Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: FARTMMA 54
Date: Aug 02, 2019

#R1#
Ventura avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kossu has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Kossu scores with a jab. Ventura acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ventura on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ventura tries to clinch but Kossu is having none of it.
Kossu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ventura tries to clinch but Kossu is having none of it.
Kossu throws a head kick that Ventura semi-blocks.
Kossu ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ventura takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kossu scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kossu keeps the fight on the outside.
Kossu scores with a nice strike.
Kossu throws out a powerful jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ventura's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kossu connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ventura scrambles back to his feet.
Kossu lands a nice shot to the body.
Ventura tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kossu paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kossu connects with a single shot there.#T1#
Kossu misses with a body shot.
Ventura moves in looking to clinch but Kossu pushes him off.
Kossu lands a nice hook to Ventura's body. Ventura takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kossu lands a nice hook to Ventura's body. Ventura takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kossu digs a good hook to Ventura's body.
Ventura tries to clinch there but Kossu circles away.
Kossu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kossu thuds his right hand into Ventura's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ventura tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ventura swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little jabbing left from Kossu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ventura tries to clinch up but Kossu circles away and keeps his distance.
Kossu circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ventura tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kossu connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ventura momentarily.
Kossu connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ventura momentarily.
Kossu throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Ventura has closed the distance and engaged Kossu in a clinch.
Kossu lands an uppercut.#T2#
Ventura tries a body shot but Kossu blocks it.
Kossu slowing the pace effectively.
Kossu tries a body shot but Ventura blocks it.
Kossu misses with a punch to the body.
Kossu throws a punch but it's blocked by Ventura.
Kossu tries to work over Ventura's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ventura is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kossu is defending well.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kossu.
Kossu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kossu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kossu lands a shoulder strike.
Kossu pushes Ventura back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ventura blocks a body shot from Kossu. #T3#
Kossu lands a shoulder strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Kossu.
Kossu tries to work over Ventura's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A shot in the inside from Kossu.
Ventura tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kossu's elbow.
Kossu presses Ventura against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kossu presses Ventura against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kossu lands with a left to the head.
Kossu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kossu works on Ventura's body with a couple of short punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Kossu.
Ventura takes a shot to the head.
Kossu just leaning against Ventura, taking a breather.
Kossu lands with a short shot to the head. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kossu scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kossu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kossu working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kossu lands a nice uppercut.
Kossu just leaning against Ventura, taking a breather.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kossu.
Kossu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kossu is working Ventura over against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kossu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kossu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ventura takes a shot to the head.
Good body shot from Kossu.
A short left from Kossu.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kalle Kossu dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Nice jab there from Kossu.
Kalle Kossu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ventura looks to clinch
and Kossu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
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.
Ventura on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kossu stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kossu lands the left hand.
Kossu keeps the fight on the outside.
Kossu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ventura moves in looking to clinch but Kossu pushes him off.
Kossu scores with a punch to the head.
A jab from Kossu finds it's way through Ventura's defenses.
A lazy left from Kossu finds it's target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kossu moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Good shot there by Kossu.
Kossu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ventura wants to clinch
and Ventura takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Kossu ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kossu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ventura uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kossu.
Kossu scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kossu connects with a crisp jab.
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.
Kossu lands a nice shot to the body.
Kossu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ventura manages to avoid it.
Kossu lands with a right hand.
Kalle Kossu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kossu scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ventura in his tracks.
Kossu clobbers Ventura with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ventura misses with a head kick.
Kossu connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A punch lands to the side of Ventura 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kossu darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kossu misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kossu looks to land a combination but Ventura avoids it well. #T2#
Kossu connects with the punch.
Ventura showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kossu.
Ventura moves in looking to clinch but Kossu pushes him off.
Kossu takes a swing at Ventura's ribcage but misses.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Ventura wants to clinch up but Kossu keeps it at a distance.
Kossu works the jab nicely.
Kossu avoids the body shot from Ventura.
Kossu now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kossu throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Ventura's head.
Ventura takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ventura tries to clinch there but Kossu circles away.
Kossu throws a series of punches but Ventura avoids them all with ease.
Kossu keeps the fight on the outside.
Ventura uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kossu.
Kossu scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kossu misses with a body shot. #T3#
Kossu misses the shot to the body.
Ventura tries a head kick but it misses.
Ventura is looking to clinch but Kossu is avoiding it.
Kossu swings for the body but Ventura moves out of range.
Kossu ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ventura takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ventura on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kossu connects with the punch.#CL#
Ventura closes the distance and clinches.
Ventura misses with a punch to the body.
Kossu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ventura backwards.
Kossu lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ventura.
Kossu is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kossu.#T4#
Kossu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kossu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ventura backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ventura avoiding damage.
Ventura misses with a punch on the inside.
The referee calls for Ventura to work.
Kossu leaning his opponent against the cage.
Kossu is working Ventura over against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A shot in the inside from Kossu.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kalle Kossu 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! This is the final round!
#R3#
Kossu fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ventura wants to clinch up but Kossu keeps it at a distance.
Kossu lands with an uppercut that bounces Ventura off the cage and back into range.
Ventura tries to clinch but Kossu moves away
and Kossu counters with a stiff right hand.
Ventura shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kossu as he avoids it easily.
Kossu clobbers Ventura with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ventura tries to clinch up.
A jab lands there for Kossu.
Ventura is looking to clinch.
Kossu cracks Ventura with a good jab.#CL#
Ventura moves into the clinch successfully.
Kossu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from Kossu.
Kossu lands a hook that snaps the head of Ventura backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kossu is working Ventura over against the cage.
Ventura blocks a body shot from Kossu. #T1#
Kossu lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kossu lands a shoulder strike.
Kossu gets through Ventura's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kalle Kossu seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kossu pushes Ventura back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kossu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Kossu.
Kossu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Venturas head.
Kossu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kossu effectively controlling the action here.
Kossu misses with a punch to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Ace Ventura has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Kossu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kossu.
Kossu leaning his opponent against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kossu gets through Ventura's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kossu working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kossu.
Kossu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kossu lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ventura.
Ventura stalling in the clinch but Kossu improves position. #T3#
Kossu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kossu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Kossu scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kossu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kossu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kossu scores with a shoulder strike. #ROC2#
Ventura is rocked!
Still in the clinch, Kossu scores with a nice short uppercut.
Oh Ventura is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kossu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kossu scores with a hook to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kossu.
Kossu lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kossu.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kossu lands with a left to the head.
A hook to the body from Kossu. #T4#
Nice body punch from Kossu.
Kalle Kossu is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kossu pushes Ventura back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kossu lands a nice shot to the body.
Kossu scores with a hook to the body.
Ventura seems to have got his legs back now.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kossu.
Kossu works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kossu lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kossu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kossu scores with a shoulder strike.
Ventura takes a shot to the head.
Kossu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kossu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Venturas head.
Kossu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ventura backwards.
Kossu blocks a body shot from Ventura.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kalle Kossu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kossu 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 24:30
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 24:30
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 24:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kalle Kossu!
Our winner, Kalle Kossu, 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: FARTMMA 48
Date: Jul 06, 2019

#R1##CL#
Ventura clinches. #BC#
Ventura breaks the clinch. #TD#
Ventura drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Minchew felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Minchew can't do much from the bottom here.
Minchew is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ventura is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Minchew tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Ventura presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! #T1#
Minchew really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Minchew is still trying to improve position.
Minchew tries to lock up and control but Ventura gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Minchew is looking to get to half guard.
Minchew wants to control but Ventura is having none of it.#T3#
Minchew really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Minchew is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Ventura tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ventura prevents Minchew from getting the reversal.
Ventura controlling the pace for now.
Ventura avoids the attempt from Minchew to control.
Minchew working to try and regain half guard. #T4#
Minchew tries to lock up and control but Ventura gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Minchew tries to reverse the position but Ventura maintains control.
Minchew looks winded!
Ventura content just to control the position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ace Ventura dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Ventura stuffs the takedown attempt from Minchew. Minchew gets slowly back to his feet.
Ventura scores with a head kick. Minchew tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CL#
Ventura drives through and clinches with Minchew against the cage. #BC#
Ventura breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Minchew has taken the fight to the clinch.
Minchew drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ventura gets the underhooks and prevents it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Ventura breaks from the clinch. #T1##CL2#
Minchew moves into the clinch successfully.
Minchew is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ventura to keep the fight standing.
Ace Ventura has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of TJ Minchew.#BC#
Ventura breaks the clinch. #TD#
Ventura manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Minchew on his heels. He'll look to pass Minchew's guard now, I'm sure.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Minchew looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Minchew is trying to control the position but Ventura postures up. #SUB2#
Minchew throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Minchew is breathing heavily.#T2#
Minchew working a defensive guard here. #SUB2#
Minchew has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ventura can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ventura is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ventura has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#SUB2#
Minchew escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ventura gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T3##SUB2#
Minchew throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Ventura escapes and throws Minchew's legs to the side, diving into side control!
A lull in the action here.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Minchew is looking for a sweep.
Ventura taking a breather here.
You can see the frustration on Minchew's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Minchew tries to buck Ventura off but Ventura is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ace Ventura dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ventura is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Nice body punch from Ventura.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minchew fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Minchew tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ace Ventura has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of TJ Minchew.
Minchew drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it. #T1#
Minchew drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Minchew takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Minchew stalling in the clinch but Ventura improves position.
Ventura prevents the takedown attempt. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Come on Ventura - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense. #TD#
Ventura has Minchew pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Ventura pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Minchew tumbling to the mat - Ventura dives into Minchew's guard.
Minchew is trying to control the position but Ventura postures up.
Ventura advances position into side control!#T3#
Minchew is trying to control Ventura's posture but Ventura avoids it.
Minchew is trying to get back to half guard.
Minchew can't do much from the bottom here.
Ventura has control of an arm but Minchew manages to advance to Ventura's back!
Ventura looking very determined here, making life difficult for Minchew. #SUB2#
Ventura preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Minchew. #T4#
Minchew wants to control the position but Ventura frees himself and scrambles - Minchew manages to regain control in side control.
Minchew is looking to take a break and control but Ventura is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ace Ventura overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ventura struggling a bit here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Minchew taking a break here but Ventura is having none of it and regains half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ace 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ace Ventura!
During a confident post fight interview, Ace Ventura thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: FARTMMA 41
Date: Jun 08, 2019

#R1#
Arias misses with a lunging right hand
and Ventura counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Arias is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Arias scores with a jab.
Ventura walks into a left hand.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ventura is defended easily by Arias.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Ventura.
Arias is trying to get back to half guard.
Arias is working hard here to advance position.
Ventura trying to control the position but Arias is working away. #T1##SUB2#
Ventura thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Ventura is looking to take a break and control but Arias is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Ventura thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Arias is looking to regain half guard here but Ventura keeps moving and retains side control.
Ventura tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ventura trying to control the action but Arias is working from the bottom.
Arias takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Arias dodges the ground and pound from Ventura.
Arias is trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ventura working the ground and pound.#T3#
Arias struggling a bit here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ventura trying to control the position but Arias is working away.
Arias is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ventura wants to control for a moment but Arias uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Ventura is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ventura trying to control the position from guard on top but Arias is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Arias is trying to control the position but Ventura postures up.
Ventura trying to control the position from guard on top but Arias is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ventura postures up in Arias's guard and throws a big left but Arias blocks it.
Ventura has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Arias has control of Ventura's left arm, preventing Ventura from doing any damage.
Ventura throwing strikes but missing. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Arias misses with a looping right.
Ventura staying out of range there.
Arias takes a head kick and keeps coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ace Ventura will probably get the nod.
That's time! Arias's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##TD2#
Ventura shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Arias's guard.
Arias tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ventura throws a big right hand that misses.
Arias trying to control the position.
Ventura content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Arias looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ventura is one step ahead there.
Arias pulls Ventura in close to his closed guard and prevents Ventura from doing any damage or advancing position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ventura forces his way into half guard.#T1#
Ventura takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Ventura throwing shots but Arias is blocking nicely.
Ventura wants to control but Arias is keeping him busy.
Ventura throwing shots but Arias is blocking nicely.
Ventura is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ventura is nestled in close to Arias, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ventura is nestled in close to Arias, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ventura drops an elbow to the side of Arias's head.
Arias is in trouble now - Ventura has advanced to mount!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ventura lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#T2#
Ventura scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Ventura content just to control the position here.
Ventura lands a big shot there that rocks Arias but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Ventura pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Arias in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Arias tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ventura looking to control but Arias is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ventura lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Ventura putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Arias is squirming around, avoiding Ventura's attempts to control the action. #SUB2#
Ventura working for a guillotine from mount but Arias is in no mood to give up. #T3#
Ventura working Arias over with strikes here.
BOOM! Ventura connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Ace Ventura has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Ventura jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Arias is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Arias and Ventura has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Ventura working the body and head with strikes.
Arias wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Ventura working the body and head with strikes.
Arias prevents Ventura from moving into mount. #T4#
Ventura cracks Arias with an elbow. That is naaassty.#SUB2#
Ventura is trying to get an arm triangle but Arias is defending well.
Ventura works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Ventura wants to lay and pray for a moment but Arias keeps working.
Arias is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Ventura working the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Ventura tries for a kimura but Arias is defending well.
Ventura landing strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ace Ventura showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Arias gets caught napping as Ventura dives in and scores a takedown. Arias manages to retain guard.#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Arias manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Arias tries to break free but Ventura pushes him back against the cage.
Arias tries to break the clinch but Ventura is controlling the position.
The referee is keeping an eye on Ventura - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Arias is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arias can't find room to land a body shot as Ventura controls the action.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ventura as Arias tries to tie him up. #TD2#
Ventura gets control of Arias's arms and successfully pulls guard. Ventura will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Ventura has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Ventura controls Arias momentarily but Arias frees himself.
Arias trying to control but Ventura is working from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SU#
Arias stands up and waves to Ventura to follow him.
Arias connects with a looping right hand.
Arias lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Arias.
Arias throws a lazy uppercut
and Ventura connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ventura slips a jab from Arias.
Ventura feints the counter takedown.#T2#
Arias misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ventura counters with a three punch combo that has Arias backing up. Arias nods at Ventura to acknowledge the strikes.#TD2#
Ventura looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Arias tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Ventura manages to move to mount!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ventura working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Ventura tries to control but Arias wriggling away.
Ventura lands a nice shot to the head.
Ventura landing punches.
Ventura working Arias over with strikes here.
Ventura raining down shots from the mount!#T3#
Ventura controlling from the full mount. #SUB2#
Ventura working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Ventura lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Ventura landing strikes from the mount and Arias is in trouble!
Ventura wants to control the pace but Arias is squirming around nicely.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Ventura cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Ventura with good strikes from the mount here!
Ventura lands with some strikes.#T4#
Ventura lands with some strikes.
Ventura is in the full mount, landing strikes. #ROC2#
Arias is rocked!
Ventura working Arias over with strikes here.
Oh Arias is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ventura connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Ventura cracks Arias with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ace Ventura!
Ace Ventura decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Dave Arias was interviewed post fight and said 'When theres winning theres also loosing . tonight i loss but this is not the end its just a new beginning that means i have to learn more. And come back to win again.'.

Event: DSC STRIKE 52
Date: May 01, 2019

#R1#
Ventura throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ventura misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Targaryen.
Targaryen is trying to counter with his kicks.
Ventura tries a head kick but it misses.
Ventura shoots in but no luck this time.
Targaryen shapes to counter with a head kick.
Ventura feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Targaryen's calf.
Ventura moves out of range of the body kick.
Targaryen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ventura throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ace Ventura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ventura tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ventura tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ventura pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Targaryen takes one on the button.
Targaryen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Targaryen blocks a jab.
A nice side step and Targaryen releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T1#
Ventura misses with a body shot.
Ventura moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromTargaryen.
Ventura looks to throw the jab but Targaryen is out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Targaryen misses.
Targaryen moves out of range of the leg kick from Ventura.
Targaryen is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ventura with a body shot.
Ventura looks to score with a jab to the body but Targaryen is just out of range.
Ventura throws a leg kick #CL2#
and Targaryen holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Targaryen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Targaryen slowing the pace effectively.
Targaryen lands with a left to the head.
Ventura is trying to force a seperation but Targaryen has the dominant position.
Targaryen has Ventura pressed against the cage.
Targaryen's coach down at The Forge was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Targaryen's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Targaryen misses with a punch to the body.
Good body shot from Targaryen. #T2##BC#
Ventura pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ventura will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Aegon Targaryen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ventura tries a head kick but it misses.
Targaryen is trying to counter with his kicks.
Targaryen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
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 Targaryen has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Targaryen and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ventura throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #CL2#
and Targaryen counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Targaryen keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ventura's efforts to push away.
Targaryen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Targaryen has a couple of punches blocked by Ventura.
Targaryen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Targaryen misses with some punches.
Targaryen misses with a hook to the ribs. #T3#
Targaryen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Targaryen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Targaryen lands with a right to the head.
Targaryen lands a body punch.
Ventura is trying to break the clinch but Targaryen has him pressed against the cage.
Targaryen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
I was talking to Ventura's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Targaryen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A frustrated look appears on Ventura's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Targaryen misses with a body punch.
Ventura working hard to break the clinch.
Ventura wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Targaryen has him pressed against the cage.
Targaryen throws a punch but it's blocked by Ventura.
A right hook to the body lands for Targaryen.
Targaryen lands with a left to the head. #T4#
Targaryen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ventura working hard to break the clinch.
Ventura blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Targaryen misses with some punches.
Still in the clinch, Targaryen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Targaryen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ventura's elbow.
Ventura wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Targaryen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Targaryen lands a body punch in the clinch.
Targaryen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Targaryen swings wildly with an uppercut but Ventura uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD#
Ventura pulls guard successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aegon Targaryen dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Good leg kick by Ventura there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ventura throws a nice looking combination but Targaryen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Targaryen blocks a leg kick.
Nice shot by Ventura.#CUT#
It looks like Aegon Targaryen has been cut.
Ventura misses with a wild body shot.
Targaryen appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Targaryen throws a body shot but no joy.
Targaryen blocks a head kick by Ventura.
Ventura looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Targaryen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Targaryen avoids the head kick by Ventura.
Ventura throws a big shot that misses.
Targaryen throws a big counter head kick but Ventura avoids it with no problem.#T1#
Targaryen checks the leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Ventura misses the target.
Ventura tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Targaryen swivels and escapes.
Targaryen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Targaryen digs a good body shot into Ventura's ribs.
Ventura just misses with a punch to the body.
Targaryen scores with a push kick.
Ventura throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ventura scores with a head kick. Targaryen tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Targaryen's corner calls for a 1-2. Targaryen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ventura misses with a hook. Targaryen ducked under it nicely.
Ventura rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Targaryen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T2#
Ventura blocks the body kick.
A big right from Ventura misses.
Ventura scores with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ventura fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ace Ventura. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ventura misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ventura avoids the head kick by Targaryen.
Targaryen is looking to clinch.
Ventura tried to counter with a leg kick but Targaryen avoided it.
Targaryen defending well as Ventura loads up on a big left hand.
Targaryen only half commits to the counter leg kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ventura.
Targaryen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ventura looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Targaryen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ventura moves away.
Targaryen is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ventura rather than just go for the knockout.#T3#
A shot to the liver by Ventura. Beautiful body shot.
Targaryen checks a low kick from Ventura.
Ventura tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Targaryen tries to clinch there but Ventura circles away.
Targaryen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Targaryen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ventura paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ventura throws a body shot but no joy.
Ventura loads up on a big right hand but Targaryen slips the punch.
Ventura misses with the combination.
Targaryen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Targaryen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T4#
Targaryen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
No luck for Ventura with that takedown attempt.
Targaryen is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Targaryen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ventura takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Targaryen tries to close the distance and clinch but Ventura swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Ventura ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Targaryen moves away.
Ventura misses with a takedown attempt #CL2#
and Targaryen holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A body shot lands from Targaryen.
Targaryen tries to work over Ventura's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ace Ventura dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Aegon Targaryen's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Ventura avoids the body shot from Targaryen.
Ventura fails to land the takedown.
Ventura swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Targaryen doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ventura swinging wildly here.
Ventura throws a front kick aimed at Targaryen's knee but Targaryen avoids it well.
Targaryen tries to clinch but Ventura is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Targaryen connects with a solid leg kick.
Targaryen defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ventura.
Ventura just misses with a punch to the body.
Ventura lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Targaryen circles away quickly and effectively.#T1#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ventura, right into the meat.
Targaryen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ventura.
Ventura rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Targaryen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ventura misses with a head kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Targaryen plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Ace Ventura is winning the standup battle so far.
Ventura throws a sloppy head kick and Targaryen moves out of range easily.
And Targaryen responds with a good body kick, but Ventura manages to step out the way in time.
Targaryen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ventura misses with a head kick.
Targaryen wants to counter the offense by Ventura and move into the clinch position.
Targaryen checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#CL2#
Targaryen takes the fight into the clinch.
Ventura blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T2#
Targaryen misses with a body punch.
Targaryen has a couple of punches blocked by Ventura.
Targaryen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Targaryen misses with a punch on the inside.
Targaryen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ventura tries to break the clinch but Targaryen is controlling the position.
A nice left hand lands by Targaryen.
Targaryen pushes Ventura back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short right from Targaryen on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Targaryen stalling in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Targaryen.
Targaryen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Targaryen goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T3#
Targaryen has a couple of punches blocked by Ventura.
Nice body punch from Targaryen - that landed with a thud.
Ventura prevents a body shot from Targaryen.
Targaryen can't find room to land a body shot as Ventura controls the action.
Targaryen scores with a shoulder strike.
Targaryen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ventura backwards.
Targaryen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ventura tries to break the clinch but Targaryen is controlling the position.
Targaryen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ventura working hard to break the clinch.
Ventura blocking some punches.
Ventura prevents a body shot from Targaryen.
Targaryen has Ventura pressed against the cage, preventing Ventura from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T4#
Targaryen lands a left hand.
Targaryen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ventura backwards.
Ventura blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ventura blocks a body shot from Targaryen.
Ventura is trying to force a seperation but Targaryen has the dominant position.
Targaryen struggles to land a body shot inside as Ventura controls his hands.
Targaryen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Targaryen tries to throw a body punch but Ventura avoids it by throwing Targaryen back against the cage.
Targaryen misses with a punch to the body.
Ventura wants to get back to striking at distance but Targaryen won't allow it.
Targaryen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ventura prevents a body shot from Targaryen.
Targaryen swings wildly with an uppercut but Ventura uses good head movement to avoid it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aegon Targaryen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Targaryen 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: DSC STRIKE 49
Date: Apr 17, 2019

#R1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Ventura or perhaps it was just good defense by Mybitch, which made it look bad.
Ventura fails with a takedown attempt.
Ventura takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mybitch 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.
Ventura looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ace Ventura. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ventura keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Mybitch scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Ventura dives in and scores a takedown into Mybitch's guard.
Ventura missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mybitch utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mybitch wants to stand up but Ventura is controlling him. #T1#
Ventura throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ventura landing with the ground and pound.
Ventura throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ventura is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Mybitch trying to control the position.
Mybitch utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mybitch is trying to control the position but Ventura postures up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mybitch lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Mybitch swings for the body but Ventura moves out of range.
Yewis Mybitch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mybitch misses with a double jab #CL#
and Ventura moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Mybitch breaks the clinch.
Ventura tries for a takedown but Mybitch sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ventura avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice sprawl there from Mybitch as Ventura shoots in.
Mybitch looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mybitch uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ventura has time to react.#TD#
Ventura shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Ventura showed some decent athleticism there.
Ventura sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mybitch defending well though. #T3#
Ventura landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ventura not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Still in half guard, Ventura seems content to control.
Ventura lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ventura stalling.
Ventura is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Mybitch is trying to stand up here but Ventura is controlling him well. #T4#
Mybitch blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ventura.
Ventura takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Ventura working Mybitch over with strikes. #ES2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mybitch manages to escape and get back to his feet! #TD#
Ventura shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Mybitch manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Ventura with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ventura loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ventura is looking to work some ground and pound but Mybitch has wrist control.
Ventura in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ventura chips away with some ground and pound.
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 Ace Ventura will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Mybitch connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ventura. Ventura circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ventura.
Mybitch stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ventura.
Ventura shoots in but Mybitch avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ventura with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mybitch counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ace Ventura. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Ventura feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Ventura loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mybitch not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ventura throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mybitch works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ventura's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ventura with a flurry of punches that miss. #T1#
Ventura trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mybitch preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ventura postures up in Mybitch's guard and throws a big left but Mybitch blocks it.
Ventura with a nice head shot there.
Ventura throwing strikes from guard but Mybitch blocks nicely.
Ventura is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ventura loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ventura working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Ventura trying to control but Mybitch is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Mybitch misses with a low kick.
Ventura fails to land the takedown.
Ventura slips a jab and a cross from Mybitch.
Mybitch has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Ventura has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Ventura shoots in and drives through. Mybitch sprawls well.
Ventura slips a jab and a cross from Mybitch. #TD#
Mybitch gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Ventura to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Mybitch is breathing heavily.
Mybitch keeping moving, preventing Ventura from controlling successfully.
Mybitch has momentary wrist control but Ventura slips an elbow through the middle.#T3#
Mybitch avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ventura works over Mybitch with some ground and pound from guard.
Ventura controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ventura throws a big elbow that misses.
Ventura is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ventura throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mybitch works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ventura working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ventura sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ventura scoring with some ground and pound.
Ventura prevents Mybitch from getting back to his feet.
Ventura has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ventura throwing strikes but missing.
Ventura wants to control from the top but Mybitch keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Ace Ventura will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Mybitch gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Ventura scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ventura is looking to work some ground and pound but Mybitch has wrist control.
Mybitch avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ventura not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Mybitch working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ventura.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ventura is looking to work some ground and pound but Mybitch has wrist control.
Ventura trying to control the position from guard on top but Mybitch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Ventura thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T1#
Ventura trying to control but Mybitch is working from the bottom.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Ventura missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ventura lands a couple of elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ventura with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ventura lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ventura stops Mybitch from standing up.
Ventura missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ventura is looking to work some ground and pound but Mybitch has wrist control.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ventura shoots in and drives through. Mybitch sprawls well.
Ventura dips to his left and cracks Mybitch with an uppercut!
Mybitch throws a big shot that misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ventura is defended easily by Mybitch.
Ventura fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mybitch avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ace Ventura. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mybitch swinging wildly here.
Ventura went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Ventura looks for a takedown but Mybitch sprawls well.#T3#
Ventura takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mybitch ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ventura moves away.
Mybitch misses with an uppercut.
Mybitch jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Mybitch lands a body shot.
Mybitch stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mybitch wants it to stay on the feet.
Yewis Mybitch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mybitch throws a series of punches but Ventura avoids them all with ease.
A quick step to the side and Ventura tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mybitch takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mybitch darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ventura changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mybitch tries to avoid it but Ventura manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mybitch to the ground. Mybitch escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ventura tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Mybitch defends well and Ventura ends up having to push Mybitch into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Mybitch has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Mybitch works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Mybitch moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T4#
Mybitch throws a left and a right that both miss #TD#
and Ventura counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ventura scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ventura looking to sit in guard and control but Mybitch gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Ventura looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ventura is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Ventura looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mybitch not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Mybitch would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Ace Ventura is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ventura is on top in guard. #REVR#

And that's the end of the fight!
Yewis Mybitch comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 29:28
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 29:28
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ace Ventura!
Ace Ventura thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: DSC STRIKE 44
Date: Mar 24, 2019

#R1#
Ventura has his takedown stuffed#CL#
and Myres moves into the clinch.
Ventura is trying to drag Myres to the mat but Myres just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Myres.
A short right from Myres.
We've been informed that Ventura has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Ventura jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Myres walks away with a smile on his face. Ventura gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Myres definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Cody Myres has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ace Ventura.
Myres defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ventura.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ventura closes the distance and clinches up with Myres, looking for a takedown. Ventura pushes Myres against the cage but Myres circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Myres wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Myres dodges the punch combination from Ventura.
Ventura shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Myres but Myres pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T1##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Myres swings wildly with an uppercut but Ventura uses good head movement to avoid it.
Myres lands a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ventura.
Myres makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Myres misses with a short punch on the inside.
Myres lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ventura has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Myres is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Myres scores with a nice hook to the head.#T2#
Ventura is trying to drag Myres to the mat but Myres just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Ventura is trying to drag Myres to the mat but Myres just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Myres lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ventura can't get the takedown.
Myres stops a takedown attempt from Ventura.
Ventura looking for a takedown.
Ventura blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Myres makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2#
Ventura has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Myres regains guard immediately.
Myres wants to stand up but Ventura is controlling him. #T3#
Myres keeping moving, preventing Ventura from controlling successfully.
Ventura won't allow Myres to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ventura must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ventura wants to control from the top but Myres keeps moving.
Ventura prevents Myres from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ventura tries for a takedown but Myres sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Cody Myres is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Ventura forces Myres back against the cage and clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Myres fails to land.
Ventura is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Myres lands a hook to the side of the head.#TD2#
Ventura is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Myres can't fight it off and eventually Ventura manages to take the fight to the floor. Myres looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES#
Myres is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Ventura takes a shot to the head. #TD2#
Ventura turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Ventura manages to end up in side control.#ES#
Myres sneaks out the side door and pushes Ventura away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Myres defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ventura.
Myres seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Ventura with a poor takedown #CL#
and Myres moves into the clinch.
Ventura is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Myres gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Myres throws a head punch that misses.
Myres misses with a punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cody Myres dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Ventura doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL#
and Myres counters by clinching up.
Myres swings wildly with an uppercut but Ventura uses good head movement to avoid it.
Myres lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ventura backwards.
Ventura has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Myres avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ventura wants a takedown.
Cody Myres has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ace Ventura.
A right hook to the body lands for Myres.
Ventura is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Myres pulls him back up using the underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Myres works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Ventura is breathing heavily.
Myres lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ventura backwards.
Myres gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ventura.
Myres lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T1#
Myres scores with a shoulder strike.
Myres misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ventura is trying to pull guard but Myres has him pressed against the cage.
Myres is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ventura can do to turn this around?
Myres lands with a short shot to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Myres.
Myres lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Myres swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Myres scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A nice right hand lands inside from Myres.
Myres working aggressively here.
Myres lands an uppercut.
Myres tries a body shot but Ventura blocks it.
Myres working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Myres stops a takedown attempt from Ventura.
Myres fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ventura blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Myres scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ventura.
Ventura looking for a takedown.
Myres scores with a shoulder strike.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Ventura takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A short left from Myres.
Ventura goes for a takedown attempt but Myres pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Myres stuffs the takedown attempt from Ventura. Ventura gets slowly back to his feet.
Myres seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Myres blocks a leg kick.
Myres tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Ventura manages to circle out of the way.
Cody Myres is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T3#
Ventura shoots in but Myres avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Myres stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Myres wants it to stay on the feet.
Ventura is trying hard to land a takedown here. Myres sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ventura shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Myres wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Ventura shoots in for a double leg but Myres sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL2#
Ventura closes the distance and clinches.
Myres lands with a right to the head.
Ventura is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Myres pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Ventura looking to slow down the pace here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Myres. #T4#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Myres.
Ventura blocks a body shot from Myres.
Ventura can't get the takedown.
Myres lands a left hand.
Myres misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ventura.
Ventura blocks an uppercut.
Ventura takes a shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Myres throws a head punch that misses.
Ventura has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Myres after a bit of a struggle.
Myres working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Myres lands with a right to the head.
Myres has a couple of punches blocked by Ventura.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cody Myres dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Ventura changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Myres tries to avoid it but Ventura manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Myres to the ground. Myres escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Myres wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#TD2#
Ventura manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Myres on his heels. He'll look to pass Myres's guard now, I'm sure.#ES#
Myres is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Myres lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Myres lands a hook that snaps the head of Ventura backwards.
Myres lands a left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ventura blocks an uppercut.
Myres lands with a left to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Myres.
Myres swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Myres on the inside.
Ventura blocking some punches.
A right hand to the body from Myres. #T1#
Ventura blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ventura can't get the takedown.
Ventura takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Myres tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ventura tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Myres just stands there and leans against the cage.
Cody Myres has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ace Ventura.
Ventura goes for a takedown in the clinch but Myres prevents it.
Myres lands a shot to the body.
Myres lands a hook that snaps the head of Ventura backwards.
Myres scores with a shot to the side of Ventura's head.
Good body shot from Myres.
Myres scores with a shoulder strike.
Myres lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Myres. #ROC#
Ventura is rocked!
Ventura is looking for a takedown.
Ventura is still on wobbly legs! Can Myres finish him?
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Myres.
Ace Ventura has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Ventura tries to pull guard but Myres forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Myres dips a shoulder and cracks Ventura with a mighty uppercut! Ventura falls back against the cage and Myres unloads with a barrage of strikes! Ventura is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Myres screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cody Myres!

Event: DSC STRIKE 40
Date: Mar 02, 2019

#R1#
Dalamekov closes the distance and clinches up with Ventura, looking for a takedown. Dalamekov pushes Ventura against the cage but Ventura circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ventura has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Shark Tank MMA in the buildup to the fight.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ventura looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dalamekov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ventura defends it well.
Ventura dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Ventura gets a clinch.
Ventura tries to work over Dalamekov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ventura is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ventura dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Dalamekov is looking to take this one to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ventura lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ventura tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dalamekov smiles and moves away.
Dalamekov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dalamekov shoots in for a double leg but Ventura sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ace Ventura has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ibo Dalamekov.
Dalamekov tries for a takedown but Ventura circles away easily
and Ventura counters with a body kick that stops Dalamekov in his tracks momentarily. #T1#
Dalamekov misses with a takedown attempt
and Ventura counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#TD#
Ventura looking to score a takedown here. Dalamekov is defending well but Ventura drives through and ends up in Dalamekov's guard.
Dalamekov looks winded!
Ventura being controlled here momentarily.
Dalamekov wants to sweep here but Ventura controlling him for the moment.
Ventura looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Dalamekov seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T2#
Ventura is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Dalamekov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ventura is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Dalamekov is trying to control the position but Ventura postures up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
A head kick from Ventura lands but Dalamekov takes it in his stride.
Ventura wants to clinch.
Dalamekov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ventura counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ventura leaves Dalamekov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ventura wants to clinch.
Dalamekov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#CL#
Ventura moves into the clinch.
Ventura swings wildly with an uppercut but Dalamekov uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Ventura misses with a punch to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Ventura - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Dalamekov is trying to pull guard but Ventura has him pressed against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Ventura.#TD2#
Ventura is fighting off a takedown attempt but Dalamekov is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Ventura to the mat. Ventura regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Dalamekov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dalamekov preventing the sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dalamekov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ventura works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ventura utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ventura tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ace Ventura dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Dalamekov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ventura looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Ventura is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dalamekov can do to turn this around?
An elbow from Dalamekov crashes against the mat.
Dalamekov happy to just control the position for now.
Dalamekov postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Dalamekov controls the position from side control.
Dalamekov scoring with punches from side control.
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.
Dalamekov misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Ventura takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well. #T1#
Ventura taking punishment in the form of punches.
Dalamekov with the ground and pound but Ventura regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Dalamekov throwing shots but Ventura is blocking nicely.
Ventura trying to hold on to Dalamekov's head to control him but Dalamekov postures up.
Dalamekov throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Ventura to regain full guard.
Dalamekov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Dalamekov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dalamekov wants to control from the top but Ventura keeps moving. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Dalamekov is looking to work some ground and pound but Ventura has wrist control.
Dalamekov throws a strike but Ventura rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Dalamekov will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Dalamekov looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Ventura wants to control from the top but Dalamekov keeps moving.
Dalamekov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Dalamekov thows a huge punch but Ventura dodges it nicely. #T3#
Dalamekov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dalamekov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Dalamekov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ventura keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ventura is looking to control Dalamekov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ventura avoid being mounted?
Ventura keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ventura is not content to let Dalamekov control the position.
Dalamekov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ventura keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Dalamekov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dalamekov darts in looking for a takedown but Ventura gets double underhooks and turns Dalamekov into the cage.
Ventura looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Dalamekov fails with the takedown.
Ventura scores with a leg kick.
Dalamekov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ventura counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ace Ventura has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ibo Dalamekov.
Dalamekov is breathing heavily.
Dalamekov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ventura fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Dalamekov is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dalamekov misses with a takedown attempt - Ventura sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ventura tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dalamekov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ibo Dalamekov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Dalamekov gets a takedown into half guard.
Ventura regains full guard. Nicely done.
Dalamekov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dalamekov trying to control the position from guard on top but Ventura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ventura wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dalamekov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dalamekov wants to control from the top but Ventura keeps moving.
Dalamekov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T1#
Dalamekov with a flurry of punches that miss. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Dalamekov throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ventura was covering up waiting for the punch and Dalamekov finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Ventura being controlled here, momentarily.
Dalamekov trying to control the position from guard on top but Ventura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dalamekov postures up in Ventura's guard and throws a big left but Ventura blocks it. #T2#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dalamekov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ventura has momentary wrist control but Dalamekov slips an elbow through the middle.
Ventura is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dalamekov won't allow Ventura to sweep him here.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Dalamekov postures up in Ventura's guard and throws a big left but Ventura blocks it. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Dalamekov circles away from the clinch attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dalamekov is defended easily by Ventura.
Ventura changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dalamekov tries to avoid it but Ventura manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dalamekov to the ground. Dalamekov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #T3#
Dalamekov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dalamekov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dalamekov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ventura finds it's way round the side to connect with Dalamekov's head.
Dalamekov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ventura counters with a nice uppercut.
Ace Ventura has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ibo Dalamekov.
Dalamekov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ventura but Ventura pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ventura lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ventura tries to clinch up but Dalamekov circles away and keeps his distance.
Ventura is looking to clinch but Dalamekov is avoiding it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dalamekov.
Ventura feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Ventura tries to clinch up but Dalamekov circles away and keeps his distance.
Ventura is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Ventura is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T4##CL#
Ventura clinches. #BC#
Ventura manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Ventura moves into range and clinches up with Dalamekov.
Ventura just leaning against Dalamekov, taking a breather.
Dalamekov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Ventura taking a breather.
Ventura tries to stall but Dalamekov uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ventura with an attempt at a knee that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dalamekov is looking for a takedown.
Ventura is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ventura will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Dalamekov up against the cage.

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 Ace Ventura.
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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: DSC STRIKE 37
Date: Feb 09, 2019

#R1#
Ventura bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL#
Bonobo has taken the fight to the clinch. #TD2#
Ventura has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Bonobo clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight. #SUB2#
Ventura is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Bonobo with him. Bonobo is trying to defend but Ventura has an arm under the chin now! Bonobo grimaces and is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ace Ventura!
During a confident post fight interview, Ace Ventura thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: DSC STRIKE 34
Date: Jan 19, 2019

#R1##CL#
Ventura closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
Brawler V pulls guard successfully.
Ventura prevents Brawler V from getting back to his feet. #ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Brawler V manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#TD#
Ventura turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Ventura manages to end up in side control.
Ventura tries to stand but Brawler V is controlling his head. #SU#
Ventura decides to stand back up. Ventura steps back and let's Brawler V get back to his feet.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ventura throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Brawler V blocks it with crossed arms. #T1#
Brawler V is trying to force a seperation but Ventura has the dominant position.#TD#
Ventura turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Brawler V wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Brawler V felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Ventura wants to stand but Brawler V has his arm trapped.
Brawler V tries to escape but Ventura is in control. #T2#
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Good exchange - Ventura coming out on top.#TD#
Ventura closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Brawler V to the mat! Brawler V manages to get full guard. #ES2#
Brawler V has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Ventura has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
I was talking to Ventura's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC#
Ventura breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ace Ventura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brawler V shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#T3#
Ventura feints and then cracks Brawler V's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Brawler V down. #CL#
Ventura moves into range and clinches up with Brawler V.
Ventura is stalling here.
Brawler V misses with a knee strike.
Ventura just leaning against Brawler V, taking a breather. #BC2#
Brawler V pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Ventura rushes Brawler V and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Brawler V changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ventura fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Brawler V is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#CL#
Ventura moves into the clinch.#T4#
Ventura is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Brawler V is defending well for now.#TD#
Ventura manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Brawler V prevents Ventura from getting back to his feet.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ventura holds on and takes a little breather.
Brawler V is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Brawler V throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Brawler V stops Ventura from standing up.
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 Ace Ventura will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##TD#
Ventura gets a takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Brawler V pushes Ventura off and gets back to his feet.#CL#
Ventura has managed to clinch. #BC2#
Brawler V manages to break the clinch.
Ventura misses with a wild combination. #CL#
Ventura rushes Brawler V and presses him up against the cage.#T1#
Brawler V landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Brawler V throws a knee to the head but misses. #TD#
Ventura is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Brawler V can't fight it off and eventually Ventura manages to take the fight to the floor. Brawler V looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Brawler V wants to get back to his feet but Ventura is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #ES2#
Brawler V has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Ventura has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#TD2#
Brawler V pulls guard effortlessly. #T2#
Ventura wants to stand and escape but instead Brawler V has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Brawler V trying to control the position from guard on top but Ventura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brawler V working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Brawler V accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ventura is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Brawler V is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ventura tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3##SUB#
Brawler V throws a sloppy strike and Ventura has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Brawler V is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Ventura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ace Ventura!
During a confident post fight interview, Ace Ventura thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: DSC STRIKE 30
Date: Dec 22, 2018

#R1#
Gargov stuffs the takedown.#CL#
Ventura gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ventura takes an elbow to the temple.
Ventura tries to break free but Gargov pushes him back against the cage.
Ventura goes for a takedown in the clinch but Gargov prevents it.
Gargov lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Gargov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Gargov misses with an elbow strike.
Ventura being controlled against the cage.
Gargov putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Ventura in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stalling in the clinch from Gargov.
Ventura tries to score a body lock takedown but Gargov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ace Ventura. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ventura wants a takedown but no success here. #T1#
Gargov landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Gargov.
Gargov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Gargov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Gargov connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ventura's face.
Gargov lands a damaging elbow.
Gargov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Gargov utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.#TD2#
Gargov gets control of Ventura's arms and successfully pulls guard. Gargov will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Gargov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ventura is aware though and is defending well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ventura trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Gargov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ventura keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gargov's head.
Ventura wants to control from the top but Gargov keeps moving.
Ventura throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gargov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gargov keeping moving, preventing Ventura from controlling successfully.
Ventura preventing the sweep.
Ventura trying to control the position from guard on top but Gargov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gargov working a defensive guard but Ventura passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3##SUB2#
Gargov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ventura is looking to advance position but Gargov won't allow it.
Ventura looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gargov won't allow Ventura to pass to mount.
Gargov is trying to stand up here but Ventura is controlling him well.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#SUB#
Ventura is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gargov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ventura.
Gargov wants to stand back up but Ventura manages to pass into side control. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ventura wants to control but Gargov is keeping him busy.
Gargov manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Gargov tries to roll over but Ventura keeps him under control.
Ventura is trying to control. Gargov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gargov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ventura prevents Gargov from improving his position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Gargov gets a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Izek Gargov dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
Gargov instigates a clinch.
Gargov throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Gargov tries a knee to the head but Ventura blocks it.
Gargov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ventura gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Ventura tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gargov just stands there and leans against the cage.
Gargov lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT2#
It looks like Ace Ventura has been cut.
Gargov lands a knee to the head.
Gargov stalling in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ventura fails to pull the fight into his guard. #TD#
Gargov is fighting off a takedown attempt but Ventura is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Gargov to the mat. Gargov regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Ventura is looking to work some ground and pound but Gargov has wrist control.#SUB2#
Gargov looking for a guillotine here but Ventura defends easily. #T1#
Gargov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ventura throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gargov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ventura is controlling him.
Gargov being controlled here, momentarily.
Gargov has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB2#
Gargov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ventura is standing up over Gargov. Gargov looks to escape but Ventura dives into side control.
Gargov is looking for a sweep.
Ventura wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gargov keeps working.
Ventura moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Gargov is pushing Ventura's head away, looking to escape. Ventura manages to hold on to the position though.#T3##SUB#
Ventura is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gargov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Ace Ventura overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gargov gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Gargov is not content to let Ventura control the position.#ES2#
Gargov kicks off Ventura and gets to his feet. #CL2#
Gargov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T4#
Gargov has Ventura pressed against the cage.
Ventura is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ace Ventura. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice elbow from Gargov.
Ventura tries to break free but Gargov pushes him back against the cage.
Gargov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ventura blocks it with crossed arms. #TD2#
Gargov has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Ventura is trying to keep an underhook but Gargov manages to get the takedown into half guard.#ES#
Ventura kicks Gargov off and gets back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Izek Gargov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Gargov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Gargov is trying to pull guard but Ventura has him pressed against the cage.
Gargov scores with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Izek Gargov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ace Ventura's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Ventura has Gargov up against the cage in a clinch.
Ventura dodges an elbow strike from Gargov.
Gargov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Ventura has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Gargov after a bit of a struggle.
Gargov lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Gargov misses with a knee strike.
Gargov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Gargov throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Gargov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gargov lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Gargov lands an elbow inside.
Ventura misses with an elbow strike.
Ventura changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Gargov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ventura looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Ventura looks for a takedown but Gargov sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ace Ventura. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Gargov has closed the distance and engaged Ventura in a clinch. #TD2#
Gargov 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 trying to control the position from guard on top but Gargov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Gargov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ventura showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T2#
Ventura trying to control but Gargov is working from the bottom.
Gargov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ventura is one step ahead there.
Ace Ventura has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB2#
Gargov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gargov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ventura is one step ahead there.
Ventura prevents Gargov from getting back to his feet. #T3#
Ventura working some strikes from top position.
Ventura cracks Gargov with a solid left hand.
Gargov trying to control the position.
Ventura won't allow Gargov to get back to his feet.
Gargov keeping moving, preventing Ventura from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Ventura darts in looking for a takedown but Gargov gets double underhooks and turns Ventura into the cage.
Gargov slaps away a takedown attempt from Ventura, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ventura dives in for a single leg takedown but Gargov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Ace Ventura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ventura tries for a takedown but Gargov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T4##CL2#
Gargov clinches up against the cage.
Ventura takes an elbow to the forehead.
Gargov lands a nice elbow.
Gargov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ventura takes an elbow to the forehead.
Ventura tries to pull guard but Gargov holds him up against the cage and eventually Ventura drops back down to his feet. #BC2#
Gargov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ventura misses with a takedown attempt - Gargov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ventura fails to land the takedown.
A countering left hand to the body from Gargov misses.
Izek Gargov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#CL2#
Gargov gets in close and instigates a clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Izek Gargov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Gargov winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Izek Gargov!
A very excited looking Izek Gargov rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: DSC STRIKE 27
Date: Dec 01, 2018

#R1#
Dalamekov lands a right hook to the body. #TD2#
Dalamekov darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Ventura definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Dalamekov winds up and cracks Ventura with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Dalamekov should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Dalamekov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dalamekov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dalamekov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dalamekov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Dalamekov has eaten all the pies!
Ventura avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dalamekov.
Dalamekov working Ventura over with strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dalamekov working over Ventura with some ground and pound. Ventura looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Dalamekov working over Ventura with some ground and pound. Ventura looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ventura pushes Dalamekov off looking to stand but Dalamekov dives back in and keeps control.
Nice strikes from Dalamekov there. #T1##SU2#
Dalamekov stands up out of the half guard.
Dalamekov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A jab lands there for Dalamekov.#CL#
Ventura has Dalamekov up against the cage in a clinch.
Ventura displaying some good clinch control by pressing Dalamekov up against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Dalamekov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ventura prevents the takedown attempt.
Dalamekov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ventura avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ace Ventura has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ibo Dalamekov.#T2#
Ventura is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Dalamekov fails to pull guard.
Ventura fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ventura is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#TD2#
Dalamekov is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Ventura can't fight it off and eventually Dalamekov manages to take the fight to the floor. Ventura looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Dalamekov working his ground and pound in the gym.
Dalamekov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ventura works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dalamekov landing some decent shots from guard.
Dalamekov trying to control the position from guard on top but Ventura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ventura utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T3#
Dalamekov throwing strikes from guard but Ventura blocks nicely.
Ventura not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ventura working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dalamekov.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Dalamekov is working Ventura over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ventura pulls Dalamekov in to control the position.
Dalamekov connects with a couple of short punches.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dalamekov tries to free his leg and advance position but Ventura is retaining full guard.
Ventura is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
Ventura rushes Dalamekov and presses him up against the cage.#T4#
Dalamekov tries for a takedown. No joy.
Dalamekov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ventura to keep the fight standing.
Ventura wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dalamekov has him pressed against the cage.
Ventura misses with a knee strike.
Dalamekov is trying to pull guard but Ventura turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Ventura.
Dalamekov tries for a takedown. No joy. #TD2#
Dalamekov wants the takedown. Ventura is fighting it off but Dalamekov persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Ventura's guard against the cage.
Dalamekov throws a big elbow that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Ventura throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #ES#
Ventura has his feet on Dalamekov's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ibo Dalamekov dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Dalamekov lands a really nice looking cross but Ventura seems unphased. #CL#
Ventura clinches with his opponent.
Ventura is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dalamekov is defending well for now.
Dalamekov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ventura to keep the fight standing.
Dalamekov goes for a takedown attempt but Ventura pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ventura is looking to clinch but Dalamekov is avoiding it.
Ventura fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ventura is looking to clinch.
Dalamekov throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ventura tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dalamekov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dalamekov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dalamekov throws a right and a left that both miss.
The crowd cheers as Dalamekov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ventura doesn't seem phased though.
Dalamekov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dalamekov misses with a wild combination. #T1#
Ventura tries to clinch up.
Dalamekov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ventura.
Dalamekov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ventura went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#CL#
Ventura darts in and clinches Dalamekov up against the cage.#TD2#
Dalamekov gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.#ES#
Ventura kicks Dalamekov off and gets back to his feet.
Dalamekov throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
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!
Dalamekov misses the shot to the body.
Dalamekov is breathing heavily.#CL#
Ventura moves into the clinch.
A short right from Ventura on the inside.
Ventura displaying some good clinch control by pressing Dalamekov up against the cage.
Ventura digs a right hand underneath Dalamekov's ribcage. Dalamekov let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T2#
Dalamekov wants a takedown but no success here.
Ace Ventura has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ibo Dalamekov.
Dalamekov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Dalamekov wants a takedown.
Ventura misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dalamekov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ventura avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ventura is stalling here.
Dalamekov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ventura slowing the pace effectively.
Dalamekov can't get the takedown. #T3#
Dalamekov prevents the takedown attempt.
Dalamekov is trying to pull guard but Ventura has him pressed against the cage.
Ventura looking to slow down the pace here.
Ventura tries to land knees in the clinch but Dalamekov avoids the damage to the body.
Come on Ventura - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Dalamekov fails to pull guard.
Ventura has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Dalamekov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Dalamekov is trying to pull guard but Ventura has him pressed against the cage.
Dalamekov is looking to take this one to the mat.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ventura.
Dalamekov is working for takedown but Ventura is calmly controlling the position for now.
Dalamekov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ventura gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Dalamekov takes a shot to the head. #BC#
Ventura manages to break the clinch.
Nice straight punches there by Dalamekov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dalamekov.
Ventura buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dalamekov throws a body shot but no joy.
That kick from Ventura tenderised Dalamekov's leg. Dalamekov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dalamekov throws a hook to the side of Ventura's head but Ventura sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ventura doesn't manage to clinch there - Dalamekov circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Ace Ventura will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Ventura tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dalamekov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dalamekov misses the shot to the body.
Ventura throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ventura tries to clinch but Dalamekov moves out of range.
Ventura tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dalamekov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ventura uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dalamekov.
Ventura tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dalamekov missing with a left hand there. Ventura was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dalamekov throws a combination that misses
and Ventura counters with an outside leg kick.
Dalamekov misses with an uppercut
and Ventura counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dalamekov thinking.
Ventura darts in trying to clinch
and Dalamekov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ventura tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Dalamekov defends well and Ventura ends up having to push Dalamekov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ventura tries to clinch up but Dalamekov circles away and keeps his distance.
Ventura avoids the body shot from Dalamekov.
Dalamekov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ventura shoots in for a double leg but Dalamekov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#T1#
Ventura tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ventura shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dalamekov as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ace Ventura. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dalamekov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ventura defends it nicely.
Dalamekov fails to land the takedown.
Ventura fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dalamekov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ventura lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ventura is looking to clinch but Dalamekov is avoiding it.
Ventura bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dalamekov throws a lazy uppercut
and Ventura counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ibo Dalamekov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dalamekov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T2#
Ventura tries to clinch but Dalamekov moves away
and Dalamekov counters with a nice uppercut.
Dalamekov throws a jab but it's blocked by Ventura.
Ibo Dalamekov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ventura tries to clinch but Dalamekov is having none of it.
Sloppy strikes from Ventura. Those never looked like landing. #CL#
Ventura moves into the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Ventura is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dalamekov is defending well for now.#TD2#
Dalamekov 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.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dalamekov controls Ventura momentarily but Ventura frees himself. #SUB2#
Dalamekov throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Ventura escapes and throws Dalamekov's legs to the side, diving into side control! #SU#
Ventura stands up. #T3#
Ventura connects with the punch.#CL#
Ventura pushes Dalamekov up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dalamekov. #BC#
Ventura escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dalamekov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ventura manages to avoid it.
Dalamekov misses with a shot to the body
and Ventura counters with a slapping leg kick.
Dalamekov misses with a straight right.
Ventura is looking to clinch but Dalamekov is avoiding it.
Dalamekov moves forwards but Ventura connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Dalamekov lands a jab.#T4#
Ventura keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ventura tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Ventura instigates a clinch.
Dalamekov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ventura tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dalamekov avoids it.#TD#
Ventura manages to pull guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ventura keeping moving, preventing Dalamekov from controlling successfully.
Ventura is looking to stand up but Dalamekov isn't so interested in that idea.
Dalamekov throws a big elbow that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ace 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 29:28
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 29:28
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ace Ventura!

Event: DSC STRIKE 24
Date: Nov 10, 2018

#R1#
MacKenzie stuns Ventura with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
MacKenzie is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#TD#
Ventura throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. MacKenzie was covering up waiting for the punch and Ventura finishes the takedown easily into guard.
MacKenzie wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Ventura manages to pass to side control. #REVB#
Ventura is controlling the pace. #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 prevents MacKenzie from standing back up. #T1#
MacKenzie wants to control but Ventura is keeping busy.
Ventura content to control rather than advance.
MacKenzie trying to control from the bottom.
MacKenzie is trying to stand.
Ventura content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
MacKenzie pushes Ventura off, looking to escape but Ventura dives into side control. He's locked up a kimura now - that was fast! He's cranking on it and MacKenzie is forced to tap! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ace Ventura!

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