
Hererra connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ventura momentarily.
Hererra throws a right hand that Ventura ducks under and follows up with a left that Ventura also avoids with ease.
Ventura misses with a looping right.
Ventura thumps Hererra with a low kick.
Hererra lands a nice shot to the body.
Hererra tries to clinch up but Ventura circles away and keeps his distance.
Hererra just misses with a punch to the body.
Hererra throws a nice looking combination but Ventura bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T4#
Hererra moves away from the strike by Ventura.
Ventura waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hererra.
Hererra swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Ventura counter with a right hand.
Hererra slips a jab from Ventura.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Decent striking displayed by Ventura there.
Hererra is looking to clinch.
A combination from Hererra does no damage.
Ventura throws a leg kick that misses.
Hererra blocks a jab.
Hererra listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ventura throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hererra counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hererra misses with a double jab.
A little jabbing left from Ventura on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hererra doesn't manage to clinch there - Ventura circles away.
Ventura swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hererra tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ventura was well out of range. Poor timing from Hererra.
Ventura throws a jab but it's blocked by Hererra.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Anthony Ventura will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Ventura rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hererra moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ventura scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hererra doesn't manage to clinch there - Ventura circles away.
A big right from Ventura misses.
Ventura connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ventura pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ventura throws a series of punches but Hererra moves out of range.
Hererra has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ventura finds it's way round the side to connect with Hererra's head.
Nice shot by Ventura.
Ventura keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ventura.
A punch combination from Ventura misses.
Ventura misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hererra misses with a jab, cross combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ventura lands a head shot.#T1#
A punch combination from Hererra misses.
Ventura swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hererra doesn't manage to clinch there - Ventura circles away.
Hererra throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ventura throws a lazy body kick
and Hererra counters with a left and a right that stings Ventura.
Hererra takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A head kick misses from Ventura.
Ventura with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hererra ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ventura throws a hook to the side of Hererra's head but Hererra sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ventura misses with a body shot.
Jab from Hererra.
A jab from Ventura misses.
Hererra is looking for a counter combo.
Ventura tries a head kick but it misses.
Ventura circles away from the clinch attempt. #T2#
Ventura scores with a leg kick.
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!
Hererra throws a body punch but Ventura moves out of range.
Hererra swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ventura connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A swing and a miss from Ventura.
Hererra misses with a looping right.
Hererra swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ventura counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ventura lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hererra moves away from the strike by Ventura.
Hererra has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ventura.#CL#
Hererra closes the distance and pushes Ventura back into the cage.#BC2#
Ventura manages to break the clinch.
Hererra swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ventura throws an off balance right hand
and Hererra counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ventura takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T3#
Ventura pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ventura missing with a left hand there. Hererra was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hererra moves to clinch but Ventura breaks away
and Ventura makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ventura stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ventura throws a looping overhand right but Hererra ducks down to avoid it. #CL#
Ventura tries to keep at a distance but Hererra has taken the fight into the clinch.
Anthony Ventura is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ventura blocks a body shot from Hererra. #BC#
Hererra breaks the clinch.
Ventura throws out a loose jab but Hererra uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hererra lands a nice shot to the body.
Hererra misses with a few strikes there.
Hererra misses with a body shot. #T4#
Ventura throws a body punch but Hererra moves out of range.
Hererra keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ventura.
The fighters circling - Ventura throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hererra lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ventura circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Ventura counter with a right hand.
Ventura throws a hook but Hererra avoids it easily.
Hererra misses with a body shot.
Ventura looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hererra throws a right hand that Ventura ducks under and follows up with a left that Ventura also avoids with ease.
Hererra misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ventura.
Hererra is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hererra tries to clinch up but Ventura circles away and keeps his distance.
Ventura throws a big shot that misses.
Timmay Hererra has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ventura looks to land a left hand but Hererra moved out of range nicely.
Hererra throws a big counter combination but Ventura scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Anthony Ventura comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ventura 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 John Mangel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anthony Ventura!
Anthony Ventura decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

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