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Event:
The Island Season 7, 155 lbs, Round 1
Date: Dec 07, 2017 |
#R1# Hilton scores with a sloppy right hand. Ventura should have avoided that one. Ventura closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Ventura steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hilton. Nice defenses there by Hilton. Hilton closes the distance and lands a one-two. A swing and a miss from Ventura. Hilton scores with a punch to the head. Hilton throws a right and a left that both miss. A left lands for Hilton. Hilton slips a jab from Ventura. Nice cross by Hilton. 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! Sloppy strikes from Hilton. Those never looked like landing. Jab, jab by Hilton - just one landing. Ventura throws a hook but Hilton blocks it. Ventura gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Hilton scores with a jab. Ventura takes one on the button. Nice defenses there by Hilton. No joy there for Hilton, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hilton comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Hilton smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Ventura takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#T1# Hilton looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Ventura blocks a jab. Hilton slips a straight right by Ventura. Hilton throws out a counter right but Ventura avoids it with no problem. Hilton scores with a jab to the jaw. A big right from Ventura misses. Jab, jab by Hilton - just one landing. Ventura takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Hilton lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Hilton scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Ventura walks into a straight right hand from Hilton. Hilton ducks under a wild hook from Ventura. Hilton scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. A big left from Ventura misses. Hilton has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off. Hilton 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. Ventura missing with a left hand there. Hilton was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Nice uppercut there from Hilton. Ventura takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Hilton misses with a wild combination.
Hilton connects with the punch.#T2# Ventura misses the shot to the body. Hilton connects with a crisp jab. Hilton lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Hilton throws an overhand right that lands on Ventura's shoulder, as Ventura tries to avoid the shot. Ventura loads up on a big right hand but Hilton slips the punch. Hilton bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Hilton works Ventura's body with a nice hook. Ventura uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hilton. Donk. Hilton catches Ventura right on the button with a cross. Hilton lands a nice shot that snaps Ventura's head back.
Hilton misses with a looping right. Hilton lands a jab. Hilton keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ventura slips a straight right by Hilton. It looked like Ventura wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Hilton's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ventura under the eye. Ventura with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hilton to score with a decent uppercut. Ventura walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Hilton scores with a jab to the body. Ventura swings for the body but Hilton moves out of range.
#T3# Hilton lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Hilton lands with a cross. Ventura throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Hilton will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ventura was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Ventura takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ventura takes one on the button. Ventura takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hilton throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Milton Hilton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Ventura closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Hilton smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. A shot to the liver by Hilton. Beautiful body shot. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Hilton slips a straight right by Ventura. It seemed like Hilton was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Hilton scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Hilton stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Ventura throws a hook but Hilton avoids it easily. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hilton! But no joy. Hilton comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Hilton listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Ventura bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T4# This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hilton. Hilton scores with a jab. Ventura acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Hilton throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ventura. Danga de danga de dang - Hilton scores with a four punch combination! Hilton scores with a jab to the head.
A jab from Ventura misses. Ventura throws a hook to the side of Hilton's head but Hilton sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Hilton lands a right hook to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Hilton as he connects with a hook. Hilton punishes Ventura's body with a nice straight punch. Ventura gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hilton lands with an uppercut that bounces Ventura off the cage and back into range. Hilton fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Ventura takes one to the chin there. Ventura throws a body punch but Hilton moves out of range. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Ventura throws a body punch but Hilton moves out of range. A jab from Ventura misses. A countering left hand to the body from Hilton misses. Ventura steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hilton. A punch combination from Hilton misses. An attempted straight right counter from Ventura misses the target. Hilton fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Milton Hilton dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2# Hilton ducks under a wild hook from Ventura. Hilton lands with a shot to the body. Hilton lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Hilton defending well as Ventura loads up on a big left hand. Hilton lands a jab to the nose. Ventura misses with an uppercut. Hilton saw that one coming. Ventura takes a kick to the side of the head. Ventura waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hilton. Hilton lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Ventura might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far. Hilton moves out of range of the strikes. Hilton tries to bum rush Ventura with a series of wild strikes but Ventura uses good footwork to avoid the assault. An attempted straight right counter from Ventura misses the target. Hilton misses with a wild combination.
This has been an exciting period of action! Hilton throws a jab but it's blocked by Ventura. Hilton defending well as Ventura loads up on a big left hand. Ventura throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#CL2# Hilton closes the distance and clinches. A head punch on the inside from Ventura fails to land. Hilton lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Ventura blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T1# With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hilton creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Hilton lands with a right to the head. Hilton lands with a right to the head. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hilton just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ventura's brow. #BC2# Hilton breaks from the clinch.
Hilton lands with a nice combination. Ventura backs away looking to recover. Hilton lands the left hand. Ventura throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Hilton throws the left hand but Ventura avoids the punch easily. Ventura has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ. Hilton scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ventura doesn't seem bothered though. Ventura closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Hilton throws a hook but Ventura avoids it easily. A nice combination there by Hilton.
Hilton feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Venturas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Hilton smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Ventura thows a left - swing and a miss! Ventura throws a shot from downtown. Hilton moves away and avoids it. Hilton lands a slapping body shot.
#T2# Hilton fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ventura looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Hilton throws a jab but it's blocked by Ventura. Hilton missing with a left hand there. Ventura was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Ventura swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Milton Hilton seems to be getting the better of the standup. Ventura walks into a left hand. Hilton stalks Ventura and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Ventura's face. Ventura staggers backwards, shaken. Hilton lands with an uppercut that bounces Ventura off the cage and back into range. Ventura throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Hilton has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Some wild striking there from Hilton.
Hilton shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Ventura eats them both and turns towards Hilton to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo. Hilton scores with a body shot.
Hilton uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ventura. Hilton scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Hilton throws a shot from downtown. Ventura moves away and avoids it. Hilton darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Hilton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ventura looks to score with a jab to the body but Hilton is just out of range. Hilton looks to score with a jab to the body but Ventura is just out of range. Hilton tries a head kick but it misses.
Ventura is looking to counter punch.#T3# Hilton scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Ventura takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Hilton slips under a jab from Ventura. Ventura ducks right into an uppercut from Hilton. Ventura ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Ventura bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Ventura ducks under a wild hook from Hilton. Ventura ducks under a wild hook from Hilton. It looked like Ventura wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Ventura looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Ventura needs to keep his hands up - Hilton had a free shot at his head there. Hilton slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Ventura just misses with a punch to the body.
Hilton throws the left hand but Ventura avoids the punch easily. Hilton moves out of range of the strikes. Ventura looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Ventura thows a left - swing and a miss! Hilton throws a hook but Ventura blocks it. Ventura takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. 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 land a right hand but Hilton moved out of range. Ventura is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hilton.#T4# Nice shot lands for Hilton. Hilton 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. Hilton keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ventura. Ventura looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Hilton just misses with a punch to the body.
Hilton cracks a nice hook into Ventura's ribs. Hilton misses with a wild combination.
Ventura moves out of range of the strikes. It looked like Ventura wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Hilton pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Hilton is working the combinations to good effect here. Hilton lands with a cross. Ventura loads up on a big right hand but Hilton slips the punch. Hilton sizes up Ventura with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Ventura moves out of range as Hilton throws a body kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Ventura takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hilton scores with a jab. Ventura acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Ventura misses with a looping right. Hilton jabs at Ventura's body. Ventura avoids the head kick by Hilton.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Milton Hilton 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! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round! #R3# Ventura looks to land a left hand but Hilton moved out of range nicely. Ventura looks to land a right hand but Hilton moved out of range. Hilton throws a nice looking combination but Ventura bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Hilton misses with a jab, cross combination.
A big left from Ventura misses. Hilton throws out a counter right but Ventura avoids it with no problem. Hilton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ventura was well out of range. Poor timing from Hilton. Ventura takes a swing at Hilton's ribcage but misses. Hilton connects with the punch. Ventura takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Hilton. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man. Hilton connects with the punch. Hilton uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ventura. Hilton smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Hilton misses with a hook. Ventura ducked under it nicely. Ventura misses the jab. Ventura swings for the body but Hilton moves out of range.
Ventura slips under a jab from Hilton. A big left from Ventura misses. Hilton lands a jab. This has been an exciting period of action! Ventura throws a lazy right hand but Hilton sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. A little jabbing left from Hilton on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Nice shot lands for Hilton.#T1# Hilton blocks a jab. Ventura takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Hilton lands with a right hand. Ventura misses with a straight right. Hilton connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ventura. Ventura circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Ventura avoids the head kick by Hilton.
Ventura walks into a left hand. Ventura looks to land a left hand but Hilton moved out of range nicely. Hilton steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ventura. Ventura takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Hilton bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Ventura looks to throw the jab but Hilton is out of range. Hilton dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Ventura looks to land a left hand but Hilton moved out of range nicely. A big left from Hilton misses. This has been an exciting period of action! Hilton misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hilton scores with the left hand. Ventura knows he should have avoided that one. Hilton moves away from the strike by Ventura. Ventura takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jason Ventura has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Ventura thows a left - swing and a miss! A lazy left from Hilton finds it's target. Hilton slips a jab from Ventura. Ventura just misses with a punch to the body.
Ventura fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hilton manages to avoid it. Hilton tries a head kick but it misses.
Hilton scores to the head and body with a nice combination! Ventura throws a hook to the side of Hilton's head but Hilton sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Hilton thuds a left hand into Ventura's body. Nice defenses there by Hilton. Ventura looks to throw the jab but Hilton is out of range. Ventura throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Ventura on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Hilton scores with a hook. Ventura is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ventura takes a body punch but keeps moving. Jab from Hilton. Hilton stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T3# Hilton steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ventura. Hilton slips a jab from Ventura. Hilton cracks a nice hook into Ventura's ribs. Hilton ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hilton! But no joy. Ventura walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Ventura throws out a loose jab but Hilton uses good head movement to avoid it. Hilton throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ventura on the side of the head. Ventura jabbing away but nothing is landing. Ventura is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hilton slips a jab from Ventura. A cross from Hilton lands. Hilton fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Hilton sizes up Ventura with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Ventura throws a hook but Hilton blocks it. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Hilton uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ventura. Hilton slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. A big left from Ventura misses. Ventura walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Milton Hilton is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4# Hilton throws a one two combo.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hilton. Hilton takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL2# Hilton moves into the clinch successfully.
Hilton lands with a short shot to the head. #BC2# Hilton breaks from the clinch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hilton. Hilton slips under a jab from Ventura. Hilton scores with a sloppy right hand. Ventura should have avoided that one. Ventura throws a hook to the side of Hilton's head but Hilton sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Hilton lands a nice looking body shot.
Hilton lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ventura backs up against the cage.
Ventura has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. Ventura on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Hilton connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ventura's hands. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Hilton lunges at Ventura with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ventura's hand. Hilton's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Hilton duly obliges. #CL2# Hilton fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ventura, pushing him back against the cage. Hilton throws a head punch that misses.
And that's the end of the fight! Milton Hilton comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Hilton has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight for Milton Hilton! Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight for Milton Hilton! Judge Peter Branson scores the fight for Milton Hilton!
Milton Hilton wins by unanimous decision! Milton Hilton was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
Ferocious Friday 1
Date: Sep 08, 2017 |
#R1# Mafaking displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ventura throws out the jab. #CL# Ventura tries to keep at a distance but Mafaking has taken the fight into the clinch. Mafaking tries a body shot but Ventura blocks it.
Ventura blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mafaking misses with a hook from the clinch. Ventura's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mafaking. Mafaking makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Ventura has had enough of the clinch but Mafaking keeps him there for the moment. Mafaking digs a right hand into Ventura's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ventura's gas tank. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ventura is trying to force a seperation but Mafaking has the dominant position. A short body shot lands from Mafaking as the two fighters clinch.
Mafaking misses with the head strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Mafaking.
Mafaking makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. A shot in the inside from Mafaking. #T1# Mafaking gets through Ventura's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Mafaking throws a head punch that misses. Ventura is trying to push Mafaking away but Mafaking has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Ventura wants to get back to striking at distance but Mafaking won't allow it.
Mafaking keeps control of Ventura as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Mafaking lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Mafaking lands a body shot. Mafaking blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mafaking lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ventura backwards. Mafaking is working Ventura over against the cage. Mafaking lands with a light punch inside. Mafaking lands a hook to the side of the head. Mafaking prevents Ventura from breaking the clinch. Mafaking lands a hook that snaps the head of Ventura backwards. Mafaking lands with a right to the head. Mafaking throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Venturas head. #T2# This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Mafaking scores with a hook to the body. Mafaking lands a left hand.
Mafaking digs a right hand into Ventura's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ventura's gas tank. A short right from Mafaking. Mafaking makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. A short right from Mafaking on the inside. Ventura's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Mafaking works on Ventura's body with a couple of short punches. Mafaking lands a shot to the body. Ventura looks winded! Ventura misses with the head strike.
Mafaking blocks an uppercut.
Ventura swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mafaking lands a shoulder strike. Mafaking lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Ventura misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T3# Mafaking softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Ventura working aggressively here.
Still in the clinch, Mafaking scores with a nice short uppercut. Ventura wants to break free but Mafaking has control.
Mafaking throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Venturas head. Mafaking misses with the head strike.
We've been informed that Ventura has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight. Ventura throws a punch but it's blocked by Mafaking. Mafaking lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ventura backwards. Mafaking has Ventura pressed against the cage, preventing Ventura from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Ventura wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mafaking lands a hook to the side of the head. Mafaking throws a head punch that misses. Mafaking doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice body punch from Mafaking - that landed with a thud.
Mafaking lands a right hand. Good body shot from Mafaking.
#T4# Mafaking lands with a right to the head. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. A short right from Mafaking. Mafaking has a couple of punches blocked by Ventura.
Ventura takes a shot to the head. Mafaking tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Ventura tries to circle away but Mafaking has him pinned against the cage. Mafaking lands a left hand.
Good body shot from Mafaking.
Mafaking stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Mafaking lands an uppercut. Mafaking softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Mafaking works on Ventura's body with a couple of short punches. A short uppercut from Mafaking. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Mafaking softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Mafaking lands a body punch in the clinch. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Mafaking dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2##CL# Mafaking has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mafaking lands with a short head shot on the inside. Mafaking scores with an uppercut up the middle. Mafaking swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ventura misses with a punch on the inside.
Mafaking lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. A frustrated look appears on Ventura's face as he tries to break the clinch. Mafaking misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mafaking scores with a nice hook to the head. Mafaking softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. A head punch on the inside from Mafaking fails to land. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ventura blocking some punches.
Mafaking lands a body shot. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mafaking creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Mafaking lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ventura backwards. This has been an exciting period of action! A short right from Mafaking. #T1# An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ventura. Mafaking lands with a right to the head. #ROC# Ventura is rocked! Mafaking lands a nice shot to the body. Ventura is still on wobbly legs! Can Mafaking finish him? Mafaking misses with a punch on the inside.
Mafaking scores with a shoulder strike. A nice left hand lands by Mafaking.
Mafaking tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Mafaking lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ventura backwards. Mafaking lands a left hand.
Mafaking lands a hook to the side of the head. Mafaking doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mafaking unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Ventura! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Mafaking is unloading with more strikes now! Ventura drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bruce Mafaking! Bruce Mafaking retains his lightweight title! Bruce Mafaking thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 27, 2017 |
#R1# Ventura misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Flint.
Flint uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ventura.
And Flint tries to counter it with a takedown but Ventura pushes his down on his head and steps out. Flint moves out of range of the strikes. Ventura slips a jab from Flint. Ventura takes a swing at Flint's ribcage but misses. Flint drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ventura defends it well. Ventura looks to land a right hand but Flint moved out of range. Ventura loads up on a big right hand but Flint slips the punch. Flint moves away from the strike by Ventura. And Flint tries to counter it with a takedown but Ventura pushes his down on his head and steps out. Flint moves away from the strike by Ventura. Flint with the counter takedown but Ventura avoids it easily. Ventura throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Flint throws a right and a left that Ventura avoids nicely. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ventura misses with a looping left. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ventura checks a leg kick. Ventura throws an overhand right that lands on Flint's shoulder, as Flint tries to avoid the shot. The fighters circling - Ventura throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Ventura throws an overhand right that lands on Flint's shoulder, as Flint tries to avoid the shot. #T1# A swing and a miss from Ventura. Flint lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ventura circles away quickly and effectively. Ventura throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Flint tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Ventura throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD2# and Flint counters with a single leg into guard. Ventura didn't expect that. #SUB2# Flint postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Ventura is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Flint, into his guard. #REVR# Ventura has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Ventura looking to pass the guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2# Flint is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ventura is aware though and is defending well. Flint is looking to stand up but Ventura isn't so interested in that idea. Ventura works over Flint with some ground and pound from guard. Flint being controlled here, momentarily. #T2# Flint working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ventura. Ventura throwing strikes from guard but Flint blocks nicely. Flint working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ventura. Ventura trying to control the position from guard on top but Flint is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Ventura stands up over Flint, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Ventura loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Flint doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Ventura works a leg free and moves into half guard. Ventura throwing shots but Flint is blocking nicely. Ventura drops an elbow to the side of Flint's head. #T3# Ventura looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Flint with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Flint is looking to control Ventura's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Flint avoid being mounted? Ventura is pressing down on Flint's thigh, looking to free his foot. Flint is holding on for now. Ventura thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Flint's head. Ventura keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. Flint looks like he's trying to stand up.
Ventura landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB2# Flint is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ventura pulls his head out easily. Ventura looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Flint with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Ventura working the head and body with strikes. Ventura working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. Flint trying to control from the bottom.
#T4# Flint on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Flint is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ventura scores with a couple of nice shots. Ventura working over Flint with some ground and pound. Flint looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Ventura working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #SUB2# Flint looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Ventura lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Flint looks winded! Ventura takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Ventura tries to pass the half guard into mount. Flint knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Ventura drops an elbow to the side of Flint's head. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB# Ventura is looking for a kimura but Flint is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ventura to get the leverage. Ventura stalling away here and it's allowed Flint to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Ventura dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# Ventura throws a lazy right hand but Flint sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Flint staying out of range there. Flint feints the counter takedown. Ventura is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. A telegraphed right hand from Ventura misses the target. Ventura is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Flint. Ventura throws out a loose jab but Flint uses good head movement to avoid it. Ventura throws a jab but it's blocked by Flint. A slow jab from Ventura misses its intended target. Flint throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. A little feinted left hand from Ventura on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Ventura throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Flint sees it coming and avoids it easily. Ventura throws a jab but it's blocked by Flint. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Flint avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Flint moves out of range as Ventura strikes. Ventura throws an overhand right that lands on Flint's shoulder, as Flint tries to avoid the shot. Flint throws a body punch but Ventura moves out of range. Jason Ventura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1# Ventura misses with a straight left. Jason Ventura is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Ventura throws the left hand but Flint avoids the punch easily. Flint misses with a wild body shot. Flint avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Flint drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ventura defends it well. Ventura throws a body shot but no joy. Ventura throws an overhand right that lands on Flint's shoulder, as Flint tries to avoid the shot. Ventura throws a looping overhand right but Flint ducks down to avoid it. The fighters circling - Ventura throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Ventura misses with a left hand #TD2# and Flint counters with a single leg into guard. Ventura didn't expect that. Jason Ventura overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Ventura avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Ventura keeping moving, preventing Flint from controlling successfully. #SUB2# Flint drops back, looking for a kneebar! Ventura looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Ventura looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Ventura! #REVR##T2# Ventura landing strikes. Ventura landing a few strikes. This has been an exciting period of action! Flint is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB2# Flint looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB# Ventura seems to be working for a kimura but Flint defends the submission attempt. Flint tries to get to full guard but Ventura has control of the leg. Flint moves into full guard.
Ventura wants to control from the top but Flint keeps moving. #T3# Flint looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Ventura looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Ventura scoring with punches to the head and body. Ventura lands a couple of elbows. Ventura keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Flint's head. Ventura is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2# Flint 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. #SUB# Ventura drops back looking for a leg! Flint is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Flint manages to kick Ventura off! Ventura jumps back into Flint's guard. #T4# Ventura content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ventura's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Ventura is working Flint over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #ES2# Flint pushes Ventura off and gets back to his feet.
A jab from Ventura misses. Flint shoots in but no luck this time. Flint keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ventura. Flint ducks under a wild hook from Ventura. Flint misses the jab. Ventura looks to score with a jab to the body but Flint is just out of range. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Ventura dominated that second round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round! #R3# Flint takes a swing at Ventura's ribcage but misses. Ventura throws a looping overhand right but Flint ducks down to avoid it. Ventura throws a shot from downtown. Flint moves away and avoids it. Flint shoots for a takedown but Ventura saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Flint changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ventura tries to avoid it but Flint manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ventura to the ground. Ventura escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Ventura throws a jab when Flint was well out of range. Flint slips under a jab from Ventura. Flint throws the left hand but Ventura avoids the punch easily. Ventura is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Flint can do to turn this around? Ventura misses with a telegraphed body shot
#TD2# and Flint counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Ventura! We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ventura is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Flint is controlling him well.#T1##SUB2# Flint is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ventura has escaped the position, nice work there. Ventura is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Flint is controlling him well.#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Jason Ventura is winning the standup battle so far. Ventura loads up on a big right hand but Flint slips the punch. Flint is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ventura. Flint moves out of range as Ventura strikes. A telegraphed right hand from Ventura misses the target. Ventura checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#T2# Ventura jabbing away but nothing is landing. Flint slips a jab from Ventura. A telegraphed right hand from Ventura misses the target. Ventura throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ventura thows a left - swing and a miss! Ventura defending well as Flint loads up on a big left hand. Flint moves out of range of the strikes. Flint changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Flint slips a jab from Ventura. A swing and a miss from Ventura. Flint feints the counter takedown. Ventura checks the leg kick. Ventura tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Flint was well out of range. Poor timing from Ventura. Ventura pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Flint misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ventura.
#T3# Flint keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ventura. Flint looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ventura is fending him off so far but Flint persists. Nope, Ventura circles away and we're back to standing. Jason Ventura has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Icarus Flint. Ventura loads up on a big right hand but Flint slips the punch. Ventura misses with a hook. And Flint tries to counter it with a takedown but Ventura pushes his down on his head and steps out. A swing and a miss from Ventura. Ventura displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Flint throws out the jab. A little feinted left hand from Ventura on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Icarus Flint has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Jason Ventura is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Ventura misses the shot to the body. A swing and a miss from Ventura. Flint defending well as Ventura loads up on a big left hand. Flint avoids a lazy jab quite easily. A big right from Ventura misses. Ventura stuffs the takedown attempt from Flint. Flint gets slowly back to his feet. #T4# A swing and a miss from Ventura. Flint misses with a few strikes there.
Flint ducks under a wild hook from Ventura. Ventura throws a lazy right hand but Flint sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Ventura misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Flint.
Ventura fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Flint manages to avoid it. Flint uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ventura. A punch combination from Flint misses. Ventura misses with a straight left. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Ventura throws the left hand but Flint avoids the punch easily. Ventura displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Flint.
And that's the end of the fight! Jason Ventura showed his dominance in that final round. Well Ventura has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge David Hoff scores the fight 30:27 Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:27 Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Ventura!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 25, 2017 |
#R1##TD# Stec tries to sprawl but Ventura drives through with a takedown into half guard. Stec on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Ventura controlling the pace. Nice strikes from Ventura there. Ventura not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB# Ventura is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB# Ventura looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Ventura seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Ventura takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#ROC# Stec is rocked!#T1# Still in half guard, Ventura seems content to control. Stec is still in real trouble! Can Ventura finish him?#SUB# Ventura seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Stec is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jason Ventura!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 22, 2017 |
#R1# Bango is looking to clinch. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bango. Bango misses with a head kick.
Ventura is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Ventura throws out a loose jab but Bango uses good head movement to avoid it. Bango lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ventura circles away quickly and effectively. Bango dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Bango throws a head kick that misses. Ventura is looking to counter punch. The fight stays on the outside here - Bango looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Ventura drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bango sprawls and moves away. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bango throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Bango tries to clinch up. Ventura stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ventura wants it to stay on the feet. Bango closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ventura circles away. Jason Ventura has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Angel Bango.#T1# Ventura throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A low kick from Ventura misses and Bango counters with a one-two to the body. Angel Bango seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Bango tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Ventura swings for the body but Bango moves out of range.
Bango with the counter takedown but Ventura avoids it easily. A head kick misses from Ventura. A head kick misses from Ventura. Bango will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Ventura misses with a hook. Bango ducked under it nicely. Bango uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ventura.
As Ventura backs off Bango throws a huge counter combo but Ventura manages to avoid it all. Bango shoots in looking for a takedown but Ventura manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bango's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ventura 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 Bango has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bango and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Bango cracks Ventura with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Ventura slaps away a takedown attempt from Bango, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T2# Bango fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ventura half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Bango looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Ventura throws a shot from downtown. Bango moves away and avoids it. Ventura circles away from the clinch attempt#TD# and Ventura counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Bango! The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Bango is working to avoid the ground and pound but Ventura connects with a decent elbow. Bango is working to avoid the ground and pound but Ventura connects with a decent elbow. Ventura connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Bango some visible discomfort.
#SUB# Ventura wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bango, who protects the arm well. #T3# Ventura working away.#SUB# Ventura is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bango has escaped the position, nice work there. Bango taking a bit of punishment here - Ventura scoring with strikes. #SUB# Ventura looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB# Ventura tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. Ventura grinds an elbow into Bango's temple. #T4##SUB# Ventura tries for a kimura but Bango is defending well. Bango wants to control but Ventura postures up. Check out the look on Ventura's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Ventura is working Bango over with some ground and pound from side control. Ventura trying to control the action but Bango is working from the bottom. Bango takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
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! The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Bango takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Ventura wants to control but Bango is keeping him busy. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Ventura dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2# Ventura swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Bango appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick. Nice defenses there by Bango. Ventura keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Ventura was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Bango shoots in and drives through. Ventura sprawls well. An inside leg kick from Ventura misses. Ventura misses with a wild body shot. Bango feints the counter takedown. Bango uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ventura. Bango misses with the body kick#TD# and Ventura counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nice strikes from Ventura there. Ventura prevents Bango from improving his position. Ventura is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T1# Bango is staying active underneath Ventura, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB# Ventura looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Ventura landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB# Ventura in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Bango tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Ventura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jason Ventura!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 19, 2017 |
#R1##CL2# Ventura moves into the clinch. Ventura has a couple of punches blocked by Figueredo.
Figueredo tries to break the clinch but Ventura is controlling the position. Ventura misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC# Figueredo breaks the clinch.
Figueredo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Ventura fails with the takedown#CL# and Figueredo moves into the clinch. Figueredo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ventura pulls him back up using the underhooks. Ventura has Figueredo pressed against the cage, preventing Figueredo from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Ventura wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Figueredo goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ventura prevents it.
Ventura misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ventura as Figueredo tries to tie him up. #T1# Figueredo tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlos Figueredo. That's going to take a lot out of him. Ventura wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Figueredo using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
#BC# Figueredo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2# Ventura drives through and clinches with Figueredo against the cage.
#TD# Figueredo successfully pulls guard.
Figueredo is trying to keep Ventura in close.
Ventura with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Ventura is working Figueredo over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Ventura content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Ventura scoring with some ground and pound. Ventura has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Ventura lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ventura's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T2# Ventura pushes down on Figueredo's leg and manages to get into half guard. Ventura looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Ventura landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Ventura is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #CUT2# It looks like Carlos Figueredo has been cut. Figueredo is breathing heavily. Figueredo is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ventura scores with a couple of nice shots.#ROC2# Figueredo is rocked! Ventura lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Figueredo quite badly. Figueredo pulls Ventura in close trying to recover. Ventura postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Figueredo on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Figueredo doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jason Ventura!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 12, 2017 |
#R1##TD# Ruiz gets caught flat footed, as Ventura shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Ruiz is trying to keep Ventura in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Ventura sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ruiz 's guard. Ruiz tries to roll over but Ventura keeps him under control. Ventura thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ruiz 's head. Ruiz is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ventura tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ruiz knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Ruiz wants to control but Ventura is keeping busy.
Ruiz wants to get back to full guard.#T1# Ventura trying to control from half guard but Ruiz is working away. Ventura controlling the pace. Ventura winds up and cracks Ruiz with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Ruiz moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ruiz is on top in guard.
#REVB# Ruiz postures up in Ventura's guard and throws a big left but Ventura blocks it. #SUB# Ventura is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ruiz is aware though and is defending well.#T2# Ventura pulls Ruiz in close to prevent any damage. Ruiz trying to control but Ventura is working from the bottom. Ventura trying to control the position here. Ruiz missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Ventura looking for a sweep. Not yet Ventura, not yet. #T3# Ruiz would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. Ruiz scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Ventura has a closed guard, preventing Ruiz from standing up. Ventura is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR# Ventura slips a nice elbow through Ruiz 's hands, connecting with Ruiz 's forehead. Ruiz punching from the bottom.
Ruiz wants to control but Ventura is keeping busy and won't allow it. Ventura controlling the pace. #T4# Ruiz wants to control but Ventura is keeping busy and won't allow it. Ruiz might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Ventura haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time. Ventura is nestled in close to Ruiz , controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Ruiz is trying to control but can't.
Ruiz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Ventura scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Ruiz has hold of Ventura's hands but Ventura slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Ventura working Ruiz over with strikes. #SUB# Ventura looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Ventura 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# Ventura gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL2# and Ruiz counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ruiz . Ventura wants to take the fight to the mat but Ruiz manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Ventura has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ruiz avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Ventura. That's going to take a lot out of him. Ruiz is pressed up against the cage. Ventura has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ruiz down to the mat. Ruiz avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #TD# Ventura fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Ruiz to the ground. Ventura is now in Ruiz 's guard. Ruiz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ventura accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ventura lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Ventura working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Ruiz wants to stand and escape but Ventura is having none of it. Ruiz is trying to keep Ventura in close.
#T1##SUB2# Ruiz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ventura defends well. Ventura postures up and lands a big shot to Ruiz 's brow. Ruiz looking to control.
#SUB2# Ruiz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ventura defends well. Ventura sitting in guard, not really doing much. Ventura scoring with punches to the head and body. #T2# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Ventura slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Ventura with a nice head shot there. Ventura trying to control the position from guard on top but Ruiz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Ventura stays in close to Ruiz 's body and controls the position. #T3# Ventura content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Ruiz working a defensive guard here.
Ruiz wants to sweep but no luck. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Ventura keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ventura tries to counter by clinching up but Ruiz breaks away and moves out of range. Ventura doesn't succeed with the takedown and Ruiz counters with a head kick. That will keep Ventura thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks! Ruiz takes a swing at Ventura's ribcage but misses. #CL2# Ruiz darts in and clinches Ventura up against the cage.#TD2# Ruiz has picked Ventura up - he's going for a ride! Ruiz dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Ventura gets full guard. Ruiz is breathing heavily.#T4# Ventura is controlling Ruiz 's posture. Ventura looking to control.
Ruiz trying to control the position from guard on top but Ventura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Ventura looking to sweep here. No luck so far. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ventura is on top in guard.
#REVR# Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Ventura scoring with punches to the head and body. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Ventura slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Alejandro Ruiz will probably get the nod - 10:9. 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# Ventura tries to clinch up but Ruiz circles away and keeps his distance. Ventura throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ruiz 's waist but Ruiz gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ventura off to one side. Ventura changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ruiz tries to avoid it but Ventura manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ruiz to the ground. Ruiz escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Ruiz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Ventura is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ruiz can do to turn this around? Ruiz dives in for a single leg takedown but Ventura sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. Ventura goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ruiz prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Ventura. That's going to take a lot out of him. Ruiz wants a takedown but no success here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ruiz is defending well against a takedown attempt. Ventura is trying to drag Ruiz to the mat but Ruiz just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Ruiz tries to work over Ventura's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1# Ventura wants to take the fight to the mat but Ruiz manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Ventura tries for a takedown. No joy.
#TD2# Ruiz has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Ventura uses from the top position. Ventura with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Ruiz is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Ruiz controls Ventura momentarily but Ventura frees himself. #T2# Ruiz keeping full guard, as Ventura tries to pass. Ventura trying to control the position from guard on top but Ruiz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Ventura slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Ventura chips away with some ground and pound. Ruiz 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. Ruiz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ventura. #T3# Ventura stopping the sweep attempt from Ruiz . Jason Ventura overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Ventura throws a big right hand that misses. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Ruiz looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ventura is fending him off so far but Ruiz persists. Nope, Ventura circles away and we're back to standing. Ruiz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Ventura stuffs the takedown attempt from Ruiz . Ruiz gets slowly back to his feet. #TD# Ventura gets a double leg takedown into Ruiz 's guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Ventura trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Ventura pushing down on Ruiz 's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Ventura looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ruiz with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Ventura keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T4# Ruiz is trying to control but can't.
Ventura working the head and body with strikes. Ventura drops an elbow to the side of Ruiz 's head. Ventura is nestled in close to Ruiz , controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Ventura working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Ventura connects with a nice short shot to Ruiz 's temple. Ventura scores with a couple of good hammerfists. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ventura in particular looking to stall. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Ventura is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB# Ventura is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that's the end of the fight! Jason Ventura showed his dominance in that final round. I think Ventura has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:27 Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:28 Judge David Hoff scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Ventura!
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