PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Dos Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Italia Demarco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Italia Demarco told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Dos Santos
vs
Demarco

221 cm
23
271 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

199 cm
23
265 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

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 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kevin Dos Santos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Italia Demarco!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Steve Smith and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dos Santos looks for a takedown but Demarco sprawls well.
Demarco stuffs the takedown.
Dos Santos tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Demarco swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kevin Dos Santos. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Demarco has closed the distance and engaged Dos Santos in a clinch.
Demarco tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

Demarco jumps into guard, dragging Dos Santos to the mat.
Dos Santos is pushing down on Demarco's leg trying to pass to half guard. Demarco is fighting to maintain full guard but Dos Santos has managed to sneak the leg through.
Demarco wants to control but Dos Santos is keeping busy.

Dos Santos seems to be looking for submissions.
Demarco trying to control but Dos Santos postures up.

Dos Santos is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Dos Santos is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Demarco has managed to free his arm - good work.
Demarco really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dos Santos. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Dos Santos is trying to work for a kimura but Demarco is defending well.
Dos Santos is breathing heavily.

Dos Santos 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.
Dos Santos really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Demarco is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Dos Santos is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

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.

Dos Santos is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Demarco tries to roll over but Dos Santos keeps him under control.
Dos Santos will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Demarco trying to hold on to Dos Santos's head to control him but Dos Santos postures up.

Dos Santos is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Demarco is looking to control Dos Santos's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Demarco avoid being mounted?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Demarco has his hands clasped together around Dos Santos's back. He's all about the action.

Dos Santos is working for a kimura but Demarco is defending it quite comfortably.
Dos Santos prevents Demarco from standing back up.
Demarco is looking for a sweep. Dos Santos is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Dos Santos seems to be looking for submissions.
Dos Santos prevents Demarco from improving his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Dos Santos is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Demarco wants to improve his position but Dos Santos is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Dos Santos is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Demarco is just riding it out for now. Dos Santos eventually gives up the hold.
Demarco trying to control here.

Dos Santos is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Demarco is just riding it out for now. Dos Santos eventually gives up the hold.
Demarco is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kevin Dos Santos dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Italia Demarco's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Dos Santos shoots in and drives through. Demarco sprawls well.
Nice takedown defense from Demarco. No joy for Dos Santos on that attempt.

Demarco closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Demarco's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dos Santos shoots for a takedown but Demarco saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kevin Dos Santos. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Demarco fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dos Santos, pushing him back against the cage.
Demarco has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Dos Santos is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Dos Santos has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Demarco is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Demarco jumps guard but Dos Santos stands there with Demarco around his waist. Demarco gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Dos Santos wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Demarco working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dos Santos goes for a takedown in the clinch but Demarco prevents it.

Demarco escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Dos Santos gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Demarco to score an easy takedown into full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Dos Santos is looking for a triangle but Demarco pushes his legs off easily.
Dos Santos keeping moving, preventing Demarco from controlling successfully.
Demarco tries to free his leg and advance position but Dos Santos is retaining full guard.
Dos Santos 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.
Demarco scoring with punches to the head and body.
Demarco trying to control but Dos Santos is working from the bottom.

Dos Santos looking for a guillotine here but Demarco defends easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Demarco avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Dos Santos is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Demarco defends well.
Demarco wants to stand but Dos Santos is controlling his posture from full guard.

Dos Santos looking for a guillotine here but Demarco defends easily.
Demarco must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Demarco wants to pass the guard but Dos Santos is keeping the position.
Demarco trying to control but Dos Santos is working from the bottom.
Demarco is stalling in the full guard.

Dos Santos looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Demarco got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dos Santos has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Demarco has managed to get both his arms back between Dos Santos's legs - danger averted.
Demarco pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dos Santos is keeping the position for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Dos Santos looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Demarco wants to stand but Dos Santos has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

Dos Santos working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Demarco has passed into half guard!
Dos Santos is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Dos Santos looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Dos Santos looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Italia Demarco will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Italia Demarco's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Demarco feints and as Dos Santos raises his hands in defense, Demarco changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

Dos Santos looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Dos Santos is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Demarco defends well.
Demarco wants to control from the top but Dos Santos keeps moving.
Demarco wants to stand but Dos Santos is controlling his posture from full guard.

Demarco got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dos Santos has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Demarco has managed to get both his arms back between Dos Santos's legs - danger averted.
Demarco wants to get up but he can't break Dos Santos's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Demarco accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Dos Santos is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Demarco wants to control from the top but Dos Santos keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dos Santos is on top in guard.
Demarco is trying to control the position but Dos Santos postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Dos Santos drops back looking for a leg! Demarco is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Demarco manages to kick Dos Santos off! Dos Santos jumps back into Demarco's guard.
Kevin Dos Santos overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dos Santos tries to free his leg and advance position but Demarco is retaining full guard.
Demarco looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Dos Santos drops back, looking for a kneebar! Demarco looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Demarco looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Demarco!
Dos Santos is looking for a sweep.
Demarco scoring with punches and elbows.
Dos Santos is trying to improve his position.
Dos Santos is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Demarco off and has taken his back!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Dos Santos looking to break Demarco's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Demarco remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Dos Santos will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Demarco is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Dos Santos off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.

Demarco preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Dos Santos.

Dos Santos patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?

Dos Santos has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.

Dos Santos working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.

Demarco is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.

Dos Santos tightening his grip on Demarco, looking for the choke.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

Dos Santos is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Demarco has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Demarco wants to escape the position.

Demarco defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.

Dos Santos is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Demarco is defending well though. Dos Santos let's go of the attempt for now.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kevin Dos Santos showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dos Santos has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kevin Dos Santos!