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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 11, 2019 |
#R1#
Schultz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#TD#
Witt scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Schultz pushes Witt off but Witt dives into side control.
Schultz tries to buck Witt off but Witt is having none of it.
Witt cracks Schultz with a big right hand but Schultz just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Witt is trying to get an arm triangle but Schultz is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on Schultz's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T1#
The referee asks Witt politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Witt prefers to stall for the moment though.#SUB#
Witt is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Schultz knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Witt is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Schultz has escaped the position, nice work there.
Schultz pushes Witt away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Witt gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
An elbow from Witt crashes against the mat.
Schultz gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB#
Witt wants to work for an arm triangle but Schultz is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Witt is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T3#
Schultz is looking to control Witt's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Schultz avoid being mounted?#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Witt pushes Schultz up against the cage in a clinch.
Witt fails to pull guard.
Witt gets underhooks to prevent Schultz's takedown attempt.
Schultz changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Witt fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Schultz throws a low kick but Witt moves out of range easily.
Witt wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Witt tries to clinch there but Schultz circles away.
#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Witt will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
#CL#
Witt drives through and clinches with Schultz against the cage.
#BC2#
Schultz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Schultz displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Witt.
Schultz tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Schultz shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Witt defends it nicely.
Darius Witt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tj Schultz.
Schultz looks winded!
Schultz tries to score a power double leg takedown but Witt sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Schultz somewhat.
Witt throws a quick counter head kick but Schultz was just out of range.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL#
Witt rushes Schultz and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darius Witt dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Schultz shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Witt defends it nicely.
Schultz lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#TD2#
Witt tries to sprawl but Schultz drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Schultz is trying to control the action in half guard but Witt is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #ES#
Witt kicks off Schultz and gets to his feet.
Schultz is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Schultz moves into the clinch successfully.
Schultz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice elbow from Schultz. #BC#
Witt's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1#
Witt shoots for a takedown but Schultz saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#CL2#
Schultz rushes Witt and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Schultz is trying to drag Witt to the mat but Witt just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Schultz prevents the takedown attempt.
Witt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Witt tries to break the clinch but Schultz is controlling the position.
Schultz tries to score a body lock takedown but Witt shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Darius Witt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tj Schultz.
Witt has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Schultz after a bit of a struggle.
Schultz wants to take the fight to the mat but Witt manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Schultz jumps guard but Witt stands there with Schultz around his waist. Schultz gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#TD#
Witt pulls guard successfully.
Witt tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
Schultz wants to control from the top but Witt keeps moving.
Witt is pulling down on Schultz's head. It's preventing any offense from Schultz, at least for the moment.
Schultz trying to control the position from guard on top but Witt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Schultz wants to get up but he can't break Witt's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Schultz is looking to advance position but Witt has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Witt controlling the position easily from mount. #T3##SUB#
Witt looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Witt controlling the position easily from mount. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SU#
Witt stands up from mount. Strange move.
Schultz shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Witt tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Schultz manages to circle out of the way.
Schultz closes the distance and clinches up with Witt, looking for a takedown. Schultz pushes Witt against the cage but Witt circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Witt fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Schultz.
Witt misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Schultz goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #CL2#
Schultz closes the distance and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darius Witt dominated that second 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Witt misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#TD#
Witt shoots in and gets a takedown into Schultz's guard.
Witt is stalling in the full guard.
Schultz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schultz is pulling down on Witt's head. It's preventing any offense from Witt, at least for the moment.
Schultz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Witt won't allow Schultz to sweep him here. #T1##SUB#
Witt drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Schultz dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Witt looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Witt keeping moving, preventing Schultz from controlling successfully.
Schultz throws an elbow that misses. Witt uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Schultz's guard. Nice move by Witt!#REVR##T2##SUB#
Witt drops back looking for a leg! Schultz is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Schultz manages to kick Witt off! Witt jumps back into Schultz's guard. #SUB#
Witt drops back looking for a leg! Schultz is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Schultz manages to kick Witt off! Witt jumps back into Schultz's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Witt controls from within his opponent's guard. #T3#
Witt throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Schultz works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Witt preventing the sweep.
Witt is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Schultz seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Schultz shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Witt pinned against the cage. Witt gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Tj Schultz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Witt is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Schultz misses with a wild combination.
Darius Witt is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Schultz throws an off balance right hand
#CL#
and Witt holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Darius Witt showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Witt, 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darius Witt!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 08, 2019 |
#R1#
Talley fails with a takedown attempt.
Schultz darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CL2#
Schultz drives through and clinches with Talley against the cage.
Schultz tries for a takedown but Talley manages to get underhooks.
#TD2#
Schultz jumps guard and drags Talley to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Schultz is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Schultz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Talley wants to stand up but Schultz is controlling him. #T1#
Schultz wants to control from the top but Talley keeps moving.
Schultz is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Talley throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Talley throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Talley throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Schultz trying to control the position from guard on top but Talley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Schultz trying to stand up but can't free himself from Talley's guard.
Schultz wants to control from the top but Talley keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Talley is trying hard to land a takedown here. Schultz sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Talley shoots for a double leg takedown but Schultz sprawls well. He's pushed Talley's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raymundo Talley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Schultz will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Talley is looking for a counter combo.#TD#
Talley feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#SUB2#
Talley avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schultz looks winded!
Talley is fighting to break Schultz's control of his arms but Schultz is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T3#
Schultz wants to stand and escape but Talley is having none of it.
Schultz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Schultz controls Talley momentarily but Talley frees himself.
Talley stops Schultz from standing up.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Talley throws a big right hand that misses. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Schultz defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Talley.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Talley fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Schultz avoids it really well and circles away.
Schultz fails with the takedown.
Talley wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Talley shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Schultz defends it nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL2#
Schultz forces Talley back against the cage and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tj Schultz dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Schultz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Talley is looking to counter the offense by Schultz and move into the clinch.#CL#
Talley clinches with his opponent.
Talley missing with knees to the body.
Schultz is looking for a takedown.
Talley working aggressively here.
Talley tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Schultz throws an elbow but it misses.
#TD2#
Schultz pulls guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Talley accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Schultz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Schultz tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Schultz pulls Talley in close to prevent any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Schultz is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Schultz is breathing heavily.
Schultz won't allow Talley to get back to his feet.
Talley is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Talley throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Talley looking to hit a scissor sweep but Schultz is one step ahead there.
Schultz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Talley works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Talley is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Schultz is controlling him. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Schultz has Talley up against the cage in a clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Talley throws an elbow but misses.
Talley goes for a takedown in the clinch but Schultz prevents it.
#T3#
Talley is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Schultz is keeping busy.
Schultz tries to pull guard but Talley holds him up against the cage and eventually Schultz drops back down to his feet.
Schultz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#BC2#
Schultz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD2#
Schultz scores with a takedown into Talley's guard.
Schultz wants to control from the top but Talley keeps moving.
Schultz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Talley works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T4##SU2#
Schultz stands up from Talley's guard - Schultz perhaps looking for a knockout.
Talley stuffs the takedown.
Talley half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Raymundo Talley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tj Schultz.#TD#
Talley drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#ES2#
Schultz throws Talley to one side and escapes!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Talley shoots in looking for a takedown but Schultz manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Talley's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Schultz tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Talley defends well and Schultz ends up having to push Talley into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Schultz fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tj Schultz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Talley looks for a takedown but Schultz sprawls well.
Schultz buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Talley shoots in but Schultz avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Schultz throws a body shot but no joy.
Talley seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schultz fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Talley throws a big counter combination but Schultz scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#TD#
Talley shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Talley showed some decent athleticism there.
Schultz is looking to get back to is feet but Talley passes into side control.
Schultz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Schultz is trying to improve his position.
Talley postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
#SU#
Talley stands up and beckons Schultz to his feet.
Schultz dives in and grabs Talley's left leg, looking for a takedown. Talley pushes down on Schultz's head and hops out.
Talley drops down looking for a counter takedown but Schultz sprawls and moves away.
Schultz misses with a wild body shot.
Talley tries to counter with a takedown but Schultz is quick to defend against it.#T2##CL2#
Schultz gets a clinch. #BC#
Talley manages to break the clinch.
Talley fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raymundo Talley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Schultz shoots in and drives through. Talley sprawls well.#CL2#
Schultz moves into the clinch.
Schultz jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Talley walks away with a smile on his face. Schultz gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Tj Schultz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Talley shoots for a double leg takedown but Schultz sprawls well. He's pushed Talley's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Schultz now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Talley throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Schultz's waist but Schultz gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Talley off to one side. #CL2#
Schultz rushes Talley and presses him up against the cage.
Schultz is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Talley gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#T3##TD#
Talley manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Schultz looking to sit in guard and control but Talley gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SU#
Talley gets to his feet - Schultz follows without any prompting.
Tj Schultz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Schultz shoots for a double leg takedown but Talley sprawls well. He's pushed Schultz's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Talley is looking to counter the offense by Schultz and move into the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Talley. No joy for Schultz on that attempt.
Talley shoots in for a takedown but Schultz shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL2#
Schultz clinches with his opponent.
Schultz is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#T4#
A nice glancing elbow lands by Talley.
Schultz is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Talley pulls him back up using the underhooks. #TD#
Talley ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Talley no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Talley scores with a short punch from the bottom.
Talley 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.
Talley working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Schultz.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Schultz controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Schultz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Talley swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Raymundo Talley.
Well Schultz 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tj Schultz!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 05, 2019 |
#R1#
Schultz with a lazy takedown attempt
and Valenzuela counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Schultz.
#CL2#
Schultz gets a clinch. #BC2#
Schultz breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Valenzuela clinches with his opponent.
#BC2#
Schultz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Schultz instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Schultz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Schultz closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Schultz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Schultz dives in for a single leg takedown but Valenzuela sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#CL2#
Schultz takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2#
Schultz pulls guard successfully.
#T1##SUB2#
Schultz had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Valenzuela defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Valenzuela stays in close to Schultz's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Schultz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Valenzuela postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Valenzuela is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Valenzuela really is a fat lump.
Valenzuela wants to control from the top but Schultz keeps moving. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Schultz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Schultz keeping moving, preventing Valenzuela from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Schultz closes the distance and clinches.
Schultz lands a nice uppercut.
Schultz with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Schultz wants to get back to striking at distance but Valenzuela won't allow it.
#BC2#
Schultz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Valenzuela dives in for a single leg takedown but Schultz sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD2#
Schultz shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#T3#
Schultz blocks the strikes from Valenzuela.
Schultz missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Schultz is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Valenzuela trying to hold on to Schultz's head to control him but Schultz postures up.
Valenzuela has his hands clasped together around Schultz's back. He's all about the action.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Schultz is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Let's hope that Schultz 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.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Schultz fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Valenzuela is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Frankie Valenzuela has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tj Schultz.
Schultz shoots in for a takedown but Valenzuela shows good takedown defense.
Valenzuela tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Schultz manages to circle out of the way.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Horrible takedown attempt by Schultz or perhaps it was just good defense by Valenzuela, which made it look bad.
Schultz looks winded!
Schultz displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Valenzuela.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tj Schultz dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
No luck for Valenzuela with that takedown attempt.
Valenzuela leaves Schultz with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
No luck for Valenzuela with that takedown attempt. #CL2#
Schultz has managed to clinch.
Valenzuela is pressed up against the cage. Schultz has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Valenzuela down to the mat. Valenzuela avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schultz has his takedown stuffed#CL#
and Valenzuela counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Valenzuela.
Frankie Valenzuela has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tj Schultz.
Valenzuela is pressed up against the cage. Schultz has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Valenzuela down to the mat. Valenzuela avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Valenzuela misses with a takedown attempt - Schultz sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T1#
Schultz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Valenzuela.
Schultz fails with a takedown attempt.
Schultz is breathing heavily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Valenzuela is defended easily by Schultz.
Schultz fails with the takedown#CL#
and Valenzuela counters by moving into the clinch.
Schultz connects with a knee to the head.
Schultz is working for takedown but Valenzuela is calmly controlling the position for now.#T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Valenzuela.
Valenzuela lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Schultz backwards.
Schultz lands a nice uppercut.
Valenzuela lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Schultz is looking to break free of the clinch but Valenzuela has double underhooks.
Schultz is leaning against Valenzuela and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Schultz lands a shoulder strike.
Schultz misses with a knee to the head.
Schultz stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Valenzuela misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T3#
Valenzuela just leaning against Schultz, taking a breather.
Valenzuela putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Schultz in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Valenzuela's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Schultz lands with a right to the head.
Valenzuela lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Schultz is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Valenzuela pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Schultz is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Valenzuela gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A hook to the body from Valenzuela.
Valenzuela lands with a right to the head.
Schultz wants a takedown but no success here.
Schultz goes for a takedown attempt but Valenzuela pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#T4#
Valenzuela fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Valenzuela fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Valenzuela shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Schultz as he jumps to the side. #CL2#
Valenzuela tries to keep at a distance but Schultz has taken the fight into the clinch.
Tj Schultz seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Schultz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A short uppercut from Valenzuela.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short left from Valenzuela.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tj Schultz will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Schultz misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Schultz fails with a takedown attempt.#CL#
Valenzuela moves into range and clinches up with Schultz.
Valenzuela with an attempt at a knee that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schultz tries to land knees in the clinch but Valenzuela avoids the damage to the body.
Valenzuela on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Valenzuela tries to throw a body punch but Schultz avoids it by throwing Valenzuela back against the cage. #T1#
Schultz goes for a takedown in the clinch but Valenzuela prevents it.
Frankie Valenzuela has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tj Schultz.
Schultz avoids a wild elbow strike from Valenzuela.
Schultz is trying to break the clinch but Valenzuela has him pressed against the cage.
Valenzuela creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Schultz scores with a shot to the side of Valenzuela's head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Valenzuela fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Valenzuela is trying to break free.
Schultz being controlled against the cage.#BC2#
Schultz breaks the clinch.
#T2##CL2#
Schultz moves into the clinch.
Schultz tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Schultz blocks an elbow strike.#BC2#
Schultz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Schultz shoots in but no luck this time.
Valenzuela shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Schultz defends it nicely.
Schultz tries to score a power double leg takedown but Valenzuela sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Schultz somewhat.
Schultz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T3#
Schultz fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nice takedown defense from Valenzuela. No joy for Schultz on that attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Valenzuela is defended easily by Schultz.
Valenzuela fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Schultz unleashes a big counter combination but Valenzuela bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Tj Schultz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Schultz stuffs the takedown.
Valenzuela shoots in but no luck this time. #CL2#
Schultz gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T4#
Valenzuela is pressed up against the cage. Schultz has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Valenzuela down to the mat. Valenzuela avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Valenzuela looks for a takedown but Schultz sprawls well.
Valenzuela has a takedown stuffed.
Schultz closes this distance looking for a takedown but Valenzuela circles away.
Valenzuela is looking to counter the offense by Schultz and move into the clinch.
Schultz fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Valenzuela attempts a counter takedown but Schultz avoids it well and moves away.
No luck for Valenzuela with that takedown attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Schultz with a poor takedown
and Valenzuela cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Frankie Valenzuela has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tj Schultz is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Valenzuela ducks under a wild hook from Schultz.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tj Schultz.
Well Schultz 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tj Schultz!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 02, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Schultz gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Schultz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Schultz moves into range and clinches up with Bernard.
Bernard takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT2#
It looks like Antony Bernard has been cut.#TD2#
Schultz jumps guard and drags Bernard to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Schultz has his hands on Bernard's head, controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bernard wanted to stand there but Schultz had control of the position. #T1#
Schultz wants to sweep here but Bernard controlling him for the moment. #SU#
Bernard stands and steps away. Schultz gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Bernard shoots in but no luck this time. #CL2#
Schultz rushes Bernard and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#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.#TD2#
Bernard is fighting off a takedown attempt but Schultz is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Bernard to the mat. Bernard regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Schultz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Schultz is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Bernard working for a triangle but Schultz defends it easily.
Bernard will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SU2#
Schultz stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Bernard shoots in looking for a takedown. Schultz tries to sprawl out of it but Bernard keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Schultz manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T3#
Schultz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD2#
Schultz drives through with a takedown into guard.
Schultz missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Schultz content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Schultz seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Schultz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB#
Bernard escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Schultz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Schultz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T4#
Schultz controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Bernard preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Schultz sitting in guard here, content to control.
Schultz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bernard is breathing heavily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Schultz.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tj Schultz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Antony Bernard's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Schultz moves into the clinch.
Bernard creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #TD2#
Schultz lands a takedown into guard.
Bernard trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Schultz slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Schultz tries to free his leg and advance position but Bernard is retaining full guard.
Tj Schultz has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schultz trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB#
Schultz got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bernard has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Schultz has managed to get both his arms back between Bernard's legs - danger averted.
Schultz 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. #T1#
Schultz is looking to work some ground and pound but Bernard has wrist control.
Bernard avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Schultz feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Schultz seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Schultz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T2#
Schultz throwing strikes from guard but Bernard blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Schultz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Schultz controls from within his opponent's guard.
Schultz's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Schultz connects with a right hand. Bernard shakes it off.
Tj Schultz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bernard takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #ROC2#
Bernard is rocked!#TD2#
Schultz dives in and gets a big takedown. He lands in full mount and immediately unloads a series of heavy strikes! Bernard has had enough and taps out.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Tj Schultz!
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