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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Mashburn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Hollywood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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212 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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204 lbs
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Good wrestling
Basic striking
Good chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tommy Mashburn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jim Hollywood!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Paul Aken and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mashburn closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Mashburn lands in his opponent's guard.
Hollywood looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mashburn is one step ahead there.
Mashburn won't allow Hollywood to get back to his feet.
Hollywood is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Mashburn seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Hollywood wants to get back to his feet but Mashburn is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Mashburn has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hollywood working a defensive guard here.
Mashburn wants to pass the guard but Hollywood is keeping the position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Mashburn shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Hollywood's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mashburn working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mashburn trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hollywood trying to keep a closed guard but Mashburn is proving a slippery customer.
Mashburn wants to pass the guard but Hollywood is keeping the position.
Mashburn trying to control the position from guard on top but Hollywood is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hollywood working a defensive guard here.
Mashburn tries to free his leg and advance position but Hollywood is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mashburn content to stall in guard here.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Mashburn shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Mashburn looking to control and managing it successfully.
Hollywood is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Mashburn controlling from mount.
Mashburn avoids the attempt from Hollywood to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mashburn wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Mashburn thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Mashburn controlling the position easily from mount.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Hollywood looks gassed!
Mashburn wants to finish this one by submission but Hollywood is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Mashburn.
Mashburn controlling the position easily from mount.
That's six 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.
Mashburn with good strikes from the mount here!
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Mashburn controlling the position easily from mount.
Hollywood takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Mashburn content just to control the position here.
Mashburn seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Hollywood for as long as he can get away with.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Tommy Mashburn just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Mashburn looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Mashburn not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Mashburn would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Mashburn is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Mashburn 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.
Mashburn fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hollywood, pushing him back against the cage.
Mashburn gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Mashburn would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Mashburn controlling from the top position.
Hollywood manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mashburn is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hollywood misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Hollywood throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Hollywood is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Mashburn can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Tommy Mashburn overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hollywood is breathing heavily.
Hollywood prevents Mashburn from getting the reversal.
Mashburn tries to lock up and control but Hollywood gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Mashburn is trying desperately to improve position.
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.
Mashburn tries to hold on but Hollywood postures up.
Mashburn holds on to Hollywood around his waist, trying desperately to prevent any attacks.
Mashburn keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Poor strikes thrown by Hollywood there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mashburn is trying desperately to improve position.
Hollywood tries to control but Mashburn wriggling away.
Mashburn really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hollywood moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Mashburn has worked his arm free - good work by Mashburn!
Hollywood wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mashburn, who protects the arm well.
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.
Mashburn manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Mashburn makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mashburn.
Mashburn wants to stand but Hollywood is controlling the position.
Mashburn looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Mashburn has control of Hollywood's left arm, preventing Hollywood from doing any damage.
Mashburn might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hollywood preventing the sweep.
Hollywood postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Mashburn is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Hollywood, into his guard.
Mashburn pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hollywood is keeping the position for now.
That's six 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.
Hollywood looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mashburn seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Mashburn tries to stand but Hollywood is controlling from the bottom.
Mashburn trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Hollywood wants to stand but Mashburn is controlling the position.
Mashburn controlling from the top position.
Mashburn looking to pass the guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hollywood gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Mashburn to score an easy takedown into full guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Mashburn wants to pass the guard but Hollywood is keeping the position.
Hollywood is looking to stand up but Mashburn isn't so interested in that idea.
Mashburn is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Mashburn has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Hollywood is proving hard to escape from.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Hollywood keeping full guard, as Mashburn tries to pass.
Mashburn controls from within his opponent's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hollywood keeping full guard, as Mashburn tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Mashburn dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Mashburn shoots for a takedown but Hollywood saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Mashburn.
Hollywood is trying to control Mashburn's posture but Mashburn avoids it.
Mashburn creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Hollywood sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Mashburn moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Hollywood takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hollywood is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Mashburn has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Mashburn in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Mashburn controlling the position.
Mashburn cracks Hollywood with an elbow. That is naaassty.
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.
Hollywood is looking for a sweep.
Mashburn controls the position.
Mashburn grinds an elbow into Hollywood's temple.
Hollywood prevents Mashburn from moving into mount.
Mashburn has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Mashburn fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hollywood, pushing him back against the cage.
Hollywood tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mashburn smiles and moves away.
Hollywood gets caught flat footed, as Mashburn shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mashburn content to stall in guard here.
Hollywood keeping full guard, as Mashburn tries to pass.
Mashburn controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mashburn trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mashburn controlling from the top position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Mashburn wants to pass the guard but Hollywood is keeping the position.
Mashburn is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Mashburn has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Tommy Mashburn just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Mashburn shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hollywood but Hollywood pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mashburn tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mashburn shoots for a double leg takedown but Hollywood sprawls well. He's pushed Mashburn'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 Tommy Mashburn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mashburn shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Mashburn breaks from Hollywood's wrist control and lands an elbow.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Mashburn controlling from mount.
That's eight 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.
Mashburn postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Hollywood looks a forlorn figure.
Mashburn looking to control and managing it successfully.
Mashburn stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Mashburn.
Mashburn is staying tight to Hollywood's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Hollywood is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Jim Hollywood has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tommy Mashburn is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hollywood is trying to escape the position but Mashburn is controlling the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tommy Mashburn showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mashburn, 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:26
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:26
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tommy Mashburn!
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energy
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hype
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