Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: MMAHelsinki - 86
Date: Dec 31, 2016

#R1#
Venables swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Venables throws an off balance right hand #TD#
and Kalashnikov counters with a single leg into guard. Venables didn't expect that.
Kalashnikov passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB#
Kalashnikov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Venables is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kalashnikov cracks Venables with a big right hand but Venables just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Kalashnikov trying to control the position but Venables is working away.
Kalashnikov 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.
Kalashnikov misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Kalashnikov tries for a kimura but Venables is defending well.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Kalashnikov lands an elbow.
Kalashnikov throws an elbow but Venables slips to the side and avoids it well.
Kalashnikov wants to control but Venables is keeping him busy.
Venables struggling a bit here.
Venables dodges the ground and pound from Kalashnikov.
Kalashnikov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Venables keeps working.
Kalashnikov lands an elbow.
Kalashnikov scoring with punches and elbows.
Venables is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
We've been hearing that Kalashnikov has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#T2#
Kalashnikov working over Venables with some ground and pound. Venables looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kalashnikov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Venables defending well though.
Well, if Kalashnikov is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #SUB#
Kalashnikov is looking for a kimura here.
Kalashnikov throwing shots but Venables is blocking nicely.
Kalashnikov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kalashnikov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kalashnikov not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T3##SUB#
Venables is defending against the submission attempts here by Kalashnikov.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kalashnikov working over Venables with some ground and pound. Venables looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Venables trying to control but Kalashnikov postures up.
Kalashnikov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kalashnikov controlling the pace.
Kalashnikov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Venables with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Kalashnikov working Venables over with strikes.
Venables holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #T4##SUB#
Kalashnikov is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Venables as he works his way to full guard.
Kalashnikov is in close to Venables's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Venables keeping moving, preventing Kalashnikov from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kalashnikov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kalashnikov lands a couple of digs.
Venables trying to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kalashnikov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kalashnikov working some strikes from top position.
Kalashnikov is looking to work some ground and pound but Venables has wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mikhail Kalashnikov dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Kalashnikov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Venables stuffs the takedown.
Venables lands a front kick.
Venables turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Venables. #TD#
Kalashnikov closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Venables is looking for a sweep.
Kalashnikov has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Kalashnikov scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Kalashnikov cracks Venables with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kalashnikov dominating with strikes here.
The referee warns Venables that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Kalashnikov scores with a couple of good head shots there. #T1#
Kalashnikov is landing with some decent strikes but Venables is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#SUB#
Kalashnikov is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Venables is surviving well by controlling Kalashnikov's body position as best he can.
Venables is desperately trying to improve his position but Kalashnikov has a good base and remains in mount.
Kalashnikov dominating with strikes here.
Venables wants to control but Kalashnikov is having none of it.
The referee warns Venables that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Kalashnikov lands with some strikes.
Kalashnikov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kalashnikov lands a heavy elbow. #T2#
Kalashnikov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Venables in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Venables is squirming around, avoiding Kalashnikov's attempts to control the action.
Kalashnikov working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Kalashnikov postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Venables looks a forlorn figure.
Kalashnikov fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there! #CUT#
It looks like Joseph Venables has been cut.
Kalashnikov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Venables is looking to escape.
Kalashnikov cracks Venables with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena. #ROC#
Venables is rocked!#T3#
Kalashnikov tries to control but Venables wriggling away.
Kalashnikov with good strikes from the mount here!
Kalashnikov breaks from Venables's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Kalashnikov is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Kalashnikov tries to control but Venables wriggling away. #T4#
Venables is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Kalashnikov is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Venables is surviving well by controlling Kalashnikov's body position as best he can.
Kalashnikov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Venables can do to turn this around?
Kalashnikov punishing his opponent with strikes.
Venables takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Kalashnikov is landing with some decent strikes but Venables is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
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!
Kalashnikov looking to control but Venables is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mikhail Kalashnikov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Joseph Venables's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Venables throws a quick inside leg kick.
Venables throws a low kick but Kalashnikov moves out of range easily. #TD#
Venables gets caught napping as Kalashnikov dives in and scores a takedown. Venables manages to retain guard.
Venables working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kalashnikov.
Kalashnikov trying to control the position from guard on top but Venables is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kalashnikov connects with a couple of short punches.
Kalashnikov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kalashnikov is looking to work some ground and pound but Venables has wrist control.
Kalashnikov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB2#
Venables looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kalashnikov landing with the ground and pound. #T1##SUB2#
Venables looking for a guillotine here but Kalashnikov defends easily.
Mikhail Kalashnikov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Venables wants to hit a switch here but Kalashnikov passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Venables there! #SUB#
Kalashnikov is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Venables has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Venables! #SUB#
Kalashnikov has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Venables doesn't defend quickly enough and Kalashnikov has managed to lock this one up! Can Venables escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Kalashnikov on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Mikhail Kalashnikov!
Mikhail Kalashnikov thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 80
Date: Nov 26, 2016

#R1#
Kullervo avoids the head kick by Venables.
Kullervo scores with a hook to the body. Venables takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kullervo misses with a body shot.
Kullervo darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kullervo throws a head kick but Venables moves out of range.
Kullervo's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Venables connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kullervo scrambles back to his feet.
Kullervo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Venables throws a leg kick
and Kullervo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL2#
Kullervo clinches.
Kullervo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Venables fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kullervo misses with a knee to the head.
We've been hearing reports that Venables has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Venables blocks an uppercut.
Kullervo trying to land knees to the body.
Venables misses with a hook from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short uppercut from Venables. #T1#
Venables swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kullervo gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Joseph Venables has been cut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kullervo as Venables tries to tie him up.
Venables has a couple of punches blocked by Kullervo.
Kullervo utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kullervo can't find room to land a body shot as Venables controls the action.
Kullervo lands a hook that snaps the head of Venables backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Kullervo.
Venables misses with a punch on the inside.
Kullervo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Venables's efforts to push away.
Kullervo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Venables is defending well for now.
Kullervo lands with a light punch inside.
A body shot lands from Kullervo. #BC#
Venables breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kullervo.
Venables scoring well with a low kick there.
Venables feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kullervo's calf.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kullervo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Venables throws a body shot but no joy.
Kullervo wants to counter with a clinch but Venables pushes him away.
Kullervo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kullervo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kullervo avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Venables rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kullervo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kullervo lands a jab.
Venables bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kullervo's head.
Joseph Venables seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kullervo takes a swing at Venables's ribcage but misses.
Venables takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T3#
Kullervo moves out of range of the body kick.
Kullervo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Venables moves away.
Venables thinks about countering with a body kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kullervo.
Kullervo tries a head kick but it misses.
Kullervo keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Venables does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Kullervo scores with a punch to the head.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Kullervo has knocked Venables down with a huge combo! Kullervo steps away and waves a wobbly Venables back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
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!
Kullervo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL2#
Kullervo moves into the clinch successfully.
Venables misses with some punches.
Kullervo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kullervo lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Kullervo. #T4#
Kullervo misses with a punch to the body.
Venables blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kullervo tries to throw a body punch but Venables avoids it by throwing Kullervo back against the cage.
Kullervo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Venables backwards. #CUT2#
Joseph Venables's cut is getting worse.
Kullervo can't find room to land a body shot as Venables controls the action.
Venables swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kullervo digs a right hand into Venables's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Venables's gas tank.
Venables trying to control the position but instead, Kullervo has worked for underhooks and has pushed Venables into the cage.
Kullervo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Venables has a couple of punches blocked by Kullervo.
Kullervo lands a body shot.
Kullervo prevents a body shot from Venables.
Venables misses with a short punch on the inside.
Venables can't break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kalle Kullervo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joseph Venables's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Venables looks to land a combination but Kullervo avoids it well.
Venables throws a body punch but Kullervo moves out of range.
Kullervo scores with a body shot.
Kullervo scores with a hook to the body. Venables takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kalle Kullervo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kullervo throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #CL2#
Kullervo closes the distance and clinches.
Venables tries a body shot but Kullervo blocks it.
Kullervo lands an elbow just above Venables 's eye.
Venables'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.
Kullervo lands with a left to the head.
Kullervo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Venables misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
Venables manages to break the clinch.
Kullervo jabs at Venables's body.#T1#
Kullervo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Venables on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CUT2#
Joseph Venables's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Kullervo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A leg kick checked by Kullervo.
Venables misses with a leg kick
and Kullervo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Venables attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Venables throws a sloppy head kick and Kullervo moves out of range easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kullervo 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.
Kullervo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#ROC2#
Venables is rocked!
Kullervo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Venables sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Oh Venables is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Venables fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kullervo checks it well.
Kullervo is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Venables with a body shot.
Venables seems to have got his legs back now.
Venables takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Venables looks to land a body kick but Kullervo moved away.
Venables walks straight into a right hand from Kullervo - that's dropped him! Kullervo jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Venables from any more punishment! Venables complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Kalle Kullervo!

Event: MMAHelsinki - 73
Date: Oct 29, 2016

#R1#
Spong misses with a left hand
and Venables counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Venables throws a jab when Spong was well out of range.
Spong jabs at Venables's body.
Spong has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Venables.
Spong throws an overhand right that lands on Venables's shoulder, as Venables tries to avoid the shot.
Venables walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Spong checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Spong throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Spong misses the shot to the body.
Spong throws a nice looking combination but Venables bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Venables flicks out a counter leg kick but Spong steps away.
Venables throws an off balance right hand
and Venables takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Venables misses with a straight right.
Spong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Venables.
Spong finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from Venables misses the target.
Spong jabs Venables right on the nose. Venables blinks but takes it well.#CUT#
It looks like Joseph Venables has been cut.
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!
Nice defenses there by Venables.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Spong, right into the meat.
Spong has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#T1#
Spong moves out of range as Venables strikes.
Spong was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Venables walks into a jab.
Tyrone Spong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spong blocks a head kick by Venables.
As Venables backs away, Spong returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Spong jabs Venables to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Spong throws a right and a left that both miss.
Spong takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Spong misses with a wild combination.
Spong misses with a body shot.
Venables blocks a jab.
Venables takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Venables takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CL#
Spong clinches with his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spong lands an uppercut.
Spong scores with a shoulder strike. #BC#
Spong breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Spong catches Venables with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T2#
Spong throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Spong works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Venables has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Venables lunges at Spong with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Spong's hand.
Spong works the jab nicely.
Spong comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Venables lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Spong jabs Venables right on the nose. Venables blinks but takes it well.
Venables gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A big left from Venables misses.
Spong is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Spong lands a nice looking body shot.
Venables throws a lazy head kick
and Spong connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Venables throws a leg kick but Spong checks it.
Spong displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Venables throws out the jab.
A big right from Spong misses.
Spong cracks Venables with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Spong throws an overhand right that lands on Venables's shoulder, as Venables tries to avoid the shot. #T3#
Venables defending well as Spong loads up on a big left hand.
Venables lands with a thumping leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Spong as he connects with a hook.
Spong lands a jab to Venables's midsection.
The fighters circling - Spong throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice uppercut lands for Spong. That snapped Venables's head back.
Spong throws the left hand but Venables avoids the punch easily.
Venables defending well as Spong loads up on a big left hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Spong misses the target.
Venables displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Spong throws out the jab.
Venables throws a sloppy head kick
letting Spong counter with a right hand.
Spong misses with the combination.
Spong uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Venables.
Venables tries a head kick but it misses. #T4#
Spong lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
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!
Spong lands a nice looking body shot.
Spong connects with a single shot there.
Spong scoring well with a low kick there.
Venables uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Spong.
Venables uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Spong.
Venables flicks out a counter leg kick but Spong steps away.
Venables fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Spong checks it well.
A slapping leg kick lands for Venables.
Spong misses with an uppercut
and Venables counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Venables connects with an inside leg kick.
A big right from Spong misses.
Venables throws a front kick aimed at Spong's knee but Spong avoids it well.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spong blocks the body kick.
It looked like Spong was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Venables.
Spong connects with a right hand. Venables shakes it off.
Spong connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Venables drops his hands momentarily and Spong takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyrone Spong dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joseph Venables's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Spong changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Spong dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Venables tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Venables looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Spong.
Spong blocks a leg kick.
Venables showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Spong.
Spong lands a really nice looking cross but Venables seems unphased.
Spong comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spong misses with a wild body shot.
Venables uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Spong.
Venables uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Spong.
Spong jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Spong throws an overhand right that lands on Venables's shoulder, as Venables tries to avoid the shot. #T1#
Spong lands with a nice body punch.
Spong misses with an uppercut. Venables saw that one coming.
Spong scores with a kick to the midsection.
Spong lands a nice hook to Venables's body. Venables takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Venables throws a wild body kick that Spong sees coming a mile off.
Spong smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Venables lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Spong swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Venables takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Spong wants to slow Venables down by chopping away at his legs.
A big left from Spong misses.
Spong lands a nice shot that snaps Venables's head back.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Spong checks a leg kick.
Spong clobbers Venables with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Venables takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T2#
Spong fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Spong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Venables moves away.
Despite the aggression on Venables's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Spong misses with a wild combination.
Venables looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A leg kick checked by Spong.
No joy there for Spong, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Venables throws a wild body kick that Spong sees coming a mile off.
Spong lands a body shot.
Venables is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jab from Spong.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Spong checks a leg kick.
Spong misses with a looping left.
Spong stuns Venables with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Spong comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Spong's jab looks to have found its range, popping Venables under the eye.#T3#
Spong punishes Venables's body with a nice straight punch.
Venables throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Venables takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Spong connects with a single shot there.
Venables slips under a jab from Spong.
Spong looks to score with a jab to the body but Venables is just out of range.
Spong takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Spong lands with a right hand. #CL#
Spong moves into the clinch successfully.
Venables has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Venables tries a body shot but Spong blocks it. #BC#
Spong breaks the clinch.
Spong swings widly with a right hand
and Venables counters with a nice uppercut.
Spong lands a slapping body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spong throws a shot from downtown. Venables moves away and avoids it.
Spong cracks a nice hook into Venables's ribs.#T4#
A slow jab from Spong misses its intended target.
Venables is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Spong tries to score with a low kick but Venables moves his leg out of the way.
Spong is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Venables can do to turn this around?
Spong displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Venables throws out the jab.
Spong lands an overhand right.
Spong waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Venables.
A nice side step and Venables releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Spong tries to land a front kick but Venables steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tyrone Spong is winning the standup battle so far.
Spong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Venables moves away.
Spong checks a leg kick nicely.
Spong fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Venables looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Venables takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Spong lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Spong fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Venables.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Venables looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Venables avoids the body shot from Spong.
Venables now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Venables doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyrone Spong dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Joseph Venables's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Spong misses with a shot to the body
and Venables makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Jab by Spong.
Venables connects with a right hand. Spong shakes it off.
Venables walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Spong lunges at Venables with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Venables's hand.
Venables attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Spong is looking to counter punch.
Venables throws a head kick but Spong moves out of range.
Venables uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Spong.
Spong misses with a body shot.
Venables only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Venables walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Venables on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Spong looks to score with a jab to the body but Venables is just out of range.
No joy there for Spong, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Venables wants to land a leg kick but Spong is out of range.
Spong misses with a body shot. #T1#
Spong misses with a low kick.
Spong swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Venables counters with a good low kick that Spong was not able to check.
Spong throws a shot to the body.
Spong bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Spong throws a shot from downtown. Venables moves away and avoids it.
Venables uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Spong.
Venables misses with a low kick.
Spong scores with a jab to the body.
Spong throws a lazy right hand but Venables sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL#
Spong closes the distance and clinches.
Venables tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Spong lands with a light punch inside.
Venables looking to throw knees to the head but Spong is blocking nicely.
Venables misses with a knee to the head. #BC#
Spong pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Venables throws the left hand but Spong avoids the punch easily.#T2#
Spong throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A shot to the liver by Spong. Beautiful body shot.
Venables takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Spong is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Spong scores with a body shot.
Venables misses with the body kick
and Spong counters with a nice uppercut.
Spong catches Venables with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Spong fails to land with a series of punches.
Spong misses with a wild body shot.
Spong paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Spong with a jab.
Venables takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Venables uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Spong.
Venables looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Spong avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Spong lands with an uppercut that bounces Venables off the cage and back into range.
Joseph Venables has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Venables wants to slow Spong down by chopping away at his legs.
It looked like Spong wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Venables checks a low kick from Spong.
Venables fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Spong has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The fighters circling - Spong throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Spong takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Venables wants to slow Spong down by chopping away at his legs.
Spong was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A leg kick checked by Spong.
Venables looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Spong on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Venables. Venables obviously looking to wear him down.
Venables shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Venables works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Venables throws a looping overhand right but Spong ducks down to avoid it.
Venables takes one to the side of the head.
Venables takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Spong. #T4#
Spong punishes Venables's body with a nice straight punch.
Spong staying out of range there.
Spong ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Spong lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Venables feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Spong's calf.
Jab from Venables.#CL#
Venables tries to keep at a distance but Spong has taken the fight into the clinch.
Spong working hard to break the clinch.
Venables has a couple of punches blocked by Spong.
Venables misses with some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC#
Spong breaks the clinch.
Spong scores with a decent looking hook.
Spong 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.
Venables tried to score with a low kick but Spong checks it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tyrone Spong showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Spong has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: MMAHelsinki - 69
Date: Oct 11, 2016

#R1#
A punch combination from Harrison misses.
Decent striking displayed by Harrison there.
Harrison lands a head shot.
A punch combination from Harrison misses.
Harrison with a jab.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Venables has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Harrison moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Venables fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Harrison is out of range.
Harrison fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Venables looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Venables ducks right into an uppercut from Harrison.
Venables on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Harrison throws a combination. Venables tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CUT#
It looks like Joseph Venables has been cut.
Harrison definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Harrison lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Harrison lunges at Venables with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Venables's hand.
Venables plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Harrison throws a one two combo.
Harrison looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Harrison jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Harrison throws a hook to the side of Venables's head but Venables sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Good leg kick by Venables there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud. #T1#
Venables throws a leg kick but Harrison checks it.
Harrison throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Harrison throws a right and a left that Venables avoids nicely.
Venables throws a low kick but Harrison moves out of range easily.
Harrison blocks a leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Venables.
Harrison uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Harrison throws out a powerful jab.
Harrison throws a good cross that connects.
Venables keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Harrison misses the shot to the body.
Venables misses with a leg kick.
Harrison connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Venables momentarily.
Some wild striking there from Harrison.
Venables was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Venables misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Harrison keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Harrison scores with a decent looking hook.
Harrison is looking to chop away at Venables's legs.
Venables throws a leg kick which misses Harrison's front leg but catches the back leg as Harrison tries to avoid it.
Harrison fails to land with a series of punches.
Harrison misses with a series of wild punches.
Venables with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Harrison to score with a decent uppercut.
Harrison throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Harrison lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Harrison is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Venables.
Venables slips a straight right by Harrison.
Venables avoids a punch combination nicely.
Venables dodges the punch combination from Harrison.
Harrison tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T3#
Harrison digs a good body shot into Venables's ribs.
A big right from Harrison misses.
Harrison lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Venables keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Harrison fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Harrison throws a right and a left that both miss.
Venables was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Venables throws a head kick that misses.
Venables cracks the inside of Harrison's front leg.
Harrison lands with an uppercut that bounces Venables off the cage and back into range.
Harrison rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Venables moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Harrison ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Venables moves away.
Harrison throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Harrison is looking to chop away at Venables's legs.
Venables turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Venables throws a quick inside leg kick.
Venables is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Harrison.#T4#
Harrison misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Venables.
Harrison checks a leg kick.
Harrison throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Venables on the side of the head.
Harrison looks to score with a jab to the body but Venables is just out of range.
Harrison is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Venables attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Harrison lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Venables circles away quickly and effectively.
Harrison lands with an uppercut that bounces Venables off the cage and back into range.
A jab from Harrison finds it's way through Venables's defenses.
Nice defenses there by Venables.
Venables cracks Harrison with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Venables is looking to land body kicks.
Harrison tries to bum rush Venables with a series of wild strikes but Venables uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Venables keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Venables throws a poor cross that misses
and Harrison counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Venables thinking.
Venables has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Venables lands a leg kick that knocks Harrison off balance momentarily.
Harrison swinging wildly here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jim Harrison dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joseph Venables's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Harrison stuns Venables with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Harrison cracks Venables with an open hand slap.
Harrison misses with a series of wild punches.
Venables throws a sloppy head kick and Harrison moves out of range easily.
Venables takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Harrison tries to bum rush Venables with a series of wild strikes but Venables uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Venables keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Harrison lands a really nice looking cross but Venables seems unphased.
Harrison shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Venables eats them both and turns towards Harrison to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Harrison misses the body punch
and Venables counters with a nice body shot.
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!
Harrison swings widly with a right hand
and Venables counters with a straight right hand.
Harrison takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Harrison is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Venables can do to turn this around?
Harrison bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Venables in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
A shot to the liver by Harrison. Beautiful body shot.
Harrison misses with a wild body shot.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Venables might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Harrison has got the better of the exchanges.#T1#
Venables takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nice jab there from Harrison.
Harrison throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Harrison stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Venables.
Harrison closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Harrison ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Harrison wants to clinch.
A lazy left from Harrison finds it's target.
Jim Harrison seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Venables dodges the punch combination from Harrison.
Jim Harrison is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Harrison swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Venables feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Harrison's calf.
Harrison throws a predictable looking body shot
and Venables counters with an outside leg kick. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Harrison tries to clinch up.
Venables takes a jab right on the kisser.
Harrison misses the shot to the body.
Jim Harrison is winning the standup battle so far.
Venables slips a jab and a cross from Harrison.
Harrison works the jab nicely.
Venables throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Harrison looks to land a right hand but Venables moved out of range.
Harrison looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Harrison is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Venables dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Harrison. That did some damage!
Venables is looking to slow Harrison down with leg kicks.
Harrison connects with a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Harrison misses the target.
Venables is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Venables looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Harrison checks a low kick from Venables.#T3#
Harrison misses with a looping left.
Harrison drops his hands momentarily and Venables takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Harrison lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Venables takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Venables uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Harrison.
Harrison fails to land with a series of punches.
Harrison backing away here, and Venables unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Venables throws a low kick, looking for Harrison's leg but Harrison calmly moves out of range.
Venables lands with a thumping leg kick.
Venables scores with a head kick. Harrison tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Venables is breathing heavily.
A punch combination from Harrison misses.
Harrison lands an overhand right.
Venables is looking to score with low kicks.
Harrison lands a nice hook to Venables's body. Venables takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Venables tries a low kick but Harrison avoids it.
Venables just misses with a punch to the body.
Harrison works over Venables's head and body with a nice combination.#T4#
Good shot there by Harrison.
Venables walks into a stiff left hand from Harrison.
Venables swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Harrison lands a right hook to the body.
Harrison misses with a jab, cross combination.
Venables throws a right and a left that both miss.
Venables takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#ROC#
Venables is rocked!
Venables is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Venables is still on wobbly legs! Can Harrison finish him?
Harrison misses with a body shot.
Harrison throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Venables stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Venables seems to have recovered his senses.
Venables throws a leg kick but Harrison sees it coming and moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Harrison, as that shot connected.
Harrison is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Harrison misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Harrison looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Venables scores with a jab. Harrison acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jim Harrison dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Joseph Venables's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Venables connects with a jab.
Harrison stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Harrison lands a body shot.
Harrison throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Venables fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Harrison checks it well.
Harrison is looking for a counter combo.
Venables checks a low kick from Harrison.
An inside leg kick from Venables misses.
Venables tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Harrison on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Venables chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Harrison throws a right and a left that both miss.
Harrison takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harrison tries to bum rush Venables with a series of wild strikes but Venables uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Harrison lands a nice looking body shot.
Harrison scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Venables takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Harrison throws a right and a left that Venables avoids nicely.
Venables misses with a looping right.
Harrison lands a glancing blow to the side of Venables's head.#T1#
Harrison throws a nice looking combination but Venables bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Harrison throws a series of punches but Venables avoids them all with ease.
Harrison tests Venables's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Harrison throws a leg kick but Venables checks it.
A jab from Harrison does it's job there.
Harrison throws an overhand right that lands on Venables's shoulder, as Venables tries to avoid the shot.
Venables misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Harrison.
Harrison changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Harrison throws a body shot but no joy.
Harrison takes one to the chin there.
Harrison misses with a series of wild punches.
Harrison lands a two punch combo.
Harrison throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Venables throws a looping overhand right but Harrison ducks down to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Venables.
Venables doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Harrison looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Harrison rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Venables moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Harrison lands a lovely overhand right.
Harrison lands an overhand right.
Venables misses with a low kick.
Harrison throws a combination that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Harrison throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Venables.
Harrison throws a right and a left that Venables avoids nicely.
Venables now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Venables throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Harrison takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Harrison wants to clinch
and Venables counters with a low kick, right behind Harrison 's knee.
Joseph Venables has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Harrison throws a hook but Venables avoids it easily.
Harrison throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Venables is looking to slow Harrison down with leg kicks.
Harrison with a nice cross.
Harrison lands a head shot.#CL#
Harrison has closed the distance and engaged Venables in a clinch.
Harrison misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
Harrison escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Harrison misses with a combination
and Venables counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice cross by Harrison.
Harrison misses with a wild combination.
Harrison throws a right and a left that Venables avoids nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Venables! But no joy.#CL#
Harrison moves into the clinch.#T4#
Harrison lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Harrison lands a nice uppercut.
Harrison working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Venables lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jim Harrison is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Harrison lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Harrison.
Harrison blocks the elbow strike.
Venables has a couple of punches blocked by Harrison.
Harrison tries to work over Venables's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Venables working aggressively here.
Venables is trying to stall.
Venables swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Venables fails to land.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jim Harrison showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Harrison has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jim Harrison!
A very excited looking Jim Harrison 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: MMAHelsinki - 64
Date: Sep 22, 2016

#R1#
Damballah misses with a series of wild punches.
Venables tries to work over Damballah's front leg with a kick but Damballah checks it.
A clash of legs there as Damballah blocks the low kick.
Venables turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Damballah shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Venables but Venables pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Venables feints a counter leg kick.
El Misterioso Damballah seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A good leg kick by Venables.
Damballah throws a combination that misses
and Venables counters with a nice low kick that buckles Damballah's knee momentarily.
Damballah misses with a wild combination.
Damballah takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloppy strikes from Damballah. Those never looked like landing.
A solid leg kick lands there for Venables.
Damballah throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Venables has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Horrible takedown attempt by Damballah or perhaps it was just good defense by Venables, which made it look bad.
Venables defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Damballah.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for El Misterioso Damballah. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Damballah shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Venables sprawls well. Venables wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Damballah gets slowly back to his feet.
Venables connects with a good right hand that stumbles Damballah. Damballah circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Venables throws a good cross that connects.
An inside leg kick lands from Venables.
Damballah tries to score a power double leg takedown but Venables sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Damballah somewhat.
Venables swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Damballah misses with a takedown attempt
and Venables counters with a lovely straight right hand!
An inside leg kick lands from Venables. #KD2#
Venables throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Damballah stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Venables follows into mount! #ROC2#
Damballah is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like El Misterioso Damballah has been cut.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Damballah is trying to stand up.
Oh Damballah is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Venables postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks Damballah out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! Venables goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Joseph Venables!
A victorious Joseph Venables thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 57
Date: Aug 27, 2016

#R1#
Venables defending well as Colt loads up on a big left hand.
Venables tried to counter with a leg kick but Colt avoided it.
Colt avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Colt misses with a two punch combination.
Colt throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Venables counters with a left and a right that stings Colt.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Venables, right into the meat.
Venables throws a leg kick but Colt checks it.
Venables throws a low kick but it's checked well by Colt.
Venables moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
We've been hearing reports that Venables has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Colt feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Venabless jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Colt lands with a shot to the body.
Colt scores with a hook to the body. Venables takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Venables misses the jab.
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!
Colt defending well as Venables loads up on a big left hand.
Colt looks to score with a jab to the body but Venables is just out of range.
Venables tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Venables takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Brian Colt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Venables throws out a leg kick but Colt moves out of range and Venables only half commits.
Colt misses with a lunging right hand
and Venables counters with a nice low kick that buckles Colt's knee momentarily.
We've been informed that Colt has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Colt fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T1#
Colt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Venables. #CL2#
Colt moves into range and clinches up with Venables.
Colt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Colt tries to throw a body punch but Venables avoids it by throwing Colt back against the cage.
Colt dodges an elbow strike from Venables.
Venables misses with the head strike.
Venables is pressed up against the cage. Colt has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Venables down to the mat. Venables avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Venables wants to slow Colt down by chopping away at his legs.
Colt takes a swing at Venables's ribcage but misses.
Venables throws a sloppy head kick and Colt moves out of range easily.
Colt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Venables throws out the jab.
A big right from Colt misses.
Colt checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Venables tries a low kick but Colt avoids it.#TD2#
Colt drives through with a takedown into guard.
Venables preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Colt is working Venables over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Colt stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Venables swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Colt 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Colt lands a couple of elbows.
Colt working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Venables's head.
Venables preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Colt's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Venables avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Colt in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Colt throws a big elbow that misses.
Colt chips away with some ground and pound.
Colt throws a big elbow that misses.
Colt throws a big elbow that misses.
Venables is breathing heavily.#T3#
Colt postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Colt is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Colt working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Colt postures up in Venables's guard and throws a big left but Venables blocks it.
Colt loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Colt scores with a jab. Venables acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Colt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Venables tried to counter with a leg kick but Colt avoided it.
Colt fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Venables looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Colt lands with a short punch from the clinch. #TD2#
Colt has hold of one of Venables's legs. Venables is fighting the takedown attempt but Colt gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Colt works over Venables with some ground and pound from guard.
Colt with a flurry of punches that miss.
Colt is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Colt is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T4#
Colt working some strikes from top position.
Colt throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Venables works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Colt throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Colt engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Colt chips away with some ground and pound.
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!
Colt not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Venables keeping moving, preventing Colt from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brian Colt dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Colt scores with a jab to the jaw.
A swing and a miss from Colt.
Brian Colt seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Colt gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Colt creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Colt blocking some punches.
Colt blocking some punches.
Colt scores with a hook to the body.
Venables trying to stall but Colt improves his position.
Colt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Colt scores with a shoulder strike.
Venables has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Colt cracks Venables with a nice body shot.
Colt lands a nice shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short uppercut from Colt. #CUT2#
It looks like Joseph Venables has been cut.
Colt goes for a takedown in the clinch but Venables prevents it. #TD2#
Colt turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Colt landing strikes.
Colt has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Colt scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Venables to see if he's OK.#T1#
Venables is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Colt tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Venables takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Colt misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Colt has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Colt controls the position.
Colt lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Venables down.
Venables parries the strikes from Colt easily there. Colt is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Venables to escape.
Colt is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Colt landing strikes.
Colt lands an elbow.
Venables parries the strikes from Colt easily there. Colt is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Venables to escape. #T2#
Venables managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Colt.
Check out the look on Colt's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Venables on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #SU2#
Colt decides to stand back up. Colt steps back and let's Venables get back to his feet.
Venables misses with an uppercut
and Colt counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Venables ducks under a wild hook from Colt.
Venables ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Joseph Venables is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Colt dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A right-left combo lands from Colt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Colt scores with a nice strike.
Colt lands with a cross.
Colt lands with an uppercut that bounces Venables off the cage and back into range.
Colt scores with a punch to the head.
A low kick from Venables misses
and Colt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#TD2#
Colt scores with a takedown into Venables's guard.
Colt throwing strikes but missing. #T3#
Colt working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Venables's head.
Colt throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Colt trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Colt throws a big elbow that misses.
Colt throws a big elbow that misses.
Venables has momentary wrist control but Colt slips an elbow through the middle.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Colt accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Venables utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Colt is stalling in the full guard.
Colt works over Venables with some ground and pound from guard.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Colt throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Colt postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Colt throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Colt stands up over Venables, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Colt missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Colt with a flurry of punches that miss. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Colt ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Venables's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Colt connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Venables scrambles back to his feet.
Colt wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#CL2#
Colt moves into the clinch.
Colt lands a left hand.
Colt misses with a body punch.
Colt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Venables's elbow.
Colt gets through Venables's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Colt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brian Colt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Joseph Venables's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Venables is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Colt scores with a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Venables.
Colt lands with a nice body punch.
Venables moves out of range as Colt strikes.
Venables misses with a low kick.
Colt doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Jab by Colt.
Venables swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Colt.
Venables takes one to the chin there.
A big left from Colt misses.
Colt misses with a wild body shot.
Colt lands a glancing blow to the side of Venables's head.
A slow jab from Colt misses its intended target.
The fighters circling - Venables throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Venables ducks right into an uppercut from Colt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Colt lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Venables at a distance.
Venables uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Colt.#T1#
Colt checks a leg kick.
Venables takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Colt lands with a hook. Venables tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Venables takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Venables shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Venables slips under a jab from Colt.
As Colt backs away, Venables returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Colt lands a slapping body shot.
Colt connects with a body shot that sends Venables's belly button to the back.
Colt throws a big shot that misses.
Venables is looking to counter punch.
Nice defenses there by Venables.
Venables throws a solid leg kick but Colt takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Venables.
Colt lands with a hook. Venables tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CL2#
Colt moves into the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Colt.
Venables tries a knee to the head but Colt blocks it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A body shot lands from Colt.
Colt goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T2#
Colt makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Brian Colt seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Colt lands a left hand that snaps the head of Venables backwards.
Colt can't find room to land a body shot as Venables controls the action.
Colt blocks an uppercut.
Colt lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Venables backwards.
Colt gets through Venables's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Colt lands a body shot in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Colt. #TD2#
Colt has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Venables regains guard immediately.
Colt with a flurry of punches that miss.
Colt working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Colt with a nice head shot there.
Colt postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Colt stands up over Venables, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Colt trying to control the position from guard on top but Venables is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Joseph Venables has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brian Colt is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Colt in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Venables utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Colt forces his way into half guard.
Colt not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Venables taking some punishment here, with Colt in his half guard.
Venables avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Colt.
Ground and pound from Colt.
Colt throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Colt drops an elbow to the side of Venables's head.
Colt is nestled in close to Venables, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Colt thows a huge punch but Venables dodges it nicely. #T4#
Colt thows a huge punch but Venables dodges it nicely.
Nice strikes from Colt there. #ROC2#
Venables is rocked!
Venables on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Oh Venables is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Colt perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Colt missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Still in half guard, Colt seems content to control.
Colt looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Colt slips a nice elbow through Venables's hands, connecting with Venables's forehead.
Colt is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Venables avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Colt.
Colt looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Venables with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Colt controlling the position here and throwing strikes from the top. Nice elbow lands there... and another... and another... oh, Venables is out! Colt gets to his feet and admires his work - nice finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Brian Colt!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 26, 2016

#R1#
Haverford throws a low kick but Venables avoids it.
Venables tries a quick counter leg kick but Haverford is wise to it.
Venables misses with a two punch combination.
Haverford appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Venables throws a leg kick but Haverford sees it coming and moves out of range.
Haverford throws a leg kick but Venables sees it coming and moves out of range.
Haverford misses with a body shot.
Haverford looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A low kick from Haverford misses
and Venables connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#
It looks like Tom Haverford has been cut.
Venables pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Venables will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Haverford misses with a leg kick
and Venables counters with a nice low kick that buckles Haverford 's knee momentarily.
Tom Haverford seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Haverford thows a leg kick but Venables checks it
and Venables counters with a leg kick.
Haverford misses the jab.
Haverford has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Venables.
Haverford misses with a looping left.
Venables misses with a head kick.
Haverford fires out a quick counter leg kick but Venables just manages to avoid it.
Haverford throws out a loose jab but Venables uses good head movement to avoid it.
Venables uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Haverford .
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Horrible takedown attempt by Haverford or perhaps it was just good defense by Venables, which made it look bad.
Venables is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.#T1#
Venables lands a jab.
Haverford tries to clinch but Venables moves away
and Venables counters with a left and a right that stings Haverford .
Venables tries to score with a low kick but Haverford moves his leg out of the way.
Venables lands a nice looking kick to the body. Haverford takes a step back to recover.
Haverford is breathing heavily.
Venables looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Haverford wants to slow Venables down by chopping away at his legs.
Venables buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Venables.
Haverford has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Venables.
Haverford tries to bum rush Venables with a series of wild strikes but Venables uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Haverford shoots for a takedown but Venables saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Venables steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tom Haverford . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Venables throws a combination. Haverford tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Venables thumps Haverford with a low kick.
Venables turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Haverford closes the distance but Venables moves to the side
and Venables counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #T2#
Venables throws a nice outside leg kick.
Venables looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Venables connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Haverford thows a leg kick but Venables checks it
and Venables counters with a good low kick that Haverford was not able to check.
Venables is looking to slow Haverford down with leg kicks.
Venables ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#KD2#
Oh, that's a big right hand from Venables and Haverford goes tumbling to the canvas! Venables follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard. #ROC2#
Haverford is rocked!#CUT2#
Tom Haverford 's cut is getting worse.
Venables not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Haverford is not content to let Venables control the position.
Haverford is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Venables throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Haverford avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Venables.
Venables missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T3#
Venables thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Haverford 's head.
Haverford is controlling Venables's trapped leg to prevent Venables from advancing to side control.
Venables is keen to just control but Haverford is a slippery customer.
Haverford avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Venables.
Venables throwing shots but Haverford is blocking nicely.
Venables not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Venables sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Haverford defending well though.
Haverford keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Venables not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Venables is looking to advance position but Haverford won't allow it.
Venables thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Haverford 's head. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
A low kick from Haverford misses
and Venables counters with an outside leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Venables.
Venables ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Venables throws a fast counter high kick but Haverford manages to duck under it in time.
Haverford sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Venables moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Haverford walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Venables moves out of range of the leg kick from Haverford .
A jab from Venables does it's job there.
Haverford gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Venables.#CUT2#
Tom Haverford 's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
An inside leg kick lands from Venables.
Venables's coach down at Bad Company Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Venables's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#CL#
Haverford has Venables up against the cage in a clinch.
Venables lands with a left to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice left hand lands by Venables.
Oh Haverford is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Haverford is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Haverford seems to have got his legs back now.
Venables scores with an uppercut up the middle.#CUT2#
Jeez, Tom Haverford 's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.#BC2#
Venables breaks from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joseph Venables dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tom Haverford 's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Haverford stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Venables.
Venables circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Haverford drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Venables follows Haverford to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joseph Venables!
Joseph Venables decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: The Island Season 5, 185 lbs, Round 1
Date: Jul 13, 2016

#R1#
Leite chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Venables can pounce on him.
Leite has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Venables.
Leite throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Venables's waist but Venables gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Leite off to one side.
Venables fires out a quick counter leg kick but Leite just manages to avoid it.
Leite shoots for a double leg takedown but Venables sprawls well. He's pushed Leite's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A good leg kick by Venables.
Leite takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Venables fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Venables leaves Leite with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Joseph Venables has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leonardo Leite.
Leite shoots in but no luck this time.
Venables lands a leg kick that knocks Leite off balance momentarily.
Leite shoots in and drives through. Venables sprawls well.
Venables appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Venables looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Venables feints and then cracks Leite's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Leite down.
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!
An inside leg kick lands from Venables.
Venables thumps Leite with a low kick.
Venables throws a head kick that misses.
Leite changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Leite walks into a jab.#T1#
Venables lands with an uppercut that bounces Leite off the cage and back into range.
Leite misses with a takedown attempt - Venables sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Venables is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Leite tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#TD2#
Leite looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Venables moves into full guard.
Venables is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Leite looking to pass the guard.
Leite trying to control but Venables is working from the bottom. #T2#
Venables seems keen to control Leite's posture.
Leite trying to control but Venables is working from the bottom.
Leite is fighting to break Venables's control of his arms but Venables is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Leite trying to control but Venables is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Venables lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#TD2#
Leite manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Venables on his heels. He'll look to pass Venables's guard now, I'm sure.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Leite trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Venables lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Venables working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Venables with a flurry of punches that miss.
Leite keeping moving, preventing Venables from controlling successfully.
Leite trying to keep a closed guard but Venables is proving a slippery customer. #SUB2#
Leite looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Venables is defending well. Leite quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Venables has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Leite celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Leonardo Leite!

Event: Island combat Six
Date: Jun 24, 2016

#R1#
Venables dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dalmazo. That did some damage!
Venables scores with a leg kick.
Good leg kick by Venables there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Dalmazo tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A thudding body kick lands there by Venables!
Venables throws a leg kick that is checked
and Dalmazo counters with a nice uppercut.
A slapping leg kick lands for Venables.
Venables misses with a hook
and Dalmazo counters with a nice body shot.
Venables throws a leg kick but Dalmazo checks it.
Venables throws a leg kick that misses.
Dalmazo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Venables. Venables obviously looking to wear him down.
Venables scores with a leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dalmazo misses with a body shot. #T1#
Venables throws a leg kick which misses Dalmazo's front leg but catches the back leg as Dalmazo tries to avoid it.
A good leg kick by Venables.
Venables throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Good leg kick by Venables there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Venables feints and then cracks Dalmazo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dalmazo down.
Venables looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Venables lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Venables looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Venables scores with a push kick.
Venables throws a head kick that Dalmazo semi-blocks.
Dalmazo tries to clinch there but Venables circles away.
Venables goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T2#
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!
Venables moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dalmazo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Dalmazo is looking to clinch but Venables is avoiding it.
An inside leg kick lands from Venables.
Dalmazo on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Venables tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Venables misses with a low kick.
That kick from Venables tenderised Dalmazo's leg. Dalmazo is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dalmazo takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Dalmazo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Venables.
Dalmazo dodges the punch combination from Venables.
Venables thows a leg kick but Dalmazo checks it
and Dalmazo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3#
Venables throws a head kick that half lands.
Venables misses with a low kick.
It looked like Dalmazo was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Venables.
Venables wants to land a leg kick but Dalmazo is out of range.
Venables throws a leg kick
enabling Dalmazo to counter with a crisp jab. #CL#
Dalmazo clinches with his opponent.
Venables lands a nice uppercut.
Dalmazo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Venables backwards. #CUT#
It looks like Joseph Venables has been cut.
Venables swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Venables blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Venables fails to land.
Venables working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Venables blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dalmazo swings wildly with an uppercut but Venables uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dalmazo tries a body shot but Venables blocks it. #T4#
Venables lands a body shot in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dalmazo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Venables blocks a body shot from Dalmazo.
Venables lands a shoulder strike.
Venables misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dalmazo working aggressively here. #BC2#
Venables escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Venables dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dalmazo. That did some damage!
Good leg kick by Venables there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Venables throws a shot from downtown. Dalmazo moves away and avoids it.
Venables buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Venables.
A nice inside leg kick there by Venables. That's going to slow Dalmazo down.
Joseph Venables seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Venables tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joseph Venables dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joseph Venables's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Dalmazo checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
An attempted straight right counter from Dalmazo misses the target.
Joseph Venables seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Venables fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Venables throws a good cross that connects.
Dalmazo lands the left hand.
Dalmazo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Venables can pounce on him.
Venables throws a low kick but Dalmazo avoids it.
Dalmazo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Venables throws a sloppy head kick and Dalmazo moves out of range easily.
Venables stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD2#
Venables sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Dalmazo to the ground! Venables dives into full mount looking to finish!#ROC2#
Dalmazo is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dalmazo just holding on.
Oh Dalmazo is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Venables misses with a head shot.
Dalmazo seems to have got his legs back now.#T1#
Dalmazo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Venables looking to control but Dalmazo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB2#
Venables wants to finish this one by submission but Dalmazo is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Venables.
Dalmazo is working to get back to half guard.
Venables has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Venables misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Dalmazo wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Venables.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Venables throws some wild stikes that Dalmazo manages to avoid easily. #T2#
Venables throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Dalmazo because Venables loaded up on that one.
Venables breaks from Dalmazo's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Dalmazo's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Venables throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Venables throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Dalmazo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Venables on the ground.#SUB2#
Dalmazo defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Venables.
Venables thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Dalmazo really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Venables throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.#T3#
Venables throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier. #SUB2#
Venables is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Venables extends the arm and Dalmazo is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joseph Venables!
During a confident post fight interview, Joseph Venables thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Island Combat 2
Date: Jun 12, 2016

#R1#
Fitzgerald slips under a jab from Venables.
No joy there for Fitzgerald, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Fitzgerald has a couple of punches blocked by Venables.
Still in the clinch, Venables scores with a nice short uppercut.
Venables misses with a hook from the clinch.
Venables blocks a body shot from Fitzgerald.
Venables tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fitzgerald blocking some punches.
Fitzgerald has a couple of punches blocked by Venables.
Fitzgerald lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A hook to the body from Fitzgerald.
Venables utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Fitzgerald lands a right hand.
Fitzgerald stalling the fight.
Venables 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!
Fitzgerald lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fitzgerald lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fitzgerald lands an uppercut.#T1#
Fitzgerald lands a body punch.
Fitzgerald goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Fitzgerald works on Venables's body with a couple of short punches.
Fitzgerald blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Venables pushes Fitzgerald back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Venables lands with a short shot to the head.
Fitzgerald lands with a short shot to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Joseph Venables has been cut.
Venables swings wildly with an uppercut but Fitzgerald uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fitzgerald dodges an elbow strike from Venables.
Fitzgerald lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Venables or not.
A head punch on the inside from Venables fails to land.
Venables swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Venables avoids a wild elbow strike from Fitzgerald.
A short body shot lands from Fitzgerald as the two fighters clinch.
Fitzgerald lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fitzgerald lands a nice uppercut.
Venables is trying to break the clinch but Fitzgerald has him pressed against the cage.
Fitzgerald lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fitzgerald lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fitzgerald.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fitzgerald.
Venables lands a hook to the side of the head.
Venables has Fitzgerald pressed against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Venables.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Venables stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Venables takes a shot to the head.
Fitzgerald lands a body punch.
Venables is breathing heavily.
A short right from Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald lands a nice uppercut.
Fitzgerald is working Venables over against the cage.
Fitzgerald stalling.
Fitzgerald lands a right hand that snaps the head of Venables backwards.
Fitzgerald works on Venables's body with a couple of short punches.
Good body shot from Fitzgerald. #T3#
A short right from Fitzgerald.
Still in the clinch, Fitzgerald scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fitzgerald lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Venables backwards.
A right hand to the body from Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fitzgerald scores with a hook to the body.
Fitzgerald works on Venables's body with a couple of short punches.
Good body shot from Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Venables.
A shot in the inside from Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald lands a hook that snaps the head of Venables backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Venables fails to land.
Fitzgerald 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!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald lands a nice shot to the body.
Fitzgerald blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fitzgerald lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Venables takes an elbow to the forehead.
Fitzgerald lands a right hand that snaps the head of Venables backwards.
Venables misses with an elbow over the top.#T4#
Fitzgerald lands a right hand.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Fitzgerald takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Fitzgerald creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Fitzgerald lands a nice shot to the body.
Fitzgerald stalls.
Fitzgerald lands a shoulder strike.
Fitzgerald digs a right hand into Venables's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Venables's gas tank.
Fitzgerald throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Venabless head.
Fitzgerald lands a nice elbow.
Fitzgerald lands a body punch in the clinch.
Venables blocks the elbow strike.
Fitzgerald makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fitzgerald lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Fitzgerald softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Venables working aggressively here.
Fitzgerald lands a shot to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Fitzgerald.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andy Fitzgerald dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joseph Venables's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
No joy there for Fitzgerald, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fitzgerald catches Venables with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Fitzgerald throws an overhand right that lands on Venables's shoulder, as Venables tries to avoid the shot.
Fitzgerald throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Venables.
Fitzgerald has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Venables is landing a low percentage of strikes.#CL2#
Fitzgerald moves into range and clinches up with Venables.
Venables missing with knees to the body.
Fitzgerald presses Venables against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Fitzgerald works on Venables's body with a couple of short punches.
Venables is trying to stall.
A right hand to the body from Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Venables throws a punch but it's blocked by Fitzgerald.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fitzgerald.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fitzgerald looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Andy Fitzgerald seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Venables throws an elbow that misses.
Fitzgerald makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Venables dodges an elbow strike from Fitzgerald.
A short uppercut from Fitzgerald. #T1#
Fitzgerald taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Fitzgerald.
Venables fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fitzgerald lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fitzgerald tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Venables breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Venables connects with a right hand. Fitzgerald shakes it off.
Venables throws a leg kick but Fitzgerald sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Fitzgerald throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Venables on the side of the head.
Nice cross by Venables.
Venables gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Fitzgerald has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Venables uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fitzgerald.
Venables attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Fitzgerald dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A shot to the liver by Fitzgerald. Beautiful body shot.
We've been told by Venables's head coaches at The Bear's Den that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Venables moves forwards but Fitzgerald connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Fitzgerald keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Venables.#T2#
Decent striking displayed by Fitzgerald there.#ROC2#
Venables is rocked!
Some bone on bone action there as Fitzgerald checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Venables lands a nice looking body kick.
Venables pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fitzgerald stuns Venables with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#CL2#
Fitzgerald forces Venables back against the cage and clinches.
Fitzgerald lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short uppercut from Fitzgerald.
Oh Venables is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fitzgerald scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fitzgerald lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Venables or not.
Come on Fitzgerald - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Still in the clinch, Fitzgerald scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fitzgerald lands a left hand.
Venables has a couple of punches blocked by Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Venables blocks the elbow strike. #T3#
Fitzgerald lands a shoulder strike.
Venables takes a shot to the head. #CUT2#
Joseph Venables's cut is getting worse.
Fitzgerald working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fitzgerald blocks an uppercut.
Fitzgerald is leaning against Venables and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Fitzgerald tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Venables avoids it.
Nice body punch from Fitzgerald - that landed with a thud.
Fitzgerald softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fitzgerald working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Venables misses with a short punch on the inside.
Venables misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fitzgerald throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Venables's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Venables throws a knee to the head but misses.
Venables's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Still in the clinch, Fitzgerald scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fitzgerald lands with a right to the head.
A hook to the body from Fitzgerald. #T4#
Fitzgerald lands a left hand that snaps the head of Venables backwards.
Fitzgerald softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fitzgerald lands with a left to the head.
Fitzgerald manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Venables misses with some punches.
Venables letting Fitzgerald take a breather here.
Fitzgerald blocks the elbow strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Venables misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fitzgerald is stalling here.
Fitzgerald lands with a left to the head.
Fitzgerald lands a nice uppercut.
Fitzgerald creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Venables with a big uppercut! Venables tries to clinch up but Fitzgerald pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Venables to the mat! Venables covers up and Fitzgerald unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Andy Fitzgerald!
Andy Fitzgerald made sure to mention his sponsor, Sully's Bar & Grill in his post fight interview.

Event: HI 55: Land of the Giants
Date: May 20, 2016

#R1#
Ngata avoids the head kick by Venables.
Venables jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL#
Ngata gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ngata tries to throw a body punch but Venables avoids it by throwing Ngata back against the cage.
Ngata doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ngata pushes Venables back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ngata lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Ngata as the two fighters clinch.
Ngata is leaning against Venables and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ngata lands a body shot.
Ngata presses Venables against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Venables trying to stall but Ngata improves his position.
Venables prevents a body shot from Ngata.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Venables fails to land.
Ngata throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Venables is trying to maintain a safe position but Ngata gets an underhook and turns Venables into the cage.
Ngata lands with a left to the head.
A shot in the inside from Ngata.
Ngata lands a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ngata doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ngata.
A hook to the body from Ngata.
With the fighters up against the cage, Venables throws an elbow but misses.
Ngata tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Venables's elbow.
Ngata pushes Venables back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Venables working aggressively here.
Ngata goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ngata tries to work over Venables's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Venables swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ngata definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Venables lands a nice uppercut.
Ngata lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Venables.
Venables tries to stall but Ngata uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ngata misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ngata stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Venables is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ngata is defending well for now.
Ngata blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ngata lands a right hand that snaps the head of Venables backwards.
Ngata working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ngata lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nice body punch from Ngata - that landed with a thud.
Venables looks winded!#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ngata presses Venables against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ngata lands a body shot.
Ngata presses Venables against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ngata doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ngata presses Venables against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ngata scores with a shoulder strike.
Ngata lands a hook that snaps the head of Venables backwards.
A short left from Ngata.
Ngata misses with a punch to the body.
Venables is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ngata presses Venables against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short left from Ngata.
Ngata gets through Venables's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ngata lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #CUT#
It looks like Joseph Venables has been cut.
Ngata goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ngata pushes Venables back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ngata digs a right hand into Venables's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Venables's gas tank.
Ngata throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Still in the clinch, Ngata scores with a nice short uppercut.#T3#
Ngata lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Venables.
Ngata can't find room to land a body shot as Venables controls the action.
Ngata lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Good body shot from Ngata.
Ngata goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ngata working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ngata scores with a shoulder strike.
Ngata pushes Venables back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ngata lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ngata tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ngata misses with a hook to the ribs.
Venables blocks a body shot from Ngata.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ngata.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ngata.
Ngata works on Venables's body with a couple of short punches.
Ngata digs a right hand into Venables's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Venables's gas tank.
Ngata scores with a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good body shot from Ngata.
Ngata lands a body shot in the clinch. #T4#
Ngata lands a nice uppercut.
Ngata stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ngata misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short left from Ngata.
Ngata tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Venables breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Ngata moves into the clinch.
Ngata misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Venables looking to stall.
Venables's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ngata lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ngata tries to throw a body punch but Venables avoids it by throwing Ngata back against the cage.
Ngata works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ngata doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ngata blocks the elbow strike.
Ngata blocks the elbow strike.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ngata is working Venables over against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tangaroa Ngata dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joseph Venables's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Ngata connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Venables throws a leg kick which misses Ngata's front leg but catches the back leg as Ngata tries to avoid it. #CL#
Ngata clinches.
Venables stalling in the clinch but Ngata improves position.
Venables misses with a punch to the body.
Ngata goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
Venables manages to break the clinch.
Venables walks into a straight right hand from Ngata.
Venables throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ngata keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ngata avoids the body shot from Venables.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Venables motions for Ngata to come forward. Venables throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Venables takes one on the button.
Venables fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ngata is out of range.
Ngata is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Venables can do to turn this around?#CL#
Ngata closes the distance and clinches.
Ngata lands with a left to the head.
Still in the clinch, Ngata scores with a nice short uppercut.#T1#
Ngata digs a right hand underneath Venables's ribcage. Venables let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Venables is breathing heavily.
Venables misses with a short punch on the inside.
Venables misses with a knee to the head.
Venables prevents a body shot from Ngata.
Venables tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ngata blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tangaroa Ngata has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ngata tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Venables's elbow.
Ngata struggles to land a body shot inside as Venables controls his hands.
Venables prevents a body shot from Ngata.
Ngata scores with a nice hook to the head.
A shot in the inside from Ngata.
Ngata tries to work over Venables's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ngata blocks the elbow strike.
Ngata makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Stalling in the clinch from Venables.
Venables blocks a body shot from Ngata.
Ngata misses with a punch to the body.
Ngata tries to throw a body punch but Venables avoids it by throwing Ngata back against the cage.
Ngata doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T2#
Venables has a couple of punches blocked by Ngata.
Ngata lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ngata lands a nice uppercut.
Ngata lands a nice shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Venables has a couple of punches blocked by Ngata.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ngata.
Ngata tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Venables's elbow.
Ngata misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ngata digs a right hand underneath Venables's ribcage. Venables let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ngata tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Venables's elbow.
Ngata misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ngata misses with a hook to the ribs.
Venables is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ngata presses Venables against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ngata lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ngata works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ngata working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ngata misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T3#
Ngata lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #CUT#
That has opened up Joseph Venables's cut even more.
Ngata doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice body punch from Ngata - that landed with a thud.
Ngata lands a nice shot to the body.
Venables blocks a body shot from Ngata.
Ngata struggles to land a body shot inside as Venables controls his hands.
Ngata lands a shoulder strike.
Ngata lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ngata tries to work over Venables's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Venables prevents a body shot from Ngata.
Ngata tries to throw a body punch but Venables avoids it by throwing Ngata back against the cage.
Venables is trying to break the clinch but Ngata has him pressed against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Ngata.
Ngata scores with a hook to the body.
Ngata doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Venables lands an uppercut.
Ngata is working Venables over against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Ngata.
Ngata tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Venables's elbow. #T4#
Ngata lands with a right to the head.
Ngata struggles to land a body shot inside as Venables controls his hands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Venables is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ngata struggles to land a body shot inside as Venables controls his hands.
Ngata lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ngata misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ngata blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ngata lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ngata.
Ngata lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Venables stalling in the clinch but Ngata improves position.
Ngata goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Venables.
Venables is looking to control Ngata's arms but Ngata gets an underhook and turns him. Now Venables has his back to the cage.
Ngata digs a right hand underneath Venables's ribcage. Venables let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ngata tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ngata lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tangaroa Ngata dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Joseph Venables's cut.
That's time! Ngata's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Ngata lands a nice hook to Venables's body. Venables takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Venables gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CL#
Ngata moves into the clinch.
Ngata goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Ngata.
Ngata lands with a light punch inside. #ROC#
Venables is rocked!
Ngata lands an uppercut.
Venables is still on wobbly legs! Can Ngata finish him?
Ngata lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ngata throws a big uppercut that drops Venables! More strikes from Ngata and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Venables lies dazed against the cage as Ngata celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tangaroa Ngata!
A very excited looking Tangaroa Ngata 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: HI50: Fight & Furious VI
Date: May 13, 2016

#R1#
Venables fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Venables ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Venables fires out a quick counter leg kick but Fibonacci just manages to avoid it.
Joseph Venables seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fibonacci ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Venables moves away.
Venables appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Venables steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fibonacci.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Venables lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Fibonacci has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Fibonacci and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Fibonacci on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Venables. Venables obviously looking to wear him down.
Venables throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fibonacci moves out of range of the body kick from Venables.
Fibonacci thuds a left hand into Venables's body.
Fibonacci misses with a right hand
and Venables counters with a slapping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Venables fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Fibonacci has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Fibonacci has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Fibonacci misses the jab.
Venables scores with a leg kick.
Venables throws a wild body kick that Fibonacci sees coming a mile off.
Fibonacci moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
A good leg kick by Venables.
Some bone on bone action there as Fibonacci checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
We've been told by Venables's head coaches at The Bear's Den that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Fibonacci checks a low kick from Venables.
A thudding body kick lands there by Venables!
That kick from Venables tenderised Fibonacci's leg. Fibonacci is trying to keep his angry face on.
Venables lands a head shot.
Danga de danga de dang - Fibonacci scores with a four punch combination!
Venables slips under a jab from Fibonacci.
Venables finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Fibonacci throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Venables sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Venables scores with a sloppy right hand. Fibonacci should have avoided that one.
Fibonacci checks a leg kick nicely.#T2#
Fibonacci stuns Venables with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fibonacci takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Venables showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fibonacci.
Venables misses with a low kick.
Venables throws a front kick aimed at Fibonacci's knee but Fibonacci avoids it well.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Venables.
Venables fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fibonacci manages to avoid it.
A countering left hand to the body from Fibonacci misses.
Venables throws out a loose jab but Fibonacci uses good head movement to avoid it.
Venables feints and then cracks Fibonacci's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Fibonacci down.
A solid leg kick lands there for Venables.
Venables thows a leg kick but Fibonacci checks it
letting Fibonacci counter with a right hand.
Fibonacci keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T3#
Venables connects with a leg kick. Fibonacci looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Venables chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Venables lands a jab to Fibonacci's midsection.
Fibonacci checks a leg kick nicely.
Fibonacci looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Venables showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fibonacci.
Fibonacci misses with a left hand
and Venables counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Good work by Fibonacci as he checks the leg kick.
Fibonacci looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Venables with a hook.
Fibonacci throws a series of punches but Venables moves out of range.
Venables chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Venables scoring well with a low kick there. #T4#
Fibonacci on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Venables connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Fibonacci's hands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Venables.
Venables throws a leg kick but Fibonacci sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Venables throws a jab but it's blocked by Fibonacci.
Venables ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A clash of legs there as Fibonacci blocks the low kick.
Venables takes a swing at Fibonacci's ribcage but misses.
Fibonacci loads up on a big right hand but Venables slips the punch.
Venables lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Venables connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Fibonacci staying out of range there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joseph Venables dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Venables fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Fibonacci checks it well.
Venables throws out a leg kick but Fibonacci moves out of range and Venables only half commits.
Fibonacci ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Venables moves away.
An inside leg kick lands from Venables.
Fibonacci throws a jab but it's blocked by Venables.
As Fibonacci backs away, Venables returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Fibonacci looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A slapping leg kick lands for Venables.
Fibonacci catches Venables with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Venables uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fibonacci.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fibonacci misses with a hook
and Venables counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A head kick misses from Venables.
Venables looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Venables attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Fibonacci swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1#
Fibonacci misses with a straight left.
Fibonacci's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Fibonacci ducks under a wild hook from Venables.
Venables is looking to slow Fibonacci down with leg kicks.
Venables lands with a cross.
Venables lands with a good body shot.
Fibonacci scores with a hook to the body. Venables takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Venables misses with a low kick.
Fibonacci throws a body shot but no joy.
Fibonacci misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Venables.
Fibonacci throws a jab when Venables was well out of range.
Venables throws a half hearted mid kick.
Venables tries to work over Fibonacci's front leg with a kick but Fibonacci checks it.
Joseph Venables is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
Venables goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Fibonacci swings for the body but Venables moves out of range.
Fibonacci slips under a jab.
Venables scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fibonacci doesn't seem bothered though.
An inside leg kick lands from Venables.
Venables lands an overhand right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fibonacci misses with a series of wild punches.
Venables scores with a leg kick.
That kick from Venables tenderised Fibonacci's leg. Fibonacci is trying to keep his angry face on.
Venables connects with a solid leg kick. #T3#
Fibonacci feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Venabless jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Venables tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Some bone on bone action there as Fibonacci checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Venables throws a leg kick but Fibonacci checks it.
Fibonacci swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Venables misses with a head kick.
Venables misses with a hook. Fibonacci ducked under it nicely.
Venables fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Venables keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fibonacci.
Venables thuds a left hand into Fibonacci's body.
Venables uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fibonacci.
Venables misses with a leg kick
letting Fibonacci counter with a right hand.
Fibonacci chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Venables can pounce on him. #T4#
Fibonacci blocks a low kick nicely.
Fibonacci checks a leg kick nicely.
Venables lands a nice leg kick that just misses Fibonacci's sensitive parts.
Fibonacci misses with an uppercut.
Fibonacci misses with a wild body shot.
Fibonacci throws the left hand but Venables avoids the punch easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Venables waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fibonacci.
Venables fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Fibonacci has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Fibonacci avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fibonacci looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Venables tries to score with a low kick but Fibonacci moves his leg out of the way.
Venables throws a low kick but Fibonacci moves out of range easily.
Fibonacci has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Venables.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joseph Venables dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Venables throws a leg kick but Fibonacci sees it coming and moves out of range.
It seemed like Fibonacci was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Venables connects with a high kick.
A jab from Venables finds it's way through Fibonacci's defenses.
Venables goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Venables turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Venables misses with a looping left.
A chopping leg kick lands by Venables.
Good leg kick by Venables there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A head kick misses from Venables.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Venables throws a chopping leg kick but Fibonacci manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Fibonacci looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Venables throws a chopping leg kick but Fibonacci manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Venables scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Fibonacci throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Venables sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1#
Venables throws a leg kick but Fibonacci moved away.
Fibonacci throws out a loose jab but Venables uses good head movement to avoid it.
That kick from Venables tenderised Fibonacci's leg. Fibonacci is trying to keep his angry face on.
Venables takes a swing at Fibonacci's ribcage but misses.
Venables is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fibonacci can do to turn this around?
Fibonacci on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Fibonacci takes one to the chin there.
A combination from Fibonacci does no damage.
Venables shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fibonacci! But no joy.
Venables defending well as Fibonacci loads up on a big left hand.
Fibonacci takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Fibonacci just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab from Fibonacci misses. #T2#
Venables connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Venables goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A little jabbing left from Fibonacci on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Venables misses with an uppercut.
Fibonacci appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Venables lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Fibonacci has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Fibonacci and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Fibonacci ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Venables moves away.
Fibonacci takes a swing at Venables's ribcage but misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fibonacci stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Venables.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Fibonacci checks a leg kick.
Fibonacci lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Venables moves out of range of the strikes.
Fibonacci is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Venables.
A nice combination there by Fibonacci. #T3#
Venables misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Venables moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Venables tries to work over Fibonacci's front leg with a kick but Fibonacci checks it.
Venables lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Fibonacci tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Venables turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Fibonacci throws a hook but Venables avoids it easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Venables.
Venables's corner calls for a 1-2. Venables obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A head kick from Venables lands but Fibonacci takes it in his stride.
Fibonacci misses with a series of wild punches. #T4#
Venables throws a hook but Fibonacci blocks it.
Fibonacci doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Venables is looking to slow Fibonacci down with leg kicks.
Venables throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
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!
Fibonacci keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Venables jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Venables throws a low kick but Fibonacci moves out of range easily.
Fibonacci displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Venables throws out the jab.
Venables throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Venables.
Fibonacci avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fibonacci swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Otto Fibonacci has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Joseph Venables is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Venables turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joseph Venables showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Venables has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joseph Venables!
A relieved looking Joseph Venables 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: HI44: Fight & Furious IV
Date: Apr 29, 2016

#R1#
Bam Bam throws a leg kick
and Venables counters with an outside leg kick.
Bam Bam misses with a kick to the body.
Venables just misses with a punch to the body.
Bam Bam seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Bam Bam is looking to slow Venables down with leg kicks.
Venables fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Venables throws a leg kick but Bam Bam moved away.
Venables tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A big right from Venables misses.
Bam Bam avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Bam Bam moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Venables clobbers Bam Bam with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Venables takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Venables moves out of range of the strikes.
Venables tries a quick counter leg kick but Bam Bam is wise to it.
Venables throws a quick inside leg kick.
Venables defending well as Bam Bam loads up on a big left hand.
Venables unleashes a big counter combination but Bam Bam bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Venables buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Venables on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
The crowd cheers as Bam Bam lands an impressive looking overhand right. Venables doesn't seem phased though.#T1#
Bam Bam throws a lazy uppercut
and Venables makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Venables walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bam Bam checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Bam Bam throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bam Bam turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Venables throws a low kick, looking for Bam Bam's leg but Bam Bam calmly moves out of range.
Bam Bam throws a head kick that misses.
Venables misses with a leg kick
and Bam Bam counters with a thumping low kick.
Bam Bam checks a leg kick.
Good work by Venables as he checks the leg kick.
Bam Bam showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Venables.
Venables connects with a high kick.
Bam Bam just misses with a punch to the body.
Venables is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Bam Bam displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Venables throws out the jab.
Venables jabs Bam Bam right on the nose. Bam Bam blinks but takes it well.
Bam Bam throws a wild body kick that Venables sees coming a mile off.#T2#
A big left from Venables misses.
Bam Bam blocks a low kick nicely.
Venables lunges at Bam Bam with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bam Bam's hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bam Bam checks a low kick from Venables.
Venables connects with a looping right hand.
Bam Bam thows a left - swing and a miss!
Despite the aggression on Venables's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Bam Bam lands a nice leg kick that just misses Venables's sensitive parts.
Venables misses with a wild body shot.
Bam Bam throws a leg kick but Venables moved away.
Bam Bam misses with a hook.
A thudding body kick lands there by Bam Bam!
Venables will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Venables misses with a low kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Bam Bam blocks the leg kick.
Bam Bam looks for the body kick but Venables saw that one coming.
Venables misses with an uppercut. Bam Bam saw that one coming.#T3#
Venables looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Venables throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Venables misses with an uppercut. Bam Bam saw that one coming.
Luke Bam Bam seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Venables moves out of range as Bam Bam throws a body kick.
Venables only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Bam Bam throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Venables counters with a leg kick.
A combination from Bam Bam does no damage.
Venables scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bam Bam needs to keep his hands up - Venables had a free shot at his head there.
Venables throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bam Bam takes a swing at Venables's ribcage but misses.
Venables throws a leg kick but Bam Bam checks it.
Venables throws a low kick, looking for Bam Bam's leg but Bam Bam calmly moves out of range.
Venables throws the left hand but Bam Bam avoids the punch easily.
Bam Bam lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bam Bam scores with a jab.
Venables throws a leg kick which misses Bam Bam's front leg but catches the back leg as Bam Bam tries to avoid it. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A right-left combo lands from Bam Bam. #CUT#
It looks like Joseph Venables has been cut.
Venables lands with a nice body punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Bam Bam misses the target.
Bam Bam is looking to land body kicks.
Venables thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bam Bam checks a leg kick nicely.
Venables takes a swing at Bam Bam's ribcage but misses.
Bam Bam shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Bam Bam throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Bam Bam. Venables shrugs it off though.
Venables tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Venables lands a head shot.
Venables takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Venables turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Venables is looking to score with low kicks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bam Bam takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joseph Venables dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joseph Venables's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Venables throws a leg kick but Bam Bam moved away.
Bam Bam connects with a solid leg kick.
Venables connects with an inside leg kick.
Venables lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Bam Bam looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Venables pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bam Bam is out of range and Venables settles back down.
Bam Bam uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Venables.
Some bone on bone action there as Bam Bam checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Bam Bam with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Venables throws a chopping leg kick but Bam Bam manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Bam Bam tests Venables's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Venables moves out of range of the body kick from Bam Bam.
Venables misses with a low kick.
Bam Bam is looking to counter with a body kick.
Bam Bam throws a looping overhand right but Venables ducks down to avoid it.
Venables scores with the left hand. Bam Bam knows he should have avoided that one.
Joseph Venables seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bam Bam throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Bam Bam misses with a low kick.#T1#
Venables throws a nice inside leg kick.
Venables takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A nice leg kick lands there from Venables.
Good exchange - Bam Bam coming out on top.
Venables fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bam Bam misses with a looping right.
Bam Bam is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Bam Bam throws a solid leg kick but Venables takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bam Bam.
Venables throws a fast counter high kick but Bam Bam manages to duck under it in time.
Bam Bam goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Venables was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Venables moves out of range of the body kick from Bam Bam.
Bam Bam looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bam Bam throws a head kick but Venables moves out of range.
Bam Bam avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Venables throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bam Bam checks the leg kick.
Bam Bam throws a wild body kick that Venables sees coming a mile off.#T2#
Venables misses with a low kick.
Bam Bam throws a half hearted mid kick.
Venables throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Venables throws a looping overhand right but Bam Bam ducks down to avoid it.
Bam Bam moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Bam Bam uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Venables.
Bam Bam throws a body kick that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Venables swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Bam Bam on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Venables tries a low kick but Bam Bam avoids it.
Bam Bam lands with a nice body kick.
Venables tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bam Bam is able to avoid easily.
Bam Bam uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Venables.
Venables misses with a low kick.
Venables throws out a loose jab but Bam Bam uses good head movement to avoid it.
Venables fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bam Bam checks it well.
Bam Bam looks for the body kick but Venables saw that one coming.
Venables flicks out a counter leg kick but Bam Bam steps away.#T3#
Venables moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bam Bam blocks a head kick by Venables.
Bam Bam throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Bam Bam throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Bam Bam throws a front kick that sends Venables stumbling back into the cage.
Venables is breathing heavily.
Bam Bam chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bam Bam loads up on a big right hand but Venables slips the punch.
Bam Bam backing away here, and Venables unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Bam Bam throws a body kick that misses.
Venables is looking to score with low kicks.
Venables misses with a low kick as Bam Bam jumps back.
Bam Bam thinks about countering with a body kick.
Venables darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Donk. Bam Bam catches Venables right on the button with a cross.
Bam Bam misses with a kick to the body.
Venables cracks Bam Bam with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bam Bam looking to land some kicks to the body here. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bam Bam tries a head kick but it misses.
Bam Bam avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Bam Bam misses the target.
Bam Bam stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Venables.
Bam Bam looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Venables buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bam Bam scores with a nice body kick.
Venables has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Bam Bam.
Bam Bam will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A lazy body kick from Bam Bam
and Venables cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bam Bam throws a low kick but Venables moves out of range easily.
Venables pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bam Bam throws a body kick that misses.
Bam Bam looks to land a body kick but Venables moved away.
Venables throws a solid leg kick but Bam Bam takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Venables.
Bam Bam misses with a body kick.
Venables wants to slow Bam Bam down by chopping away at his legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Joseph Venables will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Joseph Venables's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Bam Bam throws a half hearted mid kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Venables.
Bam Bam throws a half hearted mid kick.
A leg kick checked by Bam Bam.
A jab from Venables misses.
Bam Bam throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bam Bam thuds his right hand into Venables's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Venables works Bam Bam's body with a nice hook.
A head kick misses from Bam Bam.
Bam Bam throws a low kick but it's checked well by Venables.
Venables blocks the body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bam Bam slips a jab from Venables.
A thudding body kick lands there by Bam Bam!
Venables takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bam Bam misses with a kick to the body.
Bam Bam tries to land a front kick but Venables steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T1#
Venables throws a low kick but Bam Bam moves out of range easily.
Venables avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Venables cracks Bam Bam with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bam Bam throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bam Bam lunges at Venables with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Venables's hand.
Bam Bam moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Venables does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Venables blocks the body kick.
Venables feints a counter leg kick.
Venables takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Venables scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bam Bam tries to move into range but Venables moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A jab from Bam Bam misses.
Venables throws a hook but Bam Bam avoids it easily.
Bam Bam tries a low kick but Venables avoids it.
Bam Bam gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T2#
Venables just misses with a punch to the body.
Bam Bam misses with a leg kick
letting Venables counter with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bam Bam throws the kick towards the body but Venables avoids it.
Venables works Bam Bam's body with a nice hook.
Bam Bam throws a hook but Venables blocks it.
Bam Bam on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Bam Bam throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A clash of legs there as Venables blocks the low kick.
Venables throws out a counter right but Bam Bam avoids it with no problem.
Bam Bam on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Venables moves out of range of the body kick from Bam Bam.
Venables sizes up Bam Bam with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bam Bam stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Venables.
Bam Bam blocks a head kick by Venables.
Bam Bam takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Venables throws out a leg kick but Bam Bam moves out of range and Venables only half commits. #T3#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Venables, right into the meat.
Bam Bam slips under a jab from Venables.
Bam Bam looks for the body kick but Venables saw that one coming.
Venables tries a quick counter leg kick but Bam Bam is wise to it.
A slow jab from Venables misses its intended target.
Bam Bam avoids the body shot from Venables.
Venables is looking to chop away at Bam Bam's legs.
A clash of legs there as Bam Bam blocks the low kick.
Bam Bam throws a half hearted mid kick.
Venables appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Venables.
Bam Bam goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bam Bam throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Venables scores with a kick to the body.
Bam Bam throws a lazy body kick
and Venables makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Bam Bam really felt that one!
Venables lands a leg kick that knocks Bam Bam off balance momentarily.
Bam Bam takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T4#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Venables, as that shot connected.
Bam Bam looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Venables lands with a thumping leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Venables connects with a single shot there.
A slow jab from Bam Bam misses its intended target.
Bam Bam missing with a left hand there. Venables was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Venables misses with a leg kick.
Bam Bam stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Venables.
Bam Bam checks a leg kick.
Venables lands a nice shot to the body.
Venables fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bam Bam looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bam Bam takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Venables.
Luke Bam Bam has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Joseph Venables is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bam Bam throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joseph Venables comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Venables 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 28:30
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: HI42: The Meaning of Life
Date: Apr 23, 2016

#R1#
Venables connects with an inside leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Posner. Those never looked like landing.
As Posner backs away, Venables returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Left hook, right uppercut from Posner.
A good leg kick by Venables.
Venables looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Venables throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Posner.#CUT#
It looks like Mike Posner has been cut.
Posner throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Posner misses with a wild combination.
Posner misses with a wild combination.
Whack! Venables lands a heavy head kick that drops Posner. The ref tackles Venables to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Posner was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Joseph Venables!
Joseph Venables thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Mike Posner spoke after the fight, saying 'hes got lucky'.

Event: WedFight IV
Date: Apr 06, 2016

#R1#
Murray chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Venables can pounce on him.
Venables attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Both fighters circling a little - Venables finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Venables bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Venables.
Venables fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Murray tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Venables defends well and Murray ends up having to push Venables into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Venables throws a head kick that misses #TD#
so Murray counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #SUB2#
Venables working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Murray doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Murray manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Murray wants to control from the top but Venables keeps moving.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Venables looking to control.
Murray is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T1#
Murray works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Murray trying to control from half guard but Venables is working away. #SUB#
Murray is looking for a kimura here.
Murray stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Murray not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Venables controlling the position for now.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Venables keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Venables has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Murray is working away from the top position though.
Venables keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Venables is looking for a sweep. Murray is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Murray wants to pass the guard but Venables is defending well.
Venables avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Murray. #SUB#
Murray is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Venables is concentrating on defense, preventing Murray from advancing position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Venables lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Venables lands a high kick! #T3##TD#
Murray closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Venables keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Venables trying to control but Murray postures up. #SUB#
Murray wants to work for an arm triangle but Venables is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Murray is breathing heavily.
Murray trying to control from half guard but Venables is working away. #SUB2#
Venables looking for submissions off his back.
Murray prevents Venables from improving his position.#T4#
Venables is controlling Murray's trapped leg to prevent Murray from advancing to side control.
Murray is thwarting Venables's attempts to control the position.
Murray is keen to just control but Venables is a slippery customer.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Venables tries to get to full guard but Murray has control of the leg.
Murray thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Venables is staying active underneath Murray, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Venables chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Venables lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joseph Venables dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Venables feints and then cracks Murray's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Murray down.
Venables throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Venables scores with a nice strike.
Venables connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #TD#
Murray drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Venables can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Murray working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Murray goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Venables rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Murray's guard! Nice work there by Venables! #T1#
Murray wants to sweep here but Venables controlling him for the moment.
Venables is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Murray 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.
Venables throws an elbow that misses. Murray uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Venables's guard. Nice move by Murray!#REVR##SUB2#
Venables working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Murray doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Murray manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Murray is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #ES2#
Venables scrambles and gets back to his feet. #T2#
Venables throws a head kick that Murray semi-blocks. #CL#
Murray has Venables up against the cage in a clinch. #TD#
Murray pulls guard successfully.
Murray keeping moving, preventing Venables from controlling successfully.
Venables really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Murray. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Venables looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Murray 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.
Venables landing with the ground and pound. #T3#
Venables trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Venables trying to control but Murray is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Murray has his foot on Venables's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Venables works his way back into a safe position though.
Venables throws a big right hand that misses.
Gabe Murray overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Murray keeping moving, preventing Venables from controlling successfully.
Venables postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Venables missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Murray keeping moving, preventing Venables from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Venables content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Murray has locked up a guillotine! Murray's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Venables is holding on here and Murray must be using up a lot of energy. Venables has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Murray gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Gabe Murray!

Event: Highland Island 21
Date: Mar 19, 2016

#R1#
Venables scores with a jab.
Mazone tries to clinch up.
Venables definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mazone misses with a jab to the body
and Venables counters with an inside leg kick.
Venables cracks the inside of Mazone's front leg.
Venables throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mazone looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Venables is fending him off so far but Mazone persists. Nope, Venables circles away and we're back to standing.
Mazone has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Venables.
Venables feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mazone's calf.
Mazone misses with a takedown attempt
and Venables counters with a nice kick to the body.
Mazone takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Venables plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice inside leg kick there by Venables. That's going to slow Mazone down.
Venables throws a quick inside leg kick.
Venables scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Venables lands a nice looking kick to the body. Mazone takes a step back to recover.
Mazone takes a kick to the side of the head.#T1#
Mazone takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Venables misses with a body shot.
Joseph Venables seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mazone walks into a stiff left hand from Venables.
Mazone fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Venables avoids it really well and circles away.
Venables throws a quick counter head kick but Mazone was just out of range.
Joseph Venables has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chrome Mazone.
Mazone wants to clinch.
Venables throws a counter high kick but Mazone was just alert enough to avoid it.
Joseph Venables is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mazone.
Mazone takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T2#
Mazone pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mazone is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Venables 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.
Mazone has his takedown stuffed
and Venables counters with an inside leg kick.
Venables lands with a nice body kick.
Venables fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mazone has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Venables lands a glancing blow to the side of Mazone's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice inside leg kick there by Venables. That's going to slow Mazone down.
Nice body kick from Venables.
Venables throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Venables scores with a leg kick.
Mazone wants to clinch.#T3#
Mazone shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Venables pinned against the cage. Venables gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Venables scores with a head kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Venables.
Venables lands with a thumping leg kick.
Venables keeps Mazone at a distance using the push kick.
Mazone throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Venables connects with an inside leg kick.
Mazone has his takedown stuffed
and Venables counters with a nice leg kick. #T4#
Mazone tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mazone tries for a takedown but Venables circles away easily
and Venables counters with a right hand to the body.
Mazone looks winded!
Venables stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Venables wants it to stay on the feet.
Mazone has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Venables.
Venables connects with a solid leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Venables connects with a body shot that sends Mazone's belly button to the back.
Good shot there by Venables.
Crunch! Venables slams his shin into Mazone's torso.
A good leg kick by Venables. #TD2#
Mazone dives in and scores a takedown into Venables's guard.
Venables keeping moving, preventing Mazone from controlling successfully.
Venables trying to keep a closed guard but Mazone is proving a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joseph Venables dominated that round.
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#
Mazone chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Venables can pounce on him.
Mazone tries to clinch but Venables moves out of range.
Mazone chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Venables can pounce on him.
Venables throws a nice outside leg kick.
Venables connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mazone tries to clinch up.
Venables chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mazone moves out of range of the body kick from Venables.
Mazone has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Venables.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mazone tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mazone dives in for a single leg takedown but Venables sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
As Mazone backs away, Venables returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Mazone misses with a takedown attempt - Venables sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Venables leaves Mazone with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Joseph Venables has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chrome Mazone.#T1#
Mazone needs to keep his hands up - Venables had a free shot at his head there.#CL2#
Mazone clinches.
Mazone letting Venables take a breather here.
Venables slows down the pace here. #TD2#
Mazone pulls guard successfully.
Mazone trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Venables thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mazone keeping full guard, as Venables tries to pass. #T2#
Venables working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Venables throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mazone works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Mazone looking to hit a scissor sweep but Venables is one step ahead there.
Mazone utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mazone controls Venables momentarily but Venables frees himself.
Venables has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Venables throwing strikes from guard but Mazone blocks nicely.
Mazone is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Venables is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Venables lands a high kick!
Mazone tries to clinch but Venables moves out of range.
Venables feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mazone's calf.
Mazone is trying hard to land a takedown here. Venables sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mazone takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Mazone is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Venables connects with a solid leg kick.
Mazone changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Venables tries to avoid it but Mazone manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Venables to the ground. Venables escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Venables feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mazone's calf.
Venables jabs at Mazone's body.
Venables swats away the attempt to clinch by Mazone.#T4#
Venables thuds his shin into the meat of Mazone's side.
Mazone fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mazone.
Mazone is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mazone tries to clinch but Venables moves out of range.
Venables goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Nice takedown defense from Venables. No joy for Mazone on that attempt.
Mazone tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mazone dives in for a single leg takedown but Venables sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Venables with a body punch. A glancing blow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joseph Venables dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Venables thuds his shin into the meat of Mazone's side.
Mazone's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nice body kick from Venables.
Venables connects with a nice looking jab.
Venables is looking to slow Mazone down with leg kicks.
Mazone dives in and grabs Venables's left leg, looking for a takedown. Venables pushes down on Mazone's head and hops out.
Joseph Venables is winning the standup battle so far.
Mazone misses with a head kick.
Venables lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Venables throws a leg kick which misses Mazone's front leg but catches the back leg as Mazone tries to avoid it.
Venables scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Venables explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Venables - that will leave a mark!
Venables lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mazone has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Venables finds it's way round the side to connect with Mazone's head.
Venables plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#ROC#
Mazone is rocked!
Mazone takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Venables closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Mazone! Venables dives in looking to finish! Mazone is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joseph Venables!
Joseph Venables thanked the fans post fight for their support.

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