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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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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!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 23, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Smijts clinches up with Nanda and pushes him back against the cage.
Smijts avoiding damage.
#TD#
Smijts is trying to trip Nanda. He has hold of a leg but Nanda is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Smijts persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Smijts sitting in guard here, content to control. #ES2#
Nanda has his feet on Smijts's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Nanda looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nanda jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#TD#
Smijts throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Nanda was covering up waiting for the punch and Smijts finishes the takedown easily into guard. #ES2#
Nanda manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
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!#TD#
Smijts gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Smijts is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Nanda working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Smijts doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Smijts manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T1#
Smijts controlling from the top position. #SU#
Smijts stands and steps away. Nanda gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Smijts tests Nanda's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice sprawl there from Smijts as Nanda shoots in.
Smijts throws a leg kick but Nanda sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Nanda shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Smijts as he avoids it easily.
Smijts tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nanda tries to counter with a clinch but Smijts shakes him off and moves away.#T2#
Smijts misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nanda fails to land the takedown.
Luuk Smijts has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rizky Nanda.#TD#
Smijts decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Nanda looks like he's trying to stand up.
Smijts seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Nanda is looking to control Smijts's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nanda avoid being mounted?#T3##SU#
Smijts stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being. #CL#
Smijts has Nanda up against the cage in a clinch.
Smijts prevents the takedown attempt.
Nanda tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Smijts avoids it.
Nanda missing with knees to the body.
Nanda swings wildly with an uppercut but Smijts uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nanda misses with an elbow strike.
#T4##BC#
Smijts's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nanda scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#TD#
Nanda gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Smijts to score an easy takedown into full guard.#ES2#
Nanda is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #BC#
Smijts breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Smijts clinches.
Nanda misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Smijts.
#TD#
Smijts has clasped his hands together around Nanda's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. #SU#
Smijts decides to take the fight back to the feet. #CL#
Smijts takes the fight into the clinch.
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.
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#
Smijts tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Smijts gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Smijts jumps guard and drags Nanda to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Nanda lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Nanda chips away with some ground and pound.
Nanda throwing strikes but missing.
Smijts is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smijts avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nanda lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Nanda wants to pass the guard but Smijts is keeping the position.
Nanda postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T1#
Smijts working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nanda.
Smijts seems keen to control Nanda's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nanda throwing strikes from guard but Smijts blocks nicely. #ES#
Smijts scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Nanda misses with a wild combination.
Good standup being displayed there by Nanda as he connects with a hook.#T2#
Nanda misses with a double jab.
#CL#
Smijts pushes Nanda up against the cage in a clinch.
Smijts avoiding damage as Nanda throws knees to the body.
#BC#
Smijts pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smijts swinging wildly here.
Nanda throws a big shot that misses.
Smijts tries to counter with a takedown but Nanda is quick to defend against it.
Nanda stuffs the takedown attempt from Smijts. Smijts gets slowly back to his feet.
Smijts lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Nanda backs up against the cage.
#T3#
Nanda works over Smijts's head and body with a nice combination.
Nanda throws the left hand but Smijts avoids the punch easily.
Nanda with a nice cross.
Rizky Nanda seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Smijts doesn't manage to clinch there - Nanda circles away.
Luuk Smijts is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nanda misses with a wild body shot.
Smijts throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Nanda goes for a double leg but Smijts avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Smijts continues to drive forward.
Smijts misses with a two punch combination.
Luuk Smijts seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nanda leaves Smijts with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nanda with the counter takedown but Smijts avoids it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T4#
Smijts ducks right into an uppercut from Nanda.
Nanda catches Smijts with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smijts fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luuk Smijts. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A shot to the body from Nanda misses
and Smijts counters with a head kick. #TD2#
Nanda looking to score a takedown here. Smijts is defending well but Nanda drives through and ends up in Smijts's guard.
Smijts pulls Nanda in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
Smijts looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Rizky Nanda will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Smijts ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#TD#
Smijts closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Nanda pushes Smijts off but Smijts dives into side control.
Nanda is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Nanda is trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nanda wants to control but Smijts postures up.
Nanda is looking for a sweep.
Nanda gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T1#
Nanda trying to control but Smijts postures up.
Nanda takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Smijts slows the pace down in half guard. #SU#
Smijts decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Smijts is defended easily by Nanda.#TD#
Smijts closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Nanda tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.#T2#
Nanda is trying to break free.
Nanda is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Smijts just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#SUB#
Smijts is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Nanda just trying to survive but Smijts is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T3##SUB#
Smijts working for the choke.
Smijts controlling well, preventing Nanda from escaping the position.
Nanda wants to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Smijts working for the choke.
Nanda tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Nanda is trying desperately to improve position.
Smijts working away from the top, dropping strikes.#T4#
Smijts tries to control but Nanda wriggling away. #SU#
Smijts stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Nanda fails with the takedown.#TD#
Smijts shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nanda is trying to control but can't.
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 Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luuk Smijts!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 19, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Smijts.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smijts lands a decent elbow from side control.
Clark gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB#
Smijts is working for a kimura but Clark is defending it quite comfortably.
Smijts prevents Clark from standing back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clark is looking for a sweep. Smijts is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SU#
Smijts postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Clark to stand up. #CL#
Clark tries to keep at a distance but Smijts has taken the fight into the clinch.#T1##BC#
Smijts escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Clark fails with a takedown attempt. #TD#
Smijts shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Clark napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SU#
Smijts decides to stand back up. Smijts steps back and let's Clark get back to his feet.
Clark throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Clark fails with the takedown
and Smijts counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Clark thinking.
Nice sprawl there from Smijts as Clark shoots in.
Luuk Smijts has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Usain Clark.
Clark darts in looking for a takedown but Smijts gets double underhooks and turns Clark into the cage. #TD#
Smijts drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Clark prevents Smijts from moving into mount.
Clark is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Smijts off and has taken his back!
Clark not allowing Smijts to control his hands.
Smijts rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Clark wants to take a breather but Smijts is having none of it.
Clark thows a huge punch but Smijts dodges it nicely.
Smijts works his way to full guard. Good work.#T3#
Clark wants to control from the top but Smijts keeps moving.
Clark won't allow Smijts to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Clark trying to control the position from guard on top but Smijts is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smijts knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Clark on the ground.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Clark 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.
Smijts pulls Clark in close to prevent any damage. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Clark missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Clark won't allow Smijts to sweep him here.
Smijts is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Clark is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD#
Smijts gets a takedown into half guard.
Clark pushes Smijts off but Smijts dives into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luuk Smijts 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#
Smijts is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Clark can do to turn this around?
No luck with that takedown attempt from Clark.
A quick step to the side and Smijts tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smijts thuds his shin into the meat of Clark's side.#CL#
Smijts moves into the clinch successfully.
Smijts controlling the action here for a moment.
Clark is looking to take this one to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clark is trying to stall.
Clark wants a takedown.
Luuk Smijts has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Usain Clark.
Clark fails to pull guard.
#BC#
Smijts breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T1#
Clark closes the distance and clinches up with Smijts, looking for a takedown. Clark pushes Smijts against the cage but Smijts circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD#
Smijts looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Clark manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Clark is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Smijts is controlling him.
Smijts pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Clark is keeping the position for now.
Smijts sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Clark manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Smijts manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##T2#
Smijts avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #ES#
Smijts wriggles free and stands up. #CL#
Smijts drives through and clinches with Clark against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC#
Smijts breaks from the clinch.
#TD#
Smijts gets a double leg takedown into Clark's guard.
Clark looking to control.
Smijts stands up out of Clark's guard for a moment - Clark manages to land a nice upkick.#T3#
Smijts looking to sit in guard and control but Clark gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Clark trying to control but Smijts is working from the bottom.
Clark's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Clark wants to control from the top but Smijts keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Clark accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Clark throwing strikes but missing.
Clark throws a strike but Smijts rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T4#
Clark working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Clark is looking for a triangle but Smijts pushes his legs off easily.
Luuk Smijts overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Smijts slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Clark bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Smijts's guard. #REVB#
Smijts throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luuk Smijts 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#
An inside leg kick lands from Smijts.
Clark on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Clark tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Smijts swivels and escapes.#CL#
Smijts instigates a clinch.
Nice body punch from Smijts - that landed with a thud.
Smijts prevents the takedown attempt.
Clark being controlled against the cage.
Smijts lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smijts holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#TD#
Smijts drags the fight down to the ground.
#T1##SUB#
Smijts is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Clark is aware though and is defending well.
Clark throws a big right hand that misses. #ES#
Smijts manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Clark is trying to break the clinch but Smijts has him pressed against the cage.
Smijts taking a breather.#BC#
Smijts pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Clark misses with the combination.
#TD#
Smijts shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Clark is trying to defend but Smijts finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Smijts is looking to take a break and control but Clark is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Clark keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Clark wants to control but Smijts is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Clark moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Smijts is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T3##SU#
Smijts stands up and waves to Clark to follow him.
Smijts stuffs the takedown.
Luuk Smijts has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Usain Clark.#TD#
Smijts is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Clark's half guard.
Clark is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Smijts looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Clark has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Smijts is working away from the top position though.#T4#
Smijts looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Smijts wants to lay and pray for a moment but Clark keeps working.
Smijts is controlling the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smijts prevents Clark from standing back up.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Luuk Smijts showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Smijts has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luuk Smijts!
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