PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ronald Mashburn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vlad Kirkorvich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kirkorvich has chosen Russian Anthem as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Mashburn
vs
Kirkorvich

170 cm
25
178 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

178 cm
23
175 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Tends to cut

Blunt Force Trauma Clothing

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ronald Mashburn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Vlad Kirkorvich!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Daniel Blasius and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Mashburn shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kirkorvich's guard.
Mashburn trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kirkorvich is trying to control the position but Mashburn postures up.
Kirkorvich looking for a sweep. Not yet Kirkorvich, not yet.
Mashburn trying to control the position from guard on top but Kirkorvich is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Mashburn has gone for a leg lock! Kirkorvich slips out almost immediately though and dives into Mashburn's guard.
Kirkorvich trying to control the position from guard on top but Mashburn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mashburn keeping full guard, as Kirkorvich tries to pass.

Mashburn working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kirkorvich doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kirkorvich manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mashburn keeping moving, preventing Kirkorvich from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kirkorvich tries to free his leg and advance position but Mashburn is retaining full guard.
Kirkorvich wants to control from the top but Mashburn keeps moving.
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.
Kirkorvich is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kirkorvich looking to sit in guard and control but Mashburn gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Kirkorvich wants to sweep here but Mashburn controlling him for the moment.

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 trying to move into half guard but instead Kirkorvich has managed to sweep!
Kirkorvich trying to control the position from guard on top but Mashburn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Vlad Kirkorvich.

Mashburn shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kirkorvich is trying to defend but Mashburn finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Mashburn could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kirkorvich gets back to full guard.
Kirkorvich looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kirkorvich looking for a sweep. Not yet Kirkorvich, not yet.
Kirkorvich is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kirkorvich keeping moving, preventing Mashburn from controlling successfully.
Kirkorvich has control of Mashburn's left arm, preventing Mashburn from doing any damage.
Kirkorvich controls Mashburn momentarily but Mashburn frees himself.

Mashburn avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

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.
Kirkorvich stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mashburn swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Mashburn has his foot on Kirkorvich's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kirkorvich works his way back into a safe position though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kirkorvich trying to control but Mashburn is working from the bottom.
Kirkorvich won't allow Mashburn to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ronald Mashburn dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Mashburn shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kirkorvich napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Kirkorvich stops Mashburn from passing to mount.
Kirkorvich is looking for a sweep.
Mashburn is working Kirkorvich over with some ground and pound from side control.
Kirkorvich wants to control but Mashburn postures up.
Mashburn is looking to take a break and control but Kirkorvich is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Mashburn is trying to get an arm triangle but Kirkorvich is defending well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kirkorvich can't do much from the bottom here.
Mashburn wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kirkorvich keeps working.

That's one minute gone in the round.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Mashburn shoots in for a takedown but Kirkorvich shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Kirkorvich scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Kirkorvich slows the pace down.

Kirkorvich goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Mashburn rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Kirkorvich's guard! Nice work there by Mashburn!

Mashburn drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kirkorvich manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Mashburn has Kirkorvich in his guard.
Kirkorvich tries to free his leg and advance position but Mashburn is retaining full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mashburn looking to control.
Kirkorvich trying to control but Mashburn is working from the bottom.
Kirkorvich's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kirkorvich preventing the sweep.
Kirkorvich trying to control but Mashburn is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Mashburn misses with a takedown

and Kirkorvich counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kirkorvich.
Kirkorvich pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mashburn is keeping the position for now.

Kirkorvich drops back, looking for a kneebar! Mashburn looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Mashburn looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Mashburn!
Mashburn wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kirkorvich keeps working.
Kirkorvich is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Mashburn off and has taken his back!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Mashburn preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Kirkorvich.

Mashburn is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Mashburn has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vlad Kirkorvich showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Mashburn shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Kirkorvich counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kirkorvich stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mashburn swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mashburn lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Kirkorvich!
Kirkorvich regains half guard.
Mashburn looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

Mashburn maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Kirkorvich could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Mashburn has cracked it and Kirkorvich is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Mashburn!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:01 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ronald Mashburn!