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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 17, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Zver gets a clinch. #BC#
Schwartz manages to break the clinch.
#TD2#
Zver drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Schwartz could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#SUB2#
Zver tries for a kimura but Schwartz is defending well.
Zver staying calm.
Zver throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Schwartz works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zver wants to advance to full mount but Schwartz doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead. #T1#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Zver accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Zver's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Schwartz keeping moving, preventing Zver from controlling successfully.
Zver throws a strike but Schwartz rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Zver wants to sweep but no luck.
Zver has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Zver wants to hit a switch here but Schwartz passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Zver there!
Zver is desperately trying to improve his position but Schwartz has a good base and remains in mount.
Schwartz controlling the pace for now. #T3#
Schwartz manages to capitalize on a mistake by Zver to take his back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zver trying to control the action but Schwartz just sinks the hooks in. #SUB#
Schwartz looking for the RNC.
Schwartz is trying to stick to Zver's back but Zver is turning into Schwartz. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Schwartz's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Zver.
Zver is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Schwartz tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4##SU2#
Schwartz is working an open guard so Zver takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Zver doesn't manage to clinch there - Schwartz circles away.
A jab lands there for Zver.#TD2#
Zver throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Schwartz was covering up waiting for the punch and Zver finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Zver stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Schwartz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Schwartz keeping moving, preventing Zver from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Leha Zver will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Zver decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Schwartz is looking to improve his position.
Zver throwing shots but Schwartz is blocking nicely.
Zver controlling the pace. #SU2#
Zver stands up from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schwartz is trying hard to land a takedown here. Zver sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Schwartz shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Zver as he jumps to the side. #T1#
Zver throws a series of punches but Schwartz moves out of range. #TD2#
Zver drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Schwartz is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Zver off and has taken his back!#SUB#
Zver preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Schwartz. #SUB#
Schwartz is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Zver defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Zver staying busy and making it hard for Schwartz to control. #T2#
Schwartz controlling well, preventing Zver from escaping the position.
Zver trying to get back to his feet but Schwartz is in full control for now.
Zver trying to control the hands but Schwartz breaks the grip. #SUB#
Zver fending off the submission attempt from Schwartz. #SUB#
Zver is trying to roll into a better position but Schwartz has get a rear naked choke and Zver is forced to tap out! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Shaun Schwartz!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 10, 2017 |
#R1#
Rasputin throws a right hand that misses
and Schwartz counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Schwartz with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rasputin to score with a decent uppercut.#CUT2#
It looks like Shaun Schwartz has been cut.
Rasputin throws a looping overhand right but Schwartz ducks down to avoid it.
Schwartz is looking to counter with head kicks.#TD2#
Rasputin closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Schwartz did well to prevent Rasputin getting side control.
Rasputin content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Rasputin looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Schwartz with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Schwartz has hold of Rasputin's hands but Rasputin slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Rasputin slows the pace down in half guard.
Schwartz might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Schwartz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
Rasputin sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Rasputin slips a nice elbow through Schwartz's hands, connecting with Schwartz's forehead.
Rasputin seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Rasputin content to control rather than advance.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Rasputin working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Rasputin lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Rasputin landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #ROC2#
Schwartz is rocked!#T2#
Rasputin sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Rasputin looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Schwartz with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Rasputin looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Schwartz really is a fat lump.
It looks like Rasputin might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T3#
Rasputin is continuing to stall.
Rasputin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#TD2#
Rasputin looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Schwartz!
Rasputin remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rasputin lands a few punches from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Grigori Rasputin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Shaun Schwartz's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##KD2#
Rasputin waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Schwartz. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Schwartz to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
Oh Schwartz is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Schwartz can't keep his opponent in guard - Rasputin advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Schwartz seems to have got his legs back now.
Rasputin takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Rasputin passes to full mount!
Rasputin unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Schwartz wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Rasputin celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Grigori Rasputin!
A relieved looking Grigori Rasputin thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 28, 2017 |
#R1#
Moldovenko tries a head kick but it misses.
Moldovenko misses with a leg kick #CL#
and Schwartz holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #TD2#
Moldovenko works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Moldovenko postures up in Schwartz's guard and throws a big left but Schwartz blocks it. #SU2#
Moldovenko decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Schwartz, up you get! #TD2#
Moldovenko gets a double leg takedown into Schwartz's guard.
Moldovenko throwing strikes from guard but Schwartz blocks nicely.
Schwartz punching from the bottom.
Moldovenko wants to stand but Schwartz has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Moldovenko pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Schwartz is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Schwartz striking off his back but it's not causing Moldovenko any problems.
Moldovenko is stalling in the full guard.
Schwartz has momentary wrist control but Moldovenko slips an elbow through the middle.
Moldovenko wants to pass the guard but Schwartz is keeping the position.
Moldovenko trying to control but Schwartz is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#CL2#
Moldovenko moves into range and clinches up with Schwartz.
Moldovenko gets underhooks to prevent Schwartz's takedown attempt.
Moldovenko is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Schwartz is defending well for now.
Schwartz can't break the clinch.
Schwartz is working for takedown but Moldovenko is calmly controlling the position for now.
Moldovenko lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#BC2#
Moldovenko's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Moldovenko will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Schwartz is defended easily by Moldovenko.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shaun Schwartz. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3##CL2#
Moldovenko closes the distance and pushes Schwartz back into the cage.
Schwartz really is a fat lump.#BC2#
Moldovenko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Moldovenko throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#CUT2#
It looks like Shaun Schwartz has been cut.
Schwartz goes for a double leg but Moldovenko avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Moldovenko continues to drive forward.#TD2#
Moldovenko throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Schwartz tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Moldovenko is in Schwartz's guard.#ES#
Schwartz manages to escape and get back to his feet.
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!#TD2#
Moldovenko shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Moldovenko looks winded!
Moldovenko stalling away here and it's allowed Schwartz to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T4#
Moldovenko preventing the sweep.
Moldovenko postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Moldovenko trying to control but Schwartz is working from the bottom.
Schwartz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Schwartz is on top in guard.
#REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vlad Moldovenko dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Shaun Schwartz's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Schwartz misses with a takedown attempt - Moldovenko sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Moldovenko looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Moldovenko. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Schwartz tries for a takedown but Moldovenko sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
As Schwartz backs off Moldovenko throws a huge counter combo but Schwartz manages to avoid it all.
Schwartz shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Moldovenko pinned against the cage. Moldovenko gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shaun Schwartz. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Moldovenko drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moldovenko happy to just control the position for now. #T1##SU2#
Moldovenko decides to stand back up.
Moldovenko throws a head kick that misses.
Schwartz is looking to counter the offense by Moldovenko and move into the clinch.#CL2#
Schwartz gets tackled into the cage by Moldovenko. Moldovenko maintains the clinch. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Moldovenko effectively controlling the action here.#TD2#
Moldovenko lands a takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moldovenko trying to control but Schwartz is working from the bottom.
Moldovenko is looking to work some ground and pound but Schwartz has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moldovenko trying to control but Schwartz is working from the bottom.
Moldovenko must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#ES#
Schwartz kicks Moldovenko off and gets to his feet. #CL2#
Moldovenko moves into the clinch.
Moldovenko working Schwartz over with knees to the body.#T3#
Schwartz is looking to break free of the clinch but Moldovenko has double underhooks.
Schwartz is trying to push Moldovenko away but Moldovenko has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#TD2#
Moldovenko wants the takedown. Schwartz is fighting it off but Moldovenko persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Schwartz's guard against the cage.#ES#
Schwartz uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Moldovenko is breathing heavily.#TD2#
Moldovenko shoots in and gets a takedown into Schwartz's guard.
Moldovenko trying to control but Schwartz is working from the bottom.
Moldovenko preventing the sweep.
Schwartz has a closed guard, preventing Moldovenko from standing up.
Schwartz wants to sweep here but Moldovenko controlling him for the moment. #T4#
Moldovenko slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Schwartz throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Schwartz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Moldovenko is one step ahead there. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Shaun Schwartz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Moldovenko looking to score a takedown here. Schwartz is defending well but Moldovenko drives through and ends up in Schwartz's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vlad Moldovenko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Shaun Schwartz's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Moldovenko gets the takedown into side control. #ES#
Schwartz throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Schwartz shoots in for a takedown but Moldovenko shows good takedown defense.
Moldovenko tries a head kick but it misses.
Sloppy strikes from Moldovenko. Those never looked like landing. #TD2#
Moldovenko gets a double leg takedown into Schwartz's guard.#ES#
Schwartz scrambles and gets back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Moldovenko takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nice takedown defense from Moldovenko. No joy for Schwartz on that attempt. #TD2#
Moldovenko shoots in and gets a takedown into Schwartz's guard.#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Schwartz manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#T1#
Schwartz wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#TD2#
Moldovenko has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Schwartz is trying to keep an underhook but Moldovenko manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Moldovenko throws a strike but Schwartz avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Moldovenko really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Schwartz. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#ES#
Schwartz has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Moldovenko off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Schwartz fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shaun Schwartz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Schwartz shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Moldovenko sprawls well. Moldovenko wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Schwartz gets slowly back to his feet.#T2##TD2#
Schwartz gets caught napping as Moldovenko dives in and scores a takedown. Schwartz manages to retain guard.#ES#
Schwartz pushes Moldovenko off and gets back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Schwartz fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
As Schwartz backs off Moldovenko throws a huge counter combo but Schwartz manages to avoid it all.
Schwartz doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Moldovenko makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#TD2#
Moldovenko closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Schwartz's guard.
Schwartz is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Moldovenko dives into side control.
#T3##REVR#
Schwartz tries to improve position but can't.
Moldovenko is putting a hurting on Schwartz here, landing some big shots from side control.
Moldovenko trying to control the action but Schwartz is working from the bottom.
Moldovenko connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Schwartz some visible discomfort.
#SU2#
Moldovenko decides to stand back up. Moldovenko steps back and let's Schwartz get back to his feet.#T4#
Schwartz with a lazy takedown attempt
and Moldovenko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Moldovenko throws a sloppy head kick
and Schwartz counters with a three punch combo that has Moldovenko backing up. Moldovenko nods at Schwartz to acknowledge the strikes.
Moldovenko attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Schwartz closes this distance looking for a takedown but Moldovenko circles away.
Moldovenko throws a head kick that misses.
Moldovenko wants to clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Shaun Schwartz.
I think Moldovenko has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 28:29
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vlad Moldovenko!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 25, 2017 |
#R1#
A head kick misses from Ngannou. #TD#
Schwartz decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Schwartz is trying to work for a kimura but Ngannou is defending well.
Schwartz perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB#
Schwartz is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Schwartz is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T1#
Ngannou is trying to stand.
Schwartz keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB#
Schwartz is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ngannou defends it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ngannou tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Schwartz manages to move to mount!
Ngannou tries to lock up and control but Schwartz gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Schwartz quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Schwartz but it's paid off an Ngannou is forced to tap! Nice work by Schwartz.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Shaun Schwartz!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 07, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Berka has managed to clinch.
Schwartz could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Berka working hard to break the clinch.
Berka lands a left hand that snaps the head of Schwartz backwards. #CUT2#
It looks like Shaun Schwartz has been cut.
Schwartz is trying to push Berka away but Berka has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Schwartz tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Schwartz is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Schwartz fails to pull guard.
Schwartz lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Schwartz has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Schwartz is trying to break the clinch but Berka has him pressed against the cage.
Schwartz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Schwartz letting Berka take a breather here.
Berka prevents Schwartz from breaking the clinch.
Schwartz is trying to drag Berka to the mat but Berka just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shaun Schwartz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Schwartz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Schwartz looks for a takedown but Berka sprawls well.#T1##CL2#
Berka clinches. #BC#
Schwartz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Berka gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD2#
Berka is trying to trip Schwartz. He has hold of a leg but Schwartz is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Berka persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Berka is standing up over Schwartz. Schwartz looks to escape but Berka dives into side control.
#REVR#
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Schwartz tries to bench press Berka off him but Berka keeps the position.
Berka in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T2##SU2#
Berka stands up.
Berka stuffs the takedown.
Berka will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Berka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Schwartz seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
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!#CL2#
Berka moves into the clinch.
Berka prevents Schwartz from breaking the clinch.#T3#
Berka keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Schwartz's efforts to push away.
Berka tries to circle away but Schwartz has him pinned against the cage.
Schwartz is trying to break free.
Berka prevents Schwartz from breaking the clinch.
Schwartz is trying to force a seperation but Berka has the dominant position.
Schwartz has a couple of punches blocked by Berka.
Berka is trying to push Schwartz away but Schwartz has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
Schwartz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#KD2#
Berka drops Schwartz with a beautiful combination! Schwartz stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Berka is looking for the KO!#ROC2#
Schwartz is rocked!
Berka batters Schwartz with a massive right followed by a huge left! Schwartz is out on his feet looking like a zombie as Berka lands a final crushing right hand to drop Schwartz to the mat with a gruesome thud! Berka is running around like a mad man after that fight and for good reason!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). John Berka!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 02, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Bohinov.
Schwartz is looking to reverse the position.
Schwartz manages to work his way to half guard, despite Bohinov's best efforts.
Bohinov is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Schwartz lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Schwartz stays in close to Bohinov's body and controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bohinov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Schwartz. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Schwartz content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T1##SU#
Schwartz gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #TD#
Schwartz shoots in and gets a takedown into Bohinov's guard.
Bohinov is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Schwartz dives into side control.
Schwartz could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#REVB##SUB#
Schwartz in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Bohinov is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Shaun Schwartz!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 28, 2017 |
#R1#
Schwartz shoots for a takedown but Siberian saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Schwartz backing away here, and Siberian unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#CL#
Schwartz moves into the clinch.#TD#
Schwartz has clasped his hands together around Siberian's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Siberian wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Siberian wants to control but Schwartz postures up.
Siberian is trying to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Schwartz thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Siberian looking for a sweep but Schwartz has passed into full mount! Oh no!#T1##SUB#
Schwartz swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Siberian is now in Schwartz's guard. A big mistake from Schwartz there, giving up the dominant position!
Schwartz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Siberian's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schwartz wants to sweep here but Siberian controlling him for the moment. #T2#
Siberian trying to control but Schwartz is working from the bottom.
Siberian's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Siberian trying to stand up but can't free himself from Schwartz's guard.
Schwartz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Siberian is one step ahead there.
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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Schwartz is on top in guard.
#REVR##T3##SUB#
Schwartz drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Siberian manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Schwartz has Siberian in his guard.#REVB#
Schwartz 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.
Schwartz is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Siberian wants to pass the guard but Schwartz is keeping the position.
Siberian won't allow Schwartz to sweep him here.
Siberian 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. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A low kick from Siberian is predictable there #TD#
and Schwartz counters with a shoot takedown. Siberian fights it but they end up in guard. #ES2#
Siberian has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Schwartz has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Shaun Schwartz will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Siberian swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Schwartz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Schwartz shoots for a double leg takedown but Siberian sprawls well. He's pushed Schwartz's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Schwartz gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Siberian.#CUT2#
It looks like Shaun Schwartz has been cut.
Siberian pounces like a tiger and cracks Schwartz with a vicious hook! Schwartz is down but not out! Siberian follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Bear Siberian!
Bear Siberian seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 19, 2017 |
#R1#
Limaedo misses with a double jab
#CL#
and Schwartz moves into the clinch.#TD#
Schwartz is trying to trip Limaedo. He has hold of a leg but Limaedo is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Schwartz persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Limaedo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Schwartz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Limaedo looking for a sweep. Not yet Limaedo, not yet.
Schwartz is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB2#
Limaedo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Schwartz has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Limaedo is looking for a triangle here but Schwartz uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
#T1#
Limaedo is being controlled here. #SUB#
Schwartz is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Limaedo has escaped the position, nice work there.
Schwartz could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Limaedo tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.#SUB#
Schwartz jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Limaedo is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Limaedo and Schwartz has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Limaedo trying to control but Schwartz flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Schwartz doesn't have the hooks in and Limaedo manages to turn into his guard.
Schwartz is striking from the bottom but Limaedo uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.#SU2#
Limaedo postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Schwartz to stand up.
Schwartz gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CUT2#
It looks like Shaun Schwartz has been cut.
Limaedo falls off balance throwing a combination
and Schwartz counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Limaedo thinking.
Limaedo fails to land with a series of punches.
Schwartz darts in looking for a takedown but Limaedo gets double underhooks and turns Schwartz into the cage.
Limaedo looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL#
Schwartz moves into range and clinches up with Limaedo.
Limaedo wants to break the clinch but can't.
#T3##BC#
Schwartz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Schwartz shoots in for a double leg but Limaedo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL#
Schwartz rushes Limaedo and presses him up against the cage.
Schwartz tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Limaedo avoids it.
Schwartz digs a right hand underneath Limaedo's ribcage. Limaedo let out a lung full of air as it connected.#TD#
Schwartz gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Limaedo tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Schwartz manages to move to mount!
#SUB#
Schwartz goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Limaedo turns into him and now he's in Schwartz's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Limaedo is pushing down on Schwartz's leg trying to pass to half guard. Schwartz is fighting to maintain full guard but Limaedo has managed to sneak the leg through.#T4#
Schwartz is looking to escape.
Schwartz is looking to improve his position.
Schwartz is not content to let Limaedo control the position.
Schwartz works his way to full guard. Good work.
Limaedo preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Shaun Schwartz will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Shaun Schwartz's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Limaedo throws a 1-2 combo that connects squarely on Schwartz's jaw, knocking him onto his back! Limaedo dives in looking to finish as Schwartz flails his arms in a desperate attempt to block Limaedo's strikes! Limaedo is raining down hammerfists and the ref stops it! Schwartz's desperate flailing just didn't constitute intelligent defence. Some people will probably question the ref's decision but Schwartz was definitely hurt and the ref saved him from taking unnecessary punishment. A fighter's safety is paramount in this sport.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ricardo Limaedo!
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Event:
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Date: Mar 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Adomaitis swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Schwartz counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Schwartz shoots in but Adomaitis avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Schwartz on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#TD2#
Schwartz gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES#
Schwartz has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Adomaitis off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dovydas Adomaitis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Adomaitis throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Schwartz fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T1#
Schwartz tries to score a power double leg takedown but Adomaitis sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Schwartz somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shaun Schwartz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A left and a right from Adomaitis both land. Nice combination. #CL2#
Adomaitis has managed to clinch.
#BC#
Schwartz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Adomaitis looks to score with a jab to the body but Schwartz is just out of range.
Schwartz is looking for a counter combo.#TD#
Schwartz changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Adomaitis looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#T2##SUB#
Schwartz is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Adomaitis is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Schwartz controls the position.
Adomaitis tries to improve position but can't.
Adomaitis regains half guard.
Adomaitis trying to control here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Adomaitis is doing well to control the position and prevent Schwartz from advancing to side control.
Adomaitis is trying to get back to full guard.
Adomaitis wants to control but Schwartz is keeping busy.
#T3#
Schwartz prevents Adomaitis from improving his position.
Adomaitis wants to sweep but Schwartz has passed to side control!
Adomaitis is letting Schwartz control him for a moment. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Schwartz is trying to get an arm triangle but Adomaitis is defending well. #SUB#
Schwartz thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Schwartz tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Schwartz has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Schwartz could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Schwartz has control of an arm but Adomaitis manages to advance to Schwartz's back!
Adomaitis is controlling the position but Schwartz somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dovydas Adomaitis will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Adomaitis throws a leg kick #CL#
and Schwartz counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Adomaitis lands a knee to the body.
Adomaitis tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Schwartz avoids it.#TD2#
Adomaitis manages to pull guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Adomaitis is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Adomaitis works over Schwartz with some ground and pound from guard.
Adomaitis trying to control the position from guard on top but Schwartz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Adomaitis content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Adomaitis gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Schwartz shoots in but no luck this time.
Schwartz sets himself, and Adomaitis steps forward looking for the clinch! Schwartz avoids it this time.
Adomaitis has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD2#
Adomaitis decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Adomaitis perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Schwartz has hold of Adomaitis's hands but Adomaitis slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Adomaitis drops an elbow to the side of Schwartz's head.
Adomaitis seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Schwartz does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Adomaitis 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.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Adomaitis in particular looking to stall.
Adomaitis passes the guard and advances to mount! #T2#
Adomaitis lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#SUB2#
Adomaitis goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Schwartz turns into him and now he's in Adomaitis's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Schwartz throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Adomaitis looking for a guillotine here but Schwartz defends easily.
Schwartz stands up over Adomaitis, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T3##SU#
Schwartz decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Adomaitis, up you get!
Adomaitis keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Adomaitis throws a head kick but Schwartz moves out of range.
Schwartz went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Adomaitis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Schwartz moves away.
Schwartz seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Schwartz throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Adomaitis's waist but Adomaitis gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Schwartz off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shaun Schwartz. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Adomaitis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Adomaitis tried to score with a low kick but Schwartz checks it.
Schwartz is trying hard to land a takedown here. Adomaitis sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL2#
Adomaitis rushes Schwartz and presses him up against the cage.#TD#
Schwartz wants the takedown. Adomaitis is fighting it off but Schwartz persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Adomaitis's guard against the cage.#ES2#
Adomaitis uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Adomaitis tries to score with a low kick but Schwartz moves his leg out of the way.#TD2#
Adomaitis shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Schwartz napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Adomaitis trying to control the action but Schwartz is working from the bottom.
Adomaitis grinds an elbow into Schwartz's temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dovydas Adomaitis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Adomaitis closes the distance and clinches.
Schwartz blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Schwartz can't find room to land a body shot as Adomaitis controls the action.
#TD2#
Adomaitis gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Adomaitis stopping the sweep attempt from Schwartz.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Adomaitis is working Schwartz over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Adomaitis is looking to work some ground and pound but Schwartz has wrist control.
Adomaitis throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Schwartz works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Schwartz 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schwartz keeping moving, preventing Adomaitis from controlling successfully.
Schwartz bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Adomaitis's guard. #REVR#
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Adomaitis looking to control.
Adomaitis is adopting a defensive guard.#ES2#
Adomaitis has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Schwartz has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#TD2#
Adomaitis is trying to trip Schwartz. He has hold of a leg but Schwartz is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Adomaitis persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Adomaitis must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Schwartz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Adomaitis postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Schwartz is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Adomaitis, into his guard. #REVR#
Adomaitis utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dovydas Adomaitis is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Adomaitis trying to control the position here.
Schwartz trying to control but Adomaitis is working from the bottom.
Schwartz keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Adomaitis's head.
Adomaitis working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Schwartz.
Schwartz engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Adomaitis managing to control the position. #T3#
Adomaitis wants to control the position but Schwartz says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Schwartz with the ground and pound but Adomaitis uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Schwartz wants to control from the top but Adomaitis keeps moving.
Adomaitis is pulling down on Schwartz's head to control his posture.
Schwartz cracks Adomaitis with a solid left hand.
Schwartz might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Adomaitis working a defensive guard but Schwartz passes into half guard.
Adomaitis trying to control from the bottom.
Adomaitis has hold of Schwartz's hands but Schwartz slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Adomaitis. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Adomaitis is concentrating on defense, preventing Schwartz from advancing position.
Adomaitis is trying to maintain the position but Schwartz is very close to passing his half guard.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Schwartz avoids the head kick by Adomaitis.
Schwartz will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Adomaitis wants to counter with a clinch but Schwartz pushes him away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Adomaitis drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Schwartz is looking to get back to his feet here but Adomaitis is keeping cool and he's managed to take Schwartz's back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shaun Schwartz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Adomaitis has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:28
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 28:28
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 28:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Event:
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Date: Feb 14, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Schwartz drives through with a takedown into guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Vargas can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB2#
Vargas has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Schwartz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Schwartz avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Schwartz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Vargas works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB2#
Vargas throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Vargas working for a triangle but Schwartz defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Vargas is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Schwartz is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Vargas working for a triangle but Schwartz defends it easily.
#T1##SUB#
Schwartz is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Vargas looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Schwartz trying to control the position from guard on top but Vargas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Schwartz throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB2#
Vargas looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Schwartz avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Schwartz might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Vargas has his foot on Schwartz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Schwartz works his way back into a safe position though.
Vargas looks winded!#SUB#
Schwartz is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Vargas is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Schwartz defends well.
Schwartz wants to control from the top but Vargas keeps moving.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Schwartz could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Schwartz wants to stand but Vargas is controlling his posture from full guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Schwartz shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#T3#
Vargas wants to stand back up but Schwartz manages to pass into side control.
Vargas is looking to reverse the position.
Vargas manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB#
Schwartz 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vargas is looking to control Schwartz's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Vargas avoid being mounted?#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Vargas is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Schwartz is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Vargas has managed to free his arm - good work.
Schwartz throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vargas is trying to control but Schwartz passes into side control!
#SUB#
Schwartz tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shaun Schwartz dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##TD2#
Schwartz gets caught napping as Vargas dives in and scores a takedown. Schwartz manages to retain guard.
Schwartz wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Vargas manages to pass to side control. #REVR#
Schwartz is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, if Vargas is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#T1#
Schwartz is looking to improve his position.
Vargas trying to mount his opponent but Schwartz defends it.
Still in half guard, Vargas seems content to control.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Schwartz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Schwartz is working hard here to advance position.
Vargas controlling the action here.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#SUB#
Schwartz actively working from the bottom here.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3##TD2#
Vargas feints and as Schwartz raises his hands in defense, Vargas changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Vargas is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Vargas looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vargas is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T4#
Vargas forces his way into half guard.
Vargas is taking a breather. Schwartz 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rio Vargas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Vargas closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Schwartz's guard.#SUB#
Schwartz has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Vargas is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Schwartz.
Vargas is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Schwartz will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vargas passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Schwartz! #T1#
Schwartz looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Vargas has good solid back control here.
Vargas is trying to stick to Schwartz's back but Schwartz is turning into Vargas. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Vargas's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Schwartz.#SUB2#
Schwartz avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Vargas working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Schwartz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Schwartz manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T2##SUB2#
Vargas had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Schwartz defends it easily.
Vargas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB#
Schwartz is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Vargas has an active guard here but Schwartz has managed to pass into half guard.
Vargas is looking to control Schwartz's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Vargas avoid being mounted?#T3#
Vargas wants to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Vargas is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Schwartz pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Schwartz is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Schwartz is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Vargas looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Schwartz is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Vargas doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Schwartz. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Vargas trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Vargas actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Vargas looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Schwartz shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Vargas is trying to escape back to his feet but Schwartz uses the scramble to pass into side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rio Vargas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I have no idea who won that fight. Let's wait and see whether the judges are as confused as me! Time for a split decision perhaps?!. 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rio Vargas!
Rio Vargas seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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