QFC Tournament 428 Round 2 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Douglas Magamedov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andre Valente (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andre Valente is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Magamedov
vs
Valente

171 cm
24
173 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

183 cm
21
150 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Determined

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Douglas Magamedov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Andre Valente!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Bruno Lombardi and Jorge Garcia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Magamedov darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Valente is trying to maintain the position but Magamedov is very close to passing his half guard.

Magamedov wants to work for an arm triangle but Valente is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Magamedov controlling the pace.
Valente wants to improve his position but Magamedov is controlling well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Magamedov trying to pass the guard but Valente defending well.
Valente wants to sweep but Magamedov has passed to side control!
Valente is trying to control Magamedov's posture but Magamedov avoids it.
Valente really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Magamedov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Magamedov is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Valente's shoulder. That is not cool.
Magamedov trying to control the action but Valente is working from the bottom.
Valente is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

We're going to have a standup here because Douglas Magamedov wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.

Magamedov shoots in and gets a takedown into Valente's guard.

Magamedov stands up and waves to Valente to follow him.
Valente with a poor takedown

and Magamedov holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
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!
Valente slowing the pace effectively.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Magamedov as Valente tries to tie him up.
Magamedov has Valente pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Valente manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valente is trying to break the clinch but Magamedov is controlling him.

Valente's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Magamedov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Magamedov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Valente manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Valente gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Magamedov counters with a nice double leg into side control. Valente won't be happy with that.
Magamedov landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Magamedov controlling the position from side mount.
Magamedov cracks Valente with a big right hand but Valente just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Magamedov has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.

Magamedov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Magamedov drags the fight down to the ground.
Magamedov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Magamedov lands a nice short elbow.
Magamedov is taking a breather. Valente says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

Magamedov moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Valente.
Valente looks winded!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Valente is trying to control Magamedov's posture but Magamedov avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Douglas Magamedov dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Valente looks to throw the jab but Magamedov is out of range.

Magamedov moves into the clinch successfully.
The referee is keeping an eye on Valente - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Valente has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Magamedov after a bit of a struggle.
Valente drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Magamedov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Valente has him pressed against the cage.
Magamedov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Valente after a bit of a struggle.

Magamedov gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Magamedov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Magamedov stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Magamedov shoots in for a takedown but Valente shows good takedown defense.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Magamedov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Valente moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Valente fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Douglas Magamedov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andre Valente.
Valente tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Magamedov defends well and Valente ends up having to push Magamedov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Magamedov wants to get back to striking at distance but Valente won't allow it.
Valente tries to pull guard but Magamedov won't allow it.
Valente is breathing heavily.
Magamedov tries to pull guard but Valente won't allow it.
A frustrated look appears on Magamedov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Valente wants a takedown.
Valente prevents Magamedov from breaking the clinch.

Magamedov pulls guard effortlessly.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magamedov wants to sweep here but Valente controlling him for the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magamedov has Valente pulled in close to control his posture.
Magamedov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Valente drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Magamedov dives on top into guard.
Magamedov advances position into side control!
Magamedov just content to control the position.
Douglas Magamedov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Magamedov wants to control but Valente is keeping him busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valente takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Valente manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Magamedov trying to pass the guard but Valente defending well.

Magamedov is working for a kimura here but Valente manages to reverse the position and he's now in Magamedov's guard.
Magamedov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magamedov pulls Valente in to control the position.

Magamedov pushes Valente off and gets back to his feet.
Valente fails with the takedown.
Magamedov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Valente swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Valente doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Magamedov counters by clinching up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Valente wants to break free but Magamedov has control.

Magamedov ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Magamedov no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Magamedov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Douglas Magamedov dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Magamedov tries to clinch but Valente moves out of range.
Valente leaves Magamedov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Magamedov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Valente swivels and escapes.
Valente misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Magamedov fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Douglas Magamedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Magamedov shoots in but no luck this time.
Douglas Magamedov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Magamedov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Valente as he avoids it easily.
Magamedov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Valente goes for a double leg but Magamedov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Magamedov continues to drive forward.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Valente is trying to maintain a safe position but Magamedov gets an underhook and turns Valente into the cage.

Valente's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Valente tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Magamedov paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Magamedov gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Magamedov is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Valente can't fight it off and eventually Magamedov manages to take the fight to the floor. Valente looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Magamedov gets to his feet - Valente follows without any prompting.
Valente lands a head kick. Magamedov smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Valente tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Magamedov defends well and Valente ends up having to push Magamedov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Valente jumps guard but Magamedov stands there with Valente around his waist. Valente gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valente is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Magamedov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Magamedov trying to land knees to the body.
Valente is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Magamedov to keep the fight standing.
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!
Magamedov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Valente fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Magamedov closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Valente quickly recovers to half guard.

Magamedov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Magamedov controlling the pace.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magamedov trying to pass the guard but Valente defending well.
Magamedov controlling the action here.
Valente tries to get to full guard but Magamedov has control of the leg.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Magamedov connects with a nice short shot to Valente's temple.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magamedov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Magamedov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Valente is looking to escape.
Magamedov slows the pace down in half guard.
Magamedov working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Magamedov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Andre Valente has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Douglas Magamedov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Magamedov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
Douglas Magamedov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Magamedov, 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight for Douglas Magamedov!
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight for Douglas Magamedov!
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight for Douglas Magamedov!

Douglas Magamedov wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Yuri Labronico (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bam Bam Bang Bang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bam Bam Bang Bang acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Labronico
vs
Bam Bang Bang

185 cm
20
160 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

187 cm
24
180 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Yuri Labronico!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bam Bam Bang Bang!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Alyssa Summers and Russell Pearce.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bang Bang paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bang Bang scores with a hook to the body. Labronico takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bang Bang throws a shot to the body.

Bang Bang sends Labronico crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Bang Bang is motioning to the referee to let Labronico up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!

Labronico is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bang Bang defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Labronico.
Oh Labronico is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bang Bang cracks Labronico with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Labronico falls to his knees and Bang Bang doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bam Bam Bang Bang!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between TJ Dilashaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chad Beltrow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!

Dilashaw
vs
Beltrow

225 cm
24
174 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

170 cm
22
144 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Likes musicals

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, TJ Dilashaw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chad Beltrow!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Lou da Vinci and Chad Campbell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dilashaw loads up on a big right hand but Beltrow slips the punch.
Dilashaw tries to clinch

and Beltrow moves into the clinch.
Dilashaw unloads a knee to the mid-section. Beltrow lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Dilashaw creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Dilashaw on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dilashaw misses with a knee to the head.
Beltrow tries to stall but Dilashaw uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Beltrow jumps guard but Dilashaw turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.

Beltrow breaks from the clinch.
Beltrow keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Beltrow circles away from the clinch attempt.
TJ Dilashaw seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Dilashaw has managed to clinch.
Dilashaw misses with the head strike.
Beltrow avoiding damage as Dilashaw throws knees to the body.
Beltrow on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Beltrow takes an elbow to the forehead.

It looks like Chad Beltrow has been cut.
Beltrow jumps guard but Dilashaw stands there with Beltrow around his waist. Beltrow gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Beltrow avoiding damage as Dilashaw throws knees to the body.
Dilashaw tries to land knees in the clinch but Beltrow avoids the damage to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Beltrow managing to block the knees to the body from Dilashaw.
Beltrow is trying to drag Dilashaw to the mat but Dilashaw just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
TJ Dilashaw has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chad Beltrow.
Dilashaw with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Beltrow tries to pull guard but Dilashaw holds him up against the cage and eventually Beltrow drops back down to his feet.
Beltrow takes an elbow to the temple.
Beltrow looks winded!
Beltrow looking for a takedown.
Dilashaw landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Dilashaw lands a nice knee to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice elbow from Dilashaw.
Dilashaw lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

Beltrow is rocked!
Dilashaw has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Beltrow - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Dilashaw, and another! Beltrow is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). TJ Dilashaw!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
82%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ban Edsel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Tinnker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Edsel's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, No Sunshine. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Edsel
vs
Tinnker

182 cm
18
170 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

179 cm
23
168 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good in bed

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ban Edsel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sam Tinnker!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, John Roberts and Dean Styles.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Tinnker feints and as Edsel raises his hands in defense, Tinnker changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Edsel doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Edsel trying to strike off his back.
Tinnker trying to control the position from guard on top but Edsel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Edsel is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Tinnker is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Tinnker stopping the sweep attempt from Edsel.
Edsel is trying to keep Tinnker in close.
Edsel being controlled here, momentarily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Sam Tinnker was stalling too much, according to the referee.

Tinnker bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Tinnker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Edsel keeps working.
Edsel tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Edsel tries to buck Tinnker off but Tinnker is having none of it.

Tinnker decides to stand back up. Tinnker steps back and let's Edsel get back to his feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Edsel is defended easily by Tinnker.

Tinnker gets a double leg takedown into Edsel's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tinnker stopping the sweep attempt from Edsel.
Edsel is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tinnker trying to control but Edsel is working from the bottom.
Tinnker advances position into side control!
Tinnker content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Edsel is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
A lull in the action here.
Tinnker landing strikes.
Tinnker wants to control but Edsel is keeping him busy.
Edsel tries to improve position but can't.
Tinnker is looking to take a break and control but Edsel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tinnker controlling the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Edsel is not content to let Tinnker control the position.

Sam Tinnker has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.

Tinnker pushes Edsel up against the cage in a clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Edsel is trying to pull guard but Tinnker has him pressed against the cage.

Tinnker has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Edsel regains guard immediately.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Edsel manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Tinnker on his heels. He'll look to pass Tinnker's guard now, I'm sure.
Edsel keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Tinnker's head.
Edsel distracts Tinnker with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Sam Tinnker has got the better of the ground game so far.
Edsel stops Tinnker from standing up.
Edsel lands a couple of digs.
Tinnker wants to get back to his feet but Edsel is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Edsel tries to free his leg and advance position but Tinnker is retaining full guard.
Tinnker is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Edsel is controlling him.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Edsel working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Edsel postures up in Tinnker's guard and throws a big left but Tinnker blocks it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tinnker is looking to stand up but Edsel isn't so interested in that idea.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Edsel tries to free his leg and advance position but Tinnker is retaining full guard.
Tinnker wants to get back to his feet but Edsel is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Tinnker is breathing heavily.
Edsel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Edsel wants to control from the top but Tinnker keeps moving.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

Edsel tries to sprawl but Tinnker drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Tinnker trying to control the pace.
Edsel trying to control but Tinnker postures up.
Edsel is looking to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tinnker is thwarting Edsel's attempts to control the position.
Edsel tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Edsel pushes Tinnker off but Tinnker dives into side control.
Edsel is trying to work for a sweep but Tinnker has mounted him!
Tinnker with shots to the head and body - Edsel looks very uncomfortable down there.
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!
Tinnker controlling from the full mount.
Tinnker avoids the attempt from Edsel to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tinnker lands with some strikes.
Edsel sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Tinnker prevents Edsel from standing back up.
Tinnker uses his free foot to push down on Edsel's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Edsel.
Tinnker trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Tinnker lands a nice shot to the head.
Tinnker looking to control but Edsel is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Edsel is just holding on here. Tinnker manages to take his back.

Tinnker is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Edsel is tapping out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Sam Tinnker!