Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: HRL82
Date: Apr 27, 2024

#R1#
McCoy catches Venegas with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
McCoy lands with a nice body punch.
Venegas misses with a takedown
and McCoy counters with a one-two to the body.
McCoy misses with a series of wild punches.
McCoy stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McCoy wants it to stay on the feet.
McCoy scores with a jab to the head.
Venegas has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McCoy finds it's way round the side to connect with Venegas 's head.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Venegas .
Gillechriosd McCoy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frankie Venegas .
McCoy stuffs the takedown attempt from Venegas . Venegas gets slowly back to his feet.
Venegas with a poor takedown
and McCoy makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A right-left combo lands from McCoy.
Venegas fails with the takedown
and McCoy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McCoy steps in with a hook that catches Venegas right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! McCoy follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Venegas looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gillechriosd McCoy!
A very excited looking Gillechriosd McCoy made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: HRL75
Date: Apr 06, 2024

#R1#
Venegas misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Micah Murray seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Venegas looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Murray!
Murray regains half guard there - taking advantage of Venegas 's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Murray is trying to get back to full guard.
Murray is still trying to improve position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murray avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Venegas .
Venegas moves into full mount! Murray won't be happy about that!
Venegas prevents Murray from getting the reversal.#T1#
Venegas trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Venegas raining down hammerfists from mount.
Venegas content just to control the position here.
Venegas trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Venegas prevents Murray from getting the reversal.
Venegas with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Murray is bucking up trying to escape but Venegas cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#T2#
Venegas throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Venegas has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB#
Venegas wants to finish this one by submission but Murray is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Venegas . #SUB#
Venegas is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Murray to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Murray shrugs it off. #SUB#
Venegas working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Murray has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#SUB#
Murray is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Venegas locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Murray is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Frankie Venegas !
A victorious Frankie Venegas thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: HRL68
Date: Mar 09, 2024

#R1##TD2#
Venegas shoots in and gets a takedown into Fedetenko's guard.
Fedetenko keeping moving, preventing Venegas from controlling successfully.
Venegas content to stall in guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fedetenko lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Venegas is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Fedetenko frees his head nicely. Oh but Venegas has switched to an armbar! Fedetenko is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Frankie Venegas !
A victorious Frankie Venegas thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: HRL61
Date: Feb 17, 2024

#R1#
Sloppy strikes from Venegas . Those never looked like landing.
Venegas gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Fedetenko counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Venegas tries for a takedown but Fedetenko circles away easily
and Fedetenko counters with a crisp right that sends Venegas to the canvas! Fedetenko follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vladamir Fedetenko!
A victorious Vladamir Fedetenko thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: HRL57
Date: Feb 03, 2024

#R1##CL2#
Meeks gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
Venegas has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Meeks regains guard immediately.
Meeks is pulling down on Venegas 's head to control his posture.
Venegas makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Meeks being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Venegas is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Venegas passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meeks tries to roll over but Venegas keeps him under control.#T1##SUB#
Venegas is trying to work for a kimura but Meeks is defending well. #SUB#
Venegas is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Venegas wants to pass to mount but Meeks is defending the position.
Meeks trying to control but Venegas postures up.
Venegas seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Venegas wants to work for an arm triangle but Meeks is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Meeks tries to roll over but Venegas keeps him under control.#SUB#
Venegas is working for a submission of some sort.
Meeks is refusing to be controlled, as Venegas sits in half guard.
Venegas trying to mount his opponent but Meeks defends it. #T3#
Meeks is trying to maintain the position but Venegas is very close to passing his half guard.
Venegas prevents Meeks from standing back up. #SUB#
Venegas is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Meeks blocking the ground and pound attempt from Venegas .
Venegas trying to control the action but Meeks is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Meeks gets tackled into the cage by Venegas . Venegas maintains the clinch.
Meeks lands a shoulder strike.
Venegas has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Meeks after a bit of a struggle.
Venegas avoids a wild elbow strike from Meeks.
With the fighters up against the cage, Meeks throws an elbow but misses. #T4#
A shot in the inside from Meeks.
Meeks pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Venegas wants to take the fight to the mat but Meeks manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Venegas throws a punch but it's blocked by Meeks.
Meeks lands an elbow inside.
Venegas blocks the elbow strike.
Good body shot from Meeks.
Meeks blocks an elbow strike.
Meeks lands with a light punch inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Meeks working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Meeks comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #ROC2#Venegas is rocked!
Meeks throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Oh Venegas is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Meeks softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Meeks looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Venegas is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Meeks is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frankie Venegas . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Venegas tries to score a body lock takedown but Meeks shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Venegas is breathing heavily.
Meeks throws an elbow that misses.
Meeks creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Meeks has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Venegas seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Meeks can turn it around.
Knees to the body from Meeks.
Meeks throws an elbow but it's blocked.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Meeks just misses with a elbow thrown towards Venegas 's brow.
Meeks dips a shoulder and cracks Venegas with a mighty uppercut! Venegas falls back against the cage and Meeks unloads with a barrage of strikes! Venegas 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 - Meeks screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Turner Meeks!
Post fight, Turner Meeks stared into the camera and said 'Shit. On. My. Dick. '.

Event: HRL47
Date: Dec 30, 2023

#R1##TD#
Hall closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Venegas quickly recovers to half guard.

Venegas manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Hall keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hall drops down looking for a counter takedown but Venegas sprawls and moves away.
Venegas shoots in looking for a takedown but Hall manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Venegas 's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD2#
Venegas decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hall makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hall.
Venegas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hall is keeping the position for now.
Hall looking for a sweep. Not yet Hall, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hall trying to keep a closed guard but Venegas is proving a slippery customer.
Venegas trying to control the position from guard on top but Hall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Venegas controlling from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hall is on top in guard. #REVR#
Venegas wants to stand and escape but Hall is having none of it. #SUB2#
Venegas looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Venegas is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Venegas has his foot on Hall's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hall works his way back into a safe position though.
Venegas will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Hall trying to control the position from guard on top but Venegas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Venegas is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T2#
Venegas keeping full guard, as Hall tries to pass.
Hall is working hard here to advance position.
Hall trying to control but Venegas is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Venegas looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hall pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Venegas is keeping the position for now.
Hall trying to control the position from guard on top but Venegas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Richard Hall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Hall shoots in but Venegas avoids the takedown attempt easily.#TD2#
Venegas drives through with a takedown into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Venegas accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hall wants to improve his position but instead Venegas has moved into half guard.
Hall tries to get to full guard but Venegas has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Venegas is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB2#
Venegas is looking for a kimura here. #T4##SUB2#
Venegas is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Venegas throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hall wants to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Venegas is looking for a kimura but Hall is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Venegas to get the leverage.
Venegas looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Frankie Venegas dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Venegas moves into the clinch successfully.
Hall is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Hall lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hall just misses with a elbow thrown towards Venegas 's brow.
Venegas is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hall pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Venegas blocks the elbow strike.
Venegas has Hall pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hall manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Richard Hall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frankie Venegas .
Venegas blocks an uppercut. #TD2#
Venegas lands a takedown into guard.
Hall tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hall is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Venegas manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Hall preventing the sweep. #T1#
Hall stands and throws Venegas 's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB#
Hall is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Venegas has escaped the position, nice work there.
Venegas is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Hall tries for a kimura but Venegas is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Venegas 's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hall tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Venegas sneaks back into half guard.
Venegas tries to roll over but Hall keeps him under control.
Venegas is looking to control Hall's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Venegas avoid being mounted?
Hall slows the pace down in half guard. #T3#
Hall seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Venegas does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Venegas has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Hall escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Hall!
Hall working away.#SUB#
Hall thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Venegas is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hall off and has taken his back!#T4#
Venegas has the hooks in. Hall is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB2#
Venegas is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Frankie Venegas has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hall manages to reverse the position and now he's in Venegas 's guard. Nice work there by Hall.
Venegas keeping full guard, as Hall tries to pass. #SUB2#
Venegas is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hall pushing down on Venegas 's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Richard Hall dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Hall looking to score a takedown here. Venegas is defending well but Hall drives through and ends up in Venegas 's guard.#SUB2#
Venegas has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Hall is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Venegas .
Venegas wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Venegas tries to bench press Hall off him but Hall keeps the position.
Venegas is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Venegas tries to bench press Hall off him but Hall keeps the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Venegas !
Venegas is squirming around, avoiding Hall's attempts to control the action. #T1#
Venegas can't escape the position. #SUB#
Hall looking to secure an arm triangle but Venegas defends it well.
Hall looking to control but Venegas is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Venegas really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #SUB#
Hall jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Venegas manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Hall advances nicely into full mount. #T2##SUB#
Hall with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Venegas is squirming around, avoiding Hall's attempts to control the action.
Venegas keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hall can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Venegas is looking to escape.
Venegas is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T3#
Hall with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Hall sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Hall tries to control but Venegas wriggling away. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Venegas manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hall seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Venegas does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

And that's the end of the fight!
Richard Hall showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hall 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: APEX 15
Date: Dec 17, 2023

#R1#
Venegas misses with a takedown attempt - Hallows sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#CL#
Hallows drives through and clinches with Venegas against the cage.
Hallows looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Hallows lands with a right to the head.
Hallows lands a right hand that snaps the head of Venegas backwards.
Venegas wants a takedown but no success here.
Venegas has Hallows pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hallows manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Broady Hallows has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frankie Venegas .
Venegas wants a takedown but no success here.
Venegas blocks an elbow strike.
Hallows definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hallows comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Hallows lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hallows gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Hallows is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Hallows makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
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!
Venegas blocks an elbow strike from Hallows.
Hallows lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hallows lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Venegas backwards.
Venegas wants a takedown but no success here.
Hallows looks to throw an elbow but misses. #T1#
A short left from Hallows.
Hallows working some nice short punches in the clinch.#ROC#Venegas is rocked!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Hallows.
Venegas is still on wobbly legs! Can Hallows finish him?#CUT#It looks like Frankie Venegas has been cut.
A short right from Hallows on the inside.
Venegas wants a takedown but no success here.
Hallows creates some distance and fires off a vicious elbow that drops Venegas ! He pounces and finishes the fight with more strikes! Nice KO for Hallows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Broady Hallows!
A very excited looking Broady Hallows made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: APEX 11
Date: Nov 19, 2023

#R1##TD2#
Venegas closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Venegas is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard. #SUB#
Venegas avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Pugsley has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Venegas can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Pugsley working for a triangle but Venegas defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Venegas tries to free his leg and advance position but Pugsley is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Pugsley is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T1##SUB#
Venegas got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pugsley has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Venegas has managed to get both his arms back between Pugsley's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Pugsley isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Venegas stacks Pugsley on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Venegas !#SUB2#
Venegas tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Venegas has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Venegas is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Pugsley looks calm but he's in trouble here. Venegas gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Pugsley is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Venegas lets go of the hold and Pugsley can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Frankie Venegas !
Frankie Venegas decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: APEX 6
Date: Oct 15, 2023

#R1#
Venegas shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Martins sprawls well. Martins wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Venegas gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice takedown defense from Martins. No joy for Venegas on that attempt.
Venegas doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Martins counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Diogo Martins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frankie Venegas .
Venegas is looking to clinch.
Venegas is trying hard to land a takedown here. Martins sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Venegas walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Venegas ducks right into an uppercut from Martins.
Martins clobbers Venegas with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Martins takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CL#
Martins moves into the clinch.
Venegas drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Martins gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Martins gets underhooks to prevent Venegas 's takedown attempt.
Martins using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Venegas has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Martins with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #T1#
Venegas is trying to pull guard but Martins has him pressed against the cage.
Martins is pressed up against the cage. Venegas has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Martins down to the mat. Martins avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Venegas fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Martins avoids it really well and circles away.
Martins thumps Venegas with a low kick.
Martins goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Martins scores with a nice right hand.
Martins is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Venegas walks into a straight right hand from Martins.
Venegas walks into a stiff left hand from Martins.
Venegas fails to land the takedown.
An attempted straight right counter from Martins misses the target.#TD2#
Martins gets caught napping as Venegas dives in and scores a takedown. Martins manages to retain guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#ES#
Martins manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Diogo Martins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Venegas changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Martins tries to avoid it but Venegas manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Martins to the ground. Martins escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #T2#
Martins throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Venegas darts in looking for a takedown but Martins gets double underhooks and turns Venegas into the cage.
Martins scores with a nice right hand.
Venegas with a lazy takedown attempt
and Martins counters with a straight right hand.
Venegas looks winded!
Martins connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Venegas momentarily. #ROC#Venegas is rocked!
Martins cracks Venegas with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Venegas falls to his knees and Martins doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Diogo Martins!

Event: APEX 3
Date: Sep 24, 2023

#R1#
Venegas closes this distance looking for a takedown but Koga circles away.
Koga tries to score a power double leg takedown but Venegas sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Koga somewhat.#TD#
Venegas 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.
Venegas trying to control but Koga is working from the bottom.
Venegas working some strikes from top position.
Venegas trying to control the position from guard on top but Koga is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Koga is controlling Venegas 's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Venegas might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Koga keeping moving, preventing Venegas from controlling successfully. #T1#
Venegas being controlled here momentarily.
Venegas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Koga swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Venegas trying to control but Koga is working from the bottom.
Koga managing to control the position.
Venegas trying to control but Koga is working from the bottom.
Venegas passes Koga's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Koga slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Venegas is looking to work some ground and pound but Koga has wrist control.
Koga managing to control the position.
Venegas throws a big elbow that misses. #T2#
Koga is pulling down on Venegas 's head. It's preventing any offense from Venegas , at least for the moment.
Venegas tries to free his leg and advance position but Koga is retaining full guard.
Venegas trying to control the position from guard on top but Koga is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Koga is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Venegas slips nicely into half guard.
Venegas seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Koga does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Koga is defending against the submission attempts here by Venegas .
Koga slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Koga seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T3#
Venegas trying to control the position from guard on top but Koga is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Venegas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Venegas passes Koga's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Koga makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Koga.
Venegas postures up in Koga's guard and throws a big left but Koga blocks it.
Venegas lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Venegas trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Venegas wants to control from the top but Koga keeps moving.
Koga is controlling Venegas 's posture.
Venegas passes into half guard. #T4#
Koga keeping control of the position.
Koga is trying to control but can't.
Koga is looking to improve his position.
Koga keeping hold of Venegas 's head, controlling as best he can. #SUB#
Koga is defending against the submission attempts here by Venegas . #SUB#
Venegas wants to work for an arm triangle but Koga is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Koga makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Koga.
Venegas trying to control but Koga is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Frankie Venegas dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##TD2#
Koga changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Venegas looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

Venegas bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!#TD2#
Koga drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Venegas wants to control but Koga postures up.
Venegas is letting Koga control him for a moment.
Koga passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Venegas !
Koga sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Venegas can't escape the position. #T1#
Koga takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Koga trying to control but Venegas is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Koga controlling his opponent.
Frankie Venegas overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Venegas is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Koga controlling from mount.
Koga's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Koga can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Venegas is looking to escape.
Koga takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T2#
Venegas is looking to improve his position but Koga isn't that keen on the idea.
Venegas wants to hold on but Koga pushes him away.
Venegas is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Venegas is controlling an arm, preventing Koga from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Koga controlling from mount. #T3#
Venegas prevents Koga from taking his back.
Koga controlling the position easily from mount.
Venegas wants to hold on but Koga pushes him away.
Koga content just to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Venegas wants to control but Koga is having none of it.
Koga looking to control and managing it successfully.
More stalling from Koga.
Venegas can't escape the position.
Koga content just to control the position here.
Venegas is squirming around, avoiding Koga's attempts to control the action.
Koga controlling from mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Koga avoids the attempt from Venegas to control.
Venegas is looking to improve his position but Koga isn't that keen on the idea.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Toshika Koga showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3##CL#
Venegas darts in and clinches Koga up against the cage.
Venegas gets underhooks to prevent Koga's takedown attempt. #TD#
Venegas turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Koga is looking for a sweep.
Venegas controls the position from side control.
Koga is trying to control Venegas 's posture but Venegas avoids it. #SUB#
Venegas is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Koga is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Koga is looking to regain half guard here but Venegas keeps moving and retains side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koga manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB#
Venegas is trying to work for a kimura but Koga is defending well.
Koga controlling the position well. #T1#
Koga wants to improve his position but Venegas is controlling well.
Venegas tries to pass the half guard into mount. Koga knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Koga works his way to full guard. Good work.
Koga tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Koga is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Koga is continuing to stall.#SUB#
Venegas thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Venegas throws a big right hand that misses. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Venegas thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Venegas trying to control the position from guard on top but Koga is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Koga is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Venegas .#TD2#
Koga shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Venegas is trying to defend but Koga finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Venegas is trying to control but can't.
Venegas is trying to stand up here but Koga is controlling him well.
Koga controlling the pace. #T3#
Koga works his way into full mount!
Venegas is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Venegas is wriggling around trying to escape.
Koga pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Koga tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Venegas is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Koga fails to move to back control.
Koga controlling from mount. #T4#
Venegas is looking to get to half guard.
Koga controlling the position easily from mount.
Koga wants to take Venegas 's back but he can't do it this time.
Venegas is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Koga controlling his opponent.
Venegas is squirming around, avoiding Koga's attempts to control the action.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Koga pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Koga looking to control and managing it successfully.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Toshika Koga.
I think Koga 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: APEX 1
Date: Sep 08, 2023

#R1#
Venegas tries to score a power double leg takedown but Benjamin sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Venegas somewhat.
Venegas misses with a takedown attempt - Benjamin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Benjamin throws a quick counter kick to the body but Venegas avoids it.
Venegas fails with the takedown
and Benjamin counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Venegas thinking.
Luuk Benjamin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frankie Venegas .
Venegas on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Benjamin throws a shot to the body.
Nice jab there from Benjamin.
Venegas shoots for a double leg takedown but Benjamin sprawls well. He's pushed Venegas 's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Benjamin stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Benjamin wants it to stay on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Venegas dives in and scores a takedown into Benjamin's guard.
Venegas looks winded!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Benjamin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Venegas .
Venegas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Benjamin is keeping the position for now.
Venegas is looking to advance position but Benjamin has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR##T1#
Benjamin tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Venegas is trying to escape the mount.
Venegas regains half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Venegas looking for submissions off his back.
Benjamin seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Benjamin prevents Venegas from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Venegas is concentrating on defense, preventing Benjamin from advancing position.
Venegas trying to control from the bottom.
Venegas is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Benjamin looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Venegas wants to control but Benjamin is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Venegas is looking to improve his position.
Venegas is trying to stand up here but Benjamin is controlling him well. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Venegas changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Benjamin tries to avoid it but Venegas manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Benjamin to the ground. Benjamin escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Venegas with a poor takedown
and Benjamin counters with a nice uppercut.
Venegas tries for a takedown but Benjamin circles away easily
and Benjamin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Benjamin cracks Venegas 's jaw with two stiff jabs then ducks low and throws a soul-severing right uppercut to the mouth!! Venegas slumps to the ground with blood on his lips. The referee steps in before Benjamin can do further damage! This one is done, son!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Luuk Benjamin!
An out of breath Luuk Benjamin thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: SMASH: Nascimento vs Huust
Date: Aug 20, 2023

#R1#
Huust connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Huust jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nice takedown defense from Huust. No joy for Venegas on that attempt.
Frankie Venegas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Huust fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Venegas tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Huust paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Huust fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Venegas .
Huust throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Venegas looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Some wild striking there from Venegas .
Venegas is looking to clinch.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Huust - that will leave a mark!
Huust lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Venegas works Huust's body with a nice hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Venegas clinches up with Huust and pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Venegas turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Venegas is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Huust has escaped the position, nice work there.
Venegas wants to control but Huust is keeping him busy. #T1##SUB#
Venegas looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Venegas trying to control the action but Huust is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Venegas is trying to get an arm triangle but Huust is defending well. #SUB#
Venegas working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB#
Venegas tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Venegas has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Venegas misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Huust is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SUB#
Venegas thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Huust can't do much from the bottom here.
Venegas throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Huust looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T3#
Venegas laying and praying for a moment but Huust takes advantage and regains half guard.
Venegas is controlling the pace. #SUB#
Venegas is trying to work for a kimura but Huust is defending well. #SUB#
Venegas is trying to work for a kimura but Huust is defending well. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Venegas is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Huust is just riding it out for now. Venegas eventually gives up the hold.
Venegas wants to control but Huust is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Venegas is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Huust doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Venegas .
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Venegas is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Frankie Venegas will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Huust dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Venegas takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Huust.
Huust scores with a three punch combo!
Huust buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Huust has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Huust swats away the attempt to clinch by Venegas .
Venegas shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Huust as he avoids it easily.
A nice combination there by Huust.
A good leg kick by Huust.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Huust defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Venegas .
Huust swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Huust lands a nice looking kick to the body. Venegas takes a step back to recover.
A chopping leg kick lands by Huust. #CL#
Venegas clinches up with Huust and pushes him back against the cage.
Venegas is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frankie Venegas . That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1##TD#
Venegas lands a takedown into guard.
Huust can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Venegas controls the pace.
Venegas throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB#
Venegas drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Huust manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Venegas has Huust in his guard.#REVB#
Venegas throws some shots to the body, keeping his opponent honest.
Venegas might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Venegas looking to control. #T2#
Venegas looking to hit a scissor sweep but Huust is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Venegas has an active guard here but Huust has managed to pass into half guard.
Huust trying to control the action but Venegas is working from the bottom.
Venegas wants to improve his position but Huust is controlling well.
Venegas is trying to maintain the position but Huust is very close to passing his half guard.#T3#
Venegas wants to get back to full guard.
Venegas has a hand on Huust's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Huust takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Huust prevents Venegas from getting the reversal.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Venegas swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Venegas is trying desperately to improve position.
Huust content just to control the position here.
Huust is continuing to stall.
Huust trying to control but Venegas is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Venegas tries to hold on but Huust pushes him away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Reico Huust 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. This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Venegas clinches up against the cage.
Huust lands a left hand that snaps the head of Venegas backwards.
Huust makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Venegas goes for a takedown attempt but Huust pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #CL#
Venegas clinches.
Venegas wants a takedown but no success here.
Huust tries a body shot but Venegas blocks it.
A short uppercut from Huust. #TD#
Venegas gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Venegas seems to be working for a kimura but Huust defends the submission attempt.
Venegas looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Huust with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Huust tries to get to full guard but Venegas has control of the leg. #T1#
Venegas frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Venegas tries to control but Huust wriggling away.
Venegas throws some wild stikes that Huust manages to avoid easily. #SUB#
Venegas is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Huust has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Huust!
Huust must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Venegas had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Huust defends it easily.#T2#
Huust is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Venegas is controlling Huust's posture.#SUB#
Venegas looking for subs off his back but Huust has passed one foot through into half guard.
Venegas is trying to control but can't. #T3#
Venegas is looking to improve his position.
Frankie Venegas overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Venegas makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Venegas .
Venegas wants to sweep here but Huust controlling him for the moment. #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.#SUB#
Venegas is looking for a triangle but Huust pushes his legs off easily.
Venegas is controlling Huust's posture.#SUB#
Venegas has his foot on Huust's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Huust works his way back into a safe position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Venegas looking for a sweep. Not yet Venegas , not yet.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Venegas is looking to stand up but Huust isn't so interested in that idea. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Huust scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Reico Huust.
I think Huust 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 Skip Squint scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Reico Huust!

Event: SMASH: Obama vs Boomer
Date: Jul 22, 2023

#R1##CL#
Venegas gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
Venegas has Sterling pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Venegas pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Sterling tumbling to the mat - Venegas dives into Sterling's guard.
Venegas controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Sterling is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Sterling is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Venegas drops back looking for a leg! Sterling is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sterling manages to kick Venegas off! Venegas jumps back into Sterling's guard.
Sterling tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sterling keeping full guard, as Venegas tries to pass.
Venegas might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Sterling had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Venegas defends it easily.#T1#
Venegas stays in close to Sterling's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Sterling is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sterling being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Sterling is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Venegas is aware though and is defending well.
Sterling keeping moving, preventing Venegas from controlling successfully.
Venegas lands a couple of elbows.#SUB2#
Sterling is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T2##SUB2#
Sterling is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Venegas defends well.
Venegas lands a couple of elbows.#SUB2#
Sterling throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Venegas sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sterling's guard. #SUB2#
Sterling looking for submissions off his back.
Sterling is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Sterling looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sterling is refusing to be controlled, as Venegas sits in half guard. #T3#
Venegas controlling the action here.
Sterling gets back to full guard.
Sterling is trying to keep Venegas in close.
We've been informed that Sterling has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Sterling throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Sterling looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Venegas passes into half guard.
Venegas wants to pass the guard but Sterling is defending well.
Sterling is trying to control but can't. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Sterling looking for submissions off his back.
Venegas seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB#
Venegas seems to be working for a kimura but Sterling defends the submission attempt.
Sterling makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sterling.#SUB2#
Sterling is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Venegas is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Sterling has his foot on Venegas 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Venegas works his way back into a safe position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Venegas sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sterling's guard. #SUB2#
Sterling is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Venegas pulls his head out easily.
Venegas prevents Sterling from improving his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Frankie Venegas dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##TD#
Venegas shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Venegas slips nicely into half guard.
Venegas scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB2#
Sterling looking for submissions off his back.
Venegas wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sterling keeps working.
Sterling is looking to control Venegas 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sterling avoid being mounted?
Venegas is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sterling can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Venegas is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Sterling trying to hold on to Venegas 's head to control him but Venegas postures up. #T1#
Venegas trying to mount his opponent but Sterling defends it.
Sterling is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Venegas 's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Venegas 's back!
You can see the frustration on Venegas 's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Sterling gets his hands free as Venegas looks to control.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Sterling's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke. #SUB2#
Sterling working for a choke but Venegas is defending well.
Venegas is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Venegas prevents Sterling from getting a body triangle.#T2#
Sterling controlling the position well here. Venegas rolled but Sterling kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Sterling keeps control of the position as Venegas tries to break free.
Venegas has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Sterling avoiding Venegas 's attempts to control his hands.
Venegas is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Sterling. #SUB2#
Venegas fending off the submission attempt from Sterling. #T3#
Venegas is trying to break free.
Venegas is trying to stand back up.
Sterling has the hooks in. Venegas is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Sterling is trying to stick to Venegas 's back but Venegas is turning into Sterling. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Sterling's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Venegas .#SUB2#
Sterling has his feet on Venegas 's thighs here. He's pushed Venegas off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Venegas screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Adrian Sterling!
Adrian Sterling was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: SMASH: Frewin vs Nacimento 3
Date: Jun 18, 2023

#R1#
Venegas shoots in looking for a takedown. Kay tries to sprawl out of it but Venegas keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kay manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kay blocks a head kick by Venegas .
Venegas shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Kay counter with a right hand.
Kay stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CL2#
Venegas forces Kay back against the cage and clinches.
Venegas goes for a takedown attempt but Kay pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Lars Kay has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frankie Venegas .
Venegas fails with the takedown
and Venegas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Venegas takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
No joy there for Venegas , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Venegas is looking to clinch.
Kay scores with a hook to the body. Venegas takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Venegas tries to clinch but Kay moves out of range.
Kay is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A left lands for Kay.
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!
Good shot there by Kay.
Kay darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Venegas swings away with a leg kick that misses.#T1#
Venegas tries for a takedown but Kay circles away easily
and Kay connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Frankie Venegas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Venegas closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kay counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC#Venegas is rocked!
Venegas takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Venegas is still on wobbly legs! Can Kay finish him?
Venegas doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kay counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kay lands a nice looking body shot.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Kay! Venegas is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lars Kay!
During a confident post fight interview, Lars Kay thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: SMASH: Boomer vs Lima
Date: Jun 10, 2023

#R1#
Venegas misses with a takedown
and Noriega counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL#
Venegas takes the fight into the clinch. #TD#
Venegas lands a takedown into guard.
Venegas works over Noriega with some ground and pound from guard.
Venegas pushes down on Noriega's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Noriega blocking the ground and pound attempt from Venegas .
Venegas is trying to control the action in half guard but Noriega is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We've been hearing that Venegas has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Venegas is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Venegas throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Venegas 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.#T1#
Venegas trying to mount his opponent but Noriega defends it. #SUB#
Venegas is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Noriega as he works his way to full guard.
Venegas throws a big elbow that misses.
Venegas trying to control but Noriega is working from the bottom.
Venegas controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Venegas wants to control from the top but Noriega keeps moving.
Noriega managing to control the position.
Venegas wants to control from the top but Noriega keeps moving. #SUB#
Venegas drops back, looking for a kneebar! Noriega looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Noriega looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Noriega! #REVB#
Venegas tries to improve position but can't. #T3#
Noriega working away.
Venegas is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Noriega is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Venegas prevents Noriega from improving position.
Venegas wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Noriega is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Venegas tries to improve position but can't. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nice straight punches there by Noriega. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Noriega.
Venegas tries for a takedown but Noriega sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#T4#
Venegas closes the distance but Noriega moves to the side
and Noriega counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL#
Venegas rushes Noriega and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Noriega escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Noriega is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Noriega scores with a leg kick.
Noriega lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Noriega keeps the fight on the outside.
Venegas walks into a jab.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Venegas tries to score a body lock takedown but Noriega shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frankie Venegas . That's going to take a lot out of him.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD#
Venegas gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Noriega regains guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Venegas accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Venegas is pushing down on Noriega's leg trying to pass to half guard. Noriega is fighting to maintain full guard but Venegas has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Venegas 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.
Venegas prevents Noriega from improving his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Pablo Noriega will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Noriega showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Venegas .
Venegas throws a right and a left that both miss.
Venegas steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Noriega. That one must have hurt.
Venegas with a lazy takedown attempt
and Noriega counters with a nice body shot.
Noriega scores with a sloppy right hand. Venegas should have avoided that one.
Pablo Noriega seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Noriega defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Venegas .
Venegas tries to score a power double leg takedown but Noriega sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Venegas somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frankie Venegas . That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Venegas .
A little jabbing left from Noriega on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Frankie Venegas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Noriega uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Venegas has time to react.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Noriega lands a jab.#CL#
Venegas gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Venegas has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Noriega avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD#
Venegas has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Noriega regains guard immediately.
Noriega looking to hit a scissor sweep but Venegas is one step ahead there. #T1#
Venegas wants to control from the top but Noriega keeps moving.
Frankie Venegas overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Noriega wants to stand but Venegas is controlling the position.
Venegas wants to control from the top but Noriega keeps moving.
Venegas 's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Venegas is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Noriega is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Noriega has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Venegas pulls Noriega in close to his closed guard and prevents Noriega from doing any damage or advancing position.
Venegas trying to control the position. #T3#
Noriega stopping the sweep attempt from Venegas .
Noriega tries to free his leg and advance position but Venegas is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Venegas manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Noriega manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Venegas missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Venegas trying to control but Noriega is working from the bottom.
Venegas might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Venegas slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Noriega working a defensive guard here. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Venegas is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Noriega is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Noriega has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##SUB#
Venegas is looking for a triangle but Noriega pushes his legs off easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Venegas looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pablo Noriega 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#
Noriega scores with a spinning back kick!
Venegas fails with the takedown
and Noriega counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Noriega has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Venegas is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Noriega lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Venegas takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Noriega tests Venegas 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Noriega slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Venegas gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Venegas throws a left and a right that both miss
and Noriega counters with a low kick, right behind Venegas 's knee.
Venegas is looking to clinch but Noriega is avoiding it.
Venegas takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Noriega scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Venegas gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Venegas changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Noriega fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Noriega lands with a kick to the temple. Venegas shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Noriega lands a really nice looking cross but Venegas seems unphased. #T1#
Venegas shoots and misses
and Noriega counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frankie Venegas . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Noriega lands with a cross. #CL#
Venegas moves into the clinch.#TD#
Venegas has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Noriega clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Noriega is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Venegas off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#SUB#
Venegas working for a choke but Noriega is defending well. #SUB#
Venegas is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Noriega knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Noriega for a finish.
Noriega trying to control but not successfully. #T2##SUB#
Noriega preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Venegas .
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Venegas is persistently looking for the submission but Noriega is defending it well. #SUB#
Noriega defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt. #SUB#
Venegas has got his arm under Noriega's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Noriega has spun round into Venegas 's guard beautifully! Well done that man! #T3#
Noriega engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Venegas is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Venegas is looking to sweep but instead, Noriega has passed into half guard. #SUB#
Venegas looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Noriega trying to pass the guard but Venegas defending well.
Frankie Venegas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Venegas wants to get back to full guard.
Noriega is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard. #SUB#
Venegas pushes a forearm under Noriega's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Noriega is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Frankie Venegas !
A relieved looking Frankie Venegas thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Pablo Noriega spoke after the fight, saying 'Don’t Worry Im Gonna Put A Hit On Him Ese'.

Event: SMASH: Sasaki vs Lunak
Date: May 07, 2023

#R1#
Venegas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Greene changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Venegas fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Venegas looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Greene scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Venegas doesn't seem bothered though.
Venegas misses with a series of wild punches. #TD#
Venegas drives through with a takedown into Greene's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Venegas tries to free his leg and advance position but Greene is retaining full guard.
Venegas is working hard here to advance position.
Venegas wants to control from the top but Greene keeps moving.
Venegas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Greene swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Venegas throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Venegas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Greene swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Greene keeping moving, preventing Venegas from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Venegas moves to clinch but Greene breaks away
and Greene counters with a right hand to the body.
Venegas takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The crowd cheers as Greene lands an impressive looking overhand right. Venegas doesn't seem phased though.
Venegas looks to clinch
and Greene connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
Greene works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Venegas tries to clinch up
and Greene connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL#
Venegas takes the fight into the clinch.
Greene trying to land knees to the body.
Venegas is working for takedown but Greene is calmly controlling the position for now.#BC2#
Greene breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Greene fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Venegas .
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Venegas on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Greene. Greene obviously looking to wear him down.
Greene scores with a punch to the head.
Greene with a nice cross.#TD#
Venegas shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Venegas was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Venegas is looking to take a break and control but Greene is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Venegas throwing strikes but Greene manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control! #T3#
Greene is staying tight to Venegas 's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Venegas manages to get back to half guard.
Venegas is looking for a sweep. Greene is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Venegas gets back to full guard.
Greene controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Venegas looking for a sweep. Not yet Venegas , not yet.
Venegas is trying to control the position but Greene postures up.
Venegas keeping full guard, as Greene tries to pass. #SUB#
Greene got a little sloppy there for a moment and Venegas has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Greene has managed to get both his arms back between Venegas 's legs - danger averted.
Venegas is trying to control the position but Greene postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paulie Greene dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Venegas misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Greene lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
That kick from Greene tenderised Venegas 's leg. Venegas is trying to keep his angry face on.
Venegas moves to clinch but Greene breaks away
and Greene counters with a body kick that stops Venegas in his tracks momentarily.
Greene is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Greene fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Crunch! Greene slams his shin into Venegas 's torso.
Venegas tries to close the distance and clinch but Greene swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Greene shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Venegas eats them both and turns towards Greene to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
A solid leg kick lands there for Greene.
Greene fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Greene scores with a kick to the body.
Greene darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Greene comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Venegas misses with a double jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Venegas looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Greene has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Greene.
Greene has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Venegas fails with the takedown
letting Greene counter with a right hand.
Venegas throws a leg kick but Greene sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Greene explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Greene has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Venegas doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Greene connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Greene's jab looks to have found its range, popping Venegas under the eye.
Venegas takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Paulie Greene is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Venegas throws a poor cross that misses
and Greene counters with a nice body shot.
Greene darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Venegas shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Greene as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frankie Venegas . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Venegas drops his hands momentarily and Greene takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Venegas shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Greene counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Venegas fails with an attempt to clinch.
Venegas tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Greene paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T2#
The crowd cheers as Greene lands an impressive looking overhand right. Venegas doesn't seem phased though.
Greene gets in close and tags Venegas with a short punch that almost sends Venegas to the mat! Oh Venegas is in big trouble! He turns his back on Greene, trying to create some distance but Greene rushes him, striking wildly and Venegas goes down! The referee tackles Greene into the cage to end the fight! Greene is one violent man!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paulie Greene!
Paulie Greene looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Pablo Noriega Stop Calling Me Out, We Ain’t In Same League. I’ll Smash You, Your Past Your Prime. As I Want Real Contenders In Top 10 & Not Bums Like You '.

Event: WCMMA Rio de Janeiro 2
Date: Mar 18, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Venegas takes the fight into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Veainu. #TD2#
Venegas has clasped his hands together around Veainu's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Venegas wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Veainu, who protects the arm well.
Venegas trying to control the action but Veainu is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Venegas is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Veainu has escaped the position, nice work there.
Veainu gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! #SUB2#
Venegas throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Veainu has his hands clasped together but Venegas breaks the hold and Veainu is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Venegas !

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Frankie Venegas !
Frankie Venegas decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: WCMMA 2
Date: Mar 04, 2023

#R1#
Mariduena throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mariduena avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL2#
Venegas moves into the clinch.#TD#
Mariduena wants the takedown. Venegas is fighting it off but Mariduena persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Venegas 's guard against the cage.#ES2#
Venegas pushes Mariduena off and scrambles back to his feet.
Venegas goes for a double leg but Mariduena avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mariduena continues to drive forward.
Mariduena looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Venegas looks to land a combination but Mariduena avoids it well. #TD#
Mariduena shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Venegas is trying to defend but Mariduena finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Mariduena is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Venegas has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Venegas looking for submissions off his back.
Mariduena sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Venegas defending well though. #T1#
Mariduena not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Venegas is looking to improve his position.
Venegas is on the bottom, trying to hold on to half guard. He's throwing a few small shots here, to keep his opponent honest.
Venegas wants to control but Mariduena is keeping busy. #SUB#
Mariduena wants to work for an arm triangle but Venegas is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Mariduena wants to lay and pray for a moment but Venegas keeps working.
Venegas is trying to stand back up but Mariduena is controlling him
Venegas trying to control here. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Mariduena is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Venegas has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Venegas has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Mariduena. Oh but Venegas has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Mariduena goes limp - he's gone! Venegas jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Frankie Venegas !
Frankie Venegas seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: WCMMA Las Vegas 1
Date: Feb 11, 2023

#R1#
Adesanya scores with a jab.
Venegas moves in looking to clinch but Adesanya pushes him off.
Venegas misses with a takedown attempt - Adesanya sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Adesanya catches Venegas with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CL#
Venegas closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Adesanya's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Venegas throws a leg kick
and Adesanya counters with a nice body kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Venegas .
Adesanya appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#CL#
Venegas clinches with his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Venegas wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frankie Venegas . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Adesanya has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Adesanya prevents the takedown attempt.
Adesanya wants to break the clinch but can't.
Adesanya wants to break free but Venegas has control. #T1#
Venegas is working for takedown but Adesanya is calmly controlling the position for now.#BC2#
Adesanya breaks from the clinch.
Left hook, right uppercut from Adesanya.
Venegas looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Frankie Venegas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Venegas tries to close the distance and clinch but Adesanya swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Adesanya is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Venegas with a body shot.
Adesanya takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Adesanya with the inside leg kick.
Venegas rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Adesanya counters with a left and a right that stings Venegas .
Adesanya circles away from the clinch attempt
and Adesanya counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Venegas shoots in and drives through. Adesanya sprawls well.
Adesanya is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Venegas wants to clinch.
Venegas misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Adesanya cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Adesanya lands with an uppercut that bounces Venegas off the cage and back into range.
Adesanya lands with a shot to the body. #TD#
Venegas drives through with a takedown into guard.
Venegas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Adesanya is keeping the position for now.
Venegas working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Venegas is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Venegas trying to control the position from guard on top but Adesanya is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Venegas trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Adesanya is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T3#
Venegas trying to control but Adesanya is working from the bottom.
Venegas 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.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Venegas is really struggling to control Adesanya but he's trying to hold on to the position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Venegas throws a right hand that Adesanya ducks under and follows up with a left that Adesanya also avoids with ease.
Adesanya is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Adesanya swinging wildly here.
Adesanya shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Venegas eats them both and turns towards Adesanya to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Adesanya throws a series of punches but Venegas moves out of range.
Venegas with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Adesanya counter with a right hand. #CL#
Venegas clinches. #T4#
Venegas looks to throw an elbow but misses. #BC2#
Adesanya breaks the clinch.
Adesanya keeps the fight on the outside.
Adesanya swats away the attempt to clinch by Venegas .
Adesanya connects with an inside leg kick.
Venegas is looking to clinch but Adesanya is avoiding it.
Venegas misses with a takedown
and Adesanya cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Venegas throws a sloppy head kick and Adesanya moves out of range easily.
Venegas closes the distance looking to clinch
and Adesanya counters with a straight right hand.
Adesanya circles away from the clinch attempt
and Adesanya counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC2#Venegas is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Israel Adesanya dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Venegas rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Adesanya counters with a big right hand! Oh Venegas is in trouble here! Adesanya follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Israel Adesanya!
Israel Adesanya took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.

Event: Highland 212
Date: Dec 02, 2022

#R1#
Sims wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Venegas blocks a head kick by Sims.
The crowd cheers as Sims lands an impressive looking overhand right. Venegas doesn't seem phased though.
Some wild striking there from Venegas .
Venegas misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sims scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#CL2#
Venegas drives through and clinches with Sims against the cage.
Venegas looking for a takedown.
Sims wants to break the clinch but can't.
Sims stops a takedown attempt from Venegas .
A frustrated look appears on Sims's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Sims wants to get back to striking at distance but Venegas won't allow it.
Venegas is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Vudu Sims has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frankie Venegas .
Venegas drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Sims gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Venegas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sims is pressed up against the cage. Venegas has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Sims down to the mat. Sims avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #T1#
Sims uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Venegas has time to react.#CL2#
Venegas moves into range and clinches up with Sims.
Sims trying to stall but Venegas improves his position.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#TD2#
Venegas gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Sims trying to hold on to Venegas 's head to control him but Venegas postures up.
Venegas tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sims knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Sims taking some punishment here, with Venegas in his half guard.
Venegas not doing much here.
Sims wants to improve his position but Venegas is controlling well. #T2#
Venegas is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Sims wants to get back to full guard.
Venegas thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Venegas is looking to pass Sims's guard but actually Sims recovers to full guard.
Sims is trying to control the position but Venegas postures up.
Venegas must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sims keeping moving, preventing Venegas from controlling successfully.
Venegas throws a big right hand that misses. #T3#
Venegas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sims swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Venegas trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
My spies in London MMA Club inform me that Venegas has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Venegas wants to control from the top but Sims keeps moving.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sims works over Venegas 's head and body with a nice combination.#CL2#
Venegas closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Venegas dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Venegas is looking for a takedown.
Sims is pressed up against the cage. Venegas has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Sims down to the mat. Sims avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #TD2#
Sims gets caught flat footed, as Venegas shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Sims kicks Venegas off and gets to his feet. #T4#
Sims definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Venegas gets a double leg takedown into Sims's guard.

Sims has his feet on Venegas 's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Venegas looks winded!#CL2#
Venegas forces Sims back against the cage and clinches.
Sims looking to slow down the pace here.
Venegas struggles to land a body shot inside as Sims controls his hands.
Venegas goes for a takedown in the clinch but Sims prevents it.
Sims wants to break free but Venegas has control.
Venegas is trying to drag Sims to the mat but Sims just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD2#
Venegas lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Venegas seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sims does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vudu Sims dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Venegas .#KD#
Sims lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Venegas sprawling to the canvas. Sims follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Venegas hang on? #ROC#Venegas is rocked!
Venegas is looking for a sweep. Sims is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Venegas is still in real trouble! Can Sims finish him?
Venegas is not content to let Sims control the position.#SU#
Sims decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sims throws an uppercut from hell that sends Venegas clean off his feet! He's out cold! Sims stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vudu Sims!
After winning the bout, Vudu Sims thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Highland 208
Date: Nov 18, 2022

#R1##CL#
Hoshino tries to keep at a distance but Venegas has taken the fight into the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Hoshino's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC2#
Hoshino breaks from the clinch.
Nice shot lands for Hoshino.#CL#
Venegas closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD#
Venegas gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Venegas is looking for a kimura but Hoshino is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Venegas to get the leverage.
Hoshino controlling the position well.
Venegas missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB#
Venegas wants to work for an arm triangle but Hoshino is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
Venegas seems to be working for a kimura but Hoshino defends the submission attempt.
Hoshino keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
We've been hearing good reports from Venegas 's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T1#
Venegas thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hoshino's head.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hoshino can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hoshino is trying to control but Venegas passes into side control! #SUB#
Venegas tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Venegas throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Venegas wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hoshino keeps working. #SUB#
Venegas tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T2#
I wouldn't like to be where Hoshino is right now.
Hoshino takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Venegas taking a breather here.
You can see the frustration on Hoshino's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Venegas tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #T3#
Hoshino takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Hoshino 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.
Hoshino is looking to regain half guard here but Venegas keeps moving and retains side control.
Hoshino manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Venegas desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Venegas tries to get to full guard but Hoshino has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Venegas is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hoshino pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Venegas wants to get back to his feet.
Venegas might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T4#
Venegas tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Hoshino prevents Venegas from improving his position.
Venegas punching from the bottom.
Hoshino works his way into full mount!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Venegas tries to lock up and control but Hoshino gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Frankie Venegas dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##CL#
Venegas clinches. #TD#
Venegas has clasped his hands together around Hoshino's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Venegas scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Hoshino to see if he's OK.
Hoshino is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Venegas works to advance to full mount. Hoshino defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Hoshino tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hoshino is squirming around, avoiding Venegas 's attempts to control the action.
Hoshino tries to hold on but Venegas postures up.
Hoshino really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Venegas . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Venegas postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Hoshino looks a forlorn figure.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Venegas is trying to control here but Hoshino has managed to regain half guard.
Venegas is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hoshino can do to turn this around?#T1#
Venegas is looking to take a break and control but Hoshino is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hoshino is looking to control Venegas 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hoshino avoid being mounted?
Venegas trying to control from Hoshino's half guard. Hoshino has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Venegas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Venegas working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hoshino avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hoshino looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hoshino can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Venegas controls the pace.
Venegas throws a big elbow that misses. #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.
Hoshino looking to hit a scissor sweep but Venegas is one step ahead there.
Hoshino working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Venegas .
Venegas throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Venegas trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Venegas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hoshino is keeping the position for now.
Venegas scoring with some ground and pound.
Hoshino tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hoshino preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T3#
Hoshino avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hoshino preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Venegas trying to control the position from guard on top but Hoshino is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A jab from Hoshino does it's job there.
Venegas closes the distance looking to clinch
and Hoshino counters with a left to the body.
Venegas shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Venegas backing away here, and Hoshino unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#CL#
Venegas clinches. #BC2#
Hoshino escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A jab lands there for Hoshino.
A left and a right from Hoshino both land. Nice combination.
Hoshino dodges the punch combination from Venegas .
Frankie Venegas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T4#
A right-left combo lands from Hoshino.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hoshino scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #CL#
Hoshino gets tackled into the cage by Venegas . Venegas maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Hoshino pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hoshino is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Venegas throws a looping overhand right but Hoshino ducks down to avoid it.
Hoshino lands with a nice body punch. #CL#
Venegas pushes Hoshino up against the cage in a clinch.
Hoshino has had enough of the clinch but Venegas keeps him there for the moment.
Hoshino is looking to break free of the clinch but Venegas has double underhooks. #BC#
Venegas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A cross from Hoshino lands.
Crunch! Hoshino slams his shin into Venegas 's torso.
Venegas has his takedown stuffed
and Venegas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC2#Venegas is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Yuuji Hoshino will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Hoshino scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Venegas doesn't seem bothered though.
Venegas closes the distance but Hoshino moves to the side
and Hoshino counters with a nice leg kick. #CL#
Venegas closes the distance and pushes Hoshino back into the cage.
Hoshino looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC2#
Hoshino pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Venegas wants to clinch
and Hoshino counters with a nice uppercut.
Oh Venegas is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Venegas moves to clinch but Hoshino breaks away
and Hoshino counters with a nice leg kick.
Venegas throws a combination that misses
and Hoshino counters with a nice body kick.
Venegas gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Hoshino gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Venegas is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yuuji Hoshino!
A very excited looking Yuuji Hoshino made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Highland 201
Date: Oct 21, 2022

#R1##TD2#
Sterling shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Sterling showed some decent athleticism there.
Sterling throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sterling is trying to control. Venegas wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sterling working Venegas over with strikes. #SUB2#
Sterling wants to work for an arm triangle but Venegas is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
Venegas is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sterling pulls his head out easily.
Venegas is doing well to control the position and prevent Sterling from advancing to side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Venegas looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sterling trying to control the action but Venegas is working from the bottom. #T1##SUB2#
Sterling is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Sterling wants to take a breather but Venegas is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Sterling seems to be working for a kimura but Venegas defends the submission attempt.
Venegas tries to get to full guard but Sterling has control of the leg.
The fighters are battling for position here. Venegas manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Venegas looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sterling wants to control from the top but Venegas keeps moving. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Venegas wants to hit a sweep here but Sterling passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Venegas there!
Venegas bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Venegas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sterling swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Sterling looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Venegas trying to control the position from guard on top but Sterling is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Sterling working for a triangle but Venegas defends it easily.
Venegas working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T3#
Sterling tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Venegas seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Sterling keeping moving, preventing Venegas from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Sterling escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Venegas gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Sterling looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Venegas wants to pass the guard but Sterling is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB2#
Sterling looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Venegas 's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Venegas postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Venegas with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB2#
Sterling has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Venegas can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Venegas scoring with some ground and pound.
We've been hearing good reports from Venegas 's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Venegas trying to control the position from guard on top but Sterling is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Venegas is working Sterling over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB2#
Sterling working for a triangle but Venegas defends it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Frankie Venegas will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##CL#
Venegas gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Venegas blocks an elbow strike.
Sterling has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Venegas avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Sterling is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Venegas gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Venegas gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sterling.
Frankie Venegas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aljamain Sterling.
Sterling has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Sterling drops down looking for an ankle pick but Venegas pulls his leg out and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sterling keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Venegas throws a right and a left that both miss.#TD#
Venegas closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Venegas cracks Sterling with a big right hand but Sterling just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go. #T1#
Sterling tries to improve position but can't.
Venegas lands a few punches from side control.
Venegas scores with a couple of short elbows.
Venegas controls the position.
Sterling takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#ROC#Sterling is rocked!
Sterling is trying to control Venegas 's posture but Venegas avoids it.
Sterling is still in real trouble! Can Venegas finish him?
Venegas working the ground and pound from side control.
Sterling is looking to regain half guard here but Venegas keeps moving and retains side control.
Sterling seems to have recovered his senses.
Venegas in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Sterling is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Sterling taking punishment in the form of punches. #T2#
Venegas lands a decent elbow from side control.
Venegas landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Sterling is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Venegas 's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Venegas wants to take a breather but Sterling is having none of it.
Venegas scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Venegas lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Sterling! More strikes land and this one is all over! Venegas jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frankie Venegas !
Frankie Venegas decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Aljamain Sterling had this to say: 'Whether it's Bellator, OneFC, World Series, whatever, the door's open for me. Financial stability is the most important thing for me'.

Event: Highland 196
Date: Oct 02, 2022

#R1#
Caetano punishes Venegas 's body with a nice straight punch.
Caetano throws a body shot but no joy.
Venegas shoots in for a double leg but Caetano sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A nice leg kick lands there from Caetano.
Caetano throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Caetano lands with a thumping leg kick. #CL#
Venegas gets a clinch.
Caetano tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Venegas effectively controlling the action here.
Caetano prevents the takedown attempt.
Venegas pressing his opponent against the cage.
Caetano prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frankie Venegas . That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Caetano lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Caetano gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Venegas .
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Caetano creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Venegas tries to score a body lock takedown but Caetano shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Caetano trying to land knees to the body.
Venegas is trying to drag Caetano to the mat but Caetano just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Caetano lands a good knee to the midsection. Venegas won't want to take too many of those.
Caetano gets underhooks to prevent Venegas 's takedown attempt.
Venegas changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Caetano fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Caetano misses with the combination.
Caetano throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Caetano displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Venegas tries to clinch but Caetano moves away
and Caetano counters with a straight right hand.#TD#
Venegas manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Caetano on his heels. He'll look to pass Caetano's guard now, I'm sure.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Caetano is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Venegas defends well.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Venegas accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T2#
Venegas trying to control the position from guard on top but Caetano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Venegas is pushing down on Caetano's leg trying to pass to half guard. Caetano is fighting to maintain full guard but Venegas has managed to sneak the leg through.
Venegas thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB2#
Caetano actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Venegas is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Caetano has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Caetano looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Caetano wants to control but Venegas is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T3#
Venegas scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Venegas looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Caetano is looking to improve his position.
Venegas scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Venegas not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Venegas controlling the action here.
Caetano keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Caetano regains full guard. Nicely done. #T4#
Venegas in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Caetano is trying to control the position but Venegas postures up.
Venegas chips away with some ground and pound.
Venegas trying to control but Caetano is working from the bottom.
Caetano is pulling down on Venegas 's head. It's preventing any offense from Venegas , at least for the moment.#SUB2#
Caetano is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Venegas defends well.
Venegas makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joaquim Caetano dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Venegas fails to land with a series of punches.
Caetano looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Caetano scores with a jab to the head.
Venegas misses with a leg kick
and Caetano makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Venegas really felt that one!
Caetano fails to land with a series of punches.
Good leg kick by Caetano.
Venegas jabs Caetano right on the nose. Caetano blinks but takes it well.#CUT#It looks like Joaquim Caetano has been cut.#TD#
Venegas gets a double leg takedown into Caetano's guard.
Caetano trying to control the position.
Caetano has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Venegas lands a couple of elbows.#ROC#Caetano is rocked!#SUB2#
Caetano throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Venegas with a flurry of punches that miss.
Venegas scoring with punches to the head and body. #T1#
Venegas wants to pass the guard but Caetano is keeping the position.
Caetano trying to keep a closed guard but Venegas is proving a slippery customer.
Caetano wants to control but Venegas passes easily into half guard.
Venegas working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Caetano tries to get to full guard but Venegas has control of the leg.
Caetano is refusing to be controlled, as Venegas sits in half guard.
Venegas working Caetano over with strikes.
Caetano on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T2##SUB2#
Caetano looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Venegas working the head and body with strikes.
Caetano has hold of Venegas 's hands but Venegas slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Caetano is looking to control Venegas 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Caetano avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Venegas is trying for a kimura here. Caetano looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Venegas wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Frankie Venegas !
A relieved looking Frankie Venegas thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Highland 187
Date: Sep 02, 2022

#R1#
Venegas is looking to chop away at Short's legs. #TD#
Short shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Venegas is trying to defend but Short finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Venegas trying to hold on to Short's head to control him but Short postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Short is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Short content to control rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Short is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #T1#
Venegas tries to get to full guard but Short has control of the leg.
We've been hearing good reports from Short's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Venegas regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Venegas is looking for a triangle but Short pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Short drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Short jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Venegas throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Short postures up. #SUB#
Short drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Venegas dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Venegas distracts Short with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T2#
Venegas with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Venegas trying to control but Short is working from the bottom.
Venegas missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Venegas trying to control but Short is working from the bottom.
Venegas chips away with some ground and pound.
Venegas with a nice head shot there.
Venegas landing with the ground and pound.
Venegas forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Short looking for submissions off his back.#T3#
Venegas seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB#
Short actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Short looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Venegas wants to work for an arm triangle but Short is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Venegas trying to control from half guard but Short is working away.
Venegas slips a nice elbow through Short's hands, connecting with Short's forehead.#T4#
Short pushes Venegas off looking to stand but Venegas dives back in and keeps control.
Venegas trying to control the action but Short is working from the bottom.
Venegas is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Venegas passes into side control, despite Short's attempt to control the position.
Short sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Short on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Venegas slips a nice elbow through Short's hands, connecting with Short's forehead.
Venegas looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Short with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Frankie Venegas dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Venegas fails in his attempt to clinch.
Short misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#CL2#
Venegas pushes Short up against the cage in a clinch.
Venegas is trying to drag Short to the mat but Short just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Venegas tries to pull guard but Short forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD2#
Venegas has picked Short up - he's going for a ride! Venegas dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.#SUB#
Short actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Short has hold of Venegas 's hands but Venegas slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Short won't allow Venegas to pass to mount.
Short makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Short.#T1#
Venegas wants to control from the top but Short keeps moving.
Venegas is looking to work some ground and pound but Short has wrist control.
Short wants to sweep here but Venegas controlling him for the moment.
Venegas is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Venegas scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Venegas wants to control from the top but Short keeps moving.
My spies in London MMA Club inform me that Venegas has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Venegas is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Venegas keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Short's head.#SUB#
Short working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Venegas doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Venegas manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Venegas is in close to Short's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB#
Short working for a triangle but Venegas defends it easily.
Short working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Venegas .
Venegas lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Venegas postures up and lands a big shot to Short's brow. #T3#
Venegas won't allow Short to sweep him here.
Short keeping moving, preventing Venegas from controlling successfully.
Venegas cracks Short with a solid left hand.#SUB#
Short is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Venegas must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Venegas is in close to Short's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Venegas connects with a couple of short punches.
Venegas controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Venegas got a little sloppy there for a moment and Short has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Venegas has managed to get both his arms back between Short's legs - danger averted.#T4#
Venegas landing with the ground and pound. #SUB#
Venegas avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Venegas looking to improve position, pressing down on Short's thigh with his hand. Short seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Venegas paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Venegas 's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Short picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jerry Short!

Event: Highland 181
Date: Aug 05, 2022

#R1##TD#
Venegas closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Yamamoto quickly recovers to half guard.
Yamamoto looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Yamamoto on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Venegas slows the pace down in half guard.
Venegas lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB#
Venegas in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Yamamoto tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Venegas !

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Frankie Venegas !
A determined Frankie Venegas didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!

Event: TR73
Date: Jul 08, 2022

#R1#
Venegas keeps the fight on the outside.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#CL2#
Venegas moves into the clinch successfully. #TD2#
Venegas wants the takedown. Hall is fighting it off but Venegas persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Hall's guard against the cage.
Venegas missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Venegas won't allow Hall to sweep him here.
Venegas is looking to work some ground and pound but Hall has wrist control.
Hall keeping moving, preventing Venegas from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Venegas working some strikes from top position.
Venegas wants to control from the top but Hall keeps moving.
Venegas throws an elbow that misses. Hall uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Venegas 's guard. Nice move by Hall!#REVR##T1##SUB2#
Venegas working for a triangle but Hall defends it easily.
Hall wants to pass the guard but Venegas is keeping the position.
Hall is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Venegas looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Venegas has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hall can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Venegas looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hall forces his way into half guard.
Hall prevents Venegas from improving his position.
Hall wants to lay and pray for a moment but Venegas keeps working. #T3##SUB2#
Venegas with the active half guard here but Hall passes nicely into side control.
Venegas tries to bench press Hall off him but Hall keeps the position.
Hall gets to mount! Venegas was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Hall wants to control but Venegas has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Hall is looking to advance position but Venegas won't allow it. #T4##SUB2#
Venegas looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Venegas looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Venegas has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Hall escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Hall!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Venegas manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Frankie Venegas dominated that round.
That's time! Hall's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##TD2#
Venegas shoots in and gets a takedown into Hall's guard.
My spies in London MMA Club inform me that Venegas has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Venegas landing with the ground and pound.
Venegas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Hall is looking for a triangle but Venegas pushes his legs off easily.
Venegas lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Venegas slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Venegas content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Venegas is posturing up here but Hall has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Venegas tries to roll out but it's too tight and Venegas has to tap! Slick submission there by Hall!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Robbie Hall!
Robbie Hall retains his featherweight title!
In his post fight interview, Robbie Hall started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: The Island Season 13, 145 lbs, Round 3
Date: Jun 25, 2022

#R1##CL2#
Hall clinches up against the cage.#TD2#
Hall pulls guard successfully.
Hall keeping moving, preventing Venegas from controlling successfully.
Hall pulls Venegas in close to prevent any damage.
Hall looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Venegas keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hall's head.
Venegas throws a strike but Hall rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Hall stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Venegas swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall wants to control from the top but Venegas keeps moving.
Hall trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB#
Venegas throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hall slips nicely into half guard.
Hall is trying to control. Venegas wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are battling for position here. Venegas manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hall is fighting to break Venegas 's control of his arms but Venegas is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB#
Venegas looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Venegas looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Hall has picked Venegas up and slammed him! Venegas can't keep hold of the triangle and Hall manages to pass to side control!#T2##SUB2#
Hall is trying to get an arm triangle but Venegas is defending well.
Hall trying to control the action but Venegas is working from the bottom.
Venegas looks to move to half guard but instead Hall has passed into mount! Damn!#T3#
Hall fails to advance to Venegas 's back.
Hall manages to capitalize on a mistake by Venegas to take his back!
Hall is trying to stick to Venegas 's back but Venegas is turning into Hall. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Hall's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Venegas .
Venegas has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Venegas trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Venegas preventing the sweep.
Venegas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hall swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hall working a defensive guard here.
Venegas might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T4##SUB2#
Hall looking for a guillotine here but Venegas defends easily.
Venegas landing with the ground and pound.
Venegas wants to control from the top but Hall keeps moving.
Hall has momentary wrist control but Venegas slips an elbow through the middle.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Venegas throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Venegas accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Richard Hall dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Venegas gets caught flat footed, as Hall shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Venegas thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #SUB#
Hall got a little sloppy there for a moment and Venegas has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hall has managed to get both his arms back between Venegas 's legs - danger averted.
Venegas looking to control. #SUB#
Venegas is looking for a triangle here but Hall uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Hall controlling from side mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Venegas is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Hall wants to lay and pray for a moment but Venegas keeps working.
Hall just content to control the position.
Venegas is trying to improve his position.
Venegas is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hall's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Hall trying to mount his opponent but Venegas defends it. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Venegas wants to get back to his feet.
Venegas keeping control of the position.
Venegas is looking to improve his position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL2#
Hall clinches up with Venegas and pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Hall ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Hall no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #T3#
Hall wants to sweep here but Venegas controlling him for the moment.
Venegas postures up.
Hall keeping moving, preventing Venegas from controlling successfully.
Venegas throws an elbow that misses. Hall uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Venegas 's guard. Nice move by Hall!#REVB#
Hall passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Venegas looking for a sweep but Hall has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Hall wants to control the pace but Venegas is squirming around nicely. #T4#
Venegas is looking to improve his position but Hall isn't that keen on the idea.
Venegas is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Venegas is in all sorts of trouble here.
Venegas is just holding on here. Hall manages to take his back.
Venegas trying to control but not successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Venegas can't escape the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Richard Hall showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Venegas tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hall sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Venegas somewhat.
Venegas shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hall but Hall pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Frankie Venegas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Venegas fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frankie Venegas . That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Venegas tries to counter with a takedown but Hall is quick to defend against it.
Hall stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hall wants it to stay on the feet.
Venegas shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL2#
Venegas gets tackled into the cage by Hall. Hall maintains the clinch. #T1#
Hall stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Hall trying to stall but Venegas improves his position.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Venegas is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hall gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD2#
Hall manages to pull guard.
Hall working a defensive guard here.
Venegas throws a big elbow that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Venegas accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Venegas connects with a couple of short punches.
Hall looking to control.
Venegas connects with a couple of short punches.
Hall avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Richard Hall has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
Venegas missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hall bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Venegas 's guard. #REVB#
Venegas wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Hall is now in half guard.
Venegas tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Venegas won't allow Hall to pass to mount.
Venegas is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Venegas trying to control but Hall postures up.
Venegas missing with punches from the bottom. #T3#
Hall seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Venegas does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hall trying to advance position but Venegas counters by regaining guard. #SUB#
Venegas looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Hall has picked Venegas up and slammed him! Venegas can't keep hold of the triangle and Hall manages to pass to side control!
Hall laying and praying for a moment but Venegas takes advantage and regains half guard.
Hall trying to control from half guard but Venegas is working away. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Venegas has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hall is working away from the top position though.
Frankie Venegas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB2#
Hall is looking for a kimura but Venegas is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hall to get the leverage. #SUB#
Venegas looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Hall is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Venegas is looking to improve his position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Richard Hall comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hall 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 Sandra Marshall scores the fight for Richard Hall!
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight for Richard Hall!
Judge David Hoff scores the fight for Richard Hall!

Richard Hall wins by unanimous decision!
After the fight, Richard Hall was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: The Island Season 13, 145 lbs, Round 2
Date: Jun 24, 2022

#R1#
Venegas dives in for a single leg takedown but Houle sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Houle let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Houle misses with a hook to the ribs.
Houle lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right from Houle on the inside.
Houle swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Houle lands with a left to the head.
Houle tries to throw a body punch but Venegas avoids it by throwing Houle back against the cage.
Houle works on Venegas 's body with a couple of short punches.
Houle throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Venegas s head.
Venegas tries for a takedown. No joy.
Houle misses with a punch to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Houle.
Houle working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Houle blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Houle presses Venegas against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Venegas tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Houle just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frankie Venegas . That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Houle is pressed up against the cage. Venegas has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Houle down to the mat. Houle avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Venegas gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Houle counters with a stiff right hand. #T1##CL2#
Houle moves into the clinch successfully. #TD#
Venegas jumps guard and drags Houle to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Houle slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB#
Houle content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Venegas has locked up a guillotine! Venegas 's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Houle is holding on here and Venegas must be using up a lot of energy. Houle has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Venegas gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Frankie Venegas !
A determined Frankie Venegas didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!

Event: The Island Season 13, 145 lbs, Round 1
Date: Jun 23, 2022

#R1##TD#
Venegas shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB2#
Mouse working for submissions but it's allowed Venegas to get to half guard.
Venegas is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SUB#
Venegas is working for a submission of some sort.
Mouse is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Venegas lands with a punch from half guard. #CUT#It looks like Jerry Mouse has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Venegas working the head and body with strikes. #CUT#That has opened up Jerry Mouse's cut even more.
Venegas working Mouse over with strikes. #SUB#
Venegas is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mouse doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Venegas .
Mouse works his way to full guard. Good work.#T1#
Venegas lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB2#
Mouse has his foot on Venegas 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Venegas works his way back into a safe position though.
Venegas with a nice head shot there.#ROC#Mouse is rocked!#CUT#The cut above Jerry Mouse's eye is starting to cause him problems now.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Frankie Venegas !
Frankie Venegas opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.

Event: TR70
Date: Jun 12, 2022

#R1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hataki.
Hataki has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Elite Island Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Kakashi Hataki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Venegas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hataki.
Hataki lands with a nice body punch.
Hataki throws a lazy right hand but Venegas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And Venegas tries to counter it with a takedown but Hataki pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hataki slaps away a takedown attempt from Venegas , before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD#
Hataki 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.
Venegas wants to get back to his feet but Hataki is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hataki trying to control but Venegas is working from the bottom.
Hataki postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hataki working some strikes from top position.
Hataki preventing the sweep. #T1#
Venegas working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hataki. #ES2#
Venegas scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Hataki throws a body shot but no joy.
Venegas on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nice sprawl there from Venegas as Hataki shoots in.
Hataki swings for the body but Venegas moves out of range.
And Venegas tries to counter it with a takedown but Hataki pushes his down on his head and steps out.#TD2#
Venegas shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Venegas was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Venegas cracks Hataki with a big elbow. #CUT2#It looks like Kakashi Hataki has been cut.
Hataki is looking to reverse the position.
Hataki is trying to work for a sweep but Venegas has mounted him!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hataki is squirming around, avoiding Venegas 's attempts to control the action.
Venegas pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Hataki gets back to half guard.#T2#
Hataki makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hataki.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Venegas trying to control the position from guard on top but Hataki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Venegas is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Venegas controls from within his opponent's guard.
Venegas postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #ROC2#Hataki is rocked!
Hataki will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Venegas distracts Hataki with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Oh Hataki is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hataki on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hataki tries to get out of the position.
Venegas controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Hataki has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Venegas is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Hataki.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Venegas landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #CUT2#Kakashi Hataki's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.#T3#
Venegas lands a big left to the face of Hataki, bouncing his head like a basketball. Another shot from Venegas and another - Hataki is out! Venegas stands up and salutes his fans, who are going crazy in the stands.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Frankie Venegas !
Frankie Venegas took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.

Event: TR66
Date: Jun 01, 2022

#R1#
Magnusson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Venegas avoids it really well and circles away.
Magnusson has a takedown stuffed.#TD2#
Venegas drives through with a takedown into guard.
Venegas trying to control the position from guard on top but Magnusson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magnusson pulls Venegas in close to his closed guard and prevents Venegas from doing any damage or advancing position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Venegas scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
My spies in Elite Island Gym inform me that Venegas has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Venegas postures up in Magnusson's guard and throws a big left but Magnusson blocks it.
Venegas has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1#
Magnusson is controlling Venegas 's posture.
Venegas lands a couple of decent looking shots.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Venegas accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Venegas throws a big right hand that misses.
Venegas won't allow Magnusson to sweep him here.
Magnusson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Venegas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Venegas passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Venegas working the ground and pound.
Venegas scores with a couple of short elbows.
Venegas cracks Magnusson with a big right hand but Magnusson just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Venegas throwing strikes but missing, from side control. #T2#
Venegas looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Magnusson is avoiding damage well.
Magnusson takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Magnusson can't do much from the bottom here.
Venegas taking a breather here.
Venegas in side control lands a decent elbow.
Sloppy strikes there by Venegas .#SUB2#
Venegas is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Magnusson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Venegas is putting a hurting on Magnusson here, landing some big shots from side control. #ROC2#Magnusson is rocked!#T3#
Venegas misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Venegas trying to control the position but Magnusson is working away.
Venegas in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Magnusson is trying to work for a sweep but Venegas has mounted him!
Venegas wants to control the pace but Magnusson is squirming around nicely.
Venegas thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magnusson is squirming around, avoiding Venegas 's attempts to control the action.
Magnusson takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Oh Magnusson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Venegas looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Magnusson covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frankie Venegas !
Our winner, Frankie Venegas , 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: TR62: Black Wheels
Date: May 22, 2022

#R1#
Venegas shoots and misses
and Thibodeaux counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Frankie Venegas has been cut.#TD#
Venegas shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Thibodeaux napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Venegas connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Thibodeaux some visible discomfort.
Venegas tries to score with some ground and pound. Thibodeaux controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
An elbow from Venegas crashes against the mat.
We've been hearing good reports from Venegas 's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Venegas is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Thibodeaux is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Venegas 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.
Venegas working the ground and pound but Thibodeaux is defending the strikes.
Thibodeaux looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Thibodeaux wants to control but Venegas postures up.#SUB#
Venegas is working to tighten his grip on Thibodeaux's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Thibodeaux has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Venegas is really squeezing tight and eventually Thibodeaux passes out! Venegas breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Frankie Venegas !
Frankie Venegas took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.

Event: TR55: Frankly Slaughtered
Date: May 07, 2022

#R1#
Slaughter lands a really nice looking cross but Venegas seems unphased.
Nice body punch from Slaughter.
Venegas takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Venegas takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Slaughter dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Slaughter throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD#
and Venegas decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Slaughter's guard.#SUB2#
Slaughter looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Slaughter escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Venegas gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Venegas working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Venegas is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Venegas postures up.
Slaughter might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Venegas haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T1##SUB2#
Slaughter looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Venegas has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Venegas slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Slaughter isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Venegas stacks Slaughter on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Venegas !
Venegas landing strikes.
You can see the frustration on Slaughter's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Venegas working the head and body with strikes.
Venegas scoring with punches from side control. #T2#
Venegas in side control lands a decent elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Venegas lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #ROC#Slaughter is rocked!
Venegas working away.
Slaughter is still in real trouble! Can Venegas finish him?
A big shot lands for Venegas ! That's hurt Slaughter! Will he recover? Venegas fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frankie Venegas !
After winning the bout, Frankie Venegas thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: TR49: TBD
Date: Apr 23, 2022

#R1#
Costa has a takedown stuffed.#TD2#
Costa 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.
Venegas not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB#
Venegas is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Costa has his hands clasped together but Venegas extends and breaks Costa's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Venegas .

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Frankie Venegas !
Our winner, Frankie Venegas , 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: TR46: Smoking On The Red
Date: Apr 13, 2022

#R1#
Venegas closes the distance and clinches up with Crosser, looking for a takedown. Venegas pushes Crosser against the cage but Crosser circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL2#
Crosser rushes Venegas and presses him up against the cage.
Crosser scores with a shot to the side of Venegas 's head.
Crosser presses Venegas against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Crosser is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Crosser lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Crosser lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Venegas is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Crosser gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frankie Venegas . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Crosser with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Crosser taking a breather.
Crosser putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Venegas in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
I was talking to Venegas 's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Venegas is breathing heavily.#BC2#
Crosser breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Crosser lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Crosser has taken the fight to the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Crosser.
Crosser lands with a left to the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Crosser.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Crosser.#T1#
Crosser is pushing Venegas up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Crosser softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Crosser scores with a nice hook to the head.
Venegas drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Crosser gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Crosser looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A nice left hand lands by Crosser. #ROC2#Venegas is rocked!
Venegas misses with the head strike.
Crosser lands with a right to the head.
Oh Venegas is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A short uppercut from Crosser.
Crosser prevents the takedown attempt. #BC2#
Crosser pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Crosser has taken the fight to the clinch.
Crosser lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Venegas to his knees! Crosser keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Crosser!
John Crosser is the new featherweight champion!

Event: TR38: We’re Your Top 2 & Not 2
Date: Mar 26, 2022

#R1#
Venegas looks to land a combination but Nakamura avoids it well.
Nakamura tests Venegas 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nakamura lands with a shot to the body.
Nakamura scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nice body punch from Nakamura.
Venegas fails with the takedown.
A counter left hand to the body from Nakamura misses its target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakamura fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Venegas looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nakamura dips to his left and cracks Venegas with an uppercut!
Kenji Nakamura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1##TD2#
Venegas shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Venegas showed some decent athleticism there.
Nakamura is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Venegas throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Venegas scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Venegas not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Venegas lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Nakamura is looking to improve his position.
Nakamura looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T2#
Venegas missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Venegas is controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Venegas has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Nakamura defend it? Venegas steps over the head and cranks it - Nakamura is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Venegas !

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Frankie Venegas !
Frankie Venegas is the new featherweight champion!
A very excited looking Frankie Venegas made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: TR35: Lemme Get A Trey Five
Date: Mar 19, 2022

#R1#
Venegas tries for a takedown but Hall circles away easily#CL#
and Hall counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #TD#
Hall manages to pull guard.
Hall keeping moving, preventing Venegas from controlling successfully.
Venegas is in close to Hall's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Venegas postures up and lands a big shot to Hall's brow.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hall holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB#
Hall throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hall definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Hall had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Venegas defends it easily.#T1#
Venegas throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hall works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Venegas looking to sit in guard and control but Hall gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Hall advances to half guard.
Hall seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Venegas does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Venegas manages to get to full guard.
Venegas wants to control the position but Hall says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #T2#
Venegas is trying to get back to full guard.
Hall passes to side control.
Venegas is trying to work for a sweep but Hall has mounted him!
Venegas is working to get back to half guard.
Hall trying to control but Venegas is having none of it. #T3#
Venegas is trying to escape the mount.
Hall looking to control and managing it successfully.
Venegas is squirming around, avoiding Hall's attempts to control the action.
Venegas is trying to escape the mount. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Venegas tries to improve his position but Hall has taken his back! Hall has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Venegas tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Hall pushes Venegas away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Robbie Hall!
Robbie Hall is the new bantamweight champion!
An out of breath Robbie Hall thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 08, 2022

#R1#
Venegas walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Knights digs a good body shot into Venegas 's ribs.#TD#
Venegas changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Knights looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Knights tries to buck Venegas off but Venegas is having none of it.#SUB#
Venegas thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Knights really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Venegas . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Venegas tries to score with some ground and pound. Knights controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Knights struggling a bit here.
Knights is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee asks Venegas politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Venegas prefers to stall for the moment though.
Venegas working away.
Venegas scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Knights to see if he's OK.#CUT#It looks like Nightey Knights has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Venegas working the body and head with strikes.
You can see the frustration on Knights's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T1#
Knights tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Venegas is trying to get an arm triangle but Knights is defending well. #SUB#
Venegas is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Knights is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Venegas is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Knights knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Venegas 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.
Venegas scoring with punches from side control. #CUT#That has opened up Nightey Knights's cut even more.
Venegas working away.
Knights tries to buck Venegas off but Venegas is having none of it.#SUB#
Venegas is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Knights has escaped the position, nice work there.
Venegas working away.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Knights can do anything to dispel that myth.#T2#
Venegas lands an elbow.
Venegas just content to control the position.
Knights can't do much from the bottom here.
Venegas postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Knights on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #SUB#
Venegas wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Knights, who protects the arm well.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Venegas is looking to take a break and control but Knights is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Knights's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T3#
Knights is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Venegas off and has taken his back!
Knights is hanging on to Venegas 's back as he tries to escape.
Venegas wants to control his opponent's hands but Knights gets his hands free.
Venegas looking very determined here, making life difficult for Knights.
Venegas controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad spot.
Venegas tries to break free.
Venegas prevents Knights from getting a body triangle.
Venegas rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Venegas is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
Venegas moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Venegas keeping full guard, as Knights tries to pass.
Knights wants to control from the top but Venegas keeps moving.
Knights engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Knights trying to control the position from guard on top but Venegas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Venegas is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Venegas trying to control the position here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Frankie Venegas dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nightey Knights's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##TD#
Venegas shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Venegas was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Venegas has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Knights!
Knights is trying desperately to improve position.
Knights is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Knights tries to reverse the position but Venegas maintains control.
Venegas is landing with some decent strikes but Knights is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#CUT#The cut above Nightey Knights's eye is starting to cause him problems now.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Frankie Venegas !
After winning the bout, Frankie Venegas thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: TR27: Running the Cash Up
Date: Mar 04, 2022

#R1#
Standish is looking to clinch but Venegas is avoiding it. #TD2#
Venegas manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Standish on his heels. He'll look to pass Standish's guard now, I'm sure.#SUB#
Standish escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Venegas gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Venegas accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Standish is trying to control the position but Venegas postures up.
Venegas trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Venegas missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Venegas must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Venegas with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Standish managing to control the position. #SUB#
Standish looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Venegas landing with the ground and pound. #T1#
Venegas throwing strikes but missing.
Standish is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Venegas trying to control but Standish is working from the bottom.
Venegas is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Standish working a defensive guard here.
Venegas slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #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.
Venegas with a flurry of punches that miss.
Venegas trying to control but Standish is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Standish is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Venegas is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Venegas got a little sloppy there for a moment and Standish has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Venegas has managed to get both his arms back between Standish's legs - danger averted.
Venegas not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Venegas wants to control from the top but Standish keeps moving. #SUB2#
Venegas is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Standish is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Standish has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Standish looking to pass the guard. #T3##SUB2#
Venegas has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Standish can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Standish definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Standish looking to sit in guard and control but Venegas gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Venegas looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Venegas postures up. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Venegas trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Standish manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Venegas is trying to keep Standish in close.
Standish slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Standish seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Venegas is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Niles Standish!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 19, 2022

#R1#
Venegas with a poor takedown
and Muhammad counters with a nice uppercut.
Muhammad connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Venegas tumbling to the canvas! Muhammad pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Venegas was done - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Aki Muhammad!

Event: Rogues Invade On Saturday 5
Date: Feb 12, 2022

#R1##CL2#
Helmsfrid Jr has closed the distance and engaged Venegas in a clinch.
Venegas tries to score a body lock takedown but Helmsfrid Jr shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD#
Venegas is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Helmsfrid Jr can't fight it off and eventually Venegas manages to take the fight to the floor. Helmsfrid Jr looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB2#
Venegas is posturing up here but Helmsfrid Jr has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Venegas tries to roll out but it's too tight and Venegas has to tap! Slick submission there by Helmsfrid Jr!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Durans Helmsfrid Jr!

Event: TR13: Lucky Number Thir-een
Date: Jan 30, 2022

#R1#
Venegas fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#CL2#
Hall closes the distance and clinches.#TD#
Venegas has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Hall clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Venegas is trying to stick to Hall's back but Hall is turning into Venegas . He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Venegas 's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Hall.
Venegas wants to control but Hall passes easily into half guard.
Venegas wants to control but Hall is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Venegas is refusing to be controlled, as Hall sits in half guard.
Venegas might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Venegas has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hall is working away from the top position though.#T1#
Hall keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Venegas tries to get to full guard but Hall has control of the leg.
Hall is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Venegas tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hall controlling the position easily from mount.
Venegas on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Venegas tries to get out of the position.
Venegas is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hall tries to control but Venegas wriggling away.
Venegas holds on, trying desperately to control.
Venegas regains half guard.#T3#
Venegas misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Venegas is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hall's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hall's back!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Venegas avoiding Hall 's attempts to control his hands.
Hall tries to break free.
Hall has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Venegas .
Will Venegas go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position? #SUB#
Venegas working for the choke. #T4#
Hall is in bad spot here.
Hall is taking damage to the body and head.
Hall has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Venegas .
Venegas scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Hall is looking for a way out.
Hall rolls, trying to escape but Venegas keeps control of the position. #SUB#
Venegas looking to break Hall's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Hall remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Venegas will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Hall looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Venegas is punishing Hall with strikes - can he finish him?!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Frankie Venegas dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Venegas .
Hall circles away from the clinch attempt.
Venegas shoots in but no luck this time.
Venegas tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hall sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Venegas somewhat.
Venegas sets himself, and Hall steps forward looking for the clinch! Venegas avoids it this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frankie Venegas . That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Venegas throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hall's waist but Hall gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Venegas off to one side. #CL2#
Hall clinches. #T1#
Venegas drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hall pulls his leg out and moves away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Venegas is defended easily by Hall.
Hall steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Venegas .#CL2#
Hall clinches up against the cage.#TD#
Venegas wants the takedown. Hall is fighting it off but Venegas persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Hall's guard against the cage.
Venegas stopping the sweep attempt from Hall.
Hall looking to control.
Hall working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Venegas .
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Hall tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Venegas content to stall in guard here.
Venegas throws an elbow that misses. Hall uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Venegas 's guard. Nice move by Hall!#REVB#
Hall trying to control the position from guard on top but Venegas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hall passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Hall wants to lay and pray for a moment but Venegas keeps working. #T3#
Hall gets to mount! Venegas was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Venegas flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Venegas working to try and regain half guard.
Hall wants to control the pace but Venegas is squirming around nicely.
Frankie Venegas overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Venegas manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Venegas is refusing to be controlled, as Hall sits in half guard. #T4#
Hall is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Venegas wants to get back to full guard.
Venegas is in trouble now - Hall has advanced to mount!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Venegas tries to control the position but Hall now has his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Robbie Hall showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Hall shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Venegas but Venegas pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL#
Venegas clinches with his opponent.
Hall looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#TD#
Venegas has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Hall regains guard immediately.
Hall avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Venegas trying to control the position from guard on top but Hall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hall looking for a sweep. Not yet Hall, not yet. #T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hall is on top in guard. #REVB#
Hall trying to control but Venegas is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Venegas has his foot on Hall's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hall works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Venegas had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hall defends it easily.
Venegas manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hall manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Venegas trying to control the position from guard on top but Hall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Venegas looking to sit in guard and control but Hall gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB#
Venegas working for submissions but it's allowed Hall to get to half guard. #SUB2#
Hall 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.
Venegas wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hall in particular looking to stall.
Venegas tries to roll over but Hall keeps him under control.#SUB#
Venegas has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Hall. Oh but Venegas has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Hall goes limp - he's gone! Venegas jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Frankie Venegas !
Frankie Venegas retains his bantamweight title!
A victorious Frankie Venegas thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: TR07: Hands-On Approach
Date: Jan 12, 2022

#R1##CL#
Lin moves into range and clinches up with Venegas .
Lin stops a takedown attempt from Venegas .
Venegas looking to throw knees to the head but Lin is blocking nicely.
Venegas tries for a takedown but Lin manages to get underhooks.
A body shot lands from Lin.
Lin looking to slow down the pace here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Venegas . #TD2#
Venegas has picked Lin up - he's going for a ride! Venegas dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lin is controlling Venegas 's trapped leg to prevent Venegas from advancing to side control.
Venegas keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Venegas thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Venegas controlling the pace.
Lin avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Venegas . #T1#
Venegas missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Venegas keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Lin on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lin tries to get out of the position.
Venegas thows a huge punch but Lin dodges it nicely.
Venegas controlling the pace.
Venegas thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Venegas throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Venegas throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Venegas has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ground and pound from Venegas .
Venegas winds up and cracks Lin with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Venegas not doing much here.
Lin blocking the ground and pound attempt from Venegas . #T2#
Venegas lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Venegas trying to control the pace.
Lin blocking the ground and pound attempt from Venegas . #SUB2#
Venegas seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Lin is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Frankie Venegas !
Frankie Venegas is the new bantamweight champion!
Frankie Venegas decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: TR02: Dashing Thru Ya Home
Date: Dec 26, 2021

#R1##TD2#
Yuudai shoots in and gets a takedown into Venegas 's guard.
Venegas doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom. #SUB#
Yuudai got a little sloppy there for a moment and Venegas has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Yuudai has managed to get both his arms back between Venegas 's legs - danger averted.
Venegas keeping moving, preventing Yuudai from controlling successfully.
Yuudai postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB#
Venegas is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Yuudai rolls with it to try and escape but Venegas cranks on the arm and Yuudai is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Frankie Venegas !

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 21, 2021

#R1##TD#
Manik Jr shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Venegas manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Manik Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Venegas is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Venegas has Manik Jr pulled in close to control his posture.
Manik Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Venegas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Manik Jr trying to stand up but can't free himself from Venegas 's guard.#SUB2#
Venegas escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Manik Jr gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Manik Jr has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Venegas has his hands on Manik Jr's head, controlling the position. #T1##SUB2#
Manik Jr avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Venegas not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB2#
Venegas had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Manik Jr defends it easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Venegas is on top in guard. #REVB#
Venegas showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T2#
Venegas trying to control but Manik Jr is working from the bottom.
Manik Jr looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Venegas puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Manik Jr on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Venegas wants to control but Manik Jr is keeping him busy.
Nice strikes from Venegas there.
Venegas is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Venegas working Manik Jr over with strikes.
Venegas is nestled in close to Manik Jr, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Venegas perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T3#
Venegas 's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Manik Jr could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Manik Jr misses with some strikes from the bottom. #SUB2#
Venegas is looking for a kimura here.
Manik Jr wants to get back to his feet.
Manik Jr taking some punishment here, with Venegas in his half guard. #SUB2#
Venegas is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ground and pound from Venegas . #T4#
Manik Jr tries to get to full guard but Venegas has control of the leg.
Manik Jr has hold of Venegas 's hands but Venegas slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Venegas performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Venegas tries to pass the half guard into mount. Manik Jr knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Venegas looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#ROC2#Manik Jr is rocked!
Venegas stops Manik Jr from getting back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ground and pound from Venegas .
Oh Manik Jr is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Venegas working over Manik Jr with some ground and pound. Manik Jr looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Venegas content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Frankie Venegas dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Manik Jr's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Manik Jr duly obliges.
Venegas throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Manik Jr's waist but Manik Jr gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Venegas off to one side.
Manik Jr tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Venegas manages to circle out of the way.
Manik Jr seems to have got his legs back now.
Manik Jr tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Venegas defends well and Manik Jr ends up having to push Venegas into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Venegas is trying to drag Manik Jr to the mat but Manik Jr just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD2#
Venegas is trying to trip Manik Jr. He has hold of a leg but Manik Jr is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Venegas persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Venegas looking to sit in guard and control but Manik Jr gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manik Jr trying to control but Venegas is working from the bottom.
Manik Jr won't allow Venegas to sweep him here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Venegas can do anything to dispel that myth.#T1##SUB2#
Venegas escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Manik Jr gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Manik Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Venegas is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Manik Jr is posturing up here but Venegas has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Manik Jr tries to roll out but it's too tight and Manik Jr has to tap! Slick submission there by Venegas !

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Frankie Venegas !

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 17, 2021

#R1#
Oliver goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Oliver connects with a high kick.
Venegas takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Oliver stalks Venegas and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Venegas 's face. Venegas staggers backwards, shaken.
Oliver lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Oliver.
Oliver lands with a slapping head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD#
Venegas closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Venegas lands in his opponent's guard.
Venegas slips nicely into half guard.
Venegas content to control rather than advance.
Oliver has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Venegas is working away from the top position though.
Venegas takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T1#
Oliver has hold of Venegas 's hands but Venegas slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Venegas lands a nice short elbow.
Venegas scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#ROC#Oliver is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Venegas slips a nice elbow through Oliver's hands, connecting with Oliver's forehead.
Oliver is still in real trouble! Can Venegas finish him?#SUB#
Venegas seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Oliver is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Frankie Venegas !

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