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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 16, 2018 |
#R1#
Kruiz dips to his left and cracks Tonga with an uppercut!#TD2#
Kruiz shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Tonga scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Kruiz manages to mount him!
Tonga knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kruiz on the ground.
Tonga tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kruiz unloading with bombs!
Kruiz lands a nice shot to the head. #ROC2#
Tonga is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tonga can't escape the position.
Oh Tonga is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kruiz moves to the back position.
Kruiz has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tonga wants to escape the position.
Tonga seems to have got his legs back now.#SUB2#
Kruiz working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Tonga is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Kruiz has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Tonga taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tom Kruiz!
Tom Kruiz spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
Tama Tonga was interviewed post fight and said 'Bruhhhhhh'.
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Event:
NJMMA Friday Night Fights 2
Date: May 18, 2018 |
#R1#
Boco changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tonga tries to avoid it but Boco manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tonga to the ground. Tonga escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Tonga tries to counter by closing the distance.#TD2#
Tonga shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Boco's guard.
Tonga working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Boco's head.
Tonga stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Boco swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tonga stays in close to Boco's body and controls the position.
Boco wants to stand up but Tonga is controlling him.
Tonga tries to stand but Boco is controlling from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tonga working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Boco's head.
Tonga content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Tonga drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Tonga jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T1#
Tonga is standing up over Boco. Boco looks to escape but Tonga dives into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tonga wants to control but Boco is keeping him busy.
Tonga wants to stand but Boco is controlling his arm.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tonga happy to just control the position for now.
Tonga works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Tonga taking a breather here. #T2#
Tonga lands a decent elbow from side control.
Boco is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Tonga is working Boco over with some ground and pound from side control.
Boco wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#SUB2#
Tonga wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Boco, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Tonga is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Boco is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T3#
Tonga lands a nice forearm strike. #SUB2#
Tonga is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Boco knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Boco is trying to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Tonga tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Tonga has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Tonga in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Boco takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Tonga wants to stand but Boco has his arm trapped. #SUB2#
Tonga tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Tonga has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tonga wants to lay and pray for a moment but Boco keeps working.
Tonga wants to stand but Boco has his arm trapped.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tama Tonga dominated that 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.
#R2#
Boco throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tonga 's waist but Tonga gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Boco off to one side.
Boco fails to land with a series of punches.
Boco shoots in but no luck this time. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Tonga .
Tonga landing a few strikes.
Tonga scoring with punches and elbows. #SUB2#
Tonga is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Boco is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Tonga has hold of Boco's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Boco tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Tonga cranks the arm and Boco screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Boco, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Tama Tonga !
Tama Tonga decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 13, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Sinytsyn closes the distance and pushes Tonga back into the cage.
Sinytsyn lands a body shot.
Sinytsyn lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tonga backwards.
Sinytsyn lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Knees to the body from Sinytsyn.
Sinytsyn lands an elbow just above Tonga 's eye.
Sinytsyn lands a nice shot to the body.
Sinytsyn lands a knee to the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Sinytsyn cracks Tonga with a nice body shot.#KD#
Sinytsyn drops Tonga onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Tonga is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC#
Tonga is rocked!
Tonga looks winded!
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!#BC#
Sinytsyn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tonga is still on wobbly legs! Can Sinytsyn finish him?
Sinytsyn catches Tonga with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and Tonga forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Aleksandr Sinytsyn!
Aleksandr Sinytsyn thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Tama Tonga was interviewed post fight and said 'Bruhhhhhh'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 07, 2018 |
#R1#
Kruiz connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Tonga 's hands.#TD2#
Tonga shoots in and gets a takedown into Kruiz's guard.
Kruiz thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Tonga looking to sit in guard and control but Kruiz gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
Tonga escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kruiz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Tonga 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.
Tonga working a defensive guard but Kruiz passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruiz is controlling the pace.
Nice strikes from Kruiz there. #T1#
Kruiz landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kruiz working the head and body with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kruiz in particular looking to stall.
Kruiz's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#SUB#
Kruiz is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Tonga has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kruiz uses his free foot to push down on Tonga 's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Tonga .
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kruiz with the ground and pound from mount. #ROC#
Tonga is rocked!#T2##SUB#
Kruiz is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Tonga is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Tonga flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Kruiz anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Tonga and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Kruiz slips an arm under Tonga chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Kruiz has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Kruiz is squeezing on Tonga like an anaconda would it's prey. Tonga fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tom Kruiz!
After the fight, Tom Kruiz was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
In defeat, Tama Tonga stepped up to the mic, saying 'Bruhhhhhh'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 23, 2018 |
#R1#
Tonga shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kruiz as he jumps to the side.
Tonga fails to land the takedown.
Kruiz changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A punch lands to the side of Tonga 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kruiz smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Tonga shoots and misses
and Kruiz counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tonga thinking.
Tom Kruiz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tama Tonga .
Kruiz stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kruiz wants it to stay on the feet.
Tonga with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kruiz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tonga shoots in looking for a takedown but Kruiz manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tonga 's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Tonga takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kruiz swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tonga .
Kruiz scores with a punch to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kruiz's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tonga under the eye.
Kruiz fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tonga looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tonga looks to score with a jab to the body but Kruiz is just out of range.
Kruiz lands with a hook. Tonga tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
No luck for Tonga with that takedown attempt. #T1#
Kruiz connects with a jab.
Tonga throws a series of punches but Kruiz moves out of range.
Tonga looks winded!
Jab, jab by Kruiz - just one landing.
Tonga drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Tonga closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kruiz is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Tonga changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kruiz tries to avoid it but Tonga manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kruiz to the ground. Kruiz escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kruiz connects with the punch.
Tonga walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Tonga shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #TD#
and Kruiz counters with a shoot takedown. Tonga fights it but they end up in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kruiz stays in close to Tonga 's body and controls the position.
Kruiz working some strikes from top position.#ROC#
Tonga is rocked!
Kruiz postures up and lands a big shot to Tonga 's brow.
Tonga is still in real trouble! Can Kruiz finish him?
Kruiz landing with the ground and pound.
Kruiz is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Kruiz slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Tonga seems to have recovered his senses.#SUB#
Kruiz has hold of Tonga 's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Tonga seems comfortable defending it but Kruiz has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Tonga is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Tonga is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Kruiz couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tom Kruiz!
Tom Kruiz bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
Tama Tonga spoke after the fight, saying 'Bruhhhhhh'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 18, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Tonga drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Braz pushes a forearm under Tonga 's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Tonga is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Shoei Braz!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Shoei Braz made sure he mentioned KnockOut, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
In defeat, Tama Tonga stepped up to the mic, saying 'Bruhhhhhh'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 08, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Tonga tries to sprawl but Braz drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Tonga punching from the bottom.
Tonga knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Braz on the ground.
Tonga tries to roll over but Braz keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Braz maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Tonga could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Braz has cracked it and Tonga is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Braz!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Shoei Braz!
Shoei Braz very nearly forgot to thank KnockOut amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
Tama Tonga spoke after the fight, saying 'Bruhhhhhh'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 29, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Tonga shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Muller manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Muller looking to control.
Tonga has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Tonga not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Tonga got a little sloppy there for a moment and Muller has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tonga has managed to get both his arms back between Muller's legs - danger averted.
Tonga is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Muller looking for subs off his back but Tonga has passed one foot through into half guard.
#SUB#
Tonga is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Muller has managed to free his arm - good work. #T1#
Tonga is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Muller manages to get to full guard.
Muller not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tonga trying to stand up but can't free himself from Muller's guard.
Muller trying to keep a closed guard but Tonga is proving a slippery customer.
Tonga scoring with some ground and pound. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB2#
Muller is looking for a triangle but Tonga pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Muller looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Muller has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Tonga 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 Muller.
Muller manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Tonga is looking to improve his position.
#T3#
Muller wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tonga keeps working.
Muller passes into side control, despite Tonga 's attempt to control the position.
Muller wants to control but Tonga is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Muller wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Tonga , who protects the arm well. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tonga manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Muller is trying to work for a kimura but Tonga is defending well.
Muller performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Tonga is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Muller's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Muller's back!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Muller is really stuck here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tama Tonga dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2##TD#
Tonga scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Tonga takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Muller manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Muller has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Tonga should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Muller has tightened it up now! Tonga should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Julian Muller!
Tama Tonga was interviewed post fight and said 'Bruhhhhhh'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 28, 2017 |
#R1#
Schwartz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tonga manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Schwartz tries to close the distance and clinch but Tonga swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Schwartz fails with a takedown attempt. #TD2#
Schwartz gets caught flat footed, as Tonga shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Schwartz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tonga works over Schwartz with some ground and pound from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tonga is pushing down on Schwartz's leg trying to pass to half guard. Schwartz is fighting to maintain full guard but Tonga has managed to sneak the leg through.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schwartz is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Tonga 's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Tonga 's back!#SUB#
Schwartz is persistently looking for the submission but Tonga is defending it well.
Tonga is trapped and Schwartz is scoring with shots to the head and body. #T1#
Tonga is trying to stand back up.
Tonga is trying to break free.
Tonga just trying to survive but Schwartz is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Tonga is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Tonga tries to break free.
Tonga manages to reverse the position and now he's in Schwartz's guard. Nice work there by Tonga .
Schwartz is looking to stand up but Tonga isn't so interested in that idea. #T2##SU2#
Tonga stands up from guard. Let's bang! #TD2#
Tonga shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Schwartz is trying to defend but Tonga finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Tonga 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.
Tonga drops an elbow to the side of Schwartz's head.
Tonga content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Schwartz is trying to maintain the position but Tonga is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Schwartz is in trouble now - Tonga has advanced to mount!
Tonga manages to capitalize on a mistake by Schwartz to take his back!
What can Schwartz do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#T4#
Schwartz tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Schwartz wants to control but Tonga is having none of it.
Tonga tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Schwartz is desperately trying to improve his position but Tonga has a good base and remains in mount.
Tonga unloading with bombs!#SUB2#
Tonga goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Schwartz is on top in guard.
Tonga wants to improve his position but instead Schwartz has moved into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tama Tonga dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Schwartz misses with a takedown attempt #CL2#
and Tonga moves into the clinch.
Schwartz is trying to break the clinch but Tonga has him pressed against the cage.
Schwartz tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tonga smiles and moves away.
Tonga avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#TD2#
Schwartz gets caught napping as Tonga dives in and scores a takedown. Schwartz manages to retain guard.#SUB#
Schwartz had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tonga defends it easily.
Tonga wants to stand but Schwartz is controlling his posture from full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Schwartz is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Tonga dives into side control.
Tama Tonga has got the better of the ground game so far.
Schwartz is looking to reverse the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tonga 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.
Tonga 's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Tonga tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The referee asks Tonga politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Tonga prefers to stall for the moment though.#SUB2#
Tonga is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Schwartz is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Tonga tries to stand but Schwartz is controlling his head.
Schwartz tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Tonga wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T3##SU2#
Tonga decides to stand back up.
Schwartz doesn't succeed with the takedown#TD2#
and Tonga counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Morgan Schwartz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tonga advances position into side control!
Tonga scores with a couple of short elbows.
Tonga wants to stand but Schwartz has his arm trapped. #SUB2#
Tonga tries for a kimura but Schwartz is defending well.
Tonga moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T4#
Tonga has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Schwartz is looking to improve his position but Tonga isn't that keen on the idea.
Tonga takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tonga in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tama Tonga showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3##TD2#
Tonga looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Schwartz!
Schwartz can't do much from the bottom here.
Schwartz is letting Tonga control him for a moment.
Tonga trying to control the action but Schwartz is working from the bottom.
Tonga has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tonga content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schwartz regains half guard.#T1#
Tonga slows the pace down in half guard.
Tonga scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Tonga trying to pass the guard but Schwartz defending well.
Tonga takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Schwartz is looking to control Tonga 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Schwartz avoid being mounted?#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#ES#
Schwartz kicks off Tonga and gets to his feet. #CL2#
Tonga moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Tonga manages to pull guard.
Tonga is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Schwartz got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tonga has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Schwartz has managed to get both his arms back between Tonga 's legs - danger averted.
Schwartz throws a big right hand that misses. #T3##SU#
Schwartz stands and steps away. Tonga gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #TD2#
Tonga drives through with a takedown into guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tonga not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Schwartz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tonga defends well.
Tonga stops Schwartz from standing up.
Schwartz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T4#
Tonga is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Tonga won't allow Schwartz to sweep him here.
Tonga pushing down on Schwartz's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Tonga is controlling the pace.
#SU2#
Tonga decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Morgan Schwartz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tama Tonga is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Tonga drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tama Tonga comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tonga 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tama Tonga !
Tama Tonga decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 16, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Mendoza shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Tonga 's guard.
Mendoza could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Tonga lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Tonga is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
It looks like Tonga 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tonga distracts Mendoza with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendoza keeping full guard, as Tonga tries to pass.
Tonga not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Tonga thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mendoza working a defensive guard but Tonga passes into half guard.
Tonga controlling the pace. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Mendoza is looking for a sweep. Tonga is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tonga content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Mendoza might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Tonga winds up and cracks Mendoza with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Tonga performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Mendoza has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tonga is working away from the top position though.#T3#
Mendoza punching from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Mendoza gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Tonga passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Tonga is staying tight to Mendoza's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Tonga tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Tonga 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. #T4#
Tonga scoring with punches and elbows.
Tonga controls the position from side control.
Mendoza takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tonga is working Mendoza over with some ground and pound from side control.
Tonga lands an elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tama Tonga dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Tonga shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Mendoza napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Tonga is chipping away with strikes.
Tonga controlling from side mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tonga moves into full mount! #T1#
Tonga manages to capitalize on a mistake by Mendoza to take his back!#SUB2#
Tonga patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Tonga is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#T2#
Tonga is punishing Mendoza with some ground and pound.
Tonga is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #SUB2#
Tonga is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#T3##SUB2#
Tonga is persistently looking for the submission but Mendoza is defending it well.
#SUB2#
Tonga is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Tonga is riding his opponent, not letting Mendoza buck him off. #T4##SUB2#
Tonga is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Mendoza tries to escape but Tonga has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB2#
Tonga is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Mendoza is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tama Tonga !
Tama Tonga bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 11, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Poole feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Tonga is wriggling around but Poole manages to pass to half guard.
#REVB#
Tonga is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Poole is looking to stall here but Tonga recovers full guard.
Poole might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Tonga is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Poole defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poole prevents Tonga from getting back to his feet. #T1#
Poole won't allow Tonga to sweep him here. #SUB#
Poole drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Poole jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Poole postures up in Tonga 's guard and throws a big left but Tonga blocks it.
Tonga wants to stand but Poole is controlling the position.
Poole won't allow Tonga to sweep him here.
Tonga keeping moving, preventing Poole from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Tonga is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Poole is aware though and is defending well.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Poole trying to control the position from guard on top but Tonga is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tonga looking for a sweep. Not yet Tonga , not yet. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL2#
Tonga closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Tonga makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#TD2#
Tonga has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Poole uses from the top position.
Tonga looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tonga is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##SUB2#
Tonga is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T3#
Poole wants to improve his position but Tonga is controlling well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB2#
Tonga is looking for a kimura but Poole is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Tonga to get the leverage.
Poole trying to control here.
Poole keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Tonga is working for a kimura but Poole is defending it quite comfortably.
#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Poole is trying to control but can't.
Poole could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Poole wants to sweep but Tonga has passed to side control!
Poole is trying to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SU2#
Tonga stands up. #TD2#
Tonga gets a takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tama Tonga dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Tonga closes the distance and clinches up with Poole, looking for a takedown. Tonga pushes Poole against the cage but Poole circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD2#
Tonga shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Poole manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Tonga passes Poole's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Poole manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Tonga got a little sloppy there for a moment and Poole has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tonga has managed to get both his arms back between Poole's legs - danger averted.
Poole working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tonga is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T1##SUB#
Poole throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Tonga has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tonga engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Poole throws his legs up looking for a submission but Tonga uses it to pass to side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Poole on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Tonga advances to mount.
Tonga controlling the position easily from mount. #T3#
Tonga landing shots from mount.
Tonga controlling the pace for now.
Tonga 's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Tonga is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Poole wants to get back to his feet.
Tonga controlling from the full mount. #T4#
Tonga is continuing to stall.
Tonga scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Tonga landing punches.
Tonga looking to control and managing it successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Poole reaches up to try and control the position but Tonga seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Poole rolls and tries to escape and now Tonga has his back!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Poole tries to escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tama Tonga showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Poole changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Tonga looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Tonga manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Tonga working the head and body with strikes.
Tonga wants to free his trapped foot but Poole is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Tonga is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tonga looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Poole with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T1#
Well, if Tonga 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.
Poole is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tonga is controlling the pace.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#ES#
Poole makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#CL2#
Poole tries to keep at a distance but Tonga has taken the fight into the clinch.
Tonga is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Tonga keeps control of Poole as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T3#
Tonga is trying to pull guard but Poole turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD2#
Tonga manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Poole lands a couple of elbows.
Poole has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Tonga is proving hard to escape from.
Poole with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tonga wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Tonga looking to hit a scissor sweep but Poole is one step ahead there. #T4#
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Tonga can do anything to dispel that myth.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Poole fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Tonga to the ground. Poole is now in Tonga 's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tonga is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Von Poole has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tama Tonga is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Tonga 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tama Tonga .
I've got Tonga winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 27:30
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tama Tonga !
Tama Tonga spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 06, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Larson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD2#
Tonga pulls guard successfully.
Tonga is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Larson is controlling him.
Tonga looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Larson wants to control from the top but Tonga keeps moving.
Tonga trying to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Larson wants to get up but he can't break Tonga 's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB2#
Larson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tonga has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Larson has managed to get both his arms back between Tonga 's legs - danger averted.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Larson trying to control the position from guard on top but Tonga is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Larson stuffs the takedown.#CL2#
Tonga has managed to clinch.
#BC2#
Tonga pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Larson gets a takedown into half guard.
Larson tries to stand and escape but Tonga is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Tonga wants to get back to full guard.
Tonga trying to control from the bottom.
#SU#
Larson stands up out of the half guard. #TD2#
Tonga changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Larson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Larson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Larson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Larson can't do much from the bottom here. #T3#
Larson looking for a sweep but Tonga has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Larson wants to hold on but Tonga pushes him away.
Tonga trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Larson tries to reverse the position but Tonga maintains control.
Larson tries to lock up and control but Tonga gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Larson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Tonga avoids the attempt from Larson to control.
Tonga looking to control and managing it successfully. #T4#
Tonga working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Tonga controlling the position easily from mount.
Tonga putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Larson working to try and regain half guard.
Tonga controlling the pace for now.
Larson is trying desperately to improve position.
Larson could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Larson tries to hold on but Tonga postures up.
Larson is breathing heavily.
Tonga controlling the position easily from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tama Tonga dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##CL2#
Tonga has Larson up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD2#
Tonga turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Tonga manages to end up in side control.#ES#
Larson sneaks out the side door and pushes Tonga away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Larson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tonga defends well and Larson ends up having to push Tonga into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#CL2#
Tonga clinches with his opponent.
Tonga tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tonga has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Larson prevents the takedown attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Larson prevents a takedown attempt there.
#T1#
Tonga is pressed up against the cage. Larson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Tonga down to the mat. Tonga avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Larson shoots for a takedown but Tonga saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boyce Larson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Tonga has taken the fight to the clinch.
Larson tries to pull guard but Tonga forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Larson working hard to break the clinch.#BC2#
Tonga breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sloppy strikes from Tonga . Those never looked like landing. #TD2#
Tonga shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Larson is trying to defend but Tonga finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Tonga takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T2#
Tonga tries to stand but can't do so whilst Larson controls his leg.
Tonga takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Larson is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Tonga jumps into side control!
Tonga tries to stand but Larson is controlling his head.
Larson sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SUB#
Larson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tonga pulls his head out easily.
Tonga is controlling the pace.
Tonga is nestled in close to Larson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T3#
Tonga lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB2#
Tonga is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Larson looking for submissions off his back.
Larson trying to hold on to Tonga 's head to control him but Tonga postures up.
#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Tonga is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Tama Tonga has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tonga works his way into full mount!
Tonga tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Tonga avoids the attempt from Larson to control.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Tonga cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Larson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Larson is bucking up trying to escape but Tonga cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Tonga sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tama Tonga showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Larson is looking to clinch but Tonga is avoiding it.
Tonga shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Larson as he jumps to the side.
Larson misses with a wild body shot.
A shot to the body from Larson misses
and Tonga counters with a one-two to the body.
Larson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tonga tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tonga lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Tonga lands with a right that hurts Larson. Larson looks to clinch but Tonga throws a short knee that drops Larson. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Tama Tonga !
Tama Tonga was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 30, 2017 |
#R1#
Tonga takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hernandez throws a combination. Tonga tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Tonga walks into a jab.
Matias Hernandez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hernandez throws a poor cross that misses
#TD#
so Tonga counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #SU#
Tonga stands and steps away. Hernandez gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Hernandez misses with a lunging right hand
#CL#
and Tonga moves into the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#TD#
Tonga jumps into guard, dragging Hernandez to the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tonga controlling Hernandez's posture.
Hernandez must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hernandez wanted to stand there but Tonga had control of the position. #T1#
Hernandez prevents Tonga from getting back to his feet.
Hernandez being controlled here momentarily.
Hernandez tries to stand but Tonga is controlling from the bottom.
Hernandez is fighting to break Tonga 's control of his arms but Tonga is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Tonga throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Matias Hernandez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hernandez moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Hernandez lands a nice hook to Tonga 's body. Tonga takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tonga misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hernandez scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hernandez throws a left and a right that both miss
#CL#
and Tonga counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Tonga .
Hernandez avoids a wild elbow strike from Tonga .
Hernandez wants to get back to striking at distance but Tonga won't allow it.
Hernandez gets underhooks to prevent Tonga 's takedown attempt.
Tonga keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hernandez's efforts to push away.#TD#
Tonga pulls guard successfully.
#T3#
Tonga looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Tonga has his feet on Hernandez's thighs here. He's pushed Hernandez off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Hernandez screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tama Tonga !
A less than humble Tama Tonga misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 27, 2017 |
#R1#
Muller fails to land the takedown.#TD#
Tonga closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Muller's guard.
Tonga works over Muller with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB2#
Muller had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tonga defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tonga with a nice head shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tonga is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Tonga wants to control from the top but Muller keeps moving. #T1##SUB2#
Muller working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tonga doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tonga manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Tonga is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Muller keeping moving, preventing Tonga from controlling successfully.
Tonga cracks Muller with a solid left hand.
Tonga knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Muller on the ground.
Tonga slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Tonga postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Muller has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Tonga doesn't defend quickly enough and Muller has managed to lock this one up! Can Tonga escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Muller on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Julian Muller!
Tama Tonga spoke after the fight, saying 'Bruhhhhhh'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 21, 2017 |
#R1#
Muller with a lazy takedown attempt
and Tonga counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#
It looks like Julian Muller has been cut.#TD2#
Tonga gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Muller to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Tonga looking for a sweep. Not yet Tonga , not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Muller wants to control from the top but Tonga keeps moving. #SUB#
Muller avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Tonga looking for subs off his back but Muller has passed one foot through into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Tonga is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Muller has latched onto it... Big trouble! Muller pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Tonga is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Muller!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Julian Muller!
Tama Tonga was interviewed post fight and said 'Bruhhhhhh'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 19, 2017 |
#R1#
Hicks tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Hicks clinches. #TD#
Hicks gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Tonga is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Hicks is working for a submission of some sort.
Tonga punching from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tonga is trying is best to control the position here. #SUB#
Hicks is looking for a kimura but Tonga is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hicks to get the leverage.
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. Hicks connects with a nice short shot to Tonga 's temple.
Hicks is thwarting Tonga 's attempts to control the position.#T1##SUB2#
Tonga looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hicks throwing shots but Tonga is blocking nicely. #SUB#
Hicks is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Tonga has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Tonga manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Tonga is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hicks would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tonga is pulling down on Hicks's head. It's preventing any offense from Hicks, at least for the moment.#SUB2#
Tonga looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tonga wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Hicks manages to pass to side control.
Tonga wants to get back to his feet.
#T3#
Tonga slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Tonga looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Hicks 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. #SUB#
Hicks drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Tonga dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Tonga trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Hicks manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Hicks stopping the sweep attempt from Tonga .#T4#
Hicks scoring with some ground and pound.
Tonga looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hicks is one step ahead there.
Hicks throwing strikes from guard but Tonga blocks nicely.
Hicks passes into half guard.
Tonga regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hicks might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tonga wants to control but Hicks passes easily into half guard.
Tonga missing with punches from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Major Hicks dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Hicks throws a head kick that misses.
Hicks is looking to clinch.
Tonga lands a jab-cross combination. #CUT2#
It looks like Major Hicks has been cut.#TD2#
Tonga drives through with a takedown into guard. #ES#
Hicks has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Tonga off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Hicks tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tonga throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hicks is looking to clinch. #TD2#
Tonga throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Hicks tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Tonga is in Hicks's guard.#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Hicks manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#T1#
Tonga keeps control of Hicks as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #TD2#
Tonga jumps guard.
Tonga preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hicks wants to control from the top but Tonga keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tonga wants to stand but Hicks is controlling the position.
Tonga is breathing heavily.#SUB#
Hicks drops back looking for a leg! Tonga is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tonga manages to kick Hicks off! Hicks jumps back into Tonga 's guard.
Hicks wants to control from the top but Tonga keeps moving. #T2#
Tonga manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hicks manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Hicks keeping full guard, as Tonga tries to pass.
Major Hicks overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hicks keeping moving, preventing Tonga from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Tonga drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Hicks manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Tonga has Hicks in his guard.#REVR#
Hicks pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tonga is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Hicks trying to control the position from guard on top but Tonga is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tonga is trying to control the position but Hicks postures up.
Tonga 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.#SUB#
Hicks drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hicks jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hicks lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Tonga is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tonga keeping moving, preventing Hicks from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Tonga shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hicks sprawls well. Hicks wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tonga gets slowly back to his feet.
As Tonga looks to move away, Hicks throws a big counter combo but Tonga just gets out of the way.
Tama Tonga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hicks tries to clinch up but Tonga circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Tonga closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Major Hicks will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Major Hicks's cut.
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!
#R3#
Tonga throws a nice looking combination but Hicks bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#TD2#
Tonga shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Tonga stopping the sweep attempt from Hicks.#SUB2#
Tonga is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Hicks is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Hicks has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Tonga can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hicks wants to control from the top but Tonga keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hicks trying to stand up but can't free himself from Tonga 's guard.
Hicks tries to free his leg and advance position but Tonga is retaining full guard. #T1##SUB2#
Tonga looking for a guillotine here but Hicks defends easily.
Hicks being controlled here momentarily.
Tonga takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tonga wants to stand up but Hicks is controlling him. #SUB#
Hicks postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Tonga is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Hicks, into his guard. #REVB#
Tonga wants to control from the top but Hicks keeps moving. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Tonga wants to stand but Hicks has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Tonga scoring with some ground and pound.
Tonga trying to control but Hicks is working from the bottom.
Tonga advances position into side control!#T3#
Tonga wants to control for a moment but Hicks uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Tonga is trying to control the action in half guard but Hicks is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Tonga performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Let's hope that Tonga has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Tonga wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hicks keeps working. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Tonga moves into range and clinches up with Hicks.
Hicks tries to pull guard but Tonga won't allow it.
#BC2#
Tonga manages to break the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hicks looks to land a body kick but Tonga moved away.
Tonga lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Tonga changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hicks tries to avoid it but Tonga manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hicks to the ground. Hicks escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tama Tonga comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hicks has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 29:29
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 29:29
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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