PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cain Bunga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kiliti Mafi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.

Bunga
vs
Mafi

197 cm
26
253 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

202 cm
23
281 lbs
4 - 7 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Very strong

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Cain Bunga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kiliti Mafi!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bunga checks a leg kick.
A combination from Mafi does no damage.
Mafi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bunga looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Mafi enables Bunga to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Mafi manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

Bunga 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.
Mafi is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bunga is controlling him.
Mafi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Bunga drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bunga jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Bunga thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Bunga is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Mafi is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Mafi has escaped and now he's on top!
Mafi tries to free his leg and advance position but Bunga is retaining full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bunga has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Mafi trying to stand up but can't free himself from Bunga's guard.
Mafi is looking to work some ground and pound but Bunga has wrist control.

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.
Mafi preventing the sweep.
Mafi wants to stand but Bunga has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Bunga managing to control the position.
Mafi must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Kiliti Mafi.

Mafi pushes Bunga up against the ropes in a clinch.

Bunga has Mafi pressed up against the ropes. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Bunga pulls back from the ropes and twists to the side, sending Mafi tumbling to the mat - Bunga dives into Mafi's guard.

Mafi has his foot on Bunga's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bunga works his way back into a safe position though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bunga drops back, looking for a kneebar! Mafi looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Mafi looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Mafi!
Mafi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bunga keeps working.
Mafi wants to stand but Bunga is controlling his arm.

Mafi stands up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mafi scores with a hook to the body. Bunga takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.

Mafi closes the distance and pushes Bunga back into the ropes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bunga has Mafi pressed against the ropes, preventing Mafi from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mafi is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Mafi successfully pulls guard.
Bunga stopping the sweep attempt from Mafi.

Bunga 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kiliti Mafi dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Mafi clinches up against the ropes.

Mafi has Bunga pressed up against the ropes. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Mafi pulls back from the ropes and twists to the side, sending Bunga tumbling to the mat - Mafi dives into Bunga's guard.
Mafi looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Bunga trying to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bunga pulls Mafi in to control the position.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Mafi throws a series of punches but Bunga moves out of range.
Mafi swinging wildly here.

Mafi takes the fight into the clinch.

Mafi successfully pulls guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bunga trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bunga advances to half guard.

Bunga seems to be looking for submissions.

Bunga is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mafi sees it coming and defends easily.

Bunga is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Mafi regains full guard. Nicely done.
Bunga passes Mafi's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Cain Bunga overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mafi is looking to escape.

Bunga is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mafi works his way to full guard. Good work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mafi is looking for a triangle but Bunga pushes his legs off easily.

Bunga drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Mafi dives on top into guard.
Mafi wants to control from the top but Bunga keeps moving.
Mafi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bunga is trying to keep Mafi in close.

Mafi drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Bunga dives on top into guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Bunga 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.
Bunga tries to free his leg and advance position but Mafi is retaining full guard.

Bunga 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.

Mafi has his foot on Bunga's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bunga works his way back into a safe position though.
Mafi wants to stand but Bunga is controlling the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Bunga drops back, looking for a kneebar! Mafi looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Mafi looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Mafi!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Mafi goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Bunga rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Mafi's guard! Nice work there by Bunga!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kiliti Mafi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Mafi has closed the distance and engaged Bunga in a clinch.
Bunga is looking to take this one to the mat.
Mafi tries to break the clinch but Bunga is controlling the position.
Mafi is trying to force a seperation but Bunga has the dominant position.
Mafi wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Mafi ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Mafi no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Bunga wants to pass the guard but Mafi is keeping the position.

Mafi uses the ropes to get back to his feet.

Mafi clinches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bunga wants a takedown but no success here.

Mafi breaks the clinch.

Mafi pushes Bunga up against the ropes in a clinch.

Mafi has hold of one of Bunga's legs. Bunga is fighting the takedown attempt but Mafi gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Mafi trying to control the position from guard on top but Bunga is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Mafi postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Bunga is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Mafi, into his guard.

Bunga 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 two minutes gone in the round.

Bunga drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bunga jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Bunga drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Mafi manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Bunga has Mafi in his guard.
Bunga keeping full guard, as Mafi tries to pass.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bunga trying to keep a closed guard but Mafi is proving a slippery customer.

Mafi is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Bunga is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Bunga has escaped and now he's on top!

Mafi working for a triangle but Bunga defends it easily.

Bunga drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Mafi dives on top into guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bunga has a closed guard, preventing Mafi from standing up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mafi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bunga keeping moving, preventing Mafi from controlling successfully.
Mafi wants to stand but Bunga has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Cain Bunga has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mafi passes Bunga's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kiliti Mafi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mafi has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kiliti Mafi!