PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Paul Collins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruce Mafaking (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paul Collins has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Collins
vs
Mafaking

190 cm
21
165 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

172 cm
25
165 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Cuts easily

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Solid chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Paul Collins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Bruce Mafaking!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Winston Alpacca and Dirk Anderson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Mafaking gets a takedown into half guard.
Collins wants to get back to his feet.
Mafaking is looking to advance position but Collins won't allow it.
Collins trying to control but Mafaking postures up.
Mafaking sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Collins defending well though.
Mafaking throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Mafaking works his way into side control.

Mafaking thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mafaking misses with an attempted head punch from side control.

Mafaking thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Mafaking is trying to get an arm triangle but Collins is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mafaking is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Collins knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Mafaking tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Mafaking tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Mafaking has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

Mafaking tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Mafaking has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Collins wants to control but Mafaking postures up.

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.

Mafaking tries for a kimura but Collins is defending well.

Mafaking tries for a kimura but Collins is defending well.
Collins is trying to escape and get back to his feet.

Mafaking thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Collins tries to escape but Mafaking is in control.

Mafaking wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Collins, who protects the arm well.
Mafaking just content to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mafaking looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Mafaking is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Collins is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Collins managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Mafaking.

Mafaking is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Collins is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Collins is trying to get back to half guard.

Mafaking is trying to get an arm triangle but Collins is defending well.

Mafaking looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Collins wants to get back to his feet but Mafaking drags him back down.

Mafaking tries for a kimura but Collins is defending well.
Collins is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Mafaking asserts his dominance and retains side control.

Mafaking is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Collins is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Collins really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Collins is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Collins defending against the ground and pound.
We've been informed that Mafaking has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.

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

Bruce Mafaking dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Collins closes the distance looking to clinch

and Mafaking counters with a shoot takedown. Collins fights it but they end up in guard.
Mafaking looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Collins wants to stand but Mafaking is controlling the position.
Mafaking is looking to pass into half guard but Collins pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Collins is in guard.

Mafaking has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Collins preventing the sweep.
Mafaking striking off his back but it's not causing Collins any problems.
Mafaking lands a decent punch to the body there.
Mafaking wants to sweep but no luck.
Mafaking striking off his back but it's not causing Collins any problems.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mafaking doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Mafaking throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Collins will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mafaking throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Mafaking looking to control.
Mafaking throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mafaking wants to sweep but no luck.
Mafaking tries to strike from the bottom.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

Mafaking closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Collins did well to prevent Mafaking getting side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Mafaking is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Mafaking is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Collins avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mafaking.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Collins wants to get back to his feet.
Mafaking missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mafaking missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mafaking thows a huge punch but Collins dodges it nicely.
Mafaking thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

Mafaking is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Collins has managed to free his arm - good work.

Mafaking is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Mafaking is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Collins is just riding it out for now. Mafaking eventually gives up the hold.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mafaking wants to take a breather but Collins is having none of it.
Mafaking is thwarting Collins's attempts to control the position.
Mafaking trying to control from half guard but Collins is working away.

Mafaking seems to be working for a kimura but Collins defends the submission attempt.
Mafaking not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mafaking throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Collins is not content to let Mafaking control the position.
Mafaking missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bruce Mafaking has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mafaking throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mafaking is pressing down on Collins's thigh, looking to free his foot. Collins is holding on for now.

Mafaking is working for a submission of some sort.
Mafaking is keen to just control but Collins is a slippery customer.
Collins is trying to stand up here but Mafaking is controlling him well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mafaking thows a huge punch but Collins dodges it nicely.
Collins is staying active underneath Mafaking, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mafaking throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mafaking is thwarting Collins's attempts to control the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bruce Mafaking showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Collins throws a leg kick

and Mafaking counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Mafaking tries to pass the half guard into mount. Collins knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Collins keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

Mafaking is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Mafaking is working for a kimura but Collins is defending it quite comfortably.
Mafaking is looking to advance position but Collins won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mafaking looks to land a strike but Collins avoids it nicely and regains full guard.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Collins looks like he's trying to stand up.

Mafaking is trying to work for a kimura but Collins is defending well.
Mafaking wants to take a breather but Collins is having none of it.

Mafaking is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Collins sees it coming and defends easily.
Mafaking tries to pass to full mount but Collins defends it.

Mafaking is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Collins has managed to free his arm - good work.
Mafaking takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Mafaking is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

That's two 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.
Collins tries to kick Mafaking off but Mafaking keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Mafaking trying to pass the guard but Collins defending well.
Mafaking seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Collins does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Mafaking is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Collins sees it coming and defends easily.

Mafaking is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Mafaking tries to pass to full mount but Collins defends it.

Collins is defending against the submission attempts here by Mafaking.

Mafaking seems to be working for a kimura but Collins defends the submission attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Collins is trying to stand.

Mafaking is working for a submission of some sort.
Mafaking moves nicely into side control.
You can see the frustration on Collins's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Mafaking tries for a kimura but Collins is defending well.

Mafaking working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Paul Collins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Collins is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Mafaking asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Collins defending against the ground and pound.

Mafaking working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Mafaking trying to control the position but Collins is working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Mafaking tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bruce Mafaking comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mafaking 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruce Mafaking!
Our winner, Bruce Mafaking, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.