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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!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 30, 2017 |
#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Rush looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Schuler throws a lazy head kick #TD#
and Rush counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Rush.
Schuler is pulling down on Rush's head. It's preventing any offense from Rush, at least for the moment.
Schuler looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Rush puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Schuler 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.
Schuler is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schuler trying to hold on to Rush's head to control him but Rush postures up.
Schuler is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Rush is staying active.#T1#
Schuler is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Rush is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are battling for position here. Schuler manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Schuler looking for a sweep. Not yet Schuler, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Rush is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Schuler is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Schuler has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Rush will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Schuler is looking to work some ground and pound but Rush has wrist control.#T2#
Schuler is looking to work some ground and pound but Rush has wrist control.
Rush has control of Schuler's left arm, preventing Schuler from doing any damage.
Schuler in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Schuler working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rush's head.
Schuler tries to free his leg and advance position but Rush is retaining full guard.
Schuler throws a big right hand that misses.
Rush is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Rush really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Schuler trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Rush tries to clinch up.
Rush avoids the head kick by Schuler.
Rush is looking for a counter combo.
Schuler tries a head kick but it misses.
Schuler misses with the combination.
Schuler misses the body punch #TD#
and Rush counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Schuler wants to sweep but no luck.
Schuler is trying to control the position but Rush postures up.
Schuler looks winded!#T4#
Schuler has Rush pulled in close to control his posture.
Schuler tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Schuler utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rush is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Rush won't allow Schuler to sweep him here. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rush is looking to clinch but Schuler is avoiding it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but David Schuler will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Rush tries to clinch there but Schuler circles away.
Rush shoots in looking for a takedown. Schuler tries to sprawl out of it but Rush 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.
Rush is looking to clinch but Schuler is avoiding it.
Schuler pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rush is looking to clinch but Schuler is avoiding it.
Rush tries to clinch but Schuler moves out of range. #CL#
Rush moves into range and clinches up with Schuler.#T1#
Schuler taking a breather.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Rush blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Schuler blocks the elbow strike.
Schuler has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Rush is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Rush throws a knee to the head but misses.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #TD#
Rush manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Schuler trying to control the position from guard on top but Rush is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rush preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T2#
Rush keeping moving, preventing Schuler from controlling successfully.
Schuler connects with a couple of short punches.
Schuler throws an elbow that misses. Rush uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Schuler's guard. Nice move by Rush!#REVR#
Schuler controls Rush momentarily but Rush frees himself.
Schuler trying to control the position here.
Schuler is breathing heavily.
Rush prevents Schuler from getting back to his feet. #T3#
Rush wants to control from the top but Schuler keeps moving.
Schuler trying to control the position here. #SUB#
Rush drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Schuler manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Rush has Schuler in his guard.#REVB#
Rush preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Leigh Rush overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Schuler throws a big right hand that misses. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Schuler postures up and lands a big shot to Rush's brow.
Schuler is fighting to break Rush's control of his arms but Rush is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Schuler makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Schuler's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Schuler stands up over Rush, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Schuler postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Rush is trying to control the position but Schuler postures up.
Schuler landing some decent shots from guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Schuler postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Schuler shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Schuler was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Schuler showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Schuler fails to land the takedown.
Horrible takedown attempt by Schuler or perhaps it was just good defense by Rush, which made it look bad. #TD#
Rush looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schuler working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rush.
Schuler looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Schuler wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Rush stopping the sweep attempt from Schuler.
Schuler takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Schuler pulls Rush in close to his closed guard and prevents Rush from doing any damage or advancing position.
Schuler wants to sweep here but Rush controlling him for the moment.
Schuler is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Schuler throws a head kick that misses. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Rush fails with an attempt to clinch.
Schuler stuffs the takedown.
Schuler misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Schuler stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Schuler wants it to stay on the feet.
Schuler takes a swing at Rush's ribcage but misses.
Rush wants to clinch.#T3#
A head kick misses from Schuler.
A head kick by Schuler misses #TD#
and Rush counters with a shoot takedown. Schuler fights it but they end up in guard. #ES2#
Schuler has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Rush has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Schuler misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rush.
Rush throws an elbow that misses.
Rush throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Rush throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Schuler takes an elbow to the temple.
Schuler takes an elbow to the temple.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rush with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#T4#
Rush 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.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leigh Rush. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Come on Schuler - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Rush misses with an elbow strike.
Rush lands with a right to the head.
Schuler is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Rush is defending well.
Rush lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Schuler tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rush avoids it.
Rush has a couple of punches blocked by Schuler.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Schuler has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Rush is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Rush using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Schuler has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Leigh Rush has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
David Schuler is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Rush fails to pull the fight into his guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Leigh Rush.
I think Schuler 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Schuler!
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