Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 14, 2018

#R1##CL#
Blake moves into range and clinches up with Gasanov.
Gasanov wants a takedown.
Blake lands a body shot.
Good body shot from Blake.
Blake lands an uppercut.
Gasanov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Blake walks away with a smile on his face. Gasanov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Blake throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gasanov on the side of the head.
Blake with a jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Blake.
Blake lands a lovely overhand right.
Blake scores with a nice right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#KD#
Blake cracks Gasanov with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Blake has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Gasanov to stand back up!#ROC#
Gasanov is rocked!
Gasanov leaves his chin hanging out and Blake seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Gasanov crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). William Blake!
A victorious William Blake thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 21, 2018

#R1##TD#
Pablo shoots in and bounces Gasanov off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Pablo works over Gasanov with some ground and pound from guard.
Gasanov controls Pablo momentarily but Pablo frees himself.
Pablo throws a big right hand that misses.
Gasanov wants to stand up but Pablo is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pablo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Pablo is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Pablo stands up from Gasanov's guard - Pablo perhaps looking for a knockout. #T1##CL#
Pablo gets a clinch.
Gasanov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Pablo fights it off and pushes away nicely. #TD#
Pablo bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Pablo cracks Gasanov with a big elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gasanov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Pablo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SU#
Pablo decides to take the fight back to the feet. #TD#
Pablo bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SUB#
Pablo is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Gasanov is trying to escape and Pablo transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Gasanov is forced to tap! Nice work there by Pablo! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Daniello Pablo!
After winning the bout, Daniello Pablo thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 11, 2018

#R1#
Gasanov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pablo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Pablo clinches with his opponent.
Pablo stops a takedown attempt from Gasanov. #BC2#
Pablo manages to break the clinch.
A head kick from Pablo lands but Gasanov takes it in his stride. #CL2#
Pablo gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Pablo is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#TD2#
Pablo gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Pablo trying to control the action but Gasanov is working from the bottom.
Gasanov is trying to stand.
Gasanov trying to control but Pablo postures up. #SU2#
Pablo decides to stand up.
Gasanov throws a shot from downtown. Pablo moves away and avoids it.#T1#
Gasanov closes the distance looking to clinch
and Pablo counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Nice takedown defense from Pablo. No joy for Gasanov on that attempt. #CL2#
Pablo closes the distance and pushes Gasanov back into the cage.
Gasanov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Pablo prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shamil Gasanov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pablo has Gasanov pressed against the cage, preventing Gasanov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#TD2#
Pablo gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Gasanov pushes Pablo off but Pablo dives into side control. #SUB2#
Pablo is trying to get an arm triangle but Gasanov is defending well. #SU2#
Pablo has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #T2##CL2#
Gasanov tries to keep at a distance but Pablo has taken the fight into the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Gasanov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Pablo is struggling to control the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gasanov pressing his opponent against the cage.
Gasanov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Pablo just stands there and leans against the cage.#T3#
A hook to the body from Gasanov. #TD#
Gasanov jumps into guard, dragging Pablo to the mat. #SU2#
Pablo stands up and waves to Gasanov to follow him.
Gasanov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL2#
and Pablo counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Gasanov is trying to drag Pablo to the mat but Pablo just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Gasanov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Pablo to keep the fight standing.#T4#
Gasanov is looking to take this one to the mat.
Gasanov tries for a takedown but Pablo manages to get underhooks.
Gasanov is trying to maintain a safe position but Pablo gets an underhook and turns Gasanov into the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Gasanov. #BC2#
Pablo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gasanov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gasanov looks for a takedown but Pablo sprawls well.#TD2#
Pablo closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daniello Pablo dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##CL2#
Pablo moves into range and clinches up with Gasanov.
Gasanov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Pablo to keep the fight standing.
Gasanov taking a breather.
Gasanov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Pablo to keep the fight standing.
Gasanov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Pablo just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shamil Gasanov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The referee is keeping an eye on Pablo - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters. #BC2#
Pablo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Daniello Pablo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Pablo shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Gasanov napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Gasanov wants to get back to his feet.
Gasanov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T1##SUB2#
Pablo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gasanov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Pablo. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.#SUB2#
Gasanov wants to control the position but that's not easy when your opponent is in side control! Pablo seems to be going for some sort of submission here. Hard to say what - oh, it's a Brabo choke! He's got it! Gasanov is tapping! Wow, great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Brabo Choke). Daniello Pablo!
During a confident post fight interview, Daniello Pablo thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 02, 2018

#R1##CL2#
Pablo rushes Gasanov and presses him up against the cage.
Pablo prevents the takedown attempt.
Gasanov could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Gasanov is trying to pull guard but Pablo has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
Gasanov manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SU2#
Pablo gets to his feet - Gasanov follows without any prompting. #TD2#
Pablo closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Gasanov to the mat! Gasanov manages to get full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pablo's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gasanov is trying to control the position but Pablo postures up.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Pablo working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Pablo chips away with some ground and pound.
Gasanov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
Pablo not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Pablo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gasanov swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Gasanov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Pablo passes into half guard.
Pablo slips a nice elbow through Gasanov's hands, connecting with Gasanov's forehead.#SUB2#
Pablo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Pablo controlling the action here. #T2##SU2#
Pablo stands up out of the half guard.
Gasanov misses with a body shot. #TD2#
Pablo closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Gasanov to the mat! Gasanov manages to get full guard.
Pablo looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Gasanov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Pablo looking to pass the guard.
Pablo chips away with some ground and pound.#T3#
Pablo pushes down on Gasanov's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Pablo scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pablo working the head and body with strikes.
Pablo controlling the pace.
Pablo looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Pablo perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Gasanov trying to control but Pablo postures up. #T4##SU2#
Pablo decides to stand up. #CL2#
Pablo darts in and clinches Gasanov up against the cage.#TD2#
Pablo has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Gasanov uses from the top position. #ES2#
Pablo is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #TD2#
Pablo jumps guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#ES2#
Pablo kicks Gasanov off and gets to his feet. #TD2#
Pablo closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Gasanov quickly recovers to half guard.
Gasanov is trying to escape back to his feet but Pablo uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Pablo works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daniello Pablo 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##CL#
Gasanov has closed the distance and engaged Pablo in a clinch.
Gasanov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Pablo's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A short body shot lands from Pablo as the two fighters clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A frustrated look appears on Gasanov's face as he tries to break the clinch. #TD2#
Pablo jumps guard and drags Gasanov to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #ES2#
Pablo has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Gasanov is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Gasanov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #T1#
Gasanov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Pablo is defending well.#TD2#
Pablo pulls Gasanov into guard. #ES2#
Pablo uses the cage to get back to his feet. #CL2#
Pablo clinches up with Gasanov and pushes him back against the cage.
Gasanov letting Pablo take a breather here.
Gasanov taking a breather. #TD2#
Pablo pulls guard. #ES2#
Pablo pushes Gasanov off and scrambles back to his feet. #T2##TD2#
Pablo closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Gasanov is defending against the submission attempts here by Pablo.
Pablo is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SUB2#
Pablo seems to be working for a kimura but Gasanov defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Pablo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gasanov sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Pablo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T3##SU2#
Pablo decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. #TD2#
Pablo bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Gasanov tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Daniello Pablo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gasanov tries to bench press Pablo off him but Pablo keeps the position. #SUB2#
Pablo thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SU2#
Pablo has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Pablo swats away the attempt to clinch by Gasanov.#T4##TD2#
Pablo fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Gasanov to the ground. Pablo is now in Gasanov's guard.
Gasanov wants to get back to his feet but Pablo passes into half guard.
Pablo is controlling the pace.
Gasanov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pablo is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Pablo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Pablo working the head and body with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daniello Pablo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Pablo moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Gasanov gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD2#
so Pablo counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Pablo controlling from the top position.
Pablo won't allow Gasanov to sweep him here.
Pablo is stalling in the full guard.
Pablo slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pablo controls the position.#T1##SUB2#
Pablo is working to tighten his grip on Gasanov's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Gasanov has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Pablo is really squeezing tight and eventually Gasanov passes out! Pablo breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Daniello Pablo!
During a confident post fight interview, Daniello Pablo thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 21, 2018

#R1#
Gasanov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Pablos counter with a right hand.
Pablos stuffs the takedown attempt from Gasanov. Gasanov gets slowly back to his feet.
Pablos throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gasanov's waist but Gasanov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pablos off to one side.
Gasanov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Pablos listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#TD#
Gasanov gets caught flat footed, as Pablos shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Pablos stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gasanov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pablos controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Gasanov wants to stand up but Pablos is controlling him. #T1#
Gasanov working a defensive guard but Pablos passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pablos tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gasanov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Pablos is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Pablos is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB#
Pablos is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gasanov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Pablos.
Pablos not doing much here. #T2#
Gasanov is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Pablos jumps into side control!
Gasanov manages to get back to half guard.
Pablos uses his free foot to push down on Gasanov's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Gasanov.
Gasanov sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Gasanov trying to control but Pablos postures up. #T3##SUB#
Pablos is trying to work for a kimura but Gasanov is defending well.
Pablos is pressing down on Gasanov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gasanov is holding on for now.
Pablos passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Gasanov! #SUB#
Pablos is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Gasanov to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Gasanov shrugs it off. #SUB#
Pablos looking to isolate an arm here. Gasanov doesn't see it coming and as Pablos extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Pablos!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Pablo Pablos!
Pablo Pablos thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: DSOF 10
Date: Oct 04, 2017

#R1#
Gasanov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Smijts.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Smijts enables Gasanov to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Smijts manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Gasanov trying to control the position from guard on top but Smijts is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smijts wants to improve his position but instead Gasanov has moved into half guard.
Gasanov is looking to take a break and control but Smijts is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #ES#
Smijts manages to escape and get back to his feet!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smijts dives in and grabs Gasanov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gasanov pushes down on Smijts's head and hops out.
Gasanov lets loose with a powerful body kick. Smijts will feel that in the morning.#CL#
Smijts takes the fight into the clinch.
Gasanov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Smijts has him pressed against the cage.#T1#
Smijts is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Gasanov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luuk Smijts. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gasanov tries to land a knee to the head but Smijts blocks with his arms. #BC#
Smijts manages to break the clinch.
Gasanov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Gasanov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Smijts defends well and Gasanov ends up having to push Smijts into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Gasanov has a takedown stuffed.
Smijts fails with a takedown attempt.#CL#
Smijts clinches. #T2##BC#
Smijts breaks the clinch.
Gasanov throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Smijts finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Gasanov circles away from the clinch attempt.
A nice inside leg kick there by Smijts. That's going to slow Gasanov down.
Gasanov stuffs the takedown.
Gasanov is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#TD#
Smijts shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Gasanov manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#ES2#
Gasanov is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Gasanov is trying to trip Smijts. He has hold of a leg but Smijts is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Gasanov persists though and gets the takedown into guard.#ES#
Smijts has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Gasanov is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#T3#
Gasanov cracks Smijts with a nice body shot.
Smijts is working for takedown but Gasanov is calmly controlling the position for now.
Smijts has had enough of the clinch but Gasanov keeps him there for the moment.
Smijts fails to pull the fight into his guard. #TD2#
Gasanov works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Gasanov won't allow Smijts to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Gasanov drops back, looking for a kneebar! Smijts looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Smijts looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Smijts! #REVR#
Smijts wants to control but Gasanov is keeping him busy. #T4#
Gasanov is looking to regain half guard here but Smijts keeps moving and retains side control.
You can see the frustration on Gasanov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gasanov is looking to reverse the position.
Gasanov sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Gasanov is refusing to be controlled, as Smijts sits in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Luuk Smijts will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Smijts looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gasanov is fending him off so far but Smijts persists. Nope, Gasanov circles away and we're back to standing.
Gasanov fails to land with a series of punches.
Smijts pushes Gasanov away with a front kick.#TD2#
Gasanov closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SUB2#
Gasanov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smijts tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Gasanov presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! #T1#
Smijts wants to hold on but Gasanov pushes him away.
Smijts is squirming around, avoiding Gasanov's attempts to control the action.
Gasanov is landing with some decent strikes but Smijts is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Gasanov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smijts is wriggling around trying to escape.
Smijts is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T2#
Gasanov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Smijts wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Gasanov scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Gasanov is not going to allow Smijts to sit and survive in this position. #SUB2#
Gasanov tightening his grip on Smijts, looking for the choke. #SUB2#
Gasanov looking for the choke but no joy. #T3#
Smijts grimaces as he takes a shot to the body. #SUB2#
Gasanov tightening his grip on Smijts, looking for the choke.
Shamil Gasanov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gasanov controlling well, preventing Smijts from escaping the position.
Our spies down at at The Bear's Den ($300) inform us that Gasanov has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T4#
Gasanov not allowing Smijts to control his hands.
Gasanov lands a shot to the head.
Smijts is keeping busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gasanov slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shamil Gasanov 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#
Gasanov misses with a takedown attempt - Smijts sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Gasanov fails with a takedown attempt.
Smijts displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gasanov.
Luuk Smijts has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shamil Gasanov.
Smijts has a takedown stuffed.#TD2#
Gasanov shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smijts regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Gasanov. #T1##SUB#
Smijts looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gasanov stands up over Smijts, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Smijts can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gasanov controls the pace.
Gasanov won't allow Smijts to sweep him here.
Smijts wants to get back to his feet but Gasanov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Smijts manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gasanov manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##T2#
Smijts throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gasanov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gasanov should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Smijts stopping the sweep attempt from Gasanov.
Smijts trying to control but Gasanov is working from the bottom.
Smijts postures up.
Gasanov might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Smijts haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Gasanov pulls Smijts in close to prevent any damage. #T3#
Gasanov keeping moving, preventing Smijts from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Gasanov throws a body kick that misses.
Gasanov fails with a takedown attempt.
Smijts appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#TD2#
Gasanov is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Smijts's half guard.#ES#
Smijts has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Gasanov is on him like a limpet, forcing Smijts back against the cage.
Gasanov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gasanov tries to break free but Smijts pushes him back against the cage.#T4#
Smijts drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it. #TD2#
Gasanov gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smijts managing to control the position.
Gasanov trying to control the position from guard on top but Smijts is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smijts lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#

And that's the end of the fight!
Luuk Smijts showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Smijts has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luuk Smijts!

Event: Vereeuwigd 4
Date: Sep 06, 2017

#R1#
Purple fails to land the takedown.
Gasanov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gasanov wants it to stay on the feet.#TD#
Purple shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Purple showed some decent athleticism there.
Purple wants to pass the guard but Gasanov is defending well.
Purple performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Gasanov trying to control but Purple postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Purple looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Gasanov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Purple is working away from the top position though.#T1##SUB2#
Gasanov looking for submissions off his back.
Purple is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Purple'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.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Gasanov tries to clinch there but Purple circles away.
Purple dives in and grabs Gasanov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gasanov pushes down on Purple's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dana Purple. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gasanov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gasanov wants it to stay on the feet.
Purple is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gasanov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
As Purple backs off Gasanov throws a huge counter combo but Purple manages to avoid it all.
Dana Purple seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Purple shoots in looking for a takedown. Gasanov tries to sprawl out of it but Purple keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gasanov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
As Purple backs off Gasanov throws a huge counter combo but Purple manages to avoid it all.
Purple shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gasanov defends it nicely.
Purple fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Purple shoots for a double leg takedown but Gasanov sprawls well. He's pushed Purple's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #T3#
No luck for Gasanov with that takedown attempt.
Purple really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Purple will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nice takedown defense from Gasanov. No joy for Purple on that attempt.
Purple moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromGasanov.
Purple goes for a double leg but Gasanov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Gasanov continues to drive forward.
Purple shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gasanov sprawls well. Gasanov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Purple gets slowly back to his feet.
Purple throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gasanov's waist but Gasanov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Purple off to one side.
Gasanov wants to clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gasanov.
Purple avoids a kick to the body.
Purple was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Purple tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gasanov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Purple somewhat.#T4#
Gasanov just misses with a punch to the body.
Gasanov stuffs the takedown attempt from Purple. Purple gets slowly back to his feet. #TD2#
Gasanov closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Gasanov tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Purple is not content to let Gasanov control the position.
Purple knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gasanov on the ground.
Purple manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Gasanov should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Purple with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shamil Gasanov 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#
Purple tries for a takedown but Gasanov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Purple changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gasanov tries to avoid it but Purple manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gasanov to the ground. Gasanov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Shamil Gasanov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Purple shoots for a double leg takedown but Gasanov sprawls well. He's pushed Purple'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 Dana Purple. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Purple shoots in looking for a takedown but Gasanov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Purple's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nice takedown defense from Purple. No joy for Gasanov on that attempt. #TD2#
Gasanov gets a takedown into half guard.
Purple is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Gasanov working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Purple is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Purple wants to control but Gasanov is keeping busy. #T1#
Purple keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Purple is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gasanov is keen to just control but Purple is a slippery customer.
Gasanov tries to pass to full mount but Purple defends it.
Gasanov working over Purple with some ground and pound. Purple looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Purple is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gasanov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Purple keeping hold of Gasanov's head, controlling as best he can. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Purple shoots for a takedown but Gasanov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gasanov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #CL#
and Purple holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #T3#
Gasanov takes a shot to the head. #TD2#
Gasanov successfully pulls guard.
Gasanov keeping full guard, as Purple tries to pass.
Purple is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Purple has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Purple.#T4#
Gasanov controls Purple momentarily but Purple frees himself.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Purple controls from within his opponent's guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Purple shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gasanov as he jumps to the side.
Gasanov shoots in for a double leg but Purple sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Gasanov fails with a takedown attempt.
Purple is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gasanov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Purple will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gasanov leaves Purple with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shamil Gasanov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Gasanov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Purple paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Purple stuffs the takedown.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Purple.
Purple sets himself, and Gasanov steps forward looking for the clinch! Purple avoids it this time.
Purple shoots in looking for a takedown. Gasanov tries to sprawl out of it but Purple keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gasanov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #TD2#
Gasanov shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Purple keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Gasanov is thwarting Purple's attempts to control the position.
Purple is refusing to be controlled, as Gasanov sits in half guard.
Purple is trying to control but can't.
Gasanov trying to control from half guard but Purple is working away.
Purple is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Purple is controlling Gasanov's trapped leg to prevent Gasanov from advancing to side control.
Gasanov tries to stand but can't do so whilst Purple controls his leg. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dana Purple has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#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.
Gasanov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Purple changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gasanov tries to avoid it but Purple manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gasanov to the ground. Gasanov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dana Purple. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice takedown defense from Gasanov. No joy for Purple on that attempt.
Purple shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Purple fails with the takedown.
Gasanov is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Gasanov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Shamil Gasanov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gasanov doesn't manage to clinch there - Purple circles away.
Gasanov leaves Purple with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD#
Purple shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gasanov will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position. #T3#
Purple not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Gasanov looking to control.
Purple's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Purple is looking to work some ground and pound but Gasanov has wrist control.
Shamil Gasanov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Purple is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
A head kick misses from Gasanov.
Purple throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gasanov's waist but Gasanov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Purple off to one side.
Purple fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gasanov on the side of the head.
Purple dives in for a single leg takedown but Gasanov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD2#
Gasanov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Purple keeping moving, preventing Gasanov from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Purple had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gasanov defends it easily.
Purple is adopting a defensive guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gasanov passes into half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Shamil Gasanov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Gasanov winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shamil Gasanov!

Event: Vereeuwigd 2
Date: Aug 23, 2017

#R1#
Gasanov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Watson tries to avoid it but Gasanov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Watson to the ground. Watson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gasanov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Watson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Charlie Watson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Watson walks into a left hand.
Watson wants to clinch.
Gasanov shoots in for a takedown but Watson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Charlie Watson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shamil Gasanov.
Gasanov tries to clinch
and Watson counters with a series of strikes. Gasanov will be more careful next time no doubt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Watson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Gasanov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A lazy left from Watson finds it's target.
Gasanov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Watson pinned against the cage. Watson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T1#
Watson lands a nice looking body shot. #CL2#
Gasanov clinches up against the cage.
Watson gets underhooks to prevent Gasanov's takedown attempt. #TD2#
Gasanov manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Gasanov trying to keep a closed guard but Watson is proving a slippery customer.
Watson wanted to stand there but Gasanov had control of the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Gasanov holds on and takes a little breather. #T2#
Watson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Watson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Gasanov has Watson pulled in close to control his posture.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Watson wanted to stand there but Gasanov had control of the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Gasanov goes for a double leg but Watson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Watson continues to drive forward.
Charlie Watson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Watson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Watson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Gasanov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T3#
Gasanov darts in looking for a takedown but Watson gets double underhooks and turns Gasanov into the cage.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gasanov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Watson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Watson throws a big counter combination but Gasanov scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Gasanov looks winded!
Horrible takedown attempt by Gasanov or perhaps it was just good defense by Watson, which made it look bad.
Watson lands with a nice body punch.
Nice shot by Watson.
Watson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Watson lands with a straight right. Gasanov didn't see that one coming.
Watson tries to close the distance and clinch but Gasanov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Watson scores with a jab to the body.
Watson lands with a thumping leg kick. #T4#
Watson is looking to slow Gasanov down with leg kicks.
Watson is looking to wear down Gasanov with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Watson doesn't manage to clinch there - Gasanov circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Watson. Gasanov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Watson throws a series of punches but Gasanov avoids them all with ease.
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!#CL2#
Gasanov drives through and clinches with Watson against the cage.
Gasanov should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Watson lands with a left to the head.
Watson lands with a right to the head.
Gasanov holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Watson stalling in the clinch but Gasanov improves position.
Watson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Charlie Watson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Watson tries to close the distance and clinch but Gasanov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD2#
Watson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES#
Watson uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Watson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gasanov can do to turn this around?
Watson swings for the body but Gasanov moves out of range.
Gasanov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice uppercut there from Watson.
Gasanov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Watson. Watson obviously looking to wear him down.
Gasanov keeps the fight on the outside.
Watson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gasanov momentarily.
Watson is looking to clinch.
Charlie Watson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Watson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Gasanov rushes Watson and presses him up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gasanov jumps guard but Watson stands there with Gasanov around his waist. Gasanov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #T1#
Gasanov is trying to pull guard but Watson has him pressed against the cage.
Watson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gasanov avoids it.#BC#
Watson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Watson throws a leg kick but Gasanov sees it coming and moves out of range.
Watson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Gasanov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Watson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Charlie Watson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shamil Gasanov.
Gasanov tries to clinch up.
Watson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gasanov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Watson misses with a body shot. #CL#
Watson moves into the clinch.
Gasanov is pushing Watson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #T2#
Gasanov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #BC#
Watson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Watson works over Gasanov's head and body with a nice combination.
A good leg kick by Watson.
Watson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Watson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gasanov shapes to counter with a head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Watson jabs at Gasanov's body.
Watson falls off balance throwing a combination #CL2#
and Gasanov moves into the clinch.
Watson working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T3#
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Gasanov.
A right handed body shot lands from Watson.
A nice left hand lands by Watson.
Gasanov tries for a takedown. No joy.
Watson prevents the takedown attempt.
Gasanov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Watson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Gasanov is breathing heavily.
Gasanov avoiding damage. #TD2#
Gasanov has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Watson clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Watson staying busy and making it hard for Gasanov to control. #T4#
Watson wants to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Watson fending off the submission attempt from Gasanov.
Watson is trying to get back to his feet but Gasanov has full control of the position and if anything, Watson has just worked his way into a worse spot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Charlie Watson dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Watson wants to clinch up but Gasanov keeps it at a distance.
Gasanov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Watson defends it well.
Watson wants to clinch up but Gasanov keeps it at a distance.
Watson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Watson clobbers Gasanov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Watson throws a good cross that connects. #CL2#
Gasanov closes the distance and clinches.
Gasanov keeps control of Watson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Watson has had enough of the clinch but Gasanov keeps him there for the moment.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Gasanov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gasanov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Watson as he jumps to the side. #T1#
Watson stuffs the takedown attempt from Gasanov. Gasanov gets slowly back to his feet.
Gasanov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Watson as he jumps to the side.
Charlie Watson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shamil Gasanov.
Watson wants to clinch up but Gasanov keeps it at a distance.
Watson tries to clinch up.
Watson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Watson cracks a nice hook into Gasanov's ribs.
Watson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Watson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Watson lands with a hook. Gasanov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T2#
Watson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gasanov.#CL2#
Gasanov instigates a clinch. #BC#
Watson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice body punch from Watson.
Watson closes the distance but Gasanov moves to the side #TD2#
and Gasanov counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Watson tries to kick Gasanov off in order to stand up. Gasanov Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gasanov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Watson keeps working.
Gasanov just content to control the position. #T3#
Gasanov throws a strike aimed at the side of Watson's head but Watson avoids it well.
Watson being controlled for a moment.
The ground and pound from Gasanov seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Gasanov controls the position from side control.
Charlie Watson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gasanov in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Watson is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Gasanov has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Gasanov throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Watson is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Gasanov is controlling him well.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gasanov has a takedown stuffed.
Shamil Gasanov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Watson lands with a nice body punch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Charlie Watson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Watson, 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charlie Watson!

Event: DSOF 1
Date: Aug 06, 2017

#R1#
Gasanov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Schuler attempts a counter takedown but Gasanov avoids it well and moves away.
Gasanov shoots in looking for a takedown. Schuler tries to sprawl out of it but Gasanov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Schuler manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #TD2#
Gasanov drives through with a takedown into guard.
Schuler wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schuler working a defensive guard here.
Schuler could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Schuler wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Schuler is breathing heavily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Gasanov's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T1#
Gasanov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Schuler works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Schuler looking for a sweep. Not yet Schuler, not yet.
Gasanov wants to control from the top but Schuler keeps moving.
Gasanov wants to stand but Schuler has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Gasanov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Gasanov preventing the sweep.
Gasanov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gasanov has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Schuler is proving hard to escape from. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Gasanov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Schuler half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Gasanov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Schuler is fending him off so far but Gasanov persists. Nope, Schuler circles away and we're back to standing.
Shamil Gasanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Schuler throws a head kick but Gasanov moves out of range.
No luck for Gasanov with that takedown attempt.
David Schuler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shamil Gasanov.
No luck for Gasanov with that takedown attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gasanov.
A head kick misses from Schuler. #T3#
Gasanov misses with a few strikes there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gasanov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Schuler drops down looking for a counter takedown but Gasanov sprawls and moves away.
Gasanov throws a series of punches but Schuler avoids them all with ease.
Schuler slaps away a takedown attempt from Gasanov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Gasanov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Schuler is looking to counter the offense by Gasanov and move into the clinch.
No joy there for Gasanov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Schuler throws a sloppy head kick and Gasanov moves out of range easily. #T4#
A right-left combo lands from Gasanov.
Gasanov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Schuler avoids the head kick by Gasanov.
Gasanov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Schuler paws at him with a jab and circles away.
As Gasanov looks to move away, Schuler throws a big counter combo but Gasanov just gets out of the way.
Schuler plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#TD2#
Gasanov fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Schuler to the ground. Gasanov is now in Schuler's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gasanov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Schuler is trying to keep Gasanov in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shamil Gasanov 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#
Schuler slips under a jab from Gasanov.
Schuler attempts a counter takedown but Gasanov avoids it well and moves away.
Gasanov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gasanov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Schuler paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gasanov missing with a left hand there. Schuler was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Schuler attempts a counter takedown but Gasanov avoids it well and moves away.
Nice defenses there by Schuler.
Schuler is looking to counter the offense by Gasanov and move into the clinch.
Gasanov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Schuler pinned against the cage. Schuler gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gasanov doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL#
and Schuler counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Gasanov is trying to drag Schuler to the mat but Schuler just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
David Schuler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shamil Gasanov.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Schuler is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Gasanov is keeping busy.
I was talking to Schuler's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#T1#
Stalling in the clinch from Schuler.
Schuler goes for a takedown attempt but Gasanov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Gasanov looks to land a body kick but Schuler moved away.
Gasanov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Schuler sprawls well. Schuler wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gasanov gets slowly back to his feet.
Gasanov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Schuler half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Gasanov tries for a takedown but Schuler sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gasanov is defended easily by Schuler.
Gasanov tries to clinch up.
Gasanov tries to clinch there but Schuler circles away.
Gasanov shoots and misses #CL#
and Schuler counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Schuler. #TD2#
Gasanov gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.#ES#
Schuler kicks off Gasanov and gets to his feet.
Schuler leaves Gasanov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T3#
A jab from Schuler finds it's way through Gasanov's defenses.
Gasanov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Schuler throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gasanov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Schuler sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gasanov somewhat.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T4#
Gasanov tries to circle away but Schuler has him pinned against the cage.
Schuler wants to stall.
Gasanov stops a takedown attempt from Schuler. #BC2#
Gasanov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gasanov shoots in for a takedown but Schuler shows good takedown defense. #TD2#
Gasanov closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Schuler did well to prevent Gasanov getting side control.
Gasanov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Schuler dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Gasanov shoots in looking for a takedown but Schuler manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gasanov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Gasanov is looking to clinch.
Schuler throws a big counter combination but Gasanov scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#CL2#
Gasanov forces Schuler back against the cage and clinches.
Schuler wants a takedown.
Schuler goes for a takedown in the clinch but Gasanov prevents it.
Gasanov tries to pull guard but Schuler holds him up against the cage and eventually Gasanov drops back down to his feet. #TD2#
Gasanov pulls guard successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gasanov wants to sweep but no luck.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Schuler looking to sit in guard and control but Gasanov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gasanov stopping the sweep attempt from Schuler.#T1#
Schuler keeping full guard, as Gasanov tries to pass.
Schuler has control of Gasanov's left arm, preventing Gasanov from doing any damage.
Gasanov preventing the sweep.
Gasanov scoring with some ground and pound.
Gasanov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Gasanov sitting in guard, not really doing much. #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.
Gasanov passes Schuler's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Gasanov prevents Schuler from improving his position.
Schuler won't allow Gasanov to pass to mount.
Gasanov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Well, if Gasanov 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.
Gasanov working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #T3#
Schuler wants to improve his position but Gasanov is controlling well.
Gasanov is thwarting Schuler's attempts to control the position.
Gasanov performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Gasanov gets a clinch.
Schuler is trying to stall. #TD2#
Gasanov jumps guard and drags Schuler to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #T4#
Schuler postures up.
Schuler looking to sit in guard and control but Gasanov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Gasanov wants to get up but he can't break Schuler's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Gasanov trying to control the position from guard on top but Schuler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gasanov would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Gasanov tries to free his leg and advance position but Schuler is retaining full guard.
Shamil Gasanov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gasanov keeps trying to improve his position.
Schuler keeping moving, preventing Gasanov from controlling successfully.

And that's the end of the fight!
Shamil Gasanov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Gasanov 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shamil Gasanov!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 30, 2017

#R1#
Gasanov moves to clinch but Matthews breaks away #TD#
and Matthews counters with a nice double leg into side control. Gasanov won't be happy with that. #ES2#
Gasanov explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Horrible takedown attempt by Gasanov or perhaps it was just good defense by Matthews, which made it look bad. #CL#
Gasanov gets tackled into the cage by Matthews. Matthews maintains the clinch.
Gasanov has had enough of the clinch but Matthews keeps him there for the moment.
Matthews goes for a takedown in the clinch but Gasanov prevents it.
Matthews gets underhooks to prevent Gasanov's takedown attempt.
Gasanov fails to pull guard.
Markus Matthews has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shamil Gasanov.#TD#
Matthews gets a trip takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Gasanov manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Matthews keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #T1##TD2#
Gasanov has hold of one of Matthews's legs. Matthews is fighting the takedown attempt but Gasanov gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Matthews wants to sweep but no luck.
Gasanov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Matthews is keeping the position for now.
Gasanov slips nicely into half guard.
Gasanov passes to full mount! #SUB2#
Gasanov working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #T2#
Matthews is just holding on here. Gasanov manages to take his back. #SUB2#
Matthews is trying to defend against the choke here but Gasanov has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Gasanov Tightens the hold and Matthews taps out furiously! Gasanov displays superior BJJ to win the fight.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Shamil Gasanov!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 27, 2017

#R1##TD2#
Gasanov scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Wiley looks to move to half guard but instead Gasanov has passed into mount! Damn!
Wiley is trying to escape the mount. #SUB2#
Gasanov has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Wiley is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Shamil Gasanov!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 25, 2017

#R1#
Gasanov throws a head kick but Levy moves out of range.
Levy went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Gasanov takes a swing at Levy's ribcage but misses. #TD2#
Gasanov manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Levy on his heels. He'll look to pass Levy's guard now, I'm sure.
Levy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gasanov tries to free his leg and advance position but Levy is retaining full guard.
Levy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gasanov passes Levy's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Gasanov tries to stand but can't do so whilst Levy controls his leg.
Gasanov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T1#
Levy holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Gasanov stalling.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Gasanov connects with a nice short shot to Levy's temple.
Gasanov wants to control but Levy is keeping him busy.
Gasanov trying to pass the guard but Levy defending well.
Levy knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gasanov on the ground.
Gasanov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB2#
Gasanov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Levy sees it coming and defends easily.#T2#
Levy is not content to let Gasanov control the position.
Levy trying to control but Gasanov postures up.
Gasanov is looking to advance position but Levy won't allow it.
Gasanov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#T3##REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Levy really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Levy shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gasanov as he avoids it easily.
A nice side step and Gasanov releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Levy lands a head kick! #TD2#
Gasanov closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Gasanov working away.#SU2#
Gasanov has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #TD2#
Gasanov is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Levy's half guard.#ROC2#
Levy is rocked!#T4#
Gasanov lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Levy quite badly. Levy pulls Gasanov in close trying to recover. Gasanov postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Levy on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Levy doesn't seem to be complaining too much.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shamil Gasanov!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 23, 2017

#R1#
Boesku shoots for a double leg takedown but Gasanov sprawls well. He's pushed Boesku's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL2#
Gasanov moves into range and clinches up with Boesku.
Gasanov should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Gasanov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Roman Boesku has been cut.#TD2#
Gasanov turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!#SUB2#
Gasanov goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Boesku has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Gasanov but great work by Boesku.
Gasanov prevents Boesku from improving position.
Gasanov is not content to let Boesku control the position.
Gasanov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Boesku swings around for an armbar but Gasanov sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Boesku's guard.#SUB#
Boesku is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T1#
Boesku being controlled here, momentarily.
Boesku trying to control the position. #SUB#
Boesku has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gasanov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Gasanov drops back looking for a leg! Boesku is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Boesku manages to kick Gasanov off! Gasanov jumps back into Boesku's guard. #SUB#
Boesku had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gasanov defends it easily.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Boesku working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gasanov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gasanov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Gasanov sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Boesku doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Gasanov paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Boesku - great work!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Roman Boesku!

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