QFC Tournament 72 Round 3 PBP Commentary

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dudu Vagner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Hart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Vagner
vs
Hart

187 cm
24
267 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

185 cm
23
235 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Cuts easily

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Solid 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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dudu Vagner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Robert Hart!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Alec Ball and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vagner tries for a takedown but Hart circles away easily

and Hart counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Hart.
Hart should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.

Hart manages to pull guard.

Hart is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Vagner trying to control the position from guard on top but Hart is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vagner sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hart's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hart gets back to full guard.
Vagner trying to control the position from guard on top but Hart is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vagner controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

Hart looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Vagner passes into half guard.
Vagner is thwarting Hart's attempts to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vagner trying to control from half guard but Hart is working away.

Hart looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Hart looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Vagner is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hart doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Vagner.
Vagner is trying to control the action in half guard but Hart is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hart wants to improve his position but Vagner is controlling well.
Hart is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hart is not content to let Vagner control the position.
Vagner is really struggling to control Hart but he's trying to hold on to the position.

We're going to have a standup here because Dudu Vagner wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Vagner doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Hart moves into the clinch.
Vagner tries to pull guard but Hart won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dudu Vagner. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Hart pulls guard.

Hart has his foot on Vagner's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Vagner works his way back into a safe position though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hart is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Vagner is aware though and is defending well.

Vagner got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hart has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Vagner has managed to get both his arms back between Hart's legs - danger averted.
Hart looks gassed!
Vagner sitting in guard here, content to control.
Vagner works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Vagner is keen to just control but Hart is a slippery customer.
Hart trying to hold on to Vagner's head to control him but Vagner postures up.
Hart is not content to let Vagner control the position.

Vagner is working for a submission of some sort.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Vagner seems to be working for a kimura but Hart defends the submission attempt.
Vagner is trying to control the action in half guard but Hart is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Vagner is looking for a kimura here.

Vagner is working for a submission of some sort.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hart trying to hold on to Vagner's head to control him but Vagner postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dudu Vagner dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Vagner misses with a takedown attempt

and Hart counters by clinching up.
Vagner tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hart smiles and moves away.
Vagner with a poor takedown

and Hart counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dudu Vagner. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Hart manages to break the clinch.
Vagner with a poor takedown
and Hart counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Hart tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Hart forces Vagner back against the cage and clinches.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.

Hart successfully pulls guard.

Hart looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Vagner passes into half guard.
Hart tries to roll over but Vagner keeps him under control.
Vagner seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hart does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Vagner seems to be looking for submissions.
Hart wants to get back to full guard.
Hart trying to control but Vagner postures up.
Vagner wants to control but Hart is keeping him busy.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Vagner in particular looking to stall.

Hart is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Vagner pulls his head out easily.
Hart is trying to maintain the position but Vagner is very close to passing his half guard.

Vagner is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hart defends it well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hart wants to get back to full guard.
Hart is not content to let Vagner control the position.

Hart looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Vagner is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hart defends it well.

Vagner is looking for a kimura but Hart is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Vagner to get the leverage.

Vagner is looking for a kimura but Hart is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Vagner to get the leverage.
Vagner wants to control but Hart is keeping him busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Vagner is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hart sees it coming and defends easily.
Vagner is keen to just control but Hart is a slippery customer.
Hart tries to get to full guard but Vagner has control of the leg.
Hart is refusing to be controlled, as Vagner sits in half guard.

Hart actively working from the bottom here.

Vagner is working for a submission of some sort.
Vagner trying to control the action but Hart is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Vagner is looking for a kimura but Hart is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Vagner to get the leverage.

Vagner 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.

Hart looking for submissions off his back.
Vagner trying to control the action but Hart is working from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Vagner is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dudu Vagner dominated that second round.
That's time! Vagner's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Vagner tries for a takedown but Hart circles away easily

and Hart holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Vagner prevents the takedown attempt.
Hart has Vagner pressed against the cage.
Vagner tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hart smiles and moves away.
Vagner has his takedown stuffed

and Hart counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dudu Vagner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vagner fails to pull the fight into his guard.

Hart pulls guard effortlessly.

Hart is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Vagner defends well.
Vagner pushes down on Hart's leg and manages to get into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hart looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hart takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Vagner 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.
Vagner not doing much here.

Vagner is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hart has managed to free his arm - good work.
Vagner controlling the pace.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vagner is keen to just control but Hart is a slippery customer.

Hart looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Vagner wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hart keeps working.
Dudu Vagner overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hart trying to control here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vagner wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hart keeps working.
Vagner is thwarting Hart's attempts to control the position.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vagner sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Hart is looking for a sweep. Vagner is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hart is refusing to be controlled, as Vagner sits in half guard.

Hart is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Vagner pulls his head out easily.

Vagner is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hart gets full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hart is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Vagner defends well.
Vagner slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Vagner wants to pass the guard but Hart is keeping the position.
Hart keeping moving, preventing Vagner from controlling successfully.

Hart has an active guard here but Vagner has managed to pass into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Vagner is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hart has managed to free his arm - good work.

Vagner is looking for a kimura but Hart is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Vagner to get the leverage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dudu Vagner showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Vagner, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight for Dudu Vagner!
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight for Dudu Vagner!
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight for Dudu Vagner!

Dudu Vagner wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kirill Panetovich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Evgeniy Marinoykin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Panetovich
vs
Marinoykin

200 cm
24
270 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

150 cm
24
220 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Big heart

Good takedowns
Brawler
Enjoys gardening

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kirill Panetovich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Evgeniy Marinoykin!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Gregory Folan and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Panetovich fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Marinoykin sprawls well initially but Panetovich persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Panetovich throwing shots but Marinoykin is blocking nicely.
Panetovich prevents Marinoykin from improving his position.
Marinoykin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Panetovich is working away from the top position though.
Marinoykin is refusing to be controlled, as Panetovich sits in half guard.
Panetovich is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Panetovich is trying to control the action in half guard but Marinoykin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Panetovich tries to pass to full mount but Marinoykin defends it.
Marinoykin is staying active underneath Panetovich, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Panetovich throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Panetovich is trying to control the action in half guard but Marinoykin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Panetovich tries to pass the half guard into mount. Marinoykin knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Marinoykin is staying active underneath Panetovich, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Kirill Panetovich wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Marinoykin shoots and misses

and Panetovich counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Panetovich is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Marinoykin keeping moving, preventing Panetovich from controlling successfully.
Panetovich stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Marinoykin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Marinoykin is trying to keep Panetovich in close.
Panetovich trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Panetovich trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Panetovich trying to control but Marinoykin is working from the bottom.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Marinoykin is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Panetovich tries to roll over but Marinoykin keeps him under control.
Marinoykin thows a huge punch but Panetovich dodges it nicely.
Panetovich is looking to control Marinoykin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Panetovich avoid being mounted?
Panetovich is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Marinoykin wants to work for an arm triangle but Panetovich is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marinoykin wants to control but Panetovich is keeping him busy.
Panetovich is trying to maintain the position but Marinoykin is very close to passing his half guard.
Panetovich is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Marinoykin is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Marinoykin works his foot free and advances to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marinoykin looking to control but Panetovich is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Panetovich is in a horrible position here. Marinoykin smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Panetovich tries to hold on but Marinoykin postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marinoykin tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Panetovich wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Marinoykin is hanging on to Panetovich's back as he tries to escape.

Marinoykin seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Panetovich's chin but Panetovich turns very nicely into Marinoykin's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Panetovich.
Panetovich wants to control from the top but Marinoykin keeps moving.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Marinoykin bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Panetovich's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marinoykin looking to sit in guard and control but Panetovich gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kirill Panetovich dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Panetovich shoots in but Marinoykin avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Marinoykin fails with a takedown attempt.
Marinoykin closes the distance and clinches up with Panetovich, looking for a takedown. Marinoykin pushes Panetovich against the cage but Panetovich circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

Panetovich closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Marinoykin quickly recovers to half guard.
Marinoykin on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

Panetovich is looking for a kimura here.
Marinoykin regains full guard. Nicely done.

Marinoykin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Panetovich pushing down on Marinoykin's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Panetovich tries to pass to full mount but Marinoykin defends it.
Marinoykin wants to improve his position but Panetovich is controlling well.
Marinoykin keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Panetovich is keen to just control but Marinoykin is a slippery customer.
Panetovich missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Panetovich wants to free his trapped foot but Marinoykin is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kirill Panetovich overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Panetovich missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Panetovich is just content to waste time from the top position. Marinoykin takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Marinoykin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Panetovich with a nice head shot there.
Marinoykin has Panetovich pulled in close to control his posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Panetovich is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Panetovich trying to control but Marinoykin is working from the bottom.
Panetovich throws a big right hand that misses.
Marinoykin wants to sweep but no luck.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Panetovich trying to control but Marinoykin is working from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Kirill Panetovich just wasn't active enough.
Panetovich fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Marinoykin avoids it really well and circles away.

Panetovich closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Marinoykin is doing well to control the position and prevent Panetovich from advancing to side control.
Marinoykin tries to get to full guard but Panetovich has control of the leg.
Panetovich thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Marinoykin is not content to let Panetovich control the position.
Marinoykin gets full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marinoykin is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Panetovich stopping the sweep attempt from Marinoykin.
Marinoykin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Marinoykin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Panetovich trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
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.
Panetovich sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Marinoykin's guard.
Marinoykin regains full guard. Nicely done.
Panetovich will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Marinoykin is pulling down on Panetovich's head. It's preventing any offense from Panetovich, at least for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kirill Panetovich dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Panetovich tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Marinoykin swivels and escapes.
Marinoykin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Panetovich as he jumps to the side.
Panetovich fails with a takedown attempt.
Panetovich shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Marinoykin as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kirill Panetovich. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Marinoykin gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Panetovich to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Marinoykin lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Panetovich!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marinoykin manages to capitalize on a mistake by Panetovich to take his back!
Panetovich trying to control the hands but Marinoykin breaks the grip.
Marinoykin really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Panetovich.
Marinoykin is hanging on to Panetovich's back as he tries to escape.

Marinoykin working for the choke.

Marinoykin working for a choke but Panetovich reverses nicely into Marinoykin 's guard.
Panetovich trying to control the position from guard on top but Marinoykin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marinoykin working a defensive guard here.
Panetovich won't allow Marinoykin to sweep him here.
Panetovich slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Panetovich working the body and head with strikes.
Panetovich wants to control but Marinoykin is keeping him busy.
Panetovich in side control lands a decent elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Panetovich tries to advance to mount but Marinoykin instead regains half guard.
Marinoykin is looking to control Panetovich's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Marinoykin avoid being mounted?
Marinoykin is looking to improve his position.
Marinoykin is refusing to be controlled, as Panetovich sits in half guard.
Marinoykin is trying to get back to full guard.
Marinoykin is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Panetovich missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Panetovich is trying to control. Marinoykin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Panetovich missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Marinoykin wants to control but Panetovich is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Marinoykin controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Marinoykin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Marinoykin gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Panetovich won't allow Marinoykin to sweep him here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Panetovich working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Marinoykin's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Panetovich's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Panetovich's corner is telling him to maintain position.

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

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

Kirill Panetovich wins by unanimous decision!