Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: DFC 61: In The Crosshairs
Date: Jul 15, 2017

#R1#
Smith misses with a body kick.
Venturo cracks a nice hook into Smith's ribs.
Venturo throws a hook but Smith blocks it.
Smith thuds a left hand into Venturo's body.
Venturo misses the jab.
Venturo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smith sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Venturo connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Smith momentarily. #CL2#
Smith fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Venturo, pushing him back against the cage.
Venturo working hard to break the clinch.
Smith wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #BC#
Venturo manages to break the clinch.
George Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Venturo lands with a straight right. Smith didn't see that one coming.
Venturo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Venturo throws a leg kick but Smith sees it coming and moves out of range.
Smith connects with a good right hand that stumbles Venturo. Venturo circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Venturo scoring well with a low kick there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith throws a head kick but Venturo moves out of range.
Venturo tries to counter by clinching up but Smith breaks away and moves out of range.
Donk. Venturo catches Smith right on the button with a cross.#T1#
Venturo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Smith circles away quickly and effectively.
Smith's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Venturo connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Smith scrambles back to his feet.
Smith takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Venturo is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Smith gets cracked there but stands up to it. #CL2#
Smith darts in and clinches Venturo up against the cage.
Venturo managing to block the knees to the body from Smith.
Venturo wants to break free but Smith has control.
Venturo blocks an uppercut.
Smith throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Smith lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Smith tries to throw a body punch but Venturo avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage. #BC2#
Smith escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Venturo connects with a right hand. Smith shakes it off.#T2#
Venturo misses with a looping left.
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!
Smith moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Venturo looks to land a left hand but Smith moved out of range nicely.
Smith throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Smith thows a left - swing and a miss!
Venturo throws a body punch but Smith moves out of range.
Venturo connects with a good right hand that stumbles Smith. Smith circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Venturo goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Smith looks to land a combination but Venturo avoids it well.
Venturo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Venturo takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Smith looks to land a body kick but Venturo moved away.
No joy there for Venturo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Smith closes the distance looking to clinch
and Venturo counters with a one-two to the body.
Venturo lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Smith swings for the body but Venturo moves out of range. #T3#
Venturo throws a series of strikes that have Smith backpedaling.
Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Venturo.
Venturo throws a right and a left that Smith avoids nicely.
Venturo takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A solid body kick from Venturo.
Venturo avoids the head kick by Smith.
Venturo keeps the fight on the outside.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Venturo paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Smith instigates a clinch. #BC#
Venturo breaks the clinch.
Smith tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Venturo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Venturo misses with a straight left.
Venturo lands a lovely overhand right.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Venturo avoids the head kick by Smith. #T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Venturo. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith is looking to clinch.
Smith tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Venturo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Smith fakes the leg kick and cracks Venturo in the body.
Smith moves out of range of the strikes.
Smith lands a body shot.
Smith moves away from the strike by Venturo.
Venturo scoring well with a low kick there.
Smith moves out of range as Venturo strikes.
Smith slips a straight right by Venturo.
Venturo throws a solid leg kick but Smith takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Venturo.
Smith tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Smith misses with a jab, cross combination.
Venturo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Smith misses with a head kick.
Venturo appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Amadeus Venturo dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Smith fails with an attempt to clinch.
Venturo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Venturo lands with a good body shot.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Venturo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Venturo looks to throw the jab but Smith is out of range.
Smith defending well as Venturo loads up on a big left hand. #CL2#
Smith closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Smith breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smith tries to clinch but Venturo moves out of range.
Venturo misses with a looping right.
Smith throws a counter combo.
Smith wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Venturo scores with the left hand. Smith knows he should have avoided that one.
Venturo loads up on a big right hand but Smith slips the punch.#T1#
Venturo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smith.
Amadeus Venturo is winning the standup battle so far.
Smith throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Venturo.
Smith connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Venturo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Venturo throws a hook but Smith blocks it.#CL2#
Smith drives through and clinches with Venturo against the cage.
Smith misses with a punch to the body.
Venturo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?
Smith is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Smith doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Venturo content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Venturo slows down the pace here.
Smith stalling in the clinch but Venturo improves position. #T2#
Stalling in the clinch from Smith.
Smith prevents Venturo from breaking the clinch.
Venturo tries to break the clinch but Smith is controlling the position.
Smith using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Venturo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Smith misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Venturo.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Smith.
Venturo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Smith landing knees to the body. #T3#
Smith controlling the action here for a moment.
A frustrated look appears on Venturo's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Venturo wants to break the clinch but can't.
Venturo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Venturo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC2#
Smith's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A jab from Venturo finds it's way through Smith's defenses.
Venturo paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Venturo uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Smith defending well as Venturo loads up on a big left hand.
Smith is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Venturo with a body shot.#T4#
Venturo throws a sloppy head kick and Smith moves out of range easily.
A little jabbing left from Smith on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Venturo lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Venturo looks to land a right hand but Smith moved out of range.
Smith defending well as Venturo loads up on a big left hand.
Venturo falls off balance throwing a combination
and Smith finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
A head kick misses from Venturo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A punch combination from Smith misses.
Venturo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Venturo looks to throw the jab but Smith is out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Smith looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Venturo takes a swing at Smith's ribcage but misses.
Smith buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Venturo misses with a low kick.
Venturo throws out a loose jab but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Amadeus Venturo dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Smith wants to clinch up but Venturo keeps it at a distance.
Venturo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Venturo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Venturo throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL2#
Smith rushes Venturo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Venturo is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Smith being controlled against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith misses with an elbow strike.
Smith is looking to break free of the clinch but Venturo has double underhooks. #T1#
Smith is looking to control Venturo's arms but Venturo gets an underhook and turns him. Now Smith has his back to the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Venturo.
Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as Venturo controls his hands.
Venturo has had enough of the clinch but Smith keeps him there for the moment.
Smith is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Smith throws an elbow but it misses. #BC#
Venturo breaks the clinch.
Smith feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Venturo's calf.
Venturo connects with a nice looking jab.
Venturo shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Smith eats them both and turns towards Venturo to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#T2##CL2#
Venturo tries to keep at a distance but Smith has taken the fight into the clinch.
Venturo can't break the clinch.
Smith tries to throw a body punch but Venturo avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage.
Smith trying to control the position but instead, Venturo has worked for underhooks and has pushed Smith into the cage.
George Smith seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Smith misses with a punch to the body.
Smith lands a right hand.
Smith using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Venturo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Smith leaning his opponent against the cage.
Amadeus Venturo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Smith misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC#
Venturo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smith is looking to clinch.
Smith throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Venturo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Smith tries to clinch but Venturo is having none of it.
Smith tries to clinch up but Venturo circles away and keeps his distance.
Venturo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Smith tries to clinch there but Venturo circles away.
Venturo tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Smith manages to circle out of the way.
Venturo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Smith has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Smith blocks a jab.#T4#
Smith throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Smith wants to clinch.
Smith wants to clinch up but Venturo keeps it at a distance.
Venturo tries to counter with a takedown but Smith is quick to defend against it.
Venturo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Smith circles away quickly and effectively.
Venturo avoids the body shot from Smith.
Smith takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Venturo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Venturo swats away the attempt to clinch by Smith.
A quick step to the side and Venturo tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
No joy there for Smith, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smith tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Venturo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Venturo attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Smith fails in his attempt to clinch.
George Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smith tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Amadeus Venturo.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Venturo, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 30:27
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Amadeus Venturo!
Our winner, Amadeus Venturo, 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: DFC 54: Warpath
Date: Jun 16, 2017

#R1#
Venturo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Amadeus Venturo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bornay avoids a punch combination nicely.
Venturo throws a nice inside leg kick.
Venturo misses with a double jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Venturo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Venturo misses with a lunging right hand #TD2#
and Bornay counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bornay.
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.#SU2#
Bornay stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Venturo throws a big shot that misses.
Bornay is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T1#
Venturo throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD2#
and Bornay counters with a takedown into side control. #SU2#
Bornay has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
A low kick from Venturo is predictable there #TD2#
and Bornay counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Bornay is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SU2#
Bornay decides to stand up.
Venturo throws a hook but Bornay blocks it.
Bornay feints the counter takedown.
Bornay moves away from the strike by Venturo.
And Bornay tries to counter it with a takedown but Venturo pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Venturo throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Bornay counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bornay.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SU2#
Bornay stands and steps away. Venturo gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Venturo jabs at Bornay's body.
Venturo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bornay sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bornay with the counter takedown but Venturo avoids it easily.#T2#
Venturo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bornay changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Venturo throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD2#
so Bornay counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bornay prevents Venturo from getting back to his feet. #SU2#
Bornay stands up and waves to Venturo to follow him.
Venturo misses with a lunging right hand #TD2#
so Bornay counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #SU2#
Bornay gets to his feet. Venturo looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Bornay staying out of range there.
Bornay feints the counter takedown.
Venturo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bornay with the counter takedown but Venturo avoids it easily.#T3#
Venturo looks to land a left hand but Bornay moved out of range nicely.
Venturo throws an overhand right that lands on Bornay's shoulder, as Bornay tries to avoid the shot.
Venturo throws a big shot that misses.
Venturo thows a leg kick but Bornay checks it #TD2#
and Bornay counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #ES#
Venturo has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Bornay is on him like a limpet, forcing Venturo back against the cage.
Venturo gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bornay.
Bornay keeps control of Venturo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T4#
Venturo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC#
Venturo manages to break the clinch.
That kick from Venturo tenderised Bornay's leg. Bornay is trying to keep his angry face on.
Venturo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bornay avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And Bornay tries to counter it with a takedown but Venturo pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A chopping leg kick lands by Venturo.
Venturo loads up on a big right hand but Bornay slips the punch.
Venturo throws a shot from downtown. Bornay moves away and avoids it.
Bornay feints the counter takedown.
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 Amadeus Venturo 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#
Bornay walks into a left hand.
Bornay avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bornay uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Venturo.
And Bornay tries to counter it with a takedown but Venturo pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Venturo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bornay.
And Bornay tries to counter it with a takedown but Venturo pushes his down on his head and steps out.
We've been told by Venturo's head coaches at Zen Balance Monastery that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Bornay bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bornay with the counter takedown but Venturo avoids it easily.
Venturo lands with a good body shot.
Venturo throws a jab when Bornay was well out of range.
Bornay tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Venturo tries to land a body kick#TD2#
and Bornay counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Venturo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bornay on the ground.#SU2#
Bornay stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Venturo throws a looping overhand right but Bornay ducks down to avoid it.
Bornay is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T1#
Venturo throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Bornay counters with a takedown into side control.
Venturo is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Bornay has just dragged him back down to the mat.#SU2#
Bornay stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Venturo throws a poor cross that misses #TD2#
and Bornay decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Venturo's guard.#SU2#
Bornay gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Venturo throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Bornay counters with a shoot takedown. Venturo fights it but they end up in guard.
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!#SU2#
Venturo is working an open guard so Bornay takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Bornay slips under a jab from Venturo.
And Bornay tries to counter it with a takedown but Venturo pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Venturo throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Bornay counters with a takedown into side control. #T2##SU2#
Bornay stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Venturo throws a head kick that misses #TD2#
and Bornay counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Venturo!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SU2#
Bornay stands up.
Bornay defending well as Venturo loads up on a big left hand.
And Bornay tries to counter it with a takedown but Venturo pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Venturo throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Bornay counters with a single leg into guard. Venturo didn't expect that. #SU2#
Bornay stands up from Venturo's guard - Bornay perhaps looking for a knockout.
Venturo throws a sloppy head kick #TD2#
so Bornay counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #SU2#
Venturo is working an open guard so Bornay takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Amadeus Venturo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A big right from Venturo misses.
Venturo thows a leg kick but Bornay checks it #TD2#
and Bornay counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #T3##SU2#
Bornay decides to return to a standing position.
Venturo throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Bornay decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Venturo's guard.
Bornay stops Venturo from standing up. #SU2#
Venturo is working an open guard so Bornay takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Venturo throws a lazy uppercut #TD2#
and Bornay counters with a nice double leg into side control. Venturo won't be happy with that. #SU2#
Bornay decides to stand back up. Bornay steps back and let's Venturo get back to his feet.
Venturo misses with a looping right.
Bornay avoids the body shot from Venturo.
Venturo misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Bornay decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Venturo's guard.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SU2#
Bornay stands up and waves to Venturo to follow him.
Venturo scores with a hook.
Venturo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD2#
and Bornay counters with a single leg into guard. Venturo didn't expect that. #SU2#
Bornay stands up and waves to Venturo to follow him.
Venturo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD2#
so Bornay counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #SU2#
Bornay gets to his feet - Venturo follows without any prompting.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bornay avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lafon Bornay showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Bornay keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Venturo.
Venturo scores with a nice head shot.
Bornay slips under a jab from Venturo.
A left and a right from Venturo both land. Nice combination.
Amadeus Venturo is winning the standup battle so far.
Bornay uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Venturo.
Left hook, right uppercut from Venturo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Venturo misses with a body shot.
Bornay drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Venturo defends it well.
Venturo misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Bornay counters with a nice double leg into side control. Venturo won't be happy with that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SU2#
Bornay stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Venturo thows a leg kick but Bornay checks it #TD2#
and Bornay decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Venturo's guard.#T1##SU2#
Venturo is working an open guard so Bornay takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Venturo misses with an uppercut.
Venturo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Venturo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bornay feints the counter takedown.
Venturo swings widly with a right hand #TD2#
and Bornay counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SU2#
Bornay stands up out of the half guard.
Venturo misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Bornay counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Venturo! #SU2#
Bornay stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Venturo throws a body punch but Bornay moves out of range.
Bornay tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bornay tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Venturo throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD2#
and Bornay counters with a takedown into side control. #SU2#
Bornay stands up and beckons Venturo to his feet.
Venturo swings and misses with a shot to the body#TD2#
and Bornay counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #SU2#
Bornay gets to his feet - Venturo follows without any prompting.
Venturo misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Bornay counters with a takedown into side control. #SU2#
Bornay stands up and beckons Venturo to his feet.
Bornay uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Venturo.
Venturo throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Bornay counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Venturo! #SU2#
Bornay stands up and beckons Venturo to his feet. #T3#
Venturo misses with a straight left.
Venturo misses with a combination #TD2#
and Bornay counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #SU2#
Bornay decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
A jab from Venturo misses.
Bornay tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Venturo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bornay moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bornay with the counter takedown but Venturo avoids it easily.
Venturo misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Bornay counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SU2#
Bornay postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Venturo to stand up.
Venturo throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Bornay counters with a single leg into guard. Venturo didn't expect that. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SU2#
Bornay gets to his feet - Venturo follows without any prompting.
Venturo throws a right and a left that both miss.
A combination from Venturo does no damage.
Venturo misses with an uppercut.
Bornay drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Venturo defends it well.
Venturo lands a lovely overhand right.
Venturo throws a hook to the side of Bornay's head but Bornay sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A slow jab from Venturo misses its intended target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Venturo misses with a telegraphed body shot #TD2#
so Bornay counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #SU2#
Bornay gets to his feet - Venturo follows without any prompting.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lafon Bornay comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bornay has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lafon Bornay!

Event: DFC 49: Dog Vs Pauwels
Date: May 27, 2017

#R1#
Venturo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Drawers.
Venturo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've been told by Venturo's head coaches at Zen Balance Monastery that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Drawers lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Drawers dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Venturo. That did some damage!
Drawers lands a really nice looking cross but Venturo seems unphased.
Venturo looks to land a right hand but Drawers moved out of range.
A little jabbing left from Drawers on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Drawers's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Venturo connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Drawers scrambles back to his feet.
Drawers moves out of range of the strikes.
Venturo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Chester Drawers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Venturo finds it's way through Drawers's defenses.
Drawers scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Venturo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Venturo misses with a straight left.
Venturo misses with a straight left.
Despite the aggression on Drawers's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Drawers with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Venturo attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Venturo does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Venturo wants to slow Drawers down by chopping away at his legs. #T1#
Drawers feints and then cracks Venturo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Venturo down.
Venturo just misses with a punch to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Drawers, right into the meat.
Venturo misses with a left hand
and Drawers finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Venturo throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Venturo misses with a series of wild punches.
Drawers feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Venturo's calf.
Venturo throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Drawers throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Drawers lands with a thumping leg kick.
A good leg kick by Drawers.
Venturo misses with a straight left.
Drawers 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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Venturo looks to score with a jab to the body but Drawers is just out of range.
Drawers dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Venturo. That did some damage!#T2#
Drawers goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Nice uppercut there from Drawers.
Drawers feints and then cracks Venturo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Venturo down.
Venturo tries to move into range but Drawers moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Venturo pivots, looking for a leg kick but Drawers is out of range and Venturo settles back down.
Drawers slips a straight right by Venturo.
Drawers lands a high kick!
Drawers lands a jab to Venturo's midsection.#CL2#
Drawers forces Venturo back against the cage and clinches.
Drawers leaning against his opponent.
Venturo blocking some punches.
Drawers misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Drawers breaks from the clinch.
Venturo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Drawers.
Venturo throws a looping overhand right but Drawers ducks down to avoid it.
Venturo connects with a body shot that sends Drawers's belly button to the back.#T3#
Drawers with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Venturo takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Drawers misses with a head kick.
Venturo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Drawers connects with a nice looking jab.
Drawers walks into a left hand.
Drawers lands a jab.#ROC2#
Venturo is rocked!
Venturo throws a lazy uppercut
and Drawers counters with a nice leg kick.
Oh Venturo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Drawers lands a nice leg kick that just misses Venturo's sensitive parts.
Venturo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Venturo throws a nice looking combination but Drawers bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Venturo seems to have got his legs back now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Venturo walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Drawers changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A lazy left from Drawers finds it's target.
Drawers lunges at Venturo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Venturo's hand.
Venturo swings away with a leg kick that misses.#T4#
Drawers lands a slapping body shot.
Venturo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Drawers connects with a body shot.
Venturo scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Drawers is looking to slow Venturo down with leg kicks.
Drawers lands a leg kick that knocks Venturo off balance momentarily.
Drawers looks to land a right hand but Venturo moved out of range.
Venturo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Drawers.
Nice body punch from Drawers.
Drawers keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Venturo.
Venturo jabs at Drawers's body.
Venturo thuds his right hand into Drawers's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Drawers lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Venturo just misses with a punch to the body.
Venturo connects with a jab.#CL2#
Drawers forces Venturo back against the cage and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chester Drawers dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Drawers lands with a thumping leg kick.
Venturo throws a shot from downtown. Drawers moves away and avoids it.
Venturo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Venturo is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#CL2#
Drawers closes the distance and clinches.
Drawers works on Venturo's body with a couple of short punches.
Drawers misses with a short punch on the inside.
Drawers tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Venturo just stands there and leans against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Drawers.
A frustrated look appears on Venturo's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Drawers lands a hook that snaps the head of Venturo backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drawers lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Venturo is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Venturo has had enough of the clinch but Drawers keeps him there for the moment.
Drawers scores with a shot to the side of Venturo's head.
Drawers working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T1#
Venturo is trying to break free.
A hook to the body from Drawers.
A short left from Drawers.
Venturo is trying to force a seperation but Drawers has the dominant position.
Drawers lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Drawers struggles to land a body shot inside as Venturo controls his hands.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Drawers creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Drawers leaning against his opponent.
The referee calls for Drawers to work.
Venturo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Drawers tries to pull guard but Venturo won't allow it. #BC2#
Drawers's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2#
Drawers scores with a body shot.
Drawers blocks a head kick by Venturo.
Venturo connects with a jab.
Drawers throws a nice inside leg kick. #CL2#
Drawers takes the fight into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Drawers jumps guard but Venturo stands there with Drawers around his waist. Drawers gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Amadeus Venturo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chester Drawers.
Drawers tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from Drawers.
Drawers lands a right hand that snaps the head of Venturo backwards.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Drawers.
Venturo wants to break the clinch but can't. #TD2#
Drawers jumps guard and drags Venturo to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #T3##SUB2#
Drawers looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Venturo is defending well. Drawers quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Venturo has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Drawers celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Chester Drawers!
Chester Drawers spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: DFC 42: Penn Vs Lijikiszcz
Date: May 05, 2017

#R1#
Venturo fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Michaels is out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Michaels! But no joy.
Venturo bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Michaels's head backwards.
Michaels avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Michaels will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Venturo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Venturo swats away the attempt to clinch by Michaels.
Michaels scores with a spinning back kick!
Michaels takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Sloppy strikes from Venturo. Those never looked like landing.
Venturo sets himself, and Michaels steps forward looking for the clinch! Venturo avoids it this time.
Nice shot by Venturo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Venturo connects with a nice looking jab.
Michaels is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Venturo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Venturo jabs Michaels to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Venturo throws a sloppy head kick
and Michaels counters with a two punch combo.
Michaels takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Michaels tries to clinch but Venturo is having none of it. #T1#
Michaels tries to clinch up but Venturo circles away and keeps his distance.
Michaels tries to clinch but Venturo moves out of range.
Michaels tries to clinch up.
Michaels is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Venturo's jab looks to have found its range, popping Michaels under the eye.
Venturo misses with a series of wild punches.
A punch combination from Michaels misses.
Venturo slaps away a takedown attempt from Michaels, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Michaels keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Michaels avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Venturo misses with a hook. Michaels ducked under it nicely. #T2##CL2#
Michaels has Venturo up against the cage in a clinch.
Michaels tries to pull guard but Venturo forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Amadeus Venturo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shawn Michaels.#BC#
Venturo breaks from the clinch.
Michaels takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Venturo works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Michaels fails in his attempt to clinch.
Venturo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
No joy there for Venturo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Michaels swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #CL#
and Venturo moves into the clinch.
Venturo taking a breather.#BC2#
Michaels's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T3#
Michaels shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Venturo as he avoids it easily.
Venturo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Michaels pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Venturo is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Michaels fails in his attempt to clinch.
Michaels gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Venturo cracks Michaels with an open hand slap.#ROC#
Michaels is rocked!
Venturo drops Michaels with a big left hand! Michaels is injured, injured bad! Venturo jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Amadeus Venturo!
Amadeus Venturo seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: OFC: Blood Night XXXVI
Date: Apr 05, 2017

#R1#
Venturo throws an off balance right hand
and Mistry counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Venturo thinking.
Venturo throws a head kick but Mistry moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Mistry.
Mistry needs to keep his hands up - Venturo had a free shot at his head there.
Nice shot lands for Mistry.
We've been told by Venturo's head coaches at MM eh Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Mistry misses with a double jab.
Venturo throws a jab but it's blocked by Mistry.
Venturo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Venturo throws a shot from downtown. Mistry moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Venturo throws a jab when Mistry was well out of range.
Mistry showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Venturo.
Venturo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Venturo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T1#
Mistry 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.
Mistry fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mistry feints a jab promting Venturo to slip. Mistry then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Venturo slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Venturo throws a right and a left that Mistry avoids nicely.
A little jabbing left from Mistry on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mistry has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mistry there as he acknowledges the shot.
Good leg kick by Venturo there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Venturo fails to land with a series of punches. #CL2#
Mistry has closed the distance and engaged Venturo in a clinch.
Mistry slows down the pace here. #BC#
Venturo manages to break the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Venturo throws a lazy uppercut
and Mistry counters with a stiff right hand.
Venturo walks into a jab.
Mistry has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Venturo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mistry at a distance. #T2#
Mistry throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Venturo throws a leg kick
and Mistry counters with a two punch combo. #ROC2#
Venturo is rocked!
Mistry steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Venturo.
Mistry throws out a counter right but Venturo avoids it with no problem.
Oh Venturo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Venturo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Venturo seems to have got his legs back now.
Venturo jabs at Mistry's body.
Venturo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #CL2#
and Mistry counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC2#
Mistry breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Venturo with a nice cross.
Venturo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mistry moves away.
Mistry now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Mistry gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Venturo.
Jab, jab by Mistry - just one landing.
Venturo needs to keep his hands up - Mistry had a free shot at his head there.
Mistry misses with the combination. #T3#
Mistry lands with a nice body punch.
A swing and a miss from Mistry.
Mistry defending well as Venturo loads up on a big left hand.
A countering left hand to the body from Mistry misses.
Venturo looks to land a right hand but Mistry moved out of range.
A little jabbing left from Mistry on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mistry darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Venturo takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Venturo throws a leg kick
and Mistry counters with a nice uppercut.
Mistry moves away from the strike by Venturo.
No joy there for Mistry, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mistry checks a leg kick.
Mistry lands a body shot.
Venturo misses with a straight left.
Mistry is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Venturo had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Venturo cracks the inside of Mistry's front leg.
Mistry jabs Venturo to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T4#
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!
Mistry uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Venturo has time to react.
Venturo takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Venturo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Venturo swings widly with a right hand
and Mistry counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Venturo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mistry takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Venturo tries to work over Mistry's front leg with a kick but Mistry checks it.
Mistry with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Venturo to score with a decent uppercut.
Mistry avoids a punch combination nicely.
Venturo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mistry showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Venturo.
Mistry looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mistry scores with a jab. Venturo acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kieran Mistry dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Venturo bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mistry's head backwards.
Mistry defending well as Venturo loads up on a big left hand.
Venturo moves into range and connects with a jab.
Mistry misses with a hook.
Mistry stalks Venturo and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Venturo's face. Venturo staggers backwards, shaken.
Kieran Mistry is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mistry fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Venturo misses with a hook. Mistry ducked under it nicely.
Venturo takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Venturo throws a leg kick
and Mistry counters with a nice body shot.
Venturo takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Kieran Mistry seems to be getting the better of the standup.
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!
Mistry uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Venturo.
Mistry misses with a hook. Venturo ducked under it nicely.
Venturo on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Mistry scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Left hook, right uppercut from Mistry. #T1#
Venturo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mistry swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mistry with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Venturo looks to throw the jab but Mistry is out of range.
Mistry steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Venturo.
Mistry tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Venturo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mistry swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mistry throws a series of punches but Venturo avoids them all with ease.
Mistry dodges the punch combination from Venturo.
Mistry slips a jab and a cross from Venturo.
Mistry lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Venturo backs up against the cage.
Mistry lands a body shot. #CL2#
Mistry fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Venturo, pushing him back against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC#
Venturo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T2#
Venturo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Venturo swings for the body but Mistry moves out of range.
Venturo throws a hook to the side of Mistry's head but Mistry sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Venturo lands with a hook. Mistry tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Venturo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Venturo misses with a hook.
Venturo slips a jab and a cross from Mistry.
It looked like Venturo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mistry throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mistry misses with a double jab.
Venturo tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Venturo loads up on a big right hand but Mistry slips the punch.
Mistry has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Venturo throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Mistry fails to land with a series of punches.
Venturo throws a hook but Mistry avoids it easily.
Mistry looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Venturo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T3#
A big left from Mistry misses.
Mistry throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mistry moves away from the strike by Venturo.
Venturo looks to land a left hand but Mistry moved out of range nicely.
Mistry uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Venturo has time to react.
Mistry connects with a body shot.
Mistry scores with a jab to the body.
Venturo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mistry lands a jab to Venturo's midsection.
Mistry keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mistry throws a counter combo.
Venturo throws a series of punches but Mistry avoids them all with ease.
Nice uppercut there from Mistry.
Venturo throws a lazy right hand but Mistry sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Venturo throws a hook to the side of Mistry's head but Mistry sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T4#
Venturo throws a hook but Mistry blocks it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Venturo missing with a left hand there. Mistry was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Venturo swings for the body but Mistry moves out of range.
Venturo misses with an uppercut. Mistry saw that one coming.
A chopping leg kick lands by Venturo.
Mistry works over Venturo's head and body with a nice combination.
Venturo tries to land a body kick#CL2#
and Mistry counters by moving into the clinch. #BC2#
Mistry breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Venturo throws a looping overhand right but Mistry ducks down to avoid it.
Mistry scores with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Venturo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mistry works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Mistry lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Venturo at a distance.
Venturo moves out of range as Mistry strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kieran Mistry showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Mistry connects with a jab.
Mistry ducks right into an uppercut from Venturo.
Mistry connects with a body shot that sends Venturo's belly button to the back.
Venturo misses with an uppercut.
Nice jab there from Mistry.
Mistry lands with an overhand left.#CL2#
Mistry gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Mistry escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Venturo throws a sloppy head kick and Mistry moves out of range easily.
Venturo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mistry manages to avoid it.
Mistry works Venturo's body with a nice hook.
Mistry with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A telegraphed right hand from Venturo misses the target.
Mistry lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #T1#
Venturo walks into a jab.
Mistry connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Venturo! He's out on his feet! Mistry rushes in and drops Venturo with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Kieran Mistry!

Event: OFC 261: Obey
Date: Feb 22, 2017

#R1#
Venturo cracks Schippers with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Schippers tries to move into range but Venturo moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Schippers staying out of range there.
Venturo cracks Schippers with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Schippers has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Venturo.
Venturo works Schippers's body with a nice hook.
Venturo throws an overhand right that lands on Schippers's shoulder, as Schippers tries to avoid the shot.
Venturo jabs at Schippers's body.
Venturo's jab looks to have found its range, popping Schippers under the eye.
Venturo works Schippers's body with a nice hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Schippers takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Amadeus Venturo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Venturo connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T1#
Venturo lands a jab to the nose.
Venturo lands an overhand right.
Venturo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Venturo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Venturo cracks a nice hook into Schippers's ribs.
Venturo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Venturo lands with a straight right. Schippers didn't see that one coming.
Schippers takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Schippers closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #ROC2#
Schippers is rocked!
Venturo lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Schippers falls backwards - clearly groggy! Venturo dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Amadeus Venturo!
An out of breath Amadeus Venturo thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: OFC 253: Stanfield vs Palikka
Date: Jan 25, 2017

#R1#
Both fighters circling a little - Ackerman finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Venturo throws a good cross that connects.
Venturo bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#ROC2#
Ackerman is rocked!
Venturo throws a monster overhand right that drops Ackerman! Venturo follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Amadeus Venturo!
A victorious Amadeus Venturo thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: OFC 242: Stranger Things
Date: Dec 21, 2016

#R1#
Mclean shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Venturo as he avoids it easily.
Mclean has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mclean there as he acknowledges the shot.
Venturo keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A jab from Venturo does it's job there.
Venturo cracks Mclean with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Amadeus Venturo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Venturo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Venturo scores with a jab to the head. #TD#
Mclean feints and as Venturo raises his hands in defense, Mclean changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mclean working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mclean landing some decent shots from guard.
Venturo wants to stand and escape but Mclean is having none of it.
Mclean passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Mclean staying calm.#T1#
Venturo taking a bit of punishment here - Mclean scoring with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mclean controls the position.
Mclean working the ground and pound.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Venturo is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Mclean is controlling him well.
Mclean landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #ROC#
Venturo is rocked!
Venturo seems a little lost for a moment, as Mclean dominates the positioning.
Venturo is still in real trouble! Can Mclean finish him?
A big shot lands for Mclean! That's hurt Venturo! Will he recover? Mclean fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brad Mclean!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 27, 2016

#R1##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD#
Ely has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Venturo uses from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Venturo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Ely working for a triangle but Venturo defends it easily.
Ely is trying to keep Venturo in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ely pulls Venturo in close to prevent any damage. #T1#
Venturo wanted to stand there but Ely had control of the position.
Ely trying to control the position here.
Venturo controlling from the top position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Ely forces Venturo back against the cage and clinches.
Ely tries to work over Venturo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ely throws a knee to the head but misses. #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.
Venturo slowing the pace effectively.#BC#
Ely breaks the clinch.
Venturo tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#CL#
Ely moves into the clinch.
Ely lands a damaging elbow. #CUT#
It looks like Amadeus Venturo has been cut.
Ely keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Venturo's efforts to push away.
Ely dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Venturo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ely lands an elbow just above Venturo 's eye.
Venturo gets underhooks to prevent Ely's takedown attempt.
Ely comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #T3#
Ely tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Venturo just stands there and leans against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Ely takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #BC#
Ely pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ely fails with the takedown
and Venturo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Quinten Ely. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Venturo works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CL#
Ely rushes Venturo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ely lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Ely stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Ely jumps guard but Venturo turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Venturo is trying to force a seperation but Ely has the dominant position.
Ely swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T4##BC#
Ely breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've been informed that Venturo has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
A left and a right from Venturo both land. Nice combination. #CL#
Ely takes the fight into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ely avoiding damage.
Ely landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Venturo wants to break free but Ely has control. #BC#
Ely breaks the clinch.
Ely fails with a takedown attempt.
Venturo is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ely looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Venturo is fending him off so far but Ely persists. Nope, Venturo circles away and we're back to standing.
Ely shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Venturo pinned against the cage. Venturo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Quinten Ely dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Amadeus Venturo's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Nice shot lands for Venturo.
Ely with a lazy takedown attempt
and Venturo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Venturo paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ely with a lazy takedown attempt
and Venturo counters with a straight right hand.
Ely tries to close the distance and clinch up but Venturo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Venturo swats away the attempt to clinch by Ely.
Ely shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Venturo counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Quinten Ely. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Venturo uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ely has time to react.
Quinten Ely is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Venturo throws the kick towards the body but Ely avoids it.
It looked like Ely was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Ely checks a leg kick.
Venturo throws a leg kick that misses. #T1#
Ely blocks a leg kick.
Ely seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Venturo lands a nice hook to Ely's body. Ely takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ely tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Venturo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ely fails with an attempt to clinch.
A jab from Venturo does it's job there.
Amadeus Venturo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ely shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Venturo but Venturo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Venturo circles away from the clinch attempt#TD2#
and Venturo counters with a takedown into side control. #ES#
Ely bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Venturo is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Venturo connects with a crisp jab.
Ely fails to land the takedown.#T2#
Ely checks a leg kick.
Ely walks into a jab.
Venturo throws a low kick but Ely moves out of range easily.
Ely fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ely fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ely needs to keep his hands up - Venturo had a free shot at his head there.
A bone on bone clash there as Venturo blocks the leg kick.
Venturo throws a good cross that connects.
Venturo scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Nice takedown defense from Venturo. No joy for Ely on that attempt. #T3#
Venturo lands with a shot to the body.
Ely fails to land the takedown.
Venturo bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ely tries to close the distance and clinch up but Venturo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Venturo is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ely's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Venturo connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ely scrambles back to his feet.
Ely tries to close the distance and clinch but Venturo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ely is looking to clinch.
Ely gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ely tries to move into range but Venturo moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ely tries to close the distance and clinch up but Venturo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Venturo misses with a low kick.
Ely is looking for a counter combo.#T4#
Venturo misses with a head kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ely is defended easily by Venturo.
Ely tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Venturo scores with a nice strike.
Amadeus Venturo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ely is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Venturo let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Venturo smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Venturo with a nice cross.
Venturo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Venturo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ely at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Amadeus Venturo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Amadeus Venturo's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Ely avoids the head kick by Venturo.
Ely tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Venturo manages to circle out of the way.
Ely will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Venturo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Venturo feints a jab promting Ely to slip. Venturo then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Ely slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Venturo.
Ely looks for a takedown but Venturo sprawls well.
Ely looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Quinten Ely. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Venturo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ely takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Venturo lands with a good body shot.#T1#
Ely misses with a double jab.
A left and a right from Venturo both land. Nice combination.
Venturo smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nice cross by Venturo.
Venturo paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#CL#
Ely gets a clinch.
Venturo gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ely.
Venturo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Venturo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ely stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Ely utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.#T2#
The referee calls for Ely to work.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Ely.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Ely for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Venturo working hard to break the clinch.#BC#
Ely breaks the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ely tries to clinch up
and Venturo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Amadeus Venturo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Venturo lands a nice hook to Ely's body. Ely takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ely takes one on the button.
Ely takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T3#
Ely with a poor takedown
and Venturo counters with a stiff right hand. #CL#
Ely closes the distance and clinches.
Ely changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Venturo fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ely shoots in looking for a takedown but Venturo manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ely's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That kick from Venturo tenderised Ely's leg. Ely is trying to keep his angry face on.
Venturo pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ely is out of range and Venturo settles back down.
Venturo leaves Ely with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ely tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Venturo swivels and escapes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Venturo pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ely is out of range and Venturo settles back down.
Venturo tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Venturo has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Ely checks the leg kick.
Ely wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Ely goes for a double leg but Venturo avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Venturo continues to drive forward.#T4##CL#
Ely instigates a clinch.
Venturo is trying to push Ely away but Ely has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#TD#
Ely pulls guard.
Venturo wants to stand and escape but instead Ely has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Venturo wants to sweep but no luck.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ely is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ely sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Venturo's guard.
Venturo is trying to stand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Amadeus Venturo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Venturo has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 07, 2016

#R1#
Venturo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mendez is looking to counter punch.
Mendez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sloppy strikes from Venturo. Those never looked like landing. #CL#
Mendez rushes Venturo and presses him up against the cage.
Mendez blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Mendez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Venturo with a hook.
Mendez checks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Venturo misses with a low kick.
Mendez shoots for a takedown but Venturo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mendez takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Mendez throws a looping overhand right but Venturo ducks down to avoid it. #CL#
Mendez instigates a clinch. #T1#
Venturo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Venturo prevents a body shot from Mendez.
Venturo is trying to break free.
Venturo wants to break the clinch but can't.
Venturo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Venturo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Venturo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mendez has him pressed against the cage.
Mendez could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#BC#
Mendez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mendez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Venturo circles away.
Mendez misses with a looping left.
Venturo lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Venturo lands a jab to the nose.
Venturo moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Venturo attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Mendez takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mendez is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Venturo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Venturo finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt. #T3#
Venturo tries to work over Mendez's front leg with a kick but Mendez checks it.
Mendez keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Venturo throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Venturo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL#
Mendez has taken the fight to the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Venturo is trying to push Mendez away but Mendez has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
Mendez breaks from the clinch.
Mendez shoots for a double leg takedown but Venturo sprawls well. He's pushed Mendez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anton Mendez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice jab there from Venturo. #T4#
Venturo cracks Mendez with a right hand to the side of the head.
Amadeus Venturo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A combination from Venturo does no damage.
Venturo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Venturo lands with an overhand left.
Venturo misses with a low kick.
Venturo misses with a low kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Venturo lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Mendez has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Mendez and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
An attempted straight right counter from Mendez misses the target.
Venturo lands with a nice body punch.
Venturo is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Venturo is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
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!
Mendez drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Venturo throws a predictable looking body shot
and Mendez counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice takedown defense from Venturo. No joy for Mendez on that attempt.
Mendez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Venturo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Amadeus Venturo dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2##TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Venturo enables Mendez to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Venturo manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Venturo wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Mendez manages to pass to side control. #REVB#
Venturo wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Venturo trying to hold on to Mendez's head to control him but Mendez postures up.
Venturo is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Mendez jumps into side control!#T1#
Mendez gets to mount! Venturo was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Venturo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Venturo is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Mendez locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Venturo is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Anton Mendez!

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