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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 08, 2016 |
#R1#
A low kick from Venturia is predictable there #TD2#
and Čern� counters with a nice double leg into side control. Venturia won't be happy with that. #SUB2#
Čern� is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Venturia has escaped the position, nice work there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Venturia wants to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Čern� thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Čern� throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Venturia is trying to buck Čern� off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES#
Venturia bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Venturia jabs at Čern�'s body.#T1#
Venturia keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Venturia is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Čern�.
Venturia circles away from the clinch attempt.
Venturia throws a hook but Čern� avoids it easily.#TD2#
Čern� shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Čern� is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Venturia doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Čern�. #SUB2#
Čern� is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Venturia defends it well. #T2##SUB2#
Venturia is defending against the submission attempts here by Čern�.
#SUB2#
Čern� is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Čern� is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Čern� is looking for a kimura but Venturia is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Čern� to get the leverage.
Venturia is trying to stand up here but Čern� is controlling him well. #SUB2#
Čern� seems to be working for a kimura but Venturia defends the submission attempt.#T3#
Venturia is looking to escape.#SUB2#
Čern� is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Venturia is trying to stand.
#SUB2#
Čern� is looking for a kimura but Venturia is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Čern� to get the leverage.
Venturia is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Čern� scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB2#
Čern� seems to be working for a kimura but Venturia defends the submission attempt.
Venturia wants to get back to his feet.
#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Čern� seems to be working for a kimura but Venturia defends the submission attempt.#ES#
Venturia has one foot on Čern�'s thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Čern� shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Venturia but Venturia pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Venturia tries to clinch but Čern� moves out of range.
Čern� tries to counter with a clinch but Venturia shakes him off and moves away.#CL2#
Čern� moves into the clinch.
Čern� stalling.
Čern� goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Čern� tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Venturia blocking some punches.
Venturia throws a punch but it's blocked by Čern�.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Alojz Čern� will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Venturia tries to score with a low kick but Čern� moves his leg out of the way.#CL#
Venturia forces Čern� back against the cage and clinches.
Venturia swings wildly with an uppercut but Čern� uses good head movement to avoid it.
Venturia lands a right hand that snaps the head of Čern� backwards.
Venturia scores with an uppercut up the middle.#TD2#
Čern� gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. #SUB2#
Čern� drops back looking for a leg! Venturia is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Venturia manages to kick Čern� off! Čern� jumps back into Venturia's guard. #SUB2#
Čern� drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Čern� jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Čern� trying to control the position from guard on top but Venturia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Čern� prevents Venturia from getting back to his feet. #T1#
Čern� wants to control from the top but Venturia keeps moving.
Čern� throwing strikes from guard but Venturia blocks nicely.
Alojz Čern� has got the better of the ground game so far.
Venturia wants to stand but Čern� is controlling the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Čern� trying to control but Venturia is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Venturia pushes Čern� up against the cage in a clinch.
Čern� tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Venturia swings wildly with an uppercut but Čern� uses good head movement to avoid it.
Čern� tries to throw a body punch but Venturia avoids it by throwing Čern� back against the cage. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Čern� scores with a shoulder strike.
Čern� tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Venturia manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#TD2#
Čern� has hold of one of Venturia's legs. Venturia is fighting the takedown attempt but Čern� gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Čern� lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Čern� won't allow Venturia to get back to his feet.
Čern� forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Čern� is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Venturia sees it coming and defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Čern� is working for a kimura but Venturia is defending it quite comfortably.
Čern� is pressing down on Venturia's thigh, looking to free his foot. Venturia is holding on for now. #T3##SUB2#
Čern� is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Čern� is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Čern� is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Venturia defends it well.
Čern� working over Venturia with some ground and pound. Venturia looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Čern� missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Venturia wants to get back to his feet.
#SUB2#
Čern� is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Venturia sees it coming and defends easily.
Venturia is refusing to be controlled, as Čern� sits in half guard.
Čern� wants to pass to mount but Venturia is defending the position. #SUB2#
Čern� is looking for a kimura here.
Čern� thows a huge punch but Venturia dodges it nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Čern� is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Čern� wants to take a breather but Venturia is having none of it.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Alojz Čern� showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3##CL2#
Čern� has Venturia up against the cage in a clinch.
Venturia throws a punch but it's blocked by Čern�.
Venturia prevents a takedown attempt there.
Čern� wants a takedown but no success here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Čern�.
Čern� takes a shot to the head.
Čern� is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jesse Venturia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alojz Čern�.
Venturia tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Čern� blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Venturia working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Čern� drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Čern� working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Venturia tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Venturia blocks an uppercut.
#T1#
Venturia scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Čern� throws a punch but it's blocked by Venturia.
Venturia misses with the head strike.
Venturia fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Čern� tries a body shot but Venturia blocks it.
Venturia tries a body shot but Čern� blocks it.
Venturia lands a shot to the body.
Jesse Venturia has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Čern� goes for a takedown attempt but Venturia pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Čern� swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Venturia slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Čern� slips under a jab from Venturia.
Čern� steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Venturia.
Venturia misses with a jab, cross combination.
Čern� blocks a head kick by Venturia.
Venturia misses with a wild combination.
#T2#
Venturia misses with a body shot.
Venturia throws out a loose jab but Čern� uses good head movement to avoid it.
Despite the aggression on Čern�'s face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Jesse Venturia is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Čern� avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jesse Venturia is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A bone on bone clash there as Čern� blocks the leg kick.
Venturia throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Čern� with the counter takedown but Venturia avoids it easily.
Nice shot by Venturia.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Venturia tests Čern�'s chin there with a solid looking shot.
Venturia misses with an uppercut.
Čern� tries a quick counter leg kick but Venturia is wise to it.
Venturia misses with a jab to the body
and Čern� counters with a low kick, right behind Venturia 's knee. #T3#
Čern� swats away the attempt to clinch by Venturia.
Čern� steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Venturia.
Venturia wants to clinch up but Čern� keeps it at a distance.
Venturia throws a hook to the side of Čern�'s head but Čern� sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Venturia on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Jesse Venturia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Venturia misses with a double jab.
Čern� steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Venturia throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Čern�.
Venturia misses with a right hand
enabling Čern� to counter with a crisp jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Venturia looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Čern� wants to counter with a clinch but Venturia pushes him away.
Alojz Čern� is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Venturia throws a sloppy head kick and Čern� moves out of range easily.
Venturia rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Čern� counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Venturia misses the jab.
Čern� steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Venturia.
Venturia throws a right hand that misses
and Čern� counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Venturia wants to clinch but Čern� slips to the side
and Čern� counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Čern� moves out of range of the leg kick from Venturia.
Čern� only half commits to the counter leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Venturia clinches with his opponent.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Venturia.
Čern� tries to score a body lock takedown but Venturia shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Venturia misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jesse Venturia showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Čern� 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 Gruel scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alojz Čern�!
Alojz Čern� decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 04, 2016 |
#R1#
Venturia slips under a jab.
Venturia throws out a leg kick but Killyousovizh moves out of range and Venturia only half commits.
Venturia tries to clinch but Killyousovizh is having none of it. #CL#
Venturia pushes Killyousovizh up against the cage in a clinch.
Killyousovizh swings wildly with an uppercut but Venturia uses good head movement to avoid it.
Venturia misses with a body punch.
Killyousovizh tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Killyousovizh misses with a short punch on the inside.
Venturia is struggling to control the position.
Venturia misses with a body punch.
Killyousovizh prevents a body shot from Venturia.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Venturia managing to block the knees to the body from Killyousovizh.
Venturia managing to block the knees to the body from Killyousovizh.
A nice left hand lands by Venturia.
Venturia throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Killyousovizh looking to stall.
Killyousovizh prevents a body shot from Venturia. #T1#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Venturia creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Killyousovizh tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Killyousovizh misses with a knee to the head.
Killyousovizh gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Venturia.
A short right from Venturia.
Venturia scores with a shot to the side of Killyousovizh's head.
Venturia throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Killyousovizh looks winded!
Venturia throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Killyousovizh missing with knees to the body.
A short left from Venturia.
Venturia scores with a hook to the body.
Killyousovizh takes a shot to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A nice left hand lands by Venturia.
Venturia manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A short body shot lands from Venturia as the two fighters clinch.
#T2#
Venturia's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Venturia is leaning against Killyousovizh and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Venturia stalls.
A nice left hand lands by Venturia.
Killyousovizh tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Killyousovizh breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Venturia tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #KD#
Venturia steps into range and cracks Killyousovizh with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Killyousovizh flops backwards and Venturia dives into his guard looking to finish!
#ROC#
Killyousovizh is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Abreham Killyousovizh has been cut.
Venturia's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Killyousovizh is still in real trouble! Can Venturia finish him?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU#
Killyousovizh is working an open guard so Venturia takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Killyousovizh swings widly with a right hand
and Venturia counters with a right hand from hell and Killyousovizh is out cold! A vicious knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jesse Venturia!
Jesse Venturia bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 23, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Venturia managing to block the knees to the body from Aureus.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Aureus lands a left hand that snaps the head of Venturia backwards.
Venturia avoiding damage as Aureus throws knees to the body.
Aureus is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Venturia is defending well for now.
Aureus landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Venturia is breathing heavily.
Venturia fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Venturia throws a head punch that misses.
Venturia definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Venturia tries to circle away but Aureus has him pinned against the cage.
Aureus keeps control of Venturia as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Venturia dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Venturia takes an elbow to the forehead.
Aureus lands a right hand.
Aureus lands a body shot. #T1#
Venturia tries to throw a body punch but Aureus avoids it by throwing Venturia back against the cage.
Aureus tries to land knees in the clinch but Venturia avoids the damage to the body.
Venturia blocks a body shot from Aureus.
Venturia tries a body shot but Aureus blocks it.
Aureus tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Venturia blocks a body shot from Aureus.
Aureus scores a nice knee to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Aureus throws an elbow but misses.
Aureus can't find room to land a body shot as Venturia controls the action.
Venturia is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Aureus lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Venturia.
Aureus comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT2#
It looks like Jesse Venturia has been cut.
Aureus scores with a nice hook to the head.
Aureus tries to work over Venturia's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
Aureus tries to land knees in the clinch but Venturia avoids the damage to the body.
Aureus throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Venturia blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Venturia blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Aureus is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Venturia is defending well for now.
A head punch on the inside from Venturia fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Venturia fails to land.
Aureus misses with a short punch on the inside.
Aureus landing knees to the body.
Venturia avoiding damage as Aureus throws knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aureus misses with a punch to the body.
Aureus misses with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Aureus - that landed with a thud.
#T3#
Aureus tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Venturia avoids it.
Aureus goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Aureus can't find room to land a body shot as Venturia controls the action.
Aureus trying to land knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Aureus obliges.
Aureus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Venturia's elbow.
Aureus tries to land knees in the clinch but Venturia avoids the damage to the body.
Aureus scores with a hook to the body.
Aureus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Venturia's elbow.
Aureus lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Aureus misses with a hook to the ribs.
Aureus trying to land knees to the body.
Aureus lands a body punch.
Aureus is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Aureus. #T4#
Venturia avoiding damage as Aureus throws knees to the body.
Aureus lands a knee to the body.
Aureus using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Venturia on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Aureus missing with knees to the body.
Aureus misses with the head strike.
Venturia can't find room to land a body shot as Aureus controls the action.
Aureus missing with knees to the body.
Venturia looking to slow down the pace here.
Aureus working aggressively here.
Aureus misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Venturia lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Aureus with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Staph Aureus dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jesse Venturia's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
Aureus drives through and clinches with Venturia against the cage.
Venturia throws a head punch that misses.
Venturia doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Venturia blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Aureus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Venturia's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Venturia.
Venturia on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Venturia swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Venturia is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Venturia working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aureus landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Venturia taking a breather.
Aureus putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Venturia in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Aureus doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T1#
Aureus tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Venturia avoids it.
Aureus lands a left hand that snaps the head of Venturia backwards.
Venturia on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Venturia on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Aureus.
Aureus tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Venturia avoids it.
Aureus trying to land knees to the body.
Aureus trying to land knees to the body.
Aureus using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Venturia has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Venturia avoiding damage as Aureus throws knees to the body.
Aureus is working Venturia over against the cage.
Aureus tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Aureus scores with a hook to the body.
Aureus throws an elbow but it's blocked.
#T2#
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Venturia managing to block the knees to the body from Aureus.
Aureus trying to land knees to the body.
Venturia blocks a body shot from Aureus.
Aureus with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Venturia on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Aureus lands a knee to the head.
#ROC2#
Venturia is rocked!
Aureus lands a big right hand that drops Venturia! The killer instinct kicks in and Aureus finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Aureus!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Staph Aureus!
Our winner, Staph Aureus, 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.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 19, 2016 |
#R1#
Akiyama throws a leg kick that is checked#CL#
and Venturia moves into the clinch.
Akiyama is trying to pull guard but Venturia has him pressed against the cage.
Akiyama blocking some punches.
Venturia is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Akiyama tries to pull guard but Venturia holds him up against the cage and eventually Akiyama drops back down to his feet.
Akiyama fails to pull guard.
Jesse Venturia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Akira Akiyama.#BC#
Venturia breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Venturia on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Akiyama. Akiyama obviously looking to wear him down.
Venturia loads up on a big right hand but Akiyama slips the punch.
Akiyama throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Venturia counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Venturia avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Venturia looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Akiyama on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CUT#
It looks like Akira Akiyama has been cut.
Venturia keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Akiyama.
Venturia scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Venturia lands a leg kick that knocks Akiyama off balance momentarily.#T1#
Akiyama has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Akiyama there as he acknowledges the shot.#KD#
Oh, that's a big right hand from Venturia and Akiyama goes tumbling to the canvas! Venturia follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.
Akiyama pushes Venturia off looking to stand but Venturia dives back in and keeps control.
Akiyama really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Venturia. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SU#
Venturia stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Akiyama to get to his feet.
The fighters circling - Venturia throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Venturia moves into the clinch.
Venturia definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Venturia lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #CUT#
That has opened up Akira Akiyama's cut even more.
Akiyama tries to pull guard but Venturia won't allow it.
Venturia lands with a light punch inside.
Akiyama jumps guard but Venturia stands there with Akiyama around his waist. Akiyama gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Venturia.
A bit of stalling here from Venturia.
Akiyama is trying to drag Venturia to the mat but Venturia just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Akiyama tries to pull guard but Venturia holds him up against the cage and eventually Akiyama drops back down to his feet.
#T2#
Akiyama prevents a body shot from Venturia.
Venturia lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Venturia lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Venturia escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Akiyama gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Akiyama connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Akiyama scores with a leg kick.
#CL#
Venturia has managed to clinch.
Venturia pressing his opponent against the cage.
Venturia misses with a hook to the ribs.
Venturia prevents the takedown attempt.
A bit of stalling here from Venturia.
Venturia is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#BC#
Venturia manages to break the clinch.
Venturia moves out of range of the body kick.#T3#
Akiyama moves in looking to clinch but Venturia pushes him off.
Venturia throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Akiyama avoids the head kick by Venturia.
Venturia walks into a jab.
Venturia throws out a loose jab but Akiyama uses good head movement to avoid it.
A jab from Venturia misses.
An inside leg kick from Akiyama misses.
Akiyama cracks the inside of Venturia's front leg.
Akiyama misses with a low kick as Venturia jumps back.
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Akiyama has cracked Venturia with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Akiyama lands another huge swinging hook and Venturia tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Venturia, before Akiyama can land any more shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Akira Akiyama!
Akira Akiyama decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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