QFC Tournament 209 Round 3 PBP Commentary

Co-main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Vergara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jayden Dunn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dunn comes into a darkened arena with his song building. run this town kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Vergara
vs
Dunn

175 cm
24
155 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

225 cm
25
240 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Inexperienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Enjoys gardening

Cold Blooded Kemists ↑ 5x160Q

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight 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, Daniel Vergara!
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, Jayden Dunn!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Ivan Kurochkin and Valeri Chadov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Vergara gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dunn taking a breather.

Dunn jumps guard and drags Vergara to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Vergara throwing strikes from guard but Dunn blocks nicely.
Dunn keeping moving, preventing Vergara from controlling successfully.
Vergara is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Dunn is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Dunn keeping moving, preventing Vergara from controlling successfully.
Vergara postures up and lands a big shot to Dunn's brow.
Dunn working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Vergara.
Dunn is trying to keep Vergara in close.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Vergara accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Vergara might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dunn throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Vergara with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Vergara is in close to Dunn's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Vergara throwing strikes from guard but Dunn blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vergara makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

Dunn looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dunn really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Vergara. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Vergara lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Vergara throws a big right hand that misses.
Vergara is pushing down on Dunn's leg trying to pass to half guard. Dunn is fighting to maintain full guard but Vergara has managed to sneak the leg through.
Dunn is trying to stand back up but Vergara is controlling him
Vergara takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Vergara missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Vergara missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Vergara is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dunn wants to improve his position but Vergara is controlling well.
Nice strikes from Vergara there.
Vergara misses with a head shot. Dunn uses the momentum to regain guard.
Dunn avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Vergara makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Vergara connects with a couple of short punches.
Dunn controls Vergara momentarily but Vergara frees himself.
Vergara is in close to Dunn's body, working some short punches and elbows.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dunn manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Vergara is squirming around, avoiding Dunn's attempts to control the action.
Vergara is working to get back to half guard.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Dunn cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Vergara throwing hammer fists to the chest of Dunn. What's that going to do exactly?
Vergara is desperately trying to improve his position but Dunn has a good base and remains in mount.
Dunn looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Vergara bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vergara prevents Dunn from getting back to his feet.
Dunn lands with a heel strike from the guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vergara working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Dunn 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.

Vergara got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dunn has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Vergara has managed to get both his arms back between Dunn's legs - danger averted.
Dunn avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Vergara landing with the ground and pound.
Vergara is working Dunn over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Vergara is fighting to break Dunn's control of his arms but Dunn is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vergara postures up.
Vergara trying to control but Dunn is working from the bottom.
Dunn not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Vergara dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Vergara tries a low kick but Dunn avoids it.
Vergara shoots in looking for a takedown but Dunn manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Vergara's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Vergara shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Dunn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vergara chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Dunn tries to clinch there but Vergara circles away.
Vergara checks a low kick from Dunn.

Dunn shoots in and bounces Vergara off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Dunn tries to free his leg and advance position but Vergara is retaining full guard.

Dunn is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Vergara has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Dunn is looking to defend but Vergara has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Dunn! Vergara pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Dunn taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Daniel Vergara!
Daniel Vergara made sure to mention his sponsor, Cold Blooded Kemists ↑ 5x160Q in his post fight interview.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mikey Gans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Terrance Banner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Mikey Gans has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Gans
vs
Banner

188 cm
22
195 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

200 cm
22
290 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight 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, Mikey Gans!
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, Terrance Banner!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Dmitry Maklakov and Aleksandr Martynov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Banner takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Banner shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gans but Gans pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gans delivers a nice body kick.

Gans tries to sprawl but Banner drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Gans wants to get back to his feet.
Gans tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Banner manages to move to mount!
Banner trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Banner lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gans squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Gans tries to buck Banner off but Banner takes his back!

Banner has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Gans is defending well but eventually Banner manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Gans has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Terrance Banner!