PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dana Purple (ranked 6865 p4p, 533 weight class) and Shamil Gasanov (ranked 25570 p4p, 701 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Purple
vs
Gasanov

182 cm
18
150 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

160 cm
18
145 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Pit Bull Development

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dana Purple!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Shamil Gasanov!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Paulsen Ambrosius and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
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.

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.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.

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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gasanov just misses with a punch to the body.
Gasanov stuffs the takedown attempt from Purple. Purple gets slowly back to his feet.

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.

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.

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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

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

and Purple holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gasanov takes a shot to the head.

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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.

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!

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.

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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
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.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dana Purple has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.

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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.

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.

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!