PBP Commentary

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!