PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Christiano Smokeleaf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kiliti Mafi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smokeleaf comes to the ring accompanied by Clawfinger Biggest & the Best. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Smokeleaf
vs
Mafi

200 cm
21
249 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

202 cm
21
281 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

[GTi] Divine - Drugs (Q:158+ $100)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Christiano Smokeleaf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kiliti Mafi!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Valeri Chadov and Konstantin Menshow.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Smokeleaf shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Mafi won't allow Smokeleaf to pass to mount.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Smokeleaf in particular looking to stall.
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.
Mafi is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Smokeleaf scores with a couple of nice shots.
Mafi is trying to maintain the position but Smokeleaf is very close to passing his half guard.
Smokeleaf drops an elbow to the side of Mafi's head.
Smokeleaf takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Mafi wants to control but Smokeleaf is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mafi is looking to improve his position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Smokeleaf connects with a nice short shot to Mafi's temple.
Mafi taking some punishment here, with Smokeleaf in his half guard.
Mafi wants to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mafi is defending against the submission attempts here by Smokeleaf.
Smokeleaf slips a nice elbow through Mafi's hands, connecting with Mafi's forehead.
Mafi taking some punishment here, with Smokeleaf in his half guard.
Smokeleaf throwing shots but Mafi is blocking nicely.
Smokeleaf is taking a breather. Mafi says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Mafi misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Smokeleaf controlling the pace.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smokeleaf scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smokeleaf is looking to advance position but Mafi won't allow it.
Mafi flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Smokeleaf with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Mafi is defending against the submission attempts here by Smokeleaf.
Smokeleaf lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Smokeleaf is taking a breather. Mafi says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

Mafi actively working from the bottom here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Smokeleaf in particular looking to stall.
Smokeleaf seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Mafi for as long as he can get away with.
Smokeleaf frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Mafi tries to hold on but Smokeleaf postures up.
Smokeleaf unloading with bombs!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Smokeleaf cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smokeleaf is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Mafi can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Smokeleaf content just to control the position here.
Smokeleaf with shots to the head and body - Mafi looks very uncomfortable down there.

Mafi is rocked!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smokeleaf takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Smokeleaf lands a big elbow.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Smokeleaf breaks from Mafi's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Mafi tries to hold on but Smokeleaf pushes him away.
Smokeleaf lands a big shot to the head and Mafi winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Christiano Smokeleaf!