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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Oliveira Gilbert (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harry Mashburn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Harry Mashburn will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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150 cm
25
130 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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170 cm
25
142 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Very quick |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Oliveira Gilbert! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Harry Mashburn! The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Paul Aken and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Gilbert throws a sloppy head kick and Mashburn moves out of range easily. Gilbert looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this! Gilbert misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mashburn shoots for a double leg takedown but Gilbert sprawls well. He's pushed Mashburn's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Mashburn doesn't manage to clinch there - Gilbert circles away.
Gilbert tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Mashburn fails to land the takedown. Mashburn tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gilbert swivels and escapes. Oliveira Gilbert has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harry Mashburn. Mashburn throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gilbert's waist but Gilbert gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mashburn off to one side. Gilbert shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Oliveira Gilbert seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. No luck for Mashburn with that takedown attempt. Mashburn tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gilbert swivels and escapes. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gilbert misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mashburn blocks a head kick by Gilbert.
Gilbert displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mashburn. Gilbert keeps the fight on the outside.
That's one minute gone in the round. Gilbert stuffs the takedown. Mashburn tries to clinch there but Gilbert circles away.
Nice sprawl there from Gilbert as Mashburn shoots in. Gilbert throws a head kick that misses. A head kick misses from Gilbert. Mashburn drives through and clinches with Gilbert against the cage.
Gilbert tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Gilbert throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mashburn blocks it with crossed arms. Mashburn tries to circle away but Gilbert has him pinned against the cage. Mashburn tries to land a knee to the head but Gilbert blocks with his arms.
Mashburn wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Gilbert misses with a knee strike.
Gilbert looking to throw knees to the head but Mashburn is blocking nicely.
Gilbert throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mashburn blocks it with crossed arms. Mashburn is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Gilbert misses with a knee to the head. Mashburn taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Gilbert prevents a takedown attempt there.
Gilbert could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Mashburn avoids the elbow strike from Gilbert, against the cage.
Gilbert dodges an elbow strike from Mashburn.
Mashburn wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gilbert misses with a knee strike.
Gilbert throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mashburn blocks it with crossed arms. Gilbert is trying to stall.
Mashburn jumps guard.
Gilbert is fighting to break Mashburn's control of his arms but Mashburn is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. Gilbert wants to get up but he can't break Mashburn's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. Gilbert might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Mashburn is pulling down on Gilbert's head. It's preventing any offense from Gilbert, at least for the moment.
That's four 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. Mashburn lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Gilbert! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Harry Mashburn will probably get the nod. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Mashburn misses with a wild body shot. Mashburn fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gilbert avoids it really well and circles away. Gilbert keeps the fight on the outside. Gilbert tries a head kick but it misses.
Oliveira Gilbert is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Mashburn throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mashburn moves in looking to clinch but Gilbert pushes him off. Gilbert throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mashburn shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gilbert but Gilbert pushes him off and we're back to square one. Gilbert lands with a slapping head kick. Mashburn shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gilbert as he jumps to the side. Oliveira Gilbert has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harry Mashburn. Mashburn shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gilbert sprawls well. Gilbert wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mashburn gets slowly back to his feet. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Mashburn misses with a takedown attempt - Gilbert sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. A head kick misses from Gilbert. Mashburn tries for a takedown but Gilbert sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Gilbert throws a head kick but Mashburn moves out of range.
Mashburn tries to clinch up. Mashburn shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gilbert pinned against the cage. Gilbert gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Gilbert throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
That's two minutes gone in the round. My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Mashburn shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gilbert defends it nicely. Mashburn closes the distance and clinches up with Gilbert, looking for a takedown. Mashburn pushes Gilbert against the cage but Gilbert circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Gilbert tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Mashburn shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Gilbert counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Mashburn is lucky that one didn't land flush. Gilbert tries a head kick but it misses.
Mashburn closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gilbert circles away. Gilbert pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mashburn shoots in for a double leg but Gilbert sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Gilbert pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gilbert throws a head kick but Mashburn moves out of range.
Mashburn tries to clinch but Gilbert is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Mashburn throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gilbert's waist but Gilbert gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mashburn off to one side. Mashburn doesn't manage to clinch there - Gilbert circles away.
Gilbert tries a head kick but it misses.
Mashburn closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gilbert circles away. Gilbert tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. A head kick misses from Gilbert. Gilbert avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mashburn. Gilbert throws a head kick but Mashburn moves out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Gilbert as Mashburn shoots in. Gilbert throws a sloppy head kick and Mashburn moves out of range easily. A head kick misses from Gilbert. Mashburn shoots for a takedown but Gilbert saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Gilbert throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Mashburn changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Gilbert looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Gilbert tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops. Mashburn trying to control. Mashburn controls the action. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Gilbert is trying to stand back up. Well, with Mashburn on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Gilbert is tapping out... Can he escape the position? Mashburn working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Gilbert is doing well to defend. Mashburn seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Gilbert is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Harry Mashburn!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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