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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 18, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Shwartz shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Hussein's guard.#SUB2#
Hussein looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Shwartz passes into side control.
#SUB#
Shwartz is working to tighten his grip on Hussein's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Hussein has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Shwartz is really squeezing tight and eventually Hussein passes out! Shwartz breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Ed Shwartz! |
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Event:
Monday Night Wrestling S1 E4
Date: Jun 28, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Vitor Velasquez ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Ed Shwartz!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Colin Fray and Paul Gruel.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Velasquez clinches with his opponent.
#TD#
Velasquez ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Velasquez no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB2#
Shwartz drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Shwartz jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Shwartz wants to control from the top but Velasquez keeps moving.
Velasquez is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Shwartz drops back, looking for a kneebar! Velasquez looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Velasquez looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Velasquez ! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Velasquez (4) vs (0) Shwartz
Shwartz gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Velasquez (6) vs (0) Shwartz
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shwartz stops Velasquez from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #T1#
Shwartz is desperately trying to improve his position but Velasquez has a good base and remains in mount.
Velasquez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Shwartz is looking to escape. #SUB#
Velasquez goes for an armbar but Shwartz turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Shwartz. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Velasquez (6) vs (2) Shwartz#SUB#
Velasquez isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Shwartz stacks Velasquez on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Shwartz! Score +3 for passing guard: Velasquez (6) vs (5) Shwartz#T2#
Shwartz tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Velasquez wants to control but Shwartz postures up.#SUB2#
Shwartz is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Velasquez is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Velasquez wants to control but Shwartz postures up.
Shwartz moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Velasquez (6) vs (7) Shwartz
Velasquez tries to lock up and control but Shwartz gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T3#
Velasquez slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Shwartz trying to pass the guard but Velasquez defending well.
Velasquez is not content to let Shwartz control the position.
Velasquez tries to roll over but Shwartz keeps him under control.
Velasquez is trying to maintain the position but Shwartz is very close to passing his half guard.
Velasquez preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #T4##SUB2#
Velasquez is defending against the submission attempts here by Shwartz.
Velasquez controlling the position for now.
Velasquez is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Shwartz is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Velasquez doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Shwartz.
Shwartz is thwarting Velasquez 's attempts to control the position.#T5#
Velasquez works his way to full guard. Good work.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Velasquez managing to control the position.
Shwartz trying to control but Velasquez is working from the bottom. #T6#
Velasquez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Velasquez definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Velasquez is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Shwartz wants to pass the guard but Velasquez is keeping the position.
Shwartz keeps trying to improve his position.
Shwartz trying to control the position from guard on top but Velasquez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Shwartz thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T7#
Shwartz trying to control but Velasquez is working from the bottom.
Velasquez is trying to control the position but Shwartz postures up.
Shwartz wants to pass the guard but Velasquez is keeping the position.
Velasquez looking for a sweep. Not yet Velasquez , not yet. #SUB#
Velasquez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Shwartz looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Velasquez has his foot on Shwartz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Shwartz works his way back into a safe position though.#T8#
Velasquez looking for a sweep. Not yet Velasquez , not yet.
Velasquez trying to keep a closed guard but Shwartz is proving a slippery customer.
Shwartz should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Shwartz wants to pass the guard but Velasquez is keeping the position.
Shwartz passes Velasquez 's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Velasquez is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Shwartz's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Shwartz's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Velasquez (10) vs (7) Shwartz#SUB#
Velasquez looking for the choke from the back. #SUB#
Velasquez working for the choke. #SUB#
Velasquez patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#T9##SUB#
Velasquez is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Shwartz knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Shwartz for a finish.
Velasquez is breathing heavily.
Velasquez keeps control of the position as Shwartz tries to break free.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Velasquez is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Shwartz trying to control the action but Velasquez just sinks the hooks in. #T10#
Velasquez trying to control momentarily.
#SUB#
Velasquez is looking for the choke from the back position but Shwartz is controlling his hands well. #SUB#
Velasquez is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Shwartz has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB#
Velasquez looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB#
Velasquez looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Shwartz is controlling Velasquez 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Velasquez (10) vs (9) Shwartz#T11#
Velasquez keeping moving, preventing Shwartz from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Velasquez looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Shwartz passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Velasquez (10) vs (12) Shwartz
Velasquez tries to bench press Shwartz off him but Shwartz keeps the position. #T12#
Shwartz has knee on belly momentarily but Velasquez bucks him off and regains half guard. #SUB2#
Shwartz is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Shwartz wants to control but Velasquez is keeping him busy.
Velasquez is trying to get back to full guard.
Shwartz trying to control the action but Velasquez is working from the bottom. #T13#
Shwartz prevents Velasquez from improving his position.#SUB2#
Shwartz 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.
#SUB2#
Shwartz is working for a kimura but Velasquez is defending it quite comfortably.
#T14#
Velasquez tries to get to full guard but Shwartz has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Shwartz is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Velasquez sees it coming and defends easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Shwartz is working for a kimura but Velasquez is defending it quite comfortably.
Velasquez is looking for a sweep. Shwartz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shwartz wins on points by 12 to 10. |
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Event:
Monday Night Wrestling S1 E3
Date: Jun 13, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Ed Shwartz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Leon Jones!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Roger Salmon and Chris Saunders.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Shwartz shoots in for a double leg but Jones sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jones with the counter takedown but Shwartz avoids it easily.#CL#
Shwartz moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD2#
Jones gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Shwartz regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Shwartz (0) vs (2) Jones
Shwartz can't keep his opponent in guard - Jones advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Jones keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB2#
Jones is working for a kimura but Shwartz is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Shwartz is defending against the submission attempts here by Jones.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones controlling the action here. #T1#
Shwartz is looking for a sweep. Jones is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Jones in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Shwartz tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Jones!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Leon Jones! Leon Jones retains his light heavyweight title!
Leon Jones 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:
WCA: Monday Night Wrestling
Date: May 30, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Zack Manning! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ed Shwartz!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Chris Saunders and Micheangelo Fripello.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Manning clinches. #TD#
Manning manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Shwartz postures up.
Manning managing to control the position.
Manning is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Manning looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shwartz is one step ahead there.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Manning escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Shwartz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Manning looking for a guillotine here but Shwartz defends easily.
Manning really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T1#
Shwartz wants to control from the top but Manning keeps moving.
Shwartz is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Manning is trying to control the position but Shwartz postures up.
Shwartz trying to control but Manning is working from the bottom.
Shwartz works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T2#
Shwartz prevents Manning from improving his position.#SUB#
Manning is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Shwartz pulls his head out easily.
Manning is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Shwartz is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Shwartz is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Manning has managed to free his arm - good work.
Manning is looking to improve his position.
#T3##SUB2#
Shwartz is working for a kimura but Manning is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Shwartz 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.
Shwartz trying to control the action but Manning is working from the bottom. #T4#
Manning has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Shwartz is working away from the top position though.
Shwartz is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Manning! Score +3 for passing guard: Manning (0) vs (3) Shwartz
Manning is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB2#
Manning defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Shwartz.
Shwartz controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB2#
Shwartz working for a submission but Manning is keeping him at bay. #T5##SUB2#
Shwartz with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
#SUB2#
Shwartz moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Manning has worked his arm free - good work by Manning!
#SUB2#
Shwartz tries for a kimura but Manning is defending well.
Manning is not content to let Shwartz control the position. #T6#
Shwartz working away.
Manning manages to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Shwartz in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Manning tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Shwartz!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ed Shwartz! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 22, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Muller shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Shwartz manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#SUB2#
Shwartz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Muller doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Muller manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Shwartz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Muller wants to stand but Shwartz is controlling his posture from full guard. #SU#
Muller decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Shwartz, up you get!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Muller takes the fight into the clinch.
Muller is pressed up against the cage. Shwartz has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Muller down to the mat. Muller avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Shwartz changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Muller tries to avoid it but Shwartz manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Muller to the ground. Muller escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #T1##KD#
Muller throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Shwartz stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Muller follows into mount! #CUT#It looks like Ed Shwartz has been cut.
Muller trying to control but Shwartz is having none of it. #SU#
Muller gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!#TD#
Muller is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Shwartz's half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SU#
Muller decides to return to a standing position.
Muller throws a one two combo.
Muller scores with a spinning back kick!
Shwartz should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Shwartz looks winded!
Shwartz slips a jab and a cross from Muller.
#TD#
Muller scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU#
Muller escapes and gets back to his feet.
Muller connects with a high kick. #T2#
Muller throws a nice inside leg kick. #TD#
Muller looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SU#
Muller stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being. #TD#
Muller shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Shwartz is trying to defend but Muller finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Shwartz has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Muller is on him like a limpet, forcing Shwartz back against the cage.
Shwartz wants a takedown.
Kevin Muller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ed Shwartz.
Shwartz has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Muller after a bit of a struggle. #BC#
Muller breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T3#
Muller throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Shwartz's head.
Shwartz looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Muller tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shwartz shoots in looking for a takedown but Muller manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Shwartz's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD#
Muller shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Muller showed some decent athleticism there.
Shwartz kicks Muller off and gets back to his feet.
Shwartz looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Muller is fending him off so far but Shwartz persists. Nope, Muller circles away and we're back to standing.#TD#
Muller shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Shwartz napping and manages to drive through into side control!#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shwartz tries to bench press Muller off him but Muller keeps the position.
You can see the frustration on Shwartz's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SU#
Muller decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Shwartz takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#TD2#
Shwartz darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Shwartz missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Muller tries to kick Shwartz off but Shwartz keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Shwartz is thwarting Muller's attempts to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Muller dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ed Shwartz's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Muller throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shwartz is looking for the big counter here.
Shwartz takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Shwartz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Muller.
And Shwartz tries to counter it with a takedown but Muller pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Muller pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Muller throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A head kick misses from Muller.
Muller closes the distance looking to clinch
and Muller takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Muller scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Shwartz pushes Muller off and gets 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!
Shwartz shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Muller as he avoids it easily. #T1#
Shwartz shoots in for a double leg but Muller sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD2#
Shwartz shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Muller is trying to defend but Shwartz finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Muller wants to improve his position but Shwartz is controlling well.
Shwartz is pressing down on Muller's thigh, looking to free his foot. Muller is holding on for now.
Muller has a hand on Shwartz's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Shwartz takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Ed Shwartz has got the better of the ground game so far.
Muller is squirming around, avoiding Shwartz's attempts to control the action.
Shwartz landing strikes, looking to finish! #T2#
Shwartz scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Muller?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shwartz wants to take his opponent's back but Muller doesn't allow it.
Muller wants to hold on but Shwartz pushes him away.#SUB2#
Muller tries to improve his position but Shwartz has taken his back! Shwartz has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Muller tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Shwartz pushes Muller away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ed Shwartz!
Kevin Muller spoke after the fight, saying 'Fuck'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 20, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
Horal scores with a takedown into Shwartz's guard.#SUB#
Horal is posturing up here but Shwartz has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Horal tries to roll out but it's too tight and Horal has to tap! Slick submission there by Shwartz!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ed Shwartz! |
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