QFC Tournament 434 Round 3 PBP Commentary

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bob Magamedov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Birbant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bob Magamedov has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Magamedov
vs
Birbant

170 cm
24
171 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

178 cm
24
180 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Likes comics

Good wrestler
Good kicks
Inexperienced

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bob Magamedov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Josh Birbant!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Gwen Towbar and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magamedov tries to close the distance and clinch but Birbant swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Birbant.
Magamedov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Birbant manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Birbant pushes Magamedov away with a front kick.
Magamedov has a takedown stuffed.
Magamedov shoots in looking for a takedown. Birbant tries to sprawl out of it but Magamedov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Birbant manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bob Magamedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Magamedov throws a right hand that misses
and Birbant counters with a left and a right that stings Magamedov.
Birbant cracks Magamedov with an open hand slap.
Magamedov shoots for a takedown but Birbant saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bob Magamedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Birbant throws a head kick but Magamedov moves out of range.
Birbant lands a head kick. Magamedov smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Magamedov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Birbant's waist but Birbant gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Magamedov off to one side.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Birbant keeps the fight on the outside.
Nice body punch from Birbant.

Magamedov clinches up against the cage.
Birbant lands a hook to the side of the head.
Magamedov has a couple of punches blocked by Birbant.
Birbant lands a nice uppercut.
Magamedov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Birbant to keep the fight standing.
Birbant stalling the fight.
Magamedov could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
The crowd are getting on Birbant's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Josh Birbant.
Birbant leaves Magamedov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Magamedov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Birbant punishes Magamedov's body with a nice straight punch.
Magamedov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Birbant manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Magamedov crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Birbant - the referee stops the clock and Magamedov gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Birbant. Magamedov manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Magamedov fails in his attempt to clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Magamedov goes for a double leg but Birbant avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Birbant continues to drive forward.
Magamedov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The referee calls for Birbant to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magamedov trying to stall but Birbant improves his position.
Birbant lands a right hand.
Birbant taking a breather.
Magamedov takes a shot to the head.
Magamedov tries to break the clinch but Birbant is controlling the position.
Magamedov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Birbant smiles and moves away.
Birbant stuns Magamedov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Birbant throws a head kick that half lands.
Sloppy strikes from Magamedov. Those never looked like landing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magamedov shoots in for a takedown but Birbant shows good takedown defense.
Magamedov is breathing heavily.
Birbant chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Magamedov shoots in looking for a takedown but Birbant manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Magamedov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Magamedov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Birbant can pounce on him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Birbant scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Magamedov doesn't seem bothered though.
A right-left combo lands from Birbant.
Birbant scores with a kick to the body.
Birbant tests Magamedov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Magamedov gets tackled into the cage by Birbant. Birbant maintains the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Birbant lands with a nice body punch.
Birbant scores with a spinning back kick!
Magamedov is looking to land body kicks.
Birbant lands a jab.
Birbant defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Magamedov.
Birbant leaves Magamedov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Magamedov misses with a double jab.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Magamedov shoots in for a takedown but Birbant shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bob Magamedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Birbant slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Magamedov throws a shot from downtown. Birbant moves away and avoids it.
A nice combination there by Birbant.

Magamedov is rocked!
Josh Birbant is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Birbant throws an overhand right that has Magamedov reeling! Birbant follows up with more punches and Magamedov is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Josh Birbant!

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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Bob Acton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mr Universe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mr Universe has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Acton
vs
Universe

175 cm
18
175 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

180 cm
24
175 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

Decent wrestler
Great elbows
Very confident

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bob Acton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mr Universe!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Gwen Towbar and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Acton shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Universe but Universe pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Universe moves in looking to clinch but Acton pushes him off.

Universe closes the distance and clinches.
A body shot lands from Universe.
Universe lands an elbow inside that Acton shrugs off.
The referee is keeping an eye on Universe - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Nice elbow from Universe.

It looks like Bob Acton has been cut.
Universe lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Universe lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Universe prevents the takedown attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Universe lands an elbow inside.
Acton takes an elbow to the forehead.
Acton takes an elbow to the temple.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Universe gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

Bob Acton's cut is getting worse.
Universe lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Clinched against the cage, Universe lands a big elbow that drops Acton! The ref dives in to save him from more shots - Acton is complaining that he's OK but he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mr Universe!