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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Donald Mashburn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diederick Christiaan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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162 lbs
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170 cm
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155 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Donald Mashburn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Diederick Christiaan!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Aafke Stam and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Christiaan feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Christiaan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Christiaan looking to pass the guard.
Christiaan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mashburn looking to control.
Mashburn has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Christiaan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mashburn avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Christiaan wants to control from the top but Mashburn keeps moving.
Christiaan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Christiaan decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Christiaan trying to control the action but Mashburn is working from the bottom.
Mashburn is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Mashburn could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Christiaan is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Mashburn reverses the position - he's now on top in Christiaan's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mashburn is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Christiaan wants to stand but Mashburn is controlling the position.
Mashburn sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Christiaan wants to sweep but no luck.
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.
Mashburn sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Mashburn has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Christiaan can do anything to dispel that myth.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Donald Mashburn.
Christiaan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mashburn sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Christiaan somewhat.
Christiaan looks gassed!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mashburn gets the takedown into side control.
Mashburn tries to advance to mount but Christiaan denies him.
Christiaan is letting Mashburn control him for a moment.
Mashburn'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 four minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Donald Mashburn.
Christiaan closes the distance and clinches.
Mashburn pulls guard effortlessly.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Christiaan throws a strike but Mashburn rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Christiaan keeping moving, preventing Mashburn from controlling successfully.
Christiaan is looking to stand up but Mashburn isn't so interested in that idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Donald Mashburn will probably get the nod.
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 swats away the attempt to clinch by Christiaan.
Mashburn has a takedown stuffed.
Mashburn shoots for a double leg takedown but Christiaan sprawls well. He's pushed Mashburn's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Christiaan shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mashburn counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Mashburn is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Christiaan is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mashburn trying to control the action but Christiaan is working from the bottom.
Mashburn perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
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.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Donald Mashburn.
Christiaan scores with a takedown into Mashburn's guard.
Christiaan postures up in Mashburn's guard and throws a big left but Mashburn blocks it.
Christiaan being controlled here momentarily.
Christiaan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Christiaan postures up.
Christiaan throws a big right hand that misses.
Donald Mashburn overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Christiaan throws and elbow that misses. Mashburn uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Christiaan's guard. Nice move by Mashburn!
Mashburn looking to sit in guard and control but Christiaan gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christiaan looking to pass the guard.
Mashburn has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Christiaan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Christiaan with a flurry of punches that miss.
Christiaan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Christiaan being controlled here momentarily.
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.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Donald Mashburn.
Christiaan tries for a takedown but Mashburn circles away easily
and Mashburn counters with a single leg into guard. Christiaan didn't expect that.
Mashburn is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Mashburn wants to control from the top but Christiaan keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donald Mashburn 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!
Mashburn gets the takedown into side control.
Mashburn taking a breather here.
Christiaan is trying to control Mashburn's posture but Mashburn avoids it.
Christiaan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mashburn tries to advance to mount but Christiaan denies him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Christiaan is not content to let Mashburn control the position.
Christiaan wants to control but Mashburn postures up.
Christiaan is looking for a sweep.
Mashburn is staying tight to Christiaan's torso, preventing him from escaping.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Donald Mashburn.
Christiaan closes the distance but Mashburn moves to the side
and Mashburn counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Christiaan's guard now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mashburn trying to control the position from guard on top but Christiaan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mashburn sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Donald Mashburn.
Christiaan gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mashburn counters with a nice double leg into side control. Christiaan won't be happy with that.
Christiaan is looking to reverse the position.
Mashburn taking a breather here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diederick Christiaan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
And that's the end of the fight!
Donald 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:26
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Donald Mashburn!
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