QFC Tournament 531 Round 3 PBP Commentary

Co-main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Wingus Dingus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nikita Ivanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wingus Dingus had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Dingus
vs
Ivanov

172 cm
23
150 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

170 cm
23
152 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
KO power

Good takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Wingus Dingus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nikita Ivanov!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Konstantin Menshow and Aleksandr Martynov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Ivanov shoots in and bounces Dingus off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Ivanov passes into half guard.

Dingus looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Ivanov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dingus defends it well.
Dingus is looking to improve his position.

Ivanov wants to work for an arm triangle but Dingus is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dingus is looking to improve his position.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ivanov tries to pass to full mount but Dingus defends it.

Ivanov is working for a submission of some sort.
Ivanov trying to mount his opponent but Dingus defends it.
Dingus wants to improve his position but Ivanov is controlling well.

Ivanov is looking for a kimura here.

Dingus actively working from the bottom here.

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

Dingus is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ivanov pulls his head out easily.
Ivanov is thwarting Dingus's attempts to control the position.
Ivanov is pressing down on Dingus's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dingus is holding on for now.

Dingus looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

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

Ivanov is looking for a kimura but Dingus is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ivanov to get the leverage.
Ivanov tries to pass to full mount but Dingus defends it.
Dingus is trying to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Dingus is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ivanov pulls his head out easily.
Dingus is breathing heavily.

Ivanov is working for a submission of some sort.

Ivanov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Ivanov is trying for a kimura here. Dingus looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Ivanov wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Nikita Ivanov!
An out of breath Nikita Ivanov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
26%

Main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Luka Kul (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and L Manning Hines (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Kul
vs
Manning Hines

180 cm
18
153 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

168 cm
23
151 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Self confident

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Luka Kul!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, L Manning Hines!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Viktor Lagutenko and Konstantin Menshow.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kul misses with a head kick.
Kul misses with a two punch combination.
Kul throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kul keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kul seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Hines avoids the head kick by Kul.
Nice sprawl there from Hines as Kul shoots in.
Hines fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kul manages to avoid it.
Kul scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Hines pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

Hines gets a takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hines looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

Hines is looking for a kimura here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kul pushes Hines off looking to stand but Hines dives back in and keeps control.
Hines wants to pass to mount but Kul is defending the position.
Hines is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Kul!

Hines looking to secure an arm triangle but Kul defends it well.
Kul is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hines is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Kul holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Hines tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Hines wants to control the pace but Kul is squirming around nicely.
Hines controlling the position easily from mount.
The referee warns Kul that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Kul squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Hines lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hines cracks Kul with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hines is working for a guillotine from mount but Kul frees his head quite easily.
Kul wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.

Hines looking to secure an arm triangle but Kul defends it well.

Hines looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Hines tries to control but Kul wriggling away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kul is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Kul knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hines on the ground.

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

Hines has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Kul is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). L Manning Hines!
Luka Kul spoke after the fight, saying 'I will survive !'.