Infliction T Challengers 23 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Roy Kostinov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and West Slivers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Roy Kostinov has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Roy Kostinov seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Kostinov
vs
Slivers

189 cm
22
160 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

180 cm
22
161 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Self confident

Good wrestler
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Roy Kostinov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, West Slivers!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Yves DeLean and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kostinov blocks a head kick by Slivers.
Slivers tries a head kick but it misses.
Kostinov ducks under a wild hook from Slivers.
Slivers tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kostinov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Slivers misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Some wild striking there from Kostinov.
Kostinov misses with a takedown

and Slivers counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Slivers.
Slivers trying to control the position from guard on top but Kostinov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Kostinov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kostinov tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kostinov throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Slivers trying to control the position from guard on top but Kostinov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kostinov throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Slivers wants to control from the top but Kostinov keeps moving.
Kostinov pulls Slivers in close to prevent any damage.
Slivers wanted to stand there but Kostinov had control of the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Kostinov with a lazy takedown attempt

and Slivers counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Kostinov's guard now.
Kostinov keeping moving, preventing Slivers from controlling successfully.
Slivers really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kostinov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kostinov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Slivers must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Slivers looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Slivers wants to control from the top but Kostinov keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slivers is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Kostinov will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Slivers postures up.
Kostinov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Kostinov has his takedown stuffed

and Slivers counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roy Kostinov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kostinov gets full guard.
Slivers postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kostinov 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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kostinov wants to get back to his feet but Slivers is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kostinov is breathing heavily.
Slivers trying to control the position from guard on top but Kostinov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kostinov wants to sweep here but Slivers controlling him for the moment.
Kostinov keeping moving, preventing Slivers from controlling successfully.

Slivers has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Kostinov to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Slivers is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Kostinov pulls down on the head and he's put Slivers to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Roy Kostinov!

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RATING
42%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Duke Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yomi Sunday (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Yomi Sunday was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Miller
vs
Sunday

186 cm
22
189 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

170 cm
22
185 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Good chin

Good wrestler
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Duke Miller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Yomi Sunday!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Robert Douchet and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Sunday pushes Miller up against the cage in a clinch.

Sunday lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Miller has hold of Sunday's hands but Sunday slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Sunday is trying to control the action in half guard but Miller is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sunday working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Miller's thigh. Miller counters though and makes it back to full guard.

Sunday avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sunday wants to control from the top but Miller keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sunday pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Miller is keeping the position for now.
Sunday is looking to stand up but Miller won't let him.
Miller will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Sunday is posturing up here but Miller has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Sunday tries to roll out but it's too tight and Sunday has to tap! Slick submission there by Miller!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Duke Miller!

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RATING
48%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Leonus Resi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and German Sheapard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). German Sheapard will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Resi
vs
Sheapard

190 cm
22
190 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

178 cm
18
185 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Leonus Resi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, German Sheapard!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Dillan Fox and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sheapard thows a body shot but no joy.
Sheapard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Resi shoots in for a takedown but Sheapard shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Resi blocks a head kick by Sheapard.
Sheapard doesn't manage to clinch there - Resi circles away.
Resi moves out of range of the body kick from Sheapard.
Resi goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Sheapard misses with the combination.
Sheapard tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Resi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
German Sheapard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sheapard missing with a left hand there. Resi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sheapard misses with a body kick.
Sheapard tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sheapard is looking to slow Resi down with leg kicks.
Sheapard tries to clinch but Resi is having none of it.
Sheapard looks to score with a jab to the body but Resi is just out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Resi is defended easily by Sheapard.

Sheapard fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Resi, pushing him back against the cage.

Sheapard escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
An inside leg kick lands from Sheapard.
Resi is breathing heavily.
Sheapard fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Resi.

Sheapard has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sheapard working Resi over with knees to the body.

Sheapard's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Sheapard rushes Resi and presses him up against the cage.

Sheapard breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sheapard throws a nice looking combination but Resi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sheapard throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Resi.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sheapard throws a series of punches but Resi moves out of range.
Sheapard throws a head kick but Resi moves out of range.
Sheapard moves in looking to clinch but Resi pushes him off.
Sheapard tries to clinch there but Resi circles away.
Sheapard is looking to clinch but Resi is avoiding it.
Sheapard tries to clinch but Resi is having none of it.
Sheapard looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sheapard tries to close the distance and clinch but Resi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sheapard misses with an attempted mid kick.

Resi scores a takedown into full mount!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.

Resi is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sheapard chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Resi can pounce on him.
German Sheapard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Resi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sheapard tries to clinch but Resi is having none of it.
Sheapard wants to clinch up but Resi keeps it at a distance.
Sheapard throws the kick towards the body but Resi avoids it.
Resi shoots in for a takedown but Sheapard shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leonus Resi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Resi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sheapard swivels and escapes.
Sheapard misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Resi fails with a takedown attempt.

Sheapard gets in close and instigates a clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Sheapard misses with a knee to the head.
Sheapard scores with a knee to the head.

Sheapard's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sheapard tries a head kick but it misses.
Sheapard fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sheapard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sheapard chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Resi shoots in for a takedown but Sheapard shows good takedown defense.
Sheapard is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sheapard.
Sheapard moves in looking to clinch but Resi pushes him off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

German Sheapard dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Sheapard tries to clinch up.
Resi looks to land a combination but Sheapard avoids it well.
Resi fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sheapard fakes the leg kick and cracks Resi in the body.
Sheapard tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Resi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sheapard connects with a looping right hand.
Sheapard tries to clinch up but Resi circles away and keeps his distance.
Resi throws a series of punches but Sheapard moves out of range.

Sheapard rushes Resi and presses him up against the cage.
Sheapard keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Resi's efforts to push away.

Sheapard breaks the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sheapard tries to clinch but Resi is having none of it.
German Sheapard is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sheapard fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sheapard is looking to clinch.
Resi avoids the head kick by Sheapard.
Jab by Sheapard.

Resi shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.

Resi gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Sheapard tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Resi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sheapard throws the kick towards the body but Resi avoids it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sheapard, right into the meat.
Sheapard tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sheapard throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Resi.
Resi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Resi avoids the head kick by Sheapard.
Resi moves away from the strike by Sheapard.

Sheapard gets a clinch.

Sheapard's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sheapard dodges the punch combination from Resi.
Sheapard tries to close the distance and clinch but Resi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sheapard plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Sheapard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Resi shoots in looking for a takedown. Sheapard tries to sprawl out of it but Resi keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sheapard manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sheapard.
Resi moves forwards but Sheapard connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A head kick misses from Sheapard.
German Sheapard seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sheapard tries to close the distance and clinch but Resi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Resi fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leonus Resi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A thudding body kick lands there by Sheapard!
Sheapard tries to clinch but Resi moves out of range.
Sheapard scores with a hook to the body. Resi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.

Sheapard fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Resi, pushing him back against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Sheapard breaks the clinch.
A head kick misses from Sheapard.
Sheapard throws a leg kick that is checked

and Resi counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Resi wants to get up but he can't break Sheapard's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

Resi stands up from Sheapard's guard - Resi perhaps looking for a knockout.
Sheapard throws a sloppy head kick

and Resi counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Resi stands up from Sheapard's guard - Resi perhaps looking for a knockout.
Resi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but German Sheapard will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Sheapard clinches but Resi breaks the clinch

and Resi decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Sheapard's guard.
Sheapard wants to stand up but Resi is controlling him.
Resi wants to stand but Sheapard is controlling his posture from full guard.
Sheapard is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Resi wants to stand but Sheapard has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sheapard can do anything to dispel that myth.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Sheapard is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Resi is controlling him.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Sheapard thows a body shot but no joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sheapard leaves Resi with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sheapard dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

Sheapard fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Resi, pushing him back against the cage.
Sheapard is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Resi is defending well for now.
Sheapard prevents a takedown attempt there.
Sheapard working Resi over with knees to the body.
Sheapard using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Sheapard looking to throw knees to the head but Resi is blocking nicely.

Sheapard's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sheapard tries to land a body kick

and Resi counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sheapard tries to kick Resi off but Resi keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Resi tries to stand and escape but Sheapard is controlling the position.
Leonus Resi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
German Sheapard is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sheapard wants to get back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Leonus Resi showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sheapard has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... German Sheapard!

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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aviram Gilad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Amrus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Amrus has chosen 50 Cent & Eminem - You Don't Know as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Gilad
vs
Amrus

183 cm
22
205 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

188 cm
23
205 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Aviram Gilad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Daniel Amrus!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Elvis Blanc and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gilad stuffs the takedown.
Amrus is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Amrus fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Gilad. No joy for Amrus on that attempt.
Aviram Gilad has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Amrus.
Gilad closes this distance looking for a takedown but Amrus circles away.
Amrus with a poor takedown

and Gilad counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Gilad looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Amrus looks gassed!
Gilad is thwarting Amrus's attempts to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gilad is trying to control the action in half guard but Amrus is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Gilad thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Gilad is looking to advance position but Amrus won't allow it.

Amrus pushes Gilad off and gets back to his feet.
Amrus tries for a takedown but Gilad circles away easily
and Gilad counters with a leg kick.

Gilad looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

Gilad is trying to work for a kimura but Amrus is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gilad is looking for a kimura here.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gilad is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Amrus sees it coming and defends easily.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Gilad seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Amrus does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Amrus clinches up with Gilad and pushes him back against the cage.
Gilad gets underhooks to prevent Amrus's takedown attempt.
Gilad tries to score a body lock takedown but Amrus shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Amrus tries for a takedown. No joy.

Gilad escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Amrus throws a combination that misses

and Gilad counters with a single leg into guard. Amrus didn't expect that.
Gilad tries to free his leg and advance position but Amrus is retaining full guard.
Gilad trying to control but Amrus is working from the bottom.
Amrus is breathing heavily.

Gilad drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Amrus dives on top into guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gilad avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Amrus missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Gilad working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Amrus doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Amrus manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Amrus throwing strikes but missing.

Gilad escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Amrus gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gilad utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Gilad working for a triangle but Amrus defends it easily.

Amrus thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gilad throws some sloppy strikes off his back.

Gilad is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Amrus is aware though and is defending well.
Amrus must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Amrus postures up and lands a big shot to Gilad's brow.

Amrus drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Amrus jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Gilad looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Amrus lands a couple of elbows.

Gilad escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Amrus gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Amrus lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Amrus postures up and lands a big shot to Gilad's brow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gilad has momentary wrist control but Amrus slips an elbow through the middle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gilad bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Amrus's guard.
Gilad being controlled here momentarily.
Aviram Gilad overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Amrus wants to sweep but no luck.
Gilad throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Amrus works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Gilad trying to control but Amrus is working from the bottom.
Amrus wants to stand and escape but Gilad is having none of it.

Gilad drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Amrus manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Gilad has Amrus in his guard.

Gilad has his foot on Amrus's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Amrus works his way back into a safe position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aviram Gilad dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Amrus misses with a takedown attempt

and Gilad counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Amrus's guard now.
Amrus is trying to keep Gilad in close.
Gilad loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Gilad has gone for a leg lock! Amrus slips out almost immediately though and dives into Gilad's guard.
Amrus stands up over Gilad, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Amrus thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Gilad lands a couple of shots from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Amrus drops back looking for a leg! Gilad is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gilad manages to kick Amrus off! Amrus jumps back into Gilad's guard.
Gilad lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Amrus!

Gilad is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Amrus has managed to escape the submission attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Gilad moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Amrus has worked his arm free - good work by Amrus!

Gilad in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Amrus is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:03 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Aviram Gilad!

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FIGHT
RATING
50%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jeffe Zampietre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eleandor Stubbs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jeffe Zampietre has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Zampietre
vs
Stubbs

191 cm
19
206 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

199 cm
20
210 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good in bed

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Enjoys gardening

Nemesis Cage Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jeffe Zampietre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Eleandor Stubbs!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Dillan Fox and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stubbs scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Stubbs shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Zampietre as he jumps to the side.
A left and a right from Stubbs both land. Nice combination.
Zampietre on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.

Stubbs is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Zampietre's half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zampietre moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Stubbs wants to control from the top but Zampietre keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stubbs wanted to stand there but Zampietre had control of the position.
Stubbs throwing strikes from guard but Zampietre blocks nicely.
Stubbs is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Zampietre wants to stand but Stubbs is controlling the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Zampietre preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Stubbs trying to control the position from guard on top but Zampietre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stubbs is looking to stand up but Zampietre won't let him.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Stubbs fails with the takedown.
Stubbs fails with an attempt to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stubbs shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Zampietre pinned against the cage. Zampietre gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jeffe Zampietre has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eleandor Stubbs.
Stubbs throws a leg kick but Zampietre checks it.
Stubbs tries to clinch there but Zampietre circles away.
Stubbs tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zampietre paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Stubbs wants to clinch up but Zampietre keeps it at a distance.
Stubbs fails to land the takedown.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Horrible takedown by Stubbs or perhaps it was just good defense by Zampietre which made him look bad.
Stubbs moves in looking to clinch but Zampietre pushes him off.
Stubbs is looking to clinch.
Eleandor Stubbs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stubbs fails to land the takedown.
Zampietre displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Stubbs.
Stubbs looks gassed!
Stubbs misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eleandor Stubbs dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Zampietre checks a leg kick.
Zampietre fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Zampietre shoots and misses

and Stubbs counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Stubbs wants to get back to his feet.
Stubbs tries to pass the half guard into mount. Zampietre knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stubbs has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Zampietre works to full guard.
Stubbs slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Stubbs trying to control the position from guard on top but Zampietre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Zampietre 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.
Stubbs won't allow Zampietre to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Stubbs thuds a left hand into Zampietre's body.
Stubbs with a poor takedown

and Zampietre counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Zampietre is thwarting Stubbs's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stubbs makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Stubbs.
Stubbs avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Stubbs looking for a sweep. Not yet Stubbs, not yet.
Stubbs is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Stubbs not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Stubbs fails with an attempt to clinch.
Stubbs gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Zampietre counters with a single leg into guard. Stubbs didn't expect that.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stubbs working a defensive guard here.
Zampietre pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stubbs is keeping the position for now.
Stubbs wants to sweep here but Zampietre controlling him for the moment.
Stubbs managing to control the position.

Stubbs is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Zampietre is aware though and is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Jeffe Zampietre will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Stubbs gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Zampietre to score an easy takedown into full guard.

Stubbs working for a triangle but Zampietre defends it easily.
Zampietre's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Zampietre trying to control but Stubbs is working from the bottom.
Stubbs is trying to keep Zampietre in close.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zampietre is looking to advance position but Stubbs has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Stubbs thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Stubbs controlling the pace for now.
Stubbs looking to ground and pound but Zampietre is blocking nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Stubbs looking to secure an arm triangle but Zampietre defends it well.
Jeffe Zampietre overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Stubbs landing shots from mount.
Stubbs looking to control and managing it successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stubbs tries to control but Zampietre wriggling away.
Stubbs sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Stubbs lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.

Stubbs has control of Zampietre's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Zampietre regains control of the situation pretty easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Stubbs looking to control but Zampietre is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Eleandor Stubbs.
I think Stubbs has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eleandor Stubbs!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
31%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ben Ritchie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Dos Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ritchie is coming into this fight with a significant injury, which will no doubt have an effect on his cardio. Ben Ritchie has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Ritchie
vs
Dos Santos

225 cm
22
271 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

221 cm
22
271 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ben Ritchie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kevin Dos Santos!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, William Peck and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Dos Santos shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Ritchie is breathing heavily.

Dos Santos is trying to work for a kimura but Ritchie is defending well.

Dos Santos is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Dos Santos is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ritchie doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dos Santos.
Dos Santos works his foot free and advances to mount.

Dos Santos looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Dos Santos wants to finish this one by submission but Ritchie is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Dos Santos.

Dos Santos looking to secure an arm triangle but Ritchie defends it well.
Dos Santos fails to move to back control.

Dos Santos has isolated one of Ritchie's arms. Ritchie looking to fight him off but Dos Santos twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kevin Dos Santos!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
72%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ilan Matan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyle Gunn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gunn has chosen Stranglehold- by Ted Nugent as his entrance music. Ilan Matan has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Matan
vs
Gunn

190 cm
22
189 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

190 cm
22
193 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ilan Matan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kyle Gunn!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Yves DeLean and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matan shoots for a double leg takedown but Gunn sprawls well. He's pushed Matan's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gunn stuffs the takedown.

Gunn drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Matan trying to strike off his back.
Gunn passes Matan's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Gunn is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Matan reverses the position - he's now on top in Gunn's guard.
Gunn controls Matan momentarily but Matan frees himself.

Gunn is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Gunn has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Matan doesn't defend quickly enough and Gunn has managed to lock this one up! Can Matan escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Gunn on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Kyle Gunn!