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Event:
Bound for KONFLIKT FINAL
Date: May 05, 2018 |
#R1#
Nice uppercut lands for Allen. That snapped Smagulov's head back.
Smagulov slips a jab and a cross from Allen.
Smagulov is looking to clinch but Allen is avoiding it.
Allen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Allen moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CUT#
It looks like Aslan Smagulov has been cut.
Allen looks to land a combination. Smagulov sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Allen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Allen throws a right hand that Smagulov ducks under and follows up with a left that Smagulov also avoids with ease.
A left and a right from Allen both land. Nice combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Allen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Smagulov circles away quickly and effectively.#TD2#
Smagulov shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Smagulov showed some decent athleticism there.
Smagulov looks winded!
Allen wants to get back to his feet.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Smagulov working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#ES#
Allen manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Allen works Smagulov's body with a nice hook.
Allen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Smagulov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Allen.
Allen misses with a double jab
#TD2#
and Smagulov counters with a shoot takedown. Allen fights it but they end up in guard. #T1#
Smagulov prevents Allen from getting back to his feet.
Smagulov sitting in guard here, content to control. #ES#
Allen is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Smagulov prevents the takedown attempt.
Allen goes for a takedown attempt but Smagulov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Sloppy strikes from Allen. Those never looked like landing.
Allen throws a shot to the body.
Smagulov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Allen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Smagulov circles away quickly and effectively.
Smagulov throws out a counter right but Allen avoids it with no problem.
A punch combination from Allen misses.
Allen throws a series of punches but Smagulov avoids them all with ease.
Smagulov wants to counter the offense by Allen and move into the clinch position.
Allen throws a series of punches but Smagulov avoids them all with ease.
Allen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Danga de danga de dang - Allen scores with a four punch combination!#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Allen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CL2#
Smagulov clinches up against the cage.
Allen tries to score a body lock takedown but Smagulov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Barry Allen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Allen looking for a takedown. #TD2#
Smagulov tightens his grip and picks Allen up, before dumping him to the ground. Allen manages to land in guard.
Allen wants to get back to his feet but Smagulov is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #ES#
Allen wriggles free and stands up.
Allen throws a right and a left that Smagulov avoids nicely.
Allen throws a right hand that Smagulov ducks under and follows up with a left that Smagulov also avoids with ease.#T3#
Allen looks to land a combination but Smagulov avoids it well.
Smagulov slips a jab and a cross from Allen.
Allen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD2#
and Smagulov decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Allen's guard.
Allen keeping moving, preventing Smagulov from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Allen is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Allen trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#ES#
Allen has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Smagulov off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Allen with a nice cross.#T4#
Allen misses with the combination.
Smagulov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Allen defends it well.
Allen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Smagulov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Allen defends it well.
Allen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Allen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Smagulov.
Allen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#TD2#
Allen gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Smagulov to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Smagulov won't allow Allen to get back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Barry Allen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aslan Smagulov's cut.
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#
No joy there for Allen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Allen throws a series of punches but Smagulov avoids them all with ease.
Smagulov tries to counter with a clinch but Allen shakes him off and moves away.
Smagulov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Allen is fending him off so far but Smagulov persists. Nope, Allen circles away and we're back to standing.
Sloppy strikes from Allen. Those never looked like landing.
Allen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Allen tries to bum rush Smagulov with a series of wild strikes but Smagulov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Allen misses with a series of wild punches.
Smagulov dodges the punch combination from Allen.
Smagulov dodges the punch combination from Allen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Allen lands a two punch combo.
#CL2#
Smagulov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Allen goes for a takedown attempt but Smagulov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Smagulov is breathing heavily.
Allen connects with a crisp jab. #T1#
Allen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD2#
and Smagulov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Smagulov.
Allen is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Smagulov is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Allen being controlled here, momentarily.
Allen wants to stand but Smagulov is controlling the position.
Allen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smagulov can do to turn this around?
Smagulov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Allen is keeping the position for now.
Allen is looking to stand up but Smagulov isn't so interested in that idea.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#T2##REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Allen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Allen jabs Smagulov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Barry Allen is winning the standup battle so far.
Allen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sloppy strikes from Allen. Those never looked like landing.
Smagulov lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
No joy there for Allen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Smagulov tries to counter by closing the distance.
Allen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Allen throws a series of strikes that have Smagulov backpedaling.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A right-left combo lands from Allen. #TD2#
Smagulov closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Allen to the mat! Allen manages to get full guard. #ES#
Allen has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Smagulov has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#TD2#
Smagulov gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Smagulov prevents Allen from getting back to his feet. #T3##ES#
Allen is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Allen goes for a takedown attempt but Smagulov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Smagulov prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Barry Allen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smagulov is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Smagulov gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. #ES#
Allen wriggles free and stands up.
Allen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Despite the aggression on Smagulov's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
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!
Allen swinging wildly here.
#T4#
Allen misses with a wild combination.
Smagulov wants to counter with a clinch but Allen pushes him away.
Allen scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Allen moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Smagulov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Allen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Smagulov somewhat.
Smagulov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Allen scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Allen lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Smagulov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Allen closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Allen scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Allen misses with a series of wild punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Barry Allen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Aslan Smagulov's cut.
That's time! Allen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Allen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Allen shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Smagulov eats them both and turns towards Allen to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Barry Allen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Allen misses with a combination
#TD2#
and Smagulov counters with a shoot takedown. Allen fights it but they end up in guard.
Smagulov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Allen is keeping the position for now.
Allen is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Smagulov is controlling him.
Smagulov wants to control from the top but Allen keeps moving.
Smagulov won't allow Allen to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smagulov trying to control the position from guard on top but Allen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #ES#
Allen pushes Smagulov off and gets back to his feet.
Allen throws a right and a left that Smagulov avoids nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Allen digs a good body shot into Smagulov's ribs.
Allen is working the combinations to good effect here.
Allen misses with a few strikes there.
Smagulov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Allen.
Allen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Smagulov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Allen swinging wildly here.
A right-left combo lands from Allen.
Allen throws a nice looking combination but Smagulov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Smagulov unleashes a big counter combination but Allen bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Barry Allen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Allen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Allen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD2#
and Smagulov counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Allen! #ES#
Allen throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
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!
Smagulov dodges the punch combination from Allen.
#T2#
Allen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smagulov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
No joy there for Allen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Allen falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD2#
and Smagulov decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Allen's guard.
Smagulov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Allen is looking to stand up but Smagulov isn't so interested in that idea.
Smagulov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Allen wants to get back to his feet but Smagulov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Smagulov trying to control but Allen is working from the bottom. #T3#
Smagulov stops Allen from standing up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Allen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Barry Allen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smagulov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A left and a right from Allen both land. Nice combination.
Allen's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Allen duly obliges.
Allen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Smagulov circles away quickly and effectively.
Allen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Allen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Smagulov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Allen fails to land with a series of punches.
#T4#
Allen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Allen lands the left hand.
Smagulov is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Allen.
Allen throws a series of punches but Smagulov moves out of range. #TD2#
Smagulov shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Allen napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Allen is trying to escape the position but Smagulov is controlling the position.
Allen wants to get back to his feet but Smagulov drags him back down.#ES#
Allen sneaks out the side door and pushes Smagulov away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Allen fails to land with a series of punches.
Allen throws a series of punches but Smagulov avoids them all with ease.
Allen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD2#
and Smagulov counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Allen wants to get back to his feet but Smagulov is dominant here and he's now got Allen's back!
Smagulov controlling from the back.
Aslan Smagulov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Barry Allen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Allen trying to get back to his feet but Smagulov is in full control for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barry Allen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Allen, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Barry Allen!
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Event:
KONFLIKT FC III
Date: Apr 07, 2018 |
#R1#
Rossi scores with a nice head shot.#CUT#
It looks like Aslan Smagulov has been cut.
Rossi connects with an inside leg kick.
Rossi misses with a wild combination.
Rossi with a jab.
Rossi lands a jab to the nose.
Smagulov has his takedown stuffed
and Rossi counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd cheers as Rossi lands an impressive looking overhand right. Smagulov doesn't seem phased though.
Smagulov misses with a takedown attempt - Rossi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Smagulov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rossi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mario Rossi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aslan Smagulov.
Rossi works the jab nicely.#T1#
Smagulov fails with a takedown attempt.
Smagulov tries to clinch up.
Smagulov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Rossi delivers a nice body kick.#TD2#
Rossi gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Smagulov looks winded!
Rossi wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Smagulov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Smagulov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Rossi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rossi wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
Smagulov passes Rossi's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Rossi holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Rossi is trying to control but can't.
Smagulov content to control rather than advance.
Smagulov is trying to control. Rossi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T3#
Smagulov is thwarting Rossi's attempts to control the position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rossi.
Rossi defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Smagulov.
A leg kick checked by Rossi.
Smagulov misses with a takedown
and Rossi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Smagulov thinking.
Smagulov fails with a takedown attempt.
Rossi bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Mario Rossi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
Smagulov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#CUT#
That has opened up Aslan Smagulov's cut even more.
We've been told by Rossi's head coaches at Project Cadmus that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Nice straight punches there by Rossi. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rossi.
Rossi scores with a punch to the head.
Smagulov on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#KD#
Rossi drops Smagulov with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Smagulov looks back up at him and smiles so Rossi waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC#
Smagulov is rocked!#CUT#
The cut above Aslan Smagulov's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rossi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rossi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Smagulov.
Rossi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rossi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Smagulov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rossi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rossi lands with an uppercut that bounces Smagulov off the cage and back into range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mario Rossi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aslan Smagulov's cut.
That's time! Rossi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Rossi lands an overhand right.
Aslan Smagulov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smagulov fails with a takedown attempt.#KD#
Rossi sends Smagulov crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Rossi is motioning to the referee to let Smagulov up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Smagulov is still on wobbly legs! Can Rossi finish him?
Smagulov shoots for a takedown but Rossi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
It looked like Rossi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Smagulov seems to have recovered his senses.
Aslan Smagulov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD#
Rossi lands a big uppercut and Smagulov crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Smagulov looks OK. Rossi waves Smagulov back to his feet!#ROC#
Smagulov is rocked!
Rossi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smagulov can do to turn this around?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rossi fakes the body blow, causing Smagulov to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Smagulov goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mario Rossi!
Mario Rossi decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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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 08, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Pichardo gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Smagulov to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Pichardo is wriggling around but Smagulov manages to pass to half guard.
#REVB#
Smagulov sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pichardo is looking to control Smagulov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pichardo avoid being mounted?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smagulov content to control rather than advance.
Smagulov'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.#T1#
Smagulov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Pichardo for as long as he can get away with.
Further stalling from Smagulov.
Pichardo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Smagulov tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Smagulov is taking a breather. Pichardo 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.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Pichardo is looking for a sweep. Smagulov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Smagulov is figuring out what he wants to do next.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD#
Smagulov shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Smagulov was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Pichardo pushes Smagulov away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Smagulov gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Pichardo is looking for a sweep.
Smagulov working away.#T3#
You can see the frustration on Pichardo's face as Smagulov controls the position.
Smagulov tries to advance to mount but Pichardo denies him.
Smagulov prevents Pichardo from escaping the position.
Pichardo being controlled for a moment. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Smagulov swings around for an armbar but Pichardo sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Smagulov's guard.
Smagulov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pichardo manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Smagulov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smagulov throws a big elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aslan Smagulov 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#
Smagulov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#TD#
Pichardo gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Smagulov to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Smagulov wants to pass the guard but Pichardo is keeping the position.
Smagulov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Smagulov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pichardo can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Smagulov is stinking the place up with his stalling.#T1#
Smagulov continues to stall.
Smagulov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Smagulov wants to stand but Pichardo has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Pichardo keeps the fight on the outside.
Pichardo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Smagulov sprawls well. Smagulov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pichardo gets slowly back to his feet.#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.
Pichardo tries to clinch but Smagulov is having none of it.
Pichardo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pichardo.
Smagulov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Smagulov avoids the head kick by Pichardo.
Smagulov fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aslan Smagulov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smagulov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Smagulov shoots in and drives through. Pichardo sprawls well.
Smagulov shoots for a double leg takedown but Pichardo sprawls well. He's pushed Smagulov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#CL2#
Pichardo has taken the fight to the clinch.
Smagulov throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
Smagulov tries for a takedown but Pichardo manages to get underhooks.
Pichardo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Pichardo is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Pichardo goes for a takedown in the clinch but Smagulov prevents it.
Smagulov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Pichardo gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#BC2#
Pichardo breaks the clinch.
Aslan Smagulov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Pichardo misses with a head kick.
Smagulov misses with a two punch combination.
Smagulov shoots in for a takedown but Pichardo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Pichardo scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #CUT2#
It looks like Aslan Smagulov has been cut.
Smagulov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Pichardo counters with a nice uppercut.
Pichardo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Smagulov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Pichardo sprawls and moves away.
Pichardo shoots in looking for a takedown but Smagulov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Pichardo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Smagulov avoids the head kick by Pichardo.
#TD#
Smagulov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smagulov wants to stand but Pichardo is controlling his arm.#ES2#
Pichardo throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Pichardo is looking to score with low kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danilo Pichardo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Aslan Smagulov's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. 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#
Smagulov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Pichardo swivels and escapes.
Smagulov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Smagulov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Smagulov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Smagulov fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Smagulov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pichardo, pushing him back against the cage.
Pichardo is trying to break free.
Smagulov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pichardo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smagulov tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aslan Smagulov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smagulov is looking for a takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Smagulov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Pichardo after a bit of a struggle.
Smagulov tries to pull guard but Pichardo forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T1#
Pichardo tries to circle away but Smagulov has him pinned against the cage.
Pichardo tries to break free but Smagulov pushes him back against the cage.
Smagulov has Pichardo pressed against the cage, preventing Pichardo from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Smagulov wants a takedown but no success here.
Smagulov tries for a takedown but Pichardo manages to get underhooks.
Pichardo stalling the fight.
Smagulov gets underhooks to prevent Pichardo's takedown attempt.
Pichardo is trying to force a seperation but Smagulov has the dominant position.
Smagulov jumps guard but Pichardo turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Pichardo trying to control the position but instead, Smagulov has worked for underhooks and has pushed Pichardo into the cage.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Pichardo creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A frustrated look appears on Pichardo's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC#
Smagulov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Smagulov has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Pichardo shoots in for a double leg but Smagulov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Smagulov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Pichardo as he jumps to the side.
Pichardo shoots for a double leg takedown but Smagulov sprawls well. He's pushed Pichardo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Pichardo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Smagulov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Smagulov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Pichardo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T3#
Pichardo tries to clinch up but Smagulov circles away and keeps his distance.
Pichardo stuffs the takedown.
Aslan Smagulov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pichardo fails with the takedown.
Pichardo shoots in for a double leg but Smagulov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL#
Smagulov pushes Pichardo up against the cage in a clinch.
Pichardo is trying to push Smagulov away but Smagulov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
Smagulov breaks the clinch.
Smagulov tries to close the distance and clinch but Pichardo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Pichardo closes the distance and pushes Smagulov back into the cage.#TD2#
Pichardo has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Smagulov uses from the top position. #T4#
Smagulov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Pichardo trying to keep a closed guard but Smagulov is proving a slippery customer.
Smagulov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Danilo Pichardo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Pichardo 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Danilo Pichardo!
A very excited looking Danilo Pichardo rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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