PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jermarson Ventura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Khari Irish (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jermarson Ventura has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Ventura
vs
Irish

187 cm
25
268 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

201 cm
25
240 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Big heart

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jermarson Ventura!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Khari Irish!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Dirk Anderson and Sandra Marshall.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ventura dives in for a single leg takedown but Irish sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.

Irish is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Ventura can't fight it off and eventually Irish manages to take the fight to the floor. Ventura looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Irish must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Irish in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ventura seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Irish wants to stand but Ventura has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Ventura really is a fat lump.
Irish sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Irish really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ventura. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's one minute gone in the round.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Khari Irish hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Ventura shoots and misses

and Irish holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Irish gets underhooks to prevent Ventura's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jermarson Ventura. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Irish breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Irish manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Ventura on his heels. He'll look to pass Ventura's guard now, I'm sure.
Ventura being controlled here, momentarily.
Irish wants to get up but he can't break Ventura's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Ventura keeping full guard, as Irish tries to pass.
Irish's corner is telling him to maintain position.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Khari Irish wasn't active enough on the ground.
Ventura shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Irish sprawls well. Irish wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ventura gets slowly back to his feet.

Irish clinches up against the cage.
Irish dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ventura can't find room to land a body shot as Irish controls the action.
Ventura wants a takedown.

Ventura jumps guard.
Irish not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Irish 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.
Irish won't allow Ventura to sweep him here.
Ventura preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Irish 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.
Irish works a leg free and moves into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Irish is looking to advance position but Ventura won't allow it.
Irish performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Khari Irish has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Ventura shoots in for a takedown but Irish shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Khari Irish dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Irish fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Ventura sprawls well initially but Irish persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Ventura trying to control from the bottom.

Irish seems to be working for a kimura but Ventura defends the submission attempt.
Ventura missing with punches from the bottom.
Ventura is looking to improve his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Irish seems to be working for a kimura but Ventura defends the submission attempt.
Irish prevents Ventura from improving his position.
Irish content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Irish 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.
Khari Irish has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ventura wants to improve his position but Irish is controlling well.
Ventura is working hard here to advance position.
Irish working over Ventura with some ground and pound. Ventura looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Irish in particular looking to stall.
Ventura is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ventura slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Irish trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Irish loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ventura might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ventura can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Irish controls the pace.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Ventura looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Irish has picked Ventura up and slammed him! Ventura can't keep hold of the triangle and Irish manages to pass to side control!
Irish advances nicely into full mount.
Irish sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Irish moves to take his opponent's back.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ventura is in bad spot here.
Irish has good solid back control here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Khari Irish showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Ventura shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Irish counters with a nice double leg into side control. Ventura won't be happy with that.
Ventura is being controlled here.
Ventura is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Irish tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Irish working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Irish advances to mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Irish landing shots from mount.
Ventura in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Irish controlling the pace for now.
Let's hope that Irish has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Irish punishing his opponent with strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Irish breaks from Ventura's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Irish tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Irish is looking to stand but Irish has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ventura wants to hold on but Irish pushes him away.
Irish wants to get back to his feet but Ventura is holding on tight.
Ventura is looking to improve his position but Irish isn't that keen on the idea.

Irish jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Ventura is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Ventura and Irish has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Ventura can't do much from the bottom here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Irish has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Ventura!

Irish closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Ventura to the mat! Ventura manages to get full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Irish would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Irish controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Khari Irish!