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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 16, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Van Pearlywhites closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Schwartz to the mat! Schwartz manages to get full guard.
Schwartz looking for a sweep. Not yet Schwartz, not yet.
Van Pearlywhites prevents Schwartz from getting back to his feet.
Van Pearlywhites trying to control the position from guard on top but Schwartz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Schwartz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Schwartz is working hard here to advance position.
Schwartz pulls Van Pearlywhites in to control the position. #SUB2#
Van Pearlywhites has gone for a leg lock! Schwartz slips out almost immediately though and dives into Van Pearlywhites's guard.#REVR#
Schwartz content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Pearlywhites doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
#T1#
Schwartz wants to control from the top but Van Pearlywhites keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Schwartz is looking to work some ground and pound but Van Pearlywhites has wrist control.
Schwartz wants to control from the top but Van Pearlywhites keeps moving.
Schwartz working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Schwartz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Schwartz has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Schwartz is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Van Pearlywhites thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Van Pearlywhites wants to stand but Schwartz is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Van Pearlywhites throws a shot from downtown. Schwartz moves away and avoids it.#TD2#
Van Pearlywhites feints and as Schwartz raises his hands in defense, Van Pearlywhites changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#ES#
Schwartz is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Van Pearlywhites presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #BC2#
Van Pearlywhites escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD2#
Van Pearlywhites is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Schwartz's half guard.
Schwartz moves into full guard.
Schwartz wants to get back to his feet but Van Pearlywhites is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Van Pearlywhites must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T3#
Van Pearlywhites working some strikes from top position.
Van Pearlywhites scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB#
Schwartz is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Van Pearlywhites's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Van Pearlywhites scoring with some ground and pound.
Van Pearlywhites is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SUB#
Schwartz has his foot on Van Pearlywhites's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Van Pearlywhites works his way back into a safe position though.
Schwartz is breathing heavily.
Van Pearlywhites trying to stand up but can't free himself from Schwartz's guard.
Schwartz has momentary wrist control but Van Pearlywhites slips an elbow through the middle.
Van Pearlywhites really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Schwartz. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Schwartz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T4#
Van Pearlywhites tries to stand but Schwartz is controlling from the bottom.
Van Pearlywhites trying to control the position from guard on top but Schwartz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Schwartz looking for a sweep. Not yet Schwartz, not yet.
Van Pearlywhites with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Van Pearlywhites's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #ROC2#
Schwartz is rocked!
Van Pearlywhites postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Schwartz covers up, he's hurt! Van Pearlywhites keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Van Pearlywhites and the ref steps in to end the fight! Van Pearlywhites can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cornhauwer Van Pearlywhites!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 12, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Smagulov forces Schwartz back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Smagulov breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Smagulov drives through and clinches with Schwartz against the cage.
#BC2#
Smagulov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smagulov slaps away a takedown attempt from Schwartz, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD2#
Smagulov shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Schwartz is looking to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smagulov working over Schwartz with some ground and pound. Schwartz looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Schwartz wants to improve his position but Smagulov is controlling well.
Smagulov controlling the action here. #T1#
Smagulov wants to stand up but Schwartz has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Smagulov controlling the pace.
Schwartz is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smagulov controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Smagulov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Schwartz doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Smagulov. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Smagulov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Schwartz pushes Smagulov off looking to stand but Smagulov dives back in and keeps control.
Schwartz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Smagulov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Schwartz gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Smagulov to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Smagulov preventing the sweep. #T3#
Smagulov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Smagulov stands and throws Schwartz's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Schwartz is trying to get back to half guard.
Smagulov controls the position.
Schwartz struggling a bit here.
Smagulov taking a breather here. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Schwartz is trying to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Smagulov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Schwartz is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Smagulov happy to just control the position for now.
Schwartz tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smagulov staying calm.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aslan Smagulov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Schwartz changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Smagulov tries to avoid it but Schwartz manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Smagulov to the ground. Smagulov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD2#
Smagulov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Schwartz trying to keep a closed guard but Smagulov is proving a slippery customer.
Schwartz is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Smagulov controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Let's hope that Smagulov 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.#ES#
Schwartz pushes Smagulov off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #T1##CL2#
Smagulov takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2#
Smagulov has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Schwartz is trying to keep an underhook but Smagulov manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Smagulov in particular looking to stall.
Smagulov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Schwartz is trying to stand up here but Smagulov is controlling him well.
Smagulov trying to control the pace. #T2#
Schwartz trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Smagulov is looking for a kimura here.
Smagulov controlling the action here.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#T3##REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Schwartz shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Smagulov but Smagulov pushes him off and we're back to square one.#TD2#
Schwartz tries to sprawl but Smagulov drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Schwartz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Smagulov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Smagulov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Schwartz moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T4#
Schwartz wants to stand but Smagulov is controlling the position.
Smagulov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB#
Schwartz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Schwartz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Smagulov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smagulov is continuing to stall.
The adventures of Smagulov the control monster continue. Boring.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aslan Smagulov 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! This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Smagulov shoots in and gets a takedown into Schwartz's guard.
Schwartz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Smagulov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Smagulov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Schwartz can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Smagulov controls the pace.
Smagulov postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smagulov tries to stand but Schwartz is controlling from the bottom.
Smagulov works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T1#
Smagulov controlling the action here.
Smagulov prevents Schwartz from standing back up.
Smagulov 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.
It looks like Smagulov is going to stand back up.
Aslan Smagulov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Smagulov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Smagulov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD2#
Smagulov works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #T2#
Smagulov stopping the sweep attempt from Schwartz.
Smagulov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Smagulov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Smagulov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T3##REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Schwartz gets caught flat footed, as Smagulov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#ES#
Schwartz pushes Smagulov off and scrambles back to his feet.
Schwartz is looking to clinch but Smagulov is avoiding it.
#TD2#
Smagulov scores with a takedown into Schwartz's guard.#ES#
Schwartz manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Smagulov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#TD2#
Smagulov turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Smagulov working away.
Smagulov slows the pace down.
Smagulov working the ground and pound.
Smagulov is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Schwartz gets back to half guard.
Morgan Schwartz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Aslan Smagulov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Still in half guard, Smagulov seems content to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Aslan Smagulov.
Well Smagulov 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aslan Smagulov!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 05, 2018 |
#R1#
Schwartz tries to clinch up but Kadyrev circles away and keeps his distance.#TD2#
Kadyrev drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Schwartz is trying to control the position but Kadyrev postures up.
Kadyrev is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Schwartz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #ES#
Schwartz uses the cage to get back to his feet.
#TD2#
Kadyrev is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Schwartz's half guard.
Kadyrev is thwarting Schwartz's attempts to control the position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kadyrev lands a nice short elbow.#T1#
Well, if Kadyrev 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.
Schwartz makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Schwartz.
Schwartz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kadyrev trying to control but Schwartz is working from the bottom.
Kadyrev slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Schwartz bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kadyrev's guard. #REVR##T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Schwartz is sitting in close to Kadyrev's body. Kadyrev has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Schwartz is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Schwartz is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Kadyrev.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Khabib Kadyrev!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 22, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Miller has closed the distance and engaged Schwartz in a clinch.
Miller prevents Schwartz from breaking the clinch.
Miller looking to throw knees to the head but Schwartz is blocking nicely.
Schwartz wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Miller lands a nice uppercut.#TD2#
Miller gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Schwartz wants to stand up but Miller is controlling him.
Schwartz can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Miller controls the pace.
Miller slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schwartz regains half guard there - taking advantage of Miller's attempt to lay and pray for a moment. #SUB2#
Miller is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Schwartz doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Miller.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Schwartz keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Schwartz makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Schwartz.
Schwartz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Miller is one step ahead there. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Miller prevents Schwartz from getting back to his feet.
Schwartz is wriggling around but Miller manages to pass to half guard.
#SUB#
Miller throws a strike but Schwartz manages to get a kimura sweep and he's found himself on top with the kimura half locked in! This would be a real turnaround! He's torquing it... Will Miller tap??? YES! He's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Morgan Schwartz!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 10, 2018 |
#R1##KD2#
A jab-cross combination lands for Kobylarek and sends Schwartz crashing to the mat! Kobylarek follows him down to the mat - Schwartz regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet! #ROC2#
Schwartz is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Morgan Schwartz has been cut.
Schwartz is controlling Kobylarek's trapped leg to prevent Kobylarek from advancing to side control.
Oh Schwartz is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SU2#
Kobylarek stands up out of the half guard.
Kobylarek connects with a nice cross there... Schwartz is looking wobbly and Kobylarek recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Schwartz to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Kobylarek jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ryan Kobylarek!
A less than humble Ryan Kobylarek 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: Jan 30, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Cock closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Cock lands in his opponent's guard.
Schwartz is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Cock connects with a couple of short punches.
Schwartz keeping moving, preventing Cock from controlling successfully.
Schwartz working a defensive guard but Cock manages to pass into side control anyway.
Schwartz sneaks back into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schwartz is looking to improve his position.
Schwartz is trying to control but can't.
#T1#
Cock drops an elbow to the side of Schwartz's head.
Cock working the head and body with strikes.
Schwartz keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Cock working the head and body with strikes.
Cock looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Cock is trying to control the action in half guard but Schwartz is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Schwartz wants to improve his position but Cock is controlling well.
#ES#
Schwartz manages to escape and get back to his feet! #T2##TD2#
Cock looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schwartz wants to get back to his feet.
Cock is trying to control the action in half guard but Schwartz is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Cock is trying to control the action in half guard but Schwartz is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SU2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Cock stands up from half guard. #TD2#
Cock throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Schwartz was covering up waiting for the punch and Cock finishes the takedown easily into guard. #ES#
Schwartz pushes Cock off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #T3##TD2#
Cock drives through with a takedown into Schwartz's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Schwartz is looking to stand up but Cock isn't so interested in that idea. #SU2#
Cock stands up and waves to Schwartz to follow him. #TD2#
Cock closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #T4#
Schwartz avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Cock.
Cock trying to mount his opponent but Schwartz defends it.
Cock wants to control but Schwartz is keeping him busy.
Schwartz is trying to stand.
Schwartz trying to control but Cock postures up.
#ES#
Schwartz manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Cock keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #TD2#
Cock manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cock controls Schwartz momentarily but Schwartz frees himself. #SUB2#
Cock is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Schwartz frees his head nicely. Oh but Cock has switched to an armbar! Schwartz is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Ben Cock!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 30, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Pushkin looking to score a takedown here. Schwartz is defending well but Pushkin drives through and ends up in Schwartz's guard.
Schwartz keeping moving, preventing Pushkin from controlling successfully. #SU2#
Pushkin gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Pushkin lands a jab to Schwartz's midsection.#TD2#
Pushkin bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Schwartz is looking to reverse the position.
Pushkin just content to control the position.
Pushkin tries to score with some ground and pound. Schwartz controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Schwartz stops Pushkin from passing to mount. #T1##SU2#
Pushkin decides to stand back up. #CL2#
Pushkin clinches up against the cage.
Pushkin just leaning against Schwartz, taking a breather.
Pushkin has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Pushkin looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Schwartz wants a takedown.
Schwartz tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Pushkin smiles and moves away.
Schwartz is breathing heavily.#CL2#
Schwartz gets tackled into the cage by Pushkin. Pushkin maintains the clinch. #T2#
Schwartz fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Morgan Schwartz. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Pushkin manages to pull guard.
Schwartz wants to control from the top but Pushkin keeps moving.
Schwartz throws a big right hand that misses.
Pushkin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Schwartz. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Pushkin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Schwartz is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Pushkin working for submissions but it's allowed Schwartz to get to half guard.
Pushkin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Schwartz is working away from the top position though.#T3#
Pushkin moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Pushkin 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#
Pushkin takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T4#
Schwartz regains full guard. Nicely done.
Pushkin sitting in guard here, content to control. #ES#
Schwartz pushes Pushkin off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #TD#
Schwartz closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Pushkin quickly recovers to half guard.#SUB2#
Pushkin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Schwartz pulls his head out easily.
Pushkin trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Schwartz manages to pass to mount!
Pushkin avoids a series of strikes thrown by Schwartz.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Pushkin dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##TD2#
Pushkin shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#ES#
Schwartz kicks Pushkin off and gets back to his feet.#TD2#
Pushkin drives through with a takedown into Schwartz's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Schwartz throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Pushkin preventing the sweep.
Schwartz has his hands on Pushkin's head, controlling the position.
Pushkin passes Schwartz's left leg - he's now in half guard.
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!
Pushkin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Schwartz taking some punishment here, with Pushkin in his half guard.
Pushkin looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Schwartz with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Schwartz gets full guard.
Pushkin controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Schwartz keeping moving, preventing Pushkin from controlling successfully.
Pushkin engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#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.#ES#
Schwartz has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Pushkin has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#TD2#
Pushkin jumps into guard, dragging Schwartz to the mat.
Schwartz with a flurry of punches that miss.
Schwartz wants to control from the top but Pushkin keeps moving.
Schwartz cracks Pushkin with a solid left hand.#T3#
Pushkin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pushkin is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Pushkin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Pushkin throws his legs up looking for a submission but Schwartz uses it to pass to side control.
Pushkin tries to improve position but can't.
Schwartz lands a decent elbow from side control.
Schwartz lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #T4#
Pushkin is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Schwartz asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Schwartz looks up at the clock and then as Pushkin takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Schwartz smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Pushkin is looking for a sweep.
Schwartz tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Pushkin is looking to reverse the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Schwartz working the ground and pound but Pushkin is defending the strikes.
Schwartz gets to mount! Pushkin was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Morgan Schwartz dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Schwartz avoids a kick to the body.
Schwartz throws a quick counter head kick but Pushkin was just out of range.
Schwartz shoots in for a takedown but Pushkin shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Pushkin takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A head kick misses from Schwartz.
Pushkin avoids the head kick by Schwartz.
Schwartz misses with a few strikes there.
#TD2#
Pushkin shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Pushkin was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Pushkin is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Pushkin tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Pushkin takes a little break here. Schwartz wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#SU2#
Pushkin decides to stand up, so the ref orders Schwartz to his feet.
Schwartz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #TD2#
Pushkin shoots in and gets a takedown into Schwartz's guard.#SU2#
Pushkin gets to his feet - Schwartz follows without any prompting. #T2##CL2#
Pushkin closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
Pushkin has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Schwartz regains guard immediately. #SU2#
Pushkin stands up from Schwartz's guard - Pushkin perhaps looking for a knockout. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Schwartz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Schwartz throws a sloppy head kick and Pushkin moves out of range easily. #T3##CL2#
Pushkin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Pushkin lands a body punch. #TD2#
Pushkin pulls Schwartz into guard.
#SUB2#
Pushkin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Schwartz defends it easily.#SUB2#
Pushkin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Schwartz defends well.
Pushkin will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
#T4#
Schwartz cracks Pushkin with a solid left hand.#SUB2#
Pushkin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Schwartz defends it easily.
Schwartz trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Schwartz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Pushkin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Schwartz is looking for a counter combo.
Schwartz dives in for a single leg takedown but Pushkin sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Pushkin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Pushkin has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Pushkin!
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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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