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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Mayfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stanislaw Dabrowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mayfield's entrance music is One. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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180 cm
23
180 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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180 cm
25
175 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Basic striking
Cuts easily |
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Good takedowns
Basic striking
Very confident |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Thomas Mayfield! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Stanislaw Dabrowski! The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Saam Ante and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Mayfield gets a takedown into half guard. Dabrowski wants to get back to full guard. Dabrowski regains full guard. Nicely done. Dabrowski is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mayfield defends well. Mayfield wanted to stand there but Dabrowski had control of the position. Dabrowski keeping full guard, as Mayfield tries to pass. Dabrowski wants to sweep here but Mayfield controlling him for the moment. Mayfield decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. Mayfield throws a big shot that misses. Dabrowski misses with a takedown attempt and Mayfield counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Mayfield stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dabrowski swivels though and keeps the full guard. Mayfield is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's one minute gone in the round. Dabrowski wants to sweep here but Mayfield controlling him for the moment. The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves. Mayfield is looking to stand up but Dabrowski won't let him. Mayfield slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Mayfield is looking to stand up but Dabrowski won't let him. Mayfield drops back looking for a leg! Dabrowski is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dabrowski manages to kick Mayfield off! Mayfield jumps back into Dabrowski's guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. Mayfield swings and misses with a hook to the body.
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. Dabrowski gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily so Mayfield counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Dabrowski can't keep his opponent in guard - Mayfield advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. Mayfield is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dabrowski is just riding it out for now. Mayfield eventually gives up the hold. Mayfield is breathing heavily. Dabrowski controlling the position for now. The fighters are battling for position here. Dabrowski manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Mayfield trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Dabrowski looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Dabrowski bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mayfield's guard. Dabrowski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Dabrowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Mayfield is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Mayfield looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Dabrowski puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. Dabrowski trying to control the pace. Mayfield slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Dabrowski stopping the sweep attempt from Mayfield. Mayfield trying to keep a closed guard but Dabrowski is proving a slippery customer.
Mayfield is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mayfield working for a triangle but Dabrowski defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Dabrowski is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. Mayfield keeping moving, preventing Dabrowski from controlling successfully. Mayfield is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dabrowski defends well. Dabrowski sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mayfield's guard. Dabrowski is trying to control. Mayfield wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring. Mayfield wants to improve his position but Dabrowski is controlling well.
Dabrowski wants to control but Mayfield is keeping him busy. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Mayfield dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Mayfield throws a jab when Dabrowski was well out of range. Dabrowski has his takedown stuffed and Mayfield counters with a nice double leg into side control. Dabrowski won't be happy with that. Dabrowski tries to get back to half guard but can't. Dabrowski struggling a bit here. Mayfield is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Dabrowski has escaped the position, nice work there. Dabrowski regains half guard. Dabrowski is looking to control Mayfield's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dabrowski avoid being mounted? Mayfield trying to control from half guard but Dabrowski is working away. Mayfield is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Mayfield is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's one minute gone in the round. Dabrowski wants to get back to full guard. Dabrowski gets back to full guard.
Dabrowski wants to sweep but no luck. Mayfield drops back looking for a leg! Dabrowski is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dabrowski manages to kick Mayfield off! Mayfield jumps back into Dabrowski's guard. Dabrowski is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mayfield trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
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. Dabrowski trying to keep a closed guard but Mayfield is proving a slippery customer.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. Dabrowski tries for a takedown but Mayfield circles away easily and Mayfield counters with a shoot takedown. Dabrowski fights it but they end up in guard. Mayfield wants to control from the top but Dabrowski keeps moving. Mayfield stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dabrowski swivels though and keeps the full guard. Dabrowski trying to keep a closed guard but Mayfield is proving a slippery customer.
Mayfield drops back looking for a leg! Dabrowski is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dabrowski manages to kick Mayfield off! Mayfield jumps back into Dabrowski's guard. Mayfield postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Dabrowski is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Mayfield, into his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Mayfield isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Dabrowski stacks Mayfield on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Dabrowski! Mayfield is looking to regain half guard here but Dabrowski keeps moving and retains side control. Dabrowski wants to control but Mayfield is keeping him busy. Mayfield manages to get back to half guard. Mayfield is looking for a sweep. Dabrowski is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Thomas Mayfield overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Dabrowski seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mayfield does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Mayfield tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
That's four 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. Mayfield looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. Dabrowski shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Mayfield napping and manages to drive through into side control! Mayfield wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done! Mayfield is trying to control Dabrowski's posture but Dabrowski avoids it. Mayfield tries to get back to half guard but can't. Dabrowski trying to control the action but Mayfield is working from the bottom. Dabrowski prevents Mayfield from escaping the position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Mayfield dominated that second round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Dabrowski tries for a takedown but Mayfield circles away easily and Mayfield counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Mayfield has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Mayfield mounts Dabrowski! Really nice guard pass there! Dabrowski sneaks a leg under to get to half guard. Dabrowski is defending against the submission attempts here by Mayfield.
Dabrowski looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Mayfield is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dabrowski doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mayfield. Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Dabrowski is trying to control but can't.
Mayfield is looking to advance position but Dabrowski won't allow it. Mayfield tries to stand but his arm is trapped. Mayfield wants to take a breather but Dabrowski is having none of it.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. Dabrowski shoots for a takedown but Mayfield saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Mayfield gets a takedown into half guard. Mayfield is looking for a kimura here.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Mayfield is pressing down on Dabrowski's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dabrowski is holding on for now. Mayfield is working hard here to advance position. Dabrowski is controlling Mayfield's trapped leg to prevent Mayfield from advancing to side control. Mayfield seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Dabrowski gets full guard. Dabrowski looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Dabrowski had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mayfield defends it easily. Mayfield trying to control the position from guard on top but Dabrowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Dabrowski preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Dabrowski is trying to control the position but Mayfield postures up. Mayfield decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. Thomas Mayfield seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Mayfield shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Mayfield trying to mount his opponent but Dabrowski defends it.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Dabrowski has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mayfield is working away from the top position though. Mayfield is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Dabrowski is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Thomas Mayfield!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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RATING
59% |
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