Infliction T Challengers 8 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Steve Wellington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roy Kostinov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roy Kostinov has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Wellington
vs
Kostinov

198 cm
22
160 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

189 cm
22
160 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Very confident

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Steve Wellington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Roy Kostinov!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Dillan Fox and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Kostinov. No joy for Wellington on that attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Kostinov as Wellington shoots in.
Kostinov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Wellington misses with a takedown attempt - Kostinov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Wellington. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kostinov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kostinov looks to land a left hand but Wellington moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Wellington shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Wellington stands up over Kostinov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Wellington won't allow Kostinov to sweep him here.
Kostinov trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kostinov striking from the bottom here.
Wellington throwing strikes but missing.
Kostinov throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Wellington thows a big elbow that misses.
Wellington throws a big right hand that misses.
Kostinov scores with a nice shot.
Wellington working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kostinov's head.
Wellington throws a strike but Kostinov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Kostinov trying to control the position from guard on top but Wellington is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kostinov won't allow Wellington to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wellington keeping moving, preventing Kostinov from controlling successfully.

Kostinov is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Kostinov stops Wellington from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wellington is breathing heavily.
Kostinov scoring with some ground and pound.
Kostinov chips away with some ground and pound.
Kostinov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Wellington wants to stand up but Kostinov is controlling him.
Kostinov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

Kostinov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Wellington wants to get back to his feet but Kostinov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kostinov landing with the ground and pound.

Kostinov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kostinov stops Wellington from standing up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kostinov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Kostinov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kostinov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kostinov pushing down on Wellington's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kostinov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Wellington tries to kick Kostinov off but Kostinov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Kostinov is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Wellington is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Roy Kostinov!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eleandor Stubbs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lennox Poskinovski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eleandor Stubbs has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Stubbs
vs
Poskinovski

199 cm
20
210 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

178 cm
22
205 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good in bed

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Solid 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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Eleandor Stubbs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lennox Poskinovski!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Trevor Gratis and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Poskinovski misses with a kick to the body.
Poskinovski avoids a punch combination nicely.
Poskinovski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Poskinovski misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stubbs fails with a takedown attempt.
Stubbs blocks a head kick by Poskinovski.
Stubbs tries to clinch up but Poskinovski circles away and keeps his distance.
Stubbs avoids the head kick by Poskinovski.
Poskinovski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Poskinovski defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Stubbs.
Stubbs shoots in for a double leg but Poskinovski sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eleandor Stubbs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Poskinovski misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stubbs tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stubbs dives in and grabs Poskinovski's left leg, looking for a takedown. Poskinovski pushes down on Stubbs's head and hops out.
Poskinovski throws a body kick that misses.
Stubbs tries to clinch up but Poskinovski circles away and keeps his distance.
Poskinovski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Poskinovski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Stubbs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Poskinovski throws a sloppy head kick and Stubbs moves out of range easily.
Poskinovski looks gassed!
Poskinovski throws a lazy head kick

and Stubbs counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stubbs slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Poskinovski stops Stubbs from passing to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Poskinovski is not in a great position here, taking some shots.

Stubbs stands up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poskinovski misses with the body kick
and Stubbs counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Stubbs shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Poskinovski sprawls well. Poskinovski wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Stubbs gets slowly back to his feet.
A head kick misses from Poskinovski.
Stubbs changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Poskinovski tries to avoid it but Stubbs manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Poskinovski to the ground. Poskinovski escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Stubbs fails with a takedown attempt.
Stubbs tries to score a power double leg takedown but Poskinovski sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Stubbs somewhat.
Stubbs avoids the head kick by Poskinovski.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Stubbs.
Stubbs will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stubbs tries to advance to mount but Poskinovski denies him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stubbs working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Stubbs trying to control the position but Poskinovski is working away.
Poskinovski is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Stubbs asserts his dominance and retains side control.

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.

Stubbs thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Stubbs working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.

Stubbs has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eleandor Stubbs dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Poskinovski misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stubbs blocks a head kick by Poskinovski.

Stubbs gets the takedown into side control.
Stubbs prevents Poskinovski from escaping the position.

Stubbs stands up.
Poskinovski stuffs the takedown attempt from Stubbs. Stubbs gets slowly back to his feet.
Poskinovski throws a half hearted mid kick.
Stubbs avoids the head kick by Poskinovski.
Poskinovski misses with a head kick.
Stubbs looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Stubbs shoots in and bounces Poskinovski off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

Stubbs decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Poskinovski, up you get!
Poskinovski avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Stubbs is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Poskinovski throws a sloppy head kick and Stubbs moves out of range easily.
Stubbs shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eleandor Stubbs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stubbs scores with a jab. Poskinovski acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Poskinovski stuffs the takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poskinovski misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Stubbs counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Poskinovski avoids the head kick by Stubbs.
Poskinovski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Poskinovski tries a head kick but it misses.
Stubbs lands a glancing blow to the side of Poskinovski's head.

Stubbs closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Stubbs lands in his opponent's guard.
Poskinovski is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Stubbs accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stubbs looking to sit in guard and control but Poskinovski gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Poskinovski must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Stubbs 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.
Poskinovski trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Stubbs manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

That's four 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.
Stubbs works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Stubbs wants to stand up but Poskinovski has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Poskinovski is refusing to be controlled, as Stubbs sits in half guard.
Stubbs stops Poskinovski from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Poskinovski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Poskinovski tries a head kick but it misses.
Stubbs blocks a head kick by Poskinovski.
Poskinovski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stubbs shoots in looking for a takedown. Poskinovski tries to sprawl out of it but Stubbs keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Poskinovski manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Stubbs lands with a nice combination. Poskinovski backs away looking to recover.

It looks like Lennox Poskinovski has been cut.
Poskinovski takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Stubbs pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stubbs fails with a takedown attempt.
Stubbs tries a low kick but Poskinovski avoids it.
Stubbs dives in and grabs Poskinovski's left leg, looking for a takedown. Poskinovski pushes down on Stubbs's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eleandor Stubbs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stubbs shoots in for a takedown but Poskinovski shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Stubbs takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stubbs shoots in for a takedown but Poskinovski shows good takedown defense.
Lennox Poskinovski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stubbs blocks a head kick by Poskinovski.
Stubbs shoots in for a double leg but Poskinovski sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Stubbs avoids the head kick by Poskinovski.
Eleandor Stubbs is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Poskinovski throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Poskinovski stuffs the takedown.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stubbs looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Poskinovski throws a head kick but Stubbs moves out of range.
Poskinovski misses the shot to the body.
Poskinovski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Poskinovski keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Poskinovski throws a head kick that misses.
Poskinovski misses with a shot to the body

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stubbs sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Poskinovski's guard.
Poskinovski is trying to stand up here but Stubbs is controlling him well.
Poskinovski really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Stubbs. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Stubbs is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

Stubbs maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Poskinovski could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Stubbs has cracked it and Poskinovski is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Stubbs!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Eleandor Stubbs!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
54%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tiger Fury (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Dos Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kevin Dos Santos will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Fury
vs
Dos Santos

200 cm
22
265 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

221 cm
22
271 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
KO power

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tiger Fury!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kevin Dos Santos!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Robert Douchet and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dos Santos fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Fury avoids it really well and circles away.

Fury bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Dos Santos is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Dos Santos tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dos Santos manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

Dos Santos is looking for a kimura but Fury is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dos Santos to get the leverage.
Fury is looking to control Dos Santos's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Fury avoid being mounted?
Dos Santos is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Fury reverses the position - he's now on top in Dos Santos's guard.
Fury might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Fury wants to control from the top but Dos Santos keeps moving.
Fury 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Dos Santos has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fury can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Fury trying to stand up but can't free himself from Dos Santos's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Dos Santos working for submissions but it's allowed Fury to get to half guard.
Dos Santos looks gassed!

Fury is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Fury wants to take a breather but Dos Santos is having none of it.
Dos Santos is looking to get back to full guard here but Fury has managed to pass to side control instead.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fury tries to control but Dos Santos wriggling away.
Dos Santos regains half guard.
Fury wants to control but Dos Santos is keeping him busy.
Fury wants to get back to his feet.
Fury trying to control from half guard but Dos Santos is working away.

Dos Santos looking for submissions off his back.

Dos Santos looking for submissions off his back.
Fury trying to control the action but Dos Santos is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fury knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dos Santos on the ground.
Fury is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Dos Santos is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

Dos Santos closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

Dos Santos is working for a submission of some sort.
Fury is concentrating on defense, preventing Dos Santos from advancing position.
Fury tries to kick Dos Santos off but Dos Santos keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Dos Santos is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Fury doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dos Santos.
Fury is controlling Dos Santos's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Fury trying to hold on to Dos Santos's head to control him but Dos Santos postures up.

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

Dos Santos shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Dos Santos showed some decent athleticism there.

Dos Santos is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Fury defends it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kevin Dos Santos 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.

Fury misses with a takedown

and Dos Santos counters with a shoot takedown. Fury fights it but they end up in guard.

Dos Santos drops back, looking for a kneebar! Fury looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Fury looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Fury!

Fury tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Fury has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Fury advances to full mount.
Fury looking to ground and pound but Dos Santos is blocking nicely.
Dos Santos working to try and regain half guard.
Dos Santos is breathing heavily.

Fury working for a guillotine from mount but Dos Santos is in no mood to give up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dos Santos working to try and regain half guard.
Fury wants to control the pace but Dos Santos is squirming around nicely.
Dos Santos is in all sorts of trouble here.
Dos Santos is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Fury thowing shots but they're missing.
Dos Santos is in all sorts of trouble here.
Fury sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Dos Santos really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

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.
Fury looking to control but Dos Santos is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dos Santos is desperately trying to improve his position but Fury has a good base and remains in mount.
Fury trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Fury looking to finish with strikes here!
Fury misses with a head shot.
Fury throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Fury looking to control but Dos Santos is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos is looking to get to half guard.
Dos Santos bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!

Dos Santos has gone for a leg lock! Fury slips out almost immediately though and dives into Dos Santos's guard.
Dos Santos working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fury.
Fury trying to control the position from guard on top but Dos Santos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fury content to stall in guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Dos Santos throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Fury stands up and waves to Dos Santos to follow him.
Fury tries to clinch but Dos Santos moves out of range.

Dos Santos gets caught flat footed, as Fury shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Fury trying to control the position from guard on top but Dos Santos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Dos Santos working for submissions but it's allowed Fury to get to half guard.

Dos Santos looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Fury wants to stand up but Dos Santos has a hold of him and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Kevin Dos Santos will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Fury shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dos Santos with a poor takedown

and Fury counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Dos Santos!
Dos Santos avoids a series of strikes thrown by Fury.
Dos Santos is working to get back to half guard.

Fury looking to secure an arm triangle but Dos Santos defends it well.
Fury misses with a head shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dos Santos tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fury trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dos Santos really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Dos Santos is squirming around, avoiding Fury's attempts to control the action.
Dos Santos working to try and regain half guard.
Dos Santos wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Fury.
Dos Santos holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Fury tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Dos Santos sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Fury throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Fury is keen to just control but Dos Santos is a slippery customer.
Fury is really struggling to control Dos Santos but he's trying to hold on to the position.

Dos Santos looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Fury passes to full mount!
Fury trying to control but Dos Santos is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fury thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Fury looking to control but Dos Santos is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dos Santos keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

Fury is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Dos Santos fails with the takedown

and Fury counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Fury.

Fury manages to break the clinch.
Fury scores with a slapping inside leg kick.

Fury is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Dos Santos's half guard.

Dos Santos looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fury throwing shots but Dos Santos is blocking nicely.

Fury moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Dos Santos.
Dos Santos is looking to reverse the position.
Fury is looking to take a break and control but Dos Santos is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fury scores with punches from side control.
Tiger Fury has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kevin Dos Santos is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Fury thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tiger Fury showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dos Santos 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 29:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29

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

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
54%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lazurus Dimacus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Raymond (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lazurus Dimacus could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ben Raymond's chin.

Dimacus
vs
Raymond

190 cm
21
190 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

185 cm
18
195 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Prefers standup

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lazurus Dimacus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ben Raymond!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Yves DeLean and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Raymond smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ben Raymond seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Raymond darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Raymond lunges at Dimacus with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dimacus's hand.
Dimacus looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Raymond with a jab.

Dimacus is rocked!
Raymond steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Dimacus is out on his feet! Raymond sets himself and nearly takes Dimacus's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ben Raymond!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hanz Zehetmayer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Ritchie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ben Ritchie has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Hanz Zehetmayer's chin.

Zehetmayer
vs
Ritchie

210 cm
22
270 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

225 cm
22
271 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Excellent boxer
Big heart

Good takedowns
Brawler
Determined

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hanz Zehetmayer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ben Ritchie!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Gregory Folan and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zehetmayer misses with a two punch combination.
Left hook, right uppercut from Zehetmayer.

It looks like Ben Ritchie has been cut.
Ritchie tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zehetmayer paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ritchie shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Zehetmayer but Zehetmayer pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Zehetmayer misses with a series of wild punches.
Zehetmayer fails to land with a series of punches.
Zehetmayer swinging wildly here.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ritchie.
A punch combination from Zehetmayer misses.
Zehetmayer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Zehetmayer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zehetmayer lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ritchie circles away quickly and effectively.
Zehetmayer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ritchie wants to clinch.
Zehetmayer fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ritchie shoots in looking for a takedown. Zehetmayer tries to sprawl out of it but Ritchie keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Zehetmayer manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hanz Zehetmayer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Ritchie.
Zehetmayer throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ritchie.
Zehetmayer throws a series of punches but Ritchie moves out of range.
Zehetmayer displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ritchie.
Ritchie fails with a takedown attempt.
Zehetmayer circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ritchie misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Zehetmayer throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ritchie fails in his attempt to clinch.
Zehetmayer displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ritchie.
Zehetmayer misses with a leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ritchie slips a jab and a cross from Zehetmayer.
Hanz Zehetmayer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zehetmayer circles away from the clinch attempt.

Ritchie gets the takedown into side control.
Ritchie looks gassed!
Ritchie trying to control the action but Zehetmayer is working from the bottom.
Zehetmayer knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ritchie on the ground.
Zehetmayer is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Zehetmayer might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ritchie misses with an attempted head punch from side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ritchie stands up and beckons Zehetmayer to his feet.
Zehetmayer misses with a series of wild punches.
Zehetmayer throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ritchie.
Zehetmayer circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Zehetmayer!
Zehetmayer misses with a series of wild punches.
Ritchie throws the kick towards the body but Zehetmayer avoids it.
Ritchie shoots in looking for a takedown. Zehetmayer tries to sprawl out of it but Ritchie keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Zehetmayer manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ritchie looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Zehetmayer!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ritchie looks for the body kick but Zehetmayer saw that one coming.
Zehetmayer will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Zehetmayer looks to land a combination but Ritchie avoids it well.
Ritchie throws a head kick that misses.
Ritchie changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Zehetmayer tries to avoid it but Ritchie manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Zehetmayer to the ground. Zehetmayer escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Zehetmayer throws a series of punches but Ritchie moves out of range.
Ritchie shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Zehetmayer as he avoids it easily.
Zehetmayer misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ritchie tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Zehetmayer swivels and escapes.
Zehetmayer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ritchie moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Some wild striking there from Zehetmayer.

Ritchie clinches.
Zehetmayer can't break the clinch.
Zehetmayer tries to break free but Ritchie pushes him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hanz Zehetmayer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ben Ritchie's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Zehetmayer stuffs the takedown.
Zehetmayer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Ritchie.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zehetmayer is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Ritchie asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ritchie throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Zehetmayer is letting Ritchie control him for a moment.
Check out the look on Ritchie's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zehetmayer wants to get back to his feet but Ritchie is dominant here and he's now got Zehetmayer's back!
Zehetmayer trying to get back to his feet but Ritchie is in full control for now.
Ritchie throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Ritchie controlling from the back.
Zehetmayer trying to get back to his feet but Ritchie is in full control for now.

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.
Zehetmayer is trapped and Ritchie is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Zehetmayer trying to get back to his feet but Ritchie is in full control for now.
Zehetmayer trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Ritchie scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Zehetmayer is looking for a way out.
Ritchie is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Can Zehetmayer hold on?! Ritchie is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zehetmayer trying to get back to his feet but Ritchie is in full control for now.
I would not like to be Zehetmayer right now.
Zehetmayer holding both Ritchie 's hands and preventing any damage.

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.

Ritchie has managed to slip his arm under Zehetmayer's chin. This could be all over... yep, Zehetmayer is tapping out! Submission win for Ritchie.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ben Ritchie!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
40%

Co-main event

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Evander Semansov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnson Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Semansov
vs
Thomas

167 cm
22
170 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

225 cm
22
175 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

Good takedowns
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Evander Semansov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Johnson Thomas!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Ian Loll and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thomas tries to clinch but Semansov is having none of it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thomas. Semansov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Semansov throws a head kick that misses.
Semansov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Thomas closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Thomas lands in his opponent's guard.
Semansov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Thomas is one step ahead there.

Thomas drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Semansov dives on top into guard.
Thomas is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Thomas is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Semansov works to full guard.

Semansov is working an open guard so Thomas takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Semansov just misses with a punch to the body.
Semansov stuffs the takedown attempt from Thomas. Thomas gets slowly back to his feet.

Semansov gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Thomas trying to control the position from guard on top but Semansov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Thomas drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Semansov dives on top into guard.
Semansov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Semansov postures up.
Semansov tries to free his leg and advance position but Thomas is retaining full guard.
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.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Thomas is looking to stand up but Semansov isn't so interested in that idea.
Thomas keeping full guard, as Semansov tries to pass.
Semansov pushes down on Thomas's leg and manages to get into half guard.

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.
Semansov throwing shots but Thomas is blocking nicely.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Semansov throws a body punch but Thomas moves out of range.
Semansov misses with a head kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Thomas.
Thomas has a takedown stuffed.
Evander Semansov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnson Thomas.
Semansov is looking to land body kicks.
Thomas tries to clinch but Semansov moves out of range.
Evander Semansov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thomas tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Semansov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Semansov misses with a head kick.
Thomas moves in looking to clinch but Semansov pushes him off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Semansov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Semansov lands with a shot to the body.
Semansov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thomas moves away.
Thomas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Semansov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Semansov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A head kick misses from Semansov.
Semansov pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Thomas drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

Semansov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Thomas defends well.
Thomas is stalling in the full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Thomas trying to control from Semansov's half guard. Semansov has other ideas though and has regained full guard.

Thomas got a little sloppy there for a moment and Semansov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Thomas has managed to get both his arms back between Semansov's legs - danger averted.
Thomas passes into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Thomas trying to control from Semansov's half guard. Semansov has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Semansov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Thomas stands and steps away. Semansov gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Semansov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thomas.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Semansov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Semansov throws a head kick but Thomas moves out of range.
Semansov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Semansov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thomas.
Semansov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Thomas feints and as Semansov raises his hands in defense, Thomas changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Thomas works over Semansov with some ground and pound from guard.
Thomas slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thomas is pushing down on Semansov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Semansov is fighting to maintain full guard but Thomas has managed to sneak the leg through.
Thomas content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

Thomas escapes and gets back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnson Thomas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!

Thomas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Semansov moves away.
A head kick misses from Semansov.
Semansov throws a head kick but Thomas moves out of range.

Thomas closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Thomas lands in his opponent's guard.

Semansov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Thomas sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Semansov's guard.
Thomas wants to lay and pray for a moment but Semansov keeps working.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas controlling the pace.
Thomas working Semansov over with strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Semansov looking for a kimura from the bottom but Thomas passes into side control!
Semansov taking punishment in the form of punches.
Thomas is staying tight to Semansov's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Semansov is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Semansov gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Thomas has control of Semansov's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Semansov regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Semansov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Semansov is wriggling around trying to escape.

That's four 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.
Thomas landing shots from mount.
Thomas content just to control the position here.
Thomas scoring with strikes but Semansov is staying in there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thomas controlling the position easily from mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee warns Semansov that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnson Thomas!