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Event:
TWGC 25 (170lbs, D2): London Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Jul 27, 2019 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Mr Grappler (ranked 1880 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tevin Felix (ranked 1694 p4p, 0 weight class). Mr Grappler has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Mr Grappler! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Tevin Felix!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Glass and Sam Margolis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Felix has taken the fight to the clinch.
Felix has hold of one of Grappler's legs. Grappler is fighting the takedown attempt but Felix gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Grappler (0) vs (2) Felix
Felix trying to control but Grappler is working from the bottom.
Felix slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Grappler (0) vs (5) Felix
Felix happy to just control the position for now.
Felix's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Grappler stops Felix from passing to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grappler is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grappler is working hard here to advance position.
Grappler gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Grappler (0) vs (7) Felix
Grappler keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Felix looking to control and managing it successfully.
Grappler working to try and regain half guard.
Grappler bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Grappler (2) vs (7) Felix
Felix looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Felix is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grappler pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Felix is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Felix looking to hit a scissor sweep but Grappler is one step ahead there.
Grappler stands and throws Felix's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Grappler (5) vs (7) Felix
Grappler tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Grappler goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Felix has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Grappler but great work by Felix. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Grappler (5) vs (11) Felix
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Felix tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Grappler is trying to improve his position.
Felix has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Grappler! Score +2 for reaching mount: Grappler (5) vs (13) Felix
Grappler is looking to improve his position but Felix isn't that keen on the idea.
Felix controlling from the full mount.
It looks like Felix might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Felix can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Grappler is looking to escape.
Grappler is looking to get to half guard.
Grappler has given up his back here. Will Felix look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Grappler (5) vs (16) Felix
Felix keeps control of the position as Grappler tries to break free.
Felix tries to keep control of the position but Grappler is staying busy.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Felix trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Grappler doesn't escape.
Felix is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Grappler prevents Felix from getting a body triangle.
Grappler rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Grappler wants to control but Felix is keeping busy.
Felix seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Felix is trying to control the action in half guard but Grappler is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Grappler is looking for a sweep. Felix is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Grappler won't allow Felix to pass to mount.
Felix is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Grappler doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Felix.
Grappler is trying to get back to full guard.
Felix content to control rather than advance.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Felix is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Grappler is staying active underneath Felix, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Felix content to control rather than advance.
Grappler wants to improve his position but Felix is controlling well.
Felix is trying to work for a kimura but Grappler is defending well.
Grappler is trying to get back to full guard.
Felix wants to free his trapped foot but Grappler is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Grappler wants to control but Felix is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Grappler wants to get back to full guard.
Felix wants to pass to mount but Grappler is defending the position.
Grappler is looking to improve his position.
Felix is keen to just control but Grappler is a slippery customer.
Felix trying to mount his opponent but Grappler defends it.
Felix uses his free foot to push down on Grappler's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Grappler. Score +3 for passing guard: Grappler (5) vs (19) Felix
Felix content just to control the position here.
Grappler working to try and regain half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Felix with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Grappler tries to reverse the position but Felix maintains control.
Grappler is squirming around, avoiding Felix's attempts to control the action.
Felix takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Felix is continuing to stall.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Grappler is looking to get to half guard.
Felix trying to control but Grappler is having none of it.
Grappler is looking to get to half guard.
Felix controlling the pace for now.
Felix can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Grappler is looking to escape.
Grappler is trying to escape the mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Felix tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Felix wants to take his opponent's back but Grappler doesn't allow it.
Grappler is working to get back to half guard.
Felix can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Grappler is looking to escape.
Grappler is looking to get to half guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Felix controlling from mount.
Felix wants to control the pace but Grappler is squirming around nicely.
Felix prevents Grappler from getting the reversal.
Felix has control of Grappler's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Grappler regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Grappler prevents Felix from taking his back.
Felix controlling his opponent.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Grappler is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Felix wants to take Grappler's back but he can't do it this time.
Grappler is working to get back to half guard.
Felix tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Grappler tries to reverse the position but Felix maintains control.
Felix is trying to take his opponent's back.
Felix takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Grappler is looking to get to half guard.
Felix fails to advance to Grappler's back.
Grappler regains half guard.
Felix keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Felix prevents Grappler from improving his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Felix wants to lay and pray for a moment but Grappler keeps working.
And that's the end of the fight!
Felix wins on points by 19 to 5.
An out of breath Tevin Felix thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
TWGC 25 (170lbs, D2): London Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jul 26, 2019 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Bruce Mafaking (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lucas McCain (ranked 5943 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Bruce Mafaking! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Lucas McCain!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, William Gold and Chris Edwards.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
McCain fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
McCain misses with a takedown attempt
and Mafaking counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mafaking (2) vs (0) McCain
McCain is looking for a sweep. Mafaking is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
McCain tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Mafaking has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Mafaking (5) vs (0) McCain
McCain is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCain manages to regain half guard. Good work.
McCain wants to control but Mafaking is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mafaking seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
McCain is trying to get back to full guard.
Mafaking controlling the pace.
McCain wants to get back to full guard but Mafaking has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Mafaking (8) vs (0) McCain
Mafaking controlling the pace for now.
McCain tries to improve his position but instead Mafaking has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Mafaking (11) vs (0) McCain
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mafaking is hanging on to McCain's back as he tries to escape.
McCain keeps trying to improve his position.
Mafaking controlling the position well here. McCain rolled but Mafaking kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
McCain can't escape the position.
What can McCain do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Mafaking keeps control of the position as McCain tries to break free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mafaking is riding his opponent, not letting McCain buck him off.
McCain is in bad spot here.
McCain wants to control his opponent's hands but Mafaking gets his hands free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mafaking is looking to control McCain but McCain is wriggling around and keeping busy.
McCain can't escape the position.
McCain trying to control but not successfully.
McCain wants to escape the position.
McCain trying to control the action but Mafaking just sinks the hooks in.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
McCain wants to escape the position.
Mafaking gets his hands free as McCain looks to control.
Mafaking is hanging on to McCain's back as he tries to escape.
McCain just trying to survive but Mafaking is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
I really don't envy McCain right now.
McCain wants to control his opponent's hands but Mafaking gets his hands free.
McCain is in bad spot here.
McCain rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
McCain looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
McCain holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. McCain manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
McCain wants to sweep here but Mafaking controlling him for the moment.
McCain is trying to control the position but Mafaking postures up.
Mafaking avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Mafaking is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Mafaking has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
McCain is pulling down on Mafaking's head to control his posture.
Mafaking postures up.
Mafaking avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McCain has Mafaking pulled in close to control his posture.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Mafaking sitting in guard, not really doing much.
McCain isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Mafaking stacks McCain on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Mafaking! Score +3 for passing guard: Mafaking (14) vs (0) McCain
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Mafaking slows the pace down.
McCain tries to buck Mafaking off but Mafaking is having none of it.
McCain is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
You can see the frustration on McCain's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
McCain is trying to escape the position but Mafaking is controlling the position.
McCain wants to control but Mafaking postures up.
Mafaking trying to control the action but McCain is working from the bottom.
Mafaking working away.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Mafaking wants to take a breather but McCain manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Mafaking.
McCain controlling the position.
McCain keeping moving, preventing Mafaking from controlling successfully.
McCain is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mafaking is aware though and is defending well.
Mafaking is stalling in the full guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
McCain controlling the position.
McCain wants to sweep but no luck.
Mafaking might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
McCain working a defensive guard but Mafaking manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Mafaking (17) vs (0) McCain
McCain can't do much from the bottom here.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
McCain tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mafaking working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee asks Mafaking politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Mafaking prefers to stall for the moment though.
McCain tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mafaking wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Mafaking trying to control the action but McCain is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mafaking takes the fight on points by 17 to 0. |
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Event:
IFC New Blood V.2 Final
Date: Apr 01, 2018 |
#R1#
Van Rijn lands a head kick. Mafaking smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Van Rijn goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Mafaking fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Van Rijn looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Van Rijn works Mafaking's body with a nice hook.
Mike Van Rijn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Van Rijn takes the fight into the clinch.
Van Rijn lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mafaking blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Mafaking fails to land.
Mafaking tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Van Rijn throws a punch but it's blocked by Mafaking.
A hook to the body from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Van Rijn tries to work over Mafaking's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mafaking lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mafaking throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mafaking blocks an uppercut.
#TD#
Mafaking is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Van Rijn can't fight it off and eventually Mafaking manages to take the fight to the floor. Van Rijn looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Mafaking advances to half guard. #T1#
Van Rijn tries to get to full guard but Mafaking has control of the leg.
Van Rijn is trying to stand.
#SUB#
Mafaking is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Van Rijn is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bruce Mafaking!
Bruce Mafaking took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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Event:
IFC 41
Date: Mar 10, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Chugman shoots in and bounces Mafaking off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Mafaking working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Chugman doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Chugman manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Chugman stopping the sweep attempt from Mafaking.
Chugman slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Chugman has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Chugman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mafaking keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mafaking regains half guard.
Mafaking is looking to improve his position.
Mafaking trying to control from the bottom.
#T1#
Chugman seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mafaking does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Chugman looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Chugman is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Mafaking is looking to control Chugman's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mafaking avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Mafaking looking for submissions off his back.
Mafaking gets full guard.
Chugman passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Mafaking actively working from the bottom here.
Chugman is trying to control the action in half guard but Mafaking is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mafaking trying to control here.
Chugman passes the guard and advances to mount! #T2#
Chugman can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mafaking is looking to escape.
Mafaking regains half guard.#SUB#
Chugman is trying to work for a kimura but Mafaking is defending well.
#SUB2#
Mafaking looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Chugman has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T3#
Mafaking has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
#SUB#
Chugman patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Mafaking is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB#
Chugman is cranking Mafaking's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Mafaking! He's tightened the choke and Mafaking is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Klaus Chugman!
Klaus Chugman retains his lightweight title!
An out of breath and clearly excited Klaus Chugman thanked IniTech Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
Bruce Mafaking was interviewed post fight and said 'I miss the island '.
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Event:
IFC XXXIX
Date: Feb 24, 2018 |
#R1#
Sampson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sampson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#CUT2#
It looks like Bruce Mafaking has been cut.
Sampson swinging wildly here.
Sampson cracks a nice hook into Mafaking's ribs.
Mafaking keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sampson misses with a looping right.
Sampson looks to throw the jab but Mafaking is out of range.
A shot to the body from Sampson misses #TD#
and Mafaking counters with a nice double leg into side control. Sampson won't be happy with that.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mafaking in side control lands a decent elbow.
Mafaking working away.#SUB#
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!
Sampson is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T1##SUB#
Mafaking is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sampson has escaped the position, nice work there.
Mafaking in side control, throwing shots but Sampson defends.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mafaking trying to control the action but Sampson is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mafaking looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Sampson is avoiding damage well.
Mafaking is staying tight to Sampson's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Sampson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mafaking wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Mafaking wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sampson keeps working. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
Mafaking working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Mafaking postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Sampson is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Mafaking tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Mafaking is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sampson has escaped the position, nice work there.
Sampson is trying to get back to half guard.#T3#
An elbow from Mafaking crashes against the mat.
Sampson is trying to control Mafaking's posture but Mafaking avoids it.
Sampson stops Mafaking from passing to mount. #SUB#
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! #SUB#
Mafaking tries for a kimura but Sampson is defending well.
Sampson is trying to control Mafaking's posture but Mafaking avoids it. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
Mafaking tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Sampson is trying to improve his position.
Mafaking throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Mafaking wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sampson keeps working.
Mafaking throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Sampson works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mafaking trying to mount his opponent but Sampson defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Mafaking dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bruce Mafaking's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Sampson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sampson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mafaking feinted with a counter takedown.
Sampson feints a jab promting Mafaking to slip. Sampson then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Mafaking slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Sampson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sampson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sampson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sampson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mafakings jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CL#
Mafaking closes the distance and clinches.
Mafaking tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD#
Mafaking gets control of Sampson's arms and successfully pulls guard. Mafaking will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Mafaking looking for a sweep. Not yet Mafaking, not yet.
Sampson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mafaking's guard. #SUB#
Mafaking is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sampson pulls his head out easily. #T1##SUB2#
Sampson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mafaking doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sampson.
Sampson is looking to take a break and control but Mafaking is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sampson works his way into side control.
Mafaking is looking for a sweep.
Sampson wants to control but Mafaking is keeping him busy.
Mafaking is trying to get back to half guard.
Mafaking regains half guard.
Mafaking is staying active underneath Sampson, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T2#
Mafaking gets back to full guard.
Sampson pushing down on Mafaking's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Sampson is keen to just control but Mafaking is a slippery customer.
Mafaking is looking to improve his position.
Sampson is stalling here. Mafaking is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Sampson seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Mafaking has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Sampson stops Mafaking from passing to mount. #SUB#
Mafaking is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sampson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
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! #T3#
Mafaking in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #SUB#
Mafaking goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Sampson rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Mafaking's guard! Nice work there by Sampson!
Mafaking looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sampson advances position into side control!
Sampson wants to control but Mafaking is keeping him busy. #T4#
Mafaking tries to improve position but can't.
Mafaking manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB#
Mafaking looking for submissions off his back.
Mafaking tries to roll over but Sampson keeps him under control.
Sampson is trying to control. Mafaking wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Mafaking actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Mafaking actively working from the bottom here.
Sampson tries to pass to full mount but Mafaking defends it.
Sampson wants to take a breather but Mafaking is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brock Sampson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bruce Mafaking's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Sampson throws a good cross that connects.
Mafaking gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sampson cracks a nice hook into Mafaking's ribs.
Sampson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mafaking doesn't seem bothered though.
Sampson throws a body punch but Mafaking moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Mafaking misses the target.
Sampson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mafaking walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Mafaking takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sampson throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Mafaking counters with a nice double leg into side control. Sampson won't be happy with that.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sampson manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Sampson has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Sampson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Mafaking looking to pass the guard.
Sampson can't keep his opponent in guard - Mafaking advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T1##SUB#
Mafaking is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB#
Mafaking in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Sampson tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Mafaking!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bruce Mafaking!
Bruce Mafaking managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, RAGS of a RONIN, into his post fight interview.
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Event:
PFC 13 Yamaguchi vs Dog
Date: Jan 27, 2018 |
#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Mafaking looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Stone's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mafaking under the eye.#CUT#
It looks like Bruce Mafaking has been cut.
Stone buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Stone throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD2#
and Mafaking counters with a takedown into side control.
Mafaking looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Stone is avoiding damage well.
Stone sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Mafaking not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Mafaking wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stone keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES#
Stone manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Mafaking keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stone misses with a punch to the body.
Stone tries a body shot but Mafaking blocks it.
Stone lands a shoulder strike.
Mafaking misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mafaking tries for a takedown but Stone manages to get underhooks.
#T1#
Mafaking tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Stone just stands there and leans against the cage.
Mafaking tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Stone just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jack Stone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruce Mafaking.
Mafaking has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Stone avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Mafaking is trying to pull guard but Stone has him pressed against the cage.
Stone blocking some punches.
Stone lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Stone lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Stone lands a nice uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Mafaking as the two fighters clinch.
Stone lands an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Stone.
Stone lands a body shot.
Mafaking misses with some punches.
Stone scores with a shot to the side of Mafaking's head.
Mafaking is trying to pull guard but Stone has him pressed against the cage.
Mafaking tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stone's elbow.
Mafaking fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Stone as the two fighters clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stone lands a shoulder strike. #T2#
Nice body punch from Stone.
Stone lands a shot to the body.
Mafaking tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Stone scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short body shot lands from Stone as the two fighters clinch.
Stone lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mafaking tries a body shot but Stone blocks it.
Stone is working Mafaking over against the cage.
A short uppercut from Stone.
Mafaking tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Stone lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mafaking backwards.
Stone blocks a body shot from Mafaking.
A right handed body shot lands from Stone.
Stone pushes Mafaking back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mafaking is trying to pull guard but Stone has him pressed against the cage.
Mafaking is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Stone is defending well.
Mafaking looks winded!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stone.
Stone works on Mafaking's body with a couple of short punches.
Mafaking tries for a takedown. No joy.
#T3#
Mafaking struggles to land a body shot inside as Stone controls his hands.
Stone scores with a shot to the side of Mafaking's head.
A nice left hand lands by Stone.
Stone lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mafaking backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Stone.
A nice right hand lands inside from Stone.
Stone lands a body punch in the clinch.
Stone lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #ROC#
Mafaking is rocked!
Stone lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mafaking is still on wobbly legs! Can Stone finish him?
Stone pushes Mafaking against the cage. Stone is working some dirty boxing. Stone pushes off with a quick right hook! Mafaking goes down! Mafaking tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Stone moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Stone!
During a confident post fight interview, Jack Stone thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Bruce Mafaking was interviewed post fight and said 'I miss the island '.
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Event:
PFC 8 Mafaking vs Kruglov
Date: Jan 12, 2018 |
#R1#
Mafaking steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kruglov.
Mafaking changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Kruglov misses with a series of wild punches.
Kruglov tries a head kick but it misses.
Kruglov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mafaking ducks right into an uppercut from Kruglov.
Mafaking throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kruglov stalks Mafaking and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Mafaking's face. Mafaking staggers backwards, shaken.#CUT2#
It looks like Bruce Mafaking has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kruglov, as that shot connected.
Kruglov loads up on a big right hand but Mafaking slips the punch.
Mafaking needs to keep his hands up - Kruglov had a free shot at his head there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mafaking steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kruglov.#T1##CL#
Kruglov gets tackled into the cage by Mafaking. Mafaking maintains the clinch.
Kruglov lands a body shot.
Kruglov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Mafaking jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kruglov walks away with a smile on his face. Mafaking gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Kruglov clinches up against the cage.#TD#
Mafaking pulls guard successfully.
#SU2#
Kruglov stands up from Mafaking's guard - Kruglov perhaps looking for a knockout.
Kruglov lands a front kick.#CL2#
Kruglov closes the distance and clinches.
A left hand lands to the body for Kruglov.
Mafaking swings wildly with an uppercut but Kruglov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mafaking jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kruglov walks away with a smile on his face. Mafaking gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T2#
Mafaking ducks right into an uppercut from Kruglov.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kruglov throws out a powerful jab.
Kruglov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mafaking attempts a counter takedown but Kruglov avoids it well and moves away.
Kruglov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Mafaking on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#CL#
Kruglov gets tackled into the cage by Mafaking. Mafaking maintains the clinch.
Mafaking tries to pull guard but Kruglov won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruce Mafaking. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mafaking tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kruglov smiles and moves away.
Kruglov with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T3#
Kruglov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kruglov feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mafaking's calf.#CL2#
Kruglov drives through and clinches with Mafaking against the cage.
Mafaking misses with a hook from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kruglov.
Kruglov landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kruglov tries a body shot but Mafaking blocks it.
Mafaking tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kruglov lands a knee to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kruglov obliges.
Mafaking is breathing heavily.
Mafaking tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kruglov just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kruglov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mafakings head. #TD#
Mafaking drags the fight down to the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SU2#
Kruglov stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Mafaking takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#CUT2#
Bruce Mafaking's cut is getting worse.
Nice uppercut there from Kruglov.
Anton Kruglov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Kruglov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kruglov works over Mafaking's head and body with a nice combination.#CL2#
Kruglov has closed the distance and engaged Mafaking in a clinch.
Kruglov lands a knee to the head.
Kruglov scores a nice knee to the body.
Kruglov lands a hook that snaps the head of Mafaking backwards.
Kruglov gets through Mafaking's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kruglov connects with a nasty looking knee right to Mafaking's face.
Kruglov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mafaking has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A short right from Kruglov on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kruglov stalling in the clinch.
Mafaking is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kruglov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kruglov.
Kruglov lands a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anton Kruglov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bruce Mafaking's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Mafaking walks into a jab.
Mafaking blocks a jab.
Mafaking shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kruglov pinned against the cage. Kruglov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kruglov doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kruglov cracks a nice hook into Mafaking's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruglov cracks a nice hook into Mafaking's ribs.#CL#
Mafaking closes the distance and clinches.
Kruglov looking to throw knees to the head but Mafaking is blocking nicely.
#T1#
Kruglov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kruglov stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Come on Kruglov - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kruglov.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kruglov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kruglov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Mafaking is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kruglov to keep the fight standing.
Mafaking tries to pull guard but Kruglov won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruce Mafaking. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mafaking misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kruglov with a knee to the head.
A short left from Kruglov. #ROC2#
Mafaking is rocked!#CUT2#
Bruce Mafaking's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Mafaking tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kruglov lands an uppercut.
Oh Mafaking is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mafaking is trying to pull guard but Kruglov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Mafaking seems to have got his legs back now.
A body shot lands from Kruglov.
Mafaking is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kruglov to keep the fight standing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A shot in the inside from Kruglov.
Mafaking misses with the head strike.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kruglov obliges.
Kruglov scores with a hook to the body.
Mafaking misses with some punches.
Kruglov connects with a knee to the head.
Mafaking tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kruglov smiles and moves away.
Kruglov lands a glancing blow to the side of Mafaking's head.#CL2#
Kruglov clinches up with Mafaking and pushes him back against the cage.
Kruglov connects with a nasty looking knee right to Mafaking's face.
#CUT2#
Jeez, Bruce Mafaking's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Kruglov lands a body punch.
Mafaking misses with a hook from the clinch.
Knees to the body from Kruglov.
#T3#
Kruglov lands a big knee! That's hurt Mafaking! Oh, he's all over the place! Kruglov lands another knee that sends Mafaking to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anton Kruglov!
Anton Kruglov bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
Bruce Mafaking spoke after the fight, saying 'I miss the island '.
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Event:
The Island Season 7, 155 lbs, Round 3
Date: Dec 09, 2017 |
#R1#
Date throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD#
so Mafaking counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Mafaking with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Mafaking throwing strikes from guard but Date blocks nicely.
Date is looking to stand up but Mafaking isn't so interested in that idea.
Date is trying to control the position but Mafaking postures up.
Mafaking throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB#
Mafaking is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Date is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Date has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##SUB#
Mafaking is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Date is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mafaking being controlled here, momentarily. #T1##SUB#
Mafaking throws his legs up looking for a submission but Date uses it to pass to side control.
Mafaking is looking for a sweep.
Date trying to control the position but Mafaking is working away.
Mafaking is looking for a sweep.
Mafaking sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Mafaking is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Mafaking works his way to full guard. Good work.#T2##SUB#
Mafaking throws his legs up looking for a submission but Date uses it to pass to side control.
Mafaking regains half guard.#SUB#
Mafaking looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Well, if Date is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#SUB#
Mafaking looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Mafaking looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mafaking wants to improve his position but Date is controlling well.
#T3##SUB#
Mafaking actively working from the bottom here.
Mafaking manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
Mafaking had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Date defends it easily.
Date must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Mafaking working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Date doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Date manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Mafaking is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T4##SUB#
Mafaking throws his legs up looking for a submission but Date uses it to pass to side control.
Mafaking tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mafaking manages to work his way to half guard, despite Date's best efforts.#SUB#
Mafaking actively working from the bottom here.
Date passes to side control.
Date really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mafaking. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mafaking gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Mafaking is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Mafaking dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Date bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mafaking's head backwards.
Date throws out a loose jab but Mafaking uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mafaking drops down looking for a counter takedown but Date sprawls and moves away.
Mafaking moves away from the strike by Date.
Mafaking staying out of range there.
Mafaking seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Date misses with a looping left.
Mafaking attempts a counter takedown but Date avoids it well and moves away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Date, as that shot connected.
#CUT2#
It looks like Bruce Mafaking has been cut.
Mafaking seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Date scores with a jab to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Date looks to land a left hand but Mafaking moved out of range nicely.
Date fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mafaking manages to avoid it.
Date lands with a right hand. #T1#
Date tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mafaking was well out of range. Poor timing from Date.
Nice defenses there by Mafaking.
Mafaking attempts a counter takedown but Date avoids it well and moves away.
Date lands a slapping body shot.
We've been informed that Date has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Mafaking takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Date fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The crowd cheers as Date lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mafaking doesn't seem phased though.
Nice shot by Date.
Date has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Date throws a jab when Mafaking was well out of range.
Date jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Date lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Mafaking takes one on the button.#ROC2#
Mafaking is rocked!
Rokuya Date is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Date pounces like a tiger and cracks Mafaking with a vicious hook! Mafaking is down but not out! Date follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Rokuya Date!
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Event:
The Island Season 7, 155 lbs, Round 2
Date: Dec 08, 2017 |
#R1#
Brandau misses with a takedown attempt
and Mafaking counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Brandau shoots in looking for a takedown but Mafaking manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Brandau's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Brandau pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
It looked like Mafaking wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Royce Brandau seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brandau misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A little feinted left hand from Mafaking on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bruce Mafaking has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Royce Brandau.
Mafaking ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Brandau looks for a takedown but Mafaking sprawls well.
It looked like Mafaking was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Brandau.
We've been hearing reports that Mafaking has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brandau with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mafaking counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Brandau throws a series of strikes that have Mafaking backpedaling.
#T1#
Brandau is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mafaking sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A little feinted left hand from Mafaking on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Brandau moves in looking to clinch but Mafaking pushes him off.
It looked like Mafaking wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A leg kick checked by Mafaking.
Brandau throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Brandau doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mafaking counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Brandau tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Mafaking defends well and Brandau ends up having to push Mafaking into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Brandau misses with a jab to the body
and Mafaking cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Brandau shoots and misses
and Mafaking makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Brandau looks winded!#T2#
Brandau misses with a takedown
and Mafaking counters with a straight right hand.
Brandau misses with a takedown attempt #KD#
and Mafaking counters with a beautiful punch that sends Brandau to the canvas! #ROC#
Brandau is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mafaking postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Brandau covers up, he's hurt! Mafaking keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Mafaking and the ref steps in to end the fight! Mafaking can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bruce Mafaking!
An out of breath Bruce Mafaking thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
The Island Season 7, 155 lbs, Round 1
Date: Dec 07, 2017 |
#R1#
Mafaking swats away the attempt to clinch by Olive.
Olive looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mafaking is fending him off so far but Olive persists. Nope, Mafaking circles away and we're back to standing.
Mafaking half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Olive shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mafaking as he avoids it easily.
Olive shoots in looking for a takedown. Mafaking tries to sprawl out of it but Olive keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mafaking manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bruce Mafaking has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anet Olive.
Olive shoots in for a takedown but Mafaking shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Olive fails with a takedown attempt. #TD#
Mafaking gets the takedown into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mafaking looks up at the clock and then as Olive takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Mafaking smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Mafaking cracks Olive with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Mafaking works to advance to full mount. Olive defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Mafaking lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Olive is bucking up trying to escape but Mafaking cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#T1##SUB#
Mafaking throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Olive has his hands clasped together but Mafaking breaks the hold and Olive is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Mafaking!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bruce Mafaking!
Bruce Mafaking seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
FF 12: The Grand Finale
Date: Nov 24, 2017 |
#R1#
Embalmer moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Mafaking tries to clinch there but Embalmer circles away.
#TD#
Embalmer gets a takedown into half guard.
Mafaking blocking the ground and pound attempt from Embalmer.
Mafaking gets full guard.
Embalmer wants to control from the top but Mafaking keeps moving.
Embalmer postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Embalmer trying to control the position from guard on top but Mafaking is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've been hearing that Embalmer has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Mafaking working a defensive guard but Embalmer manages to pass into side control anyway.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Embalmer with the ground and pound but Mafaking regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Mafaking is looking to improve his position.
Mafaking wants to control but Embalmer is keeping busy.
#T1#
Mafaking wants to get back to full guard.
Mafaking is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB2#
Mafaking looking for submissions off his back.
Embalmer is trying to control. Mafaking wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Mafaking felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB#
Embalmer is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Embalmer wants to control but Mafaking is keeping him busy.
Embalmer is thwarting Mafaking's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Mafaking is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Embalmer pulls his head out easily.
Well, if Embalmer is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2#
Mafaking actively working from the bottom here.
Embalmer scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Embalmer is trying to control. Mafaking wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Embalmer lands with a punch from half guard.
Embalmer is nestled in close to Mafaking, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Embalmer working over Mafaking with some ground and pound. Mafaking looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Embalmer trying to pass the guard but Mafaking defending well. #SUB#
Embalmer is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mafaking has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Embalmer is looking for a kimura but Mafaking is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Embalmer to get the leverage. #T3#
Mafaking slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Mafaking has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Embalmer can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Embalmer content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Embalmer tries to free his leg and advance position but Mafaking is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Mafaking is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Embalmer is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Embalmer working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Mafaking looking for a guillotine here but Embalmer defends easily.
Embalmer working some strikes from top position.#T4##SUB2#
Mafaking had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Embalmer defends it easily.
Embalmer scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB2#
Embalmer avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Embalmer accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mafaking controls Embalmer momentarily but Embalmer frees himself.
Embalmer is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Embalmer controls from within his opponent's guard.
Embalmer postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Egyptian Embalmer dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Embalmer looks to throw the jab but Mafaking is out of range. #TD2#
Mafaking decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Mafaking not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nice strikes from Mafaking there.
Mafaking not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mafaking thows a huge punch but Embalmer dodges it nicely.
#SUB2#
Mafaking is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Embalmer actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Embalmer looking for submissions off his back.
Embalmer won't allow Mafaking to pass to mount. #T1#
Embalmer is staying active underneath Mafaking, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Embalmer makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Embalmer.
Mafaking wants to control from the top but Embalmer keeps moving.
Mafaking with a flurry of punches that miss.
Embalmer utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB#
Mafaking avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mafaking looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Mafaking wants to control from the top but Embalmer keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mafaking accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mafaking tries to free his leg and advance position but Embalmer is retaining full guard.
Embalmer is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Mafaking is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Embalmer's half guard.
Embalmer avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mafaking.
Mafaking missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Embalmer misses with some strikes from the bottom.
#SUB#
Embalmer is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mafaking pulls his head out easily. #T3#
Embalmer is refusing to be controlled, as Mafaking sits in half guard.
Mafaking works his way into full mount!
Mafaking breaks from Embalmer's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Mafaking trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB2#
Mafaking moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Embalmer has worked his arm free - good work by Embalmer!
Bruce Mafaking has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Mafaking tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T4#
Embalmer stops Mafaking from passing to mount. #SUB2#
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! #SUB2#
Mafaking goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Embalmer has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Mafaking but great work by Embalmer.
Embalmer creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mafaking tries to buck Embalmer off but Embalmer is having none of it.
Mafaking is not content to let Embalmer control the position.
Mafaking seems a little lost for a moment, as Embalmer dominates the positioning.
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!
#R3#
Embalmer takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Embalmer circles away from the clinch attempt.
Embalmer drops down looking for a counter takedown but Mafaking sprawls and moves away.#TD2#
Mafaking looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Embalmer!
Embalmer is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Embalmer gets back to half guard.
Mafaking is stalling here. Embalmer is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Mafaking seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Embalmer has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Mafaking is not content to let Embalmer control the position.
Mafaking manages to work his way to half guard, despite Embalmer's best efforts.#T1#
Mafaking is looking for a sweep. Embalmer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mafaking is still trying to improve position.
Embalmer stalling away here and it's allowed Mafaking to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Embalmer trying to control the position from guard on top but Mafaking is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Mafaking is looking for a triangle but Embalmer pushes his legs off easily.
Embalmer works over Mafaking with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB2#
Mafaking working for a triangle but Embalmer defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Mafaking has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Embalmer can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Embalmer has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T2#
Embalmer working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Embalmer sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mafaking's guard.
Embalmer is nestled in close to Mafaking, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB2#
Mafaking looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Embalmer content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Embalmer scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T3#
Embalmer working the head and body with strikes.
Embalmer lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Embalmer working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Embalmer is trying to control the action in half guard but Mafaking is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mafaking tries to roll over but Embalmer keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Mafaking is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Embalmer pulls his head out easily.
Embalmer working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Embalmer seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mafaking does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Embalmer lands strikes from half guard.
Mafaking wants to improve his position but Embalmer is controlling well.
#T4#
Mafaking manages to get to full guard.
Embalmer trying to control the position from guard on top but Mafaking is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Embalmer lands a couple of elbows.
Embalmer will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Embalmer trying to control the position from guard on top but Mafaking is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Embalmer is pushing down on Mafaking's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mafaking is fighting to maintain full guard but Embalmer has managed to sneak the leg through.
Mafaking regains full guard. Nicely done.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mafaking is looking to sweep but instead, Embalmer has passed into half guard.
Embalmer lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Embalmer controlling the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Egyptian Embalmer clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R4#
Embalmer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mafaking manages to avoid it.
Mafaking changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Mafaking checks the leg kick nicely there.
Mafaking shoots in for a takedown but Embalmer shows good takedown defense.
Mafaking swings for the body but Embalmer moves out of range.
Embalmer blocks a jab.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Embalmer enables Mafaking to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Embalmer manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB#
Embalmer looking for a guillotine here but Mafaking defends easily.
#SUB2#
Mafaking drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Embalmer manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Mafaking has Embalmer in his guard.#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Embalmer sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T1##SUB2#
Mafaking is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Embalmer is aware though and is defending well.
Embalmer lands a couple of elbows.
Mafaking controls Embalmer momentarily but Embalmer frees himself.
Embalmer postures up and lands a big shot to Mafaking's brow.
Embalmer wants to control from the top but Mafaking keeps moving.
Embalmer scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Embalmer trying to control the position from guard on top but Mafaking is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2##SUB2#
Mafaking is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Embalmer rolls with it to try and escape but Mafaking cranks on the arm and Embalmer is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bruce Mafaking! Bruce Mafaking retains his lightweight title!
A victorious Bruce Mafaking thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Egyptian Embalmer was interviewed post fight and said 'This fucking blind referee is friends with the fucking biased judges who are both paid by my PED-using opponent's manager. Fuck them and fuck the haters! What are you looking at asshole? Come at me, I'll mash you like potatoes!!
Mommy!! They are threatening me! 😭'.
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Event:
FF 10: Day of the Witch
Date: Nov 10, 2017 |
#R1#
Mafaking tries to clinch
and Date counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Mafaking throws a right hand that Date ducks under and follows up with a left that Date also avoids with ease.
Mafaking throws a right and a left that Date avoids nicely.
Mafaking shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Date throws out a counter right but Mafaking avoids it with no problem.
Date throws a jab but it's blocked by Mafaking.
Mafaking shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Date displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mafaking.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruce Mafaking. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mafaking swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Date.
Date scores with a punch to the head.
Mafaking tries for a takedown but Date circles away easily
letting Date counter with a right hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Bruce Mafaking has been cut.#T1#
Date keeps the fight on the outside.
A nice side step and Date releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A shot to the body from Mafaking misses
and Date counters with a stiff right hand.
Mafaking with a lazy takedown attempt
and Date counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mafaking misses with an uppercut
and Date counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mafaking swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A little jabbing left from Date on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A big left from Mafaking misses.
Mafaking ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A looping hook to the body misses from Date. Mafaking does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mafaking shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Date but Date pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T2#
Mafaking tries to clinch
and Date counters with a stiff right hand.
Mafaking is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mafaking is defended easily by Date.
Date let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Mafaking.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mafaking cracks Date with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Date looking for a sweep but Mafaking has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Mafaking misses with a head shot.#T3#
Mafaking punching from mount but Date doing a good job of avoiding damage. #SUB#
Mafaking wants to finish this one by submission but Date is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Mafaking.
Mafaking looking to ground and pound but Date is blocking nicely.
Mafaking can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Date is looking to escape.
Date working to try and regain half guard.
Date wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Mafaking.
Mafaking has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Date can't escape the position.
#T4#
Mafaking misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Mafaking controlling the position easily from mount.
Poor strikes thrown by Mafaking there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
#SUB#
Mafaking working for a submission but Date is keeping him at bay.
Date can't escape the position.
#SUB#
Mafaking throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Date has his hands clasped together but Mafaking breaks the hold and Date is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Mafaking!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bruce Mafaking!
Bruce Mafaking retains his lightweight title!
Bruce Mafaking thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
FF 8
Date: Oct 27, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Mafaking looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Krilov!
Krilov is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Krilov is looking for a sweep.
Krilov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mafaking. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Mafaking in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Krilov is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bruce Mafaking!
Bruce Mafaking retains his lightweight title!
Bruce Mafaking thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
IFC19
Date: Oct 14, 2017 |
#R1#
Embalmer takes one to the side of the head.
#CL#
Mafaking pushes Embalmer up against the cage in a clinch.
Embalmer tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mafaking smiles and moves away.
We've been told by Mafaking's head coaches at Ferocious Beast that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#CL#
Mafaking rushes Embalmer and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Mafaking misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mafaking can't find room to land a body shot as Embalmer controls the action.
A nice left hand lands by Mafaking.
Embalmer is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Mafaking to keep the fight standing.
Mafaking misses with a hook from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mafaking.
Still in the clinch, Mafaking scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mafaking is pressed up against the cage. Embalmer has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mafaking down to the mat. Mafaking avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Bruce Mafaking has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Egyptian Embalmer.#TD2#
Embalmer fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Mafaking to the ground. Embalmer is now in Mafaking's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Mafaking has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Embalmer can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Embalmer advances to half guard. #T1#
Mafaking is trying to get back to full guard.
Mafaking might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Embalmer is controlling the pace.
Embalmer wants to pass to mount but Mafaking is defending the position.
Mafaking wants to control but Embalmer is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Mafaking actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Mafaking looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Mafaking looking for submissions off his back.
Embalmer is trying to control. Mafaking wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Embalmer scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Mafaking is looking for a sweep. Embalmer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Embalmer working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Mafaking is in trouble now - Embalmer has advanced to mount!
Mafaking is in a horrible position here. Embalmer smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Embalmer is looking to work his way around to Mafaking's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Mafaking tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mafaking is working hard here to advance position.
Embalmer tries to control but Mafaking wriggling away. #SUB2#
Embalmer looking for a guillotine from mount but Mafaking is having none of it. #T3#
Embalmer wants to control the pace but Mafaking is squirming around nicely.
Embalmer landing shots from mount. #SUB2#
Embalmer looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Embalmer landing shots from mount. #CUT2#
It looks like Bruce Mafaking has been cut.
Mafaking is looking to get to half guard.
Embalmer trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Mafaking tries to lock up and control but Embalmer gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Embalmer working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Mafaking is looking to improve his position but Embalmer isn't that keen on the idea.#T4#
BOOM! Embalmer connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Embalmer fails to move to back control.
Mafaking tries to lock up and control but Embalmer gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Embalmer lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Mafaking hang on?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Embalmer is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Mafaking keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Mafaking is squirming around, avoiding Embalmer's attempts to control the action.
Embalmer raining down shots from the mount!
Embalmer looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB2#
Embalmer working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Embalmer dominating with strikes here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Egyptian Embalmer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bruce Mafaking's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Mafaking throws a sloppy body shot
#TD2#
and Embalmer counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #SUB#
Embalmer avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Embalmer is pushing down on Mafaking's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mafaking is fighting to maintain full guard but Embalmer has managed to sneak the leg through.
Mafaking trying to control from the bottom.
Embalmer wants to take a breather but Mafaking is having none of it.
Embalmer wants to free his trapped foot but Mafaking is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Mafaking blocking the ground and pound attempt from Embalmer.
Embalmer wants to pass to mount but Mafaking is defending the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Embalmer missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mafaking moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Embalmer stands and throws Mafaking's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Embalmer landing a few strikes. #T1##SUB2#
Embalmer looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Embalmer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mafaking keeps working. #SUB2#
Embalmer tries for a kimura but Mafaking is defending well.
Mafaking gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB#
Mafaking looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Embalmer seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Mafaking actively working from the bottom here.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Embalmer wants to pass to mount but Mafaking is defending the position.
Embalmer not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Embalmer missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mafaking is looking to control Embalmer's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mafaking avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Embalmer is working for a kimura but Mafaking is defending it quite comfortably.
Embalmer scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Mafaking is not content to let Embalmer control the position.#SUB#
Mafaking looking for submissions off his back.
Mafaking tries to get to full guard but Embalmer has control of the leg. #T3#
Embalmer tries to pass to full mount but Mafaking defends it.
Embalmer lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Egyptian Embalmer has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Mafaking looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mafaking taking some punishment here, with Embalmer in his half guard.
Nice strikes from Embalmer there.
Mafaking trying to control here.
#T4##SUB2#
Embalmer is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mafaking defends it well.
Mafaking is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Embalmer wants to pass to mount but Mafaking is defending the position. #SUB2#
Embalmer is looking for a kimura here.
Mafaking gets back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Embalmer sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mafaking's guard.
Mafaking tries to roll over but Embalmer keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Egyptian Embalmer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bruce Mafaking's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R3#
Mafaking connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CL#
Mafaking moves into the clinch successfully.
Embalmer is trying to drag Mafaking to the mat but Mafaking just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Mafaking misses with a punch on the inside.
Embalmer takes a shot to the head.
Embalmer drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mafaking pulls his leg out and moves away.
Bruce Mafaking seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mafaking throws a combination. Embalmer tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Mafaking closes the distance and pushes Embalmer back into the cage.
Mafaking throws a head punch that misses.
Embalmer is trying to pull guard but Mafaking has him pressed against the cage.
Bruce Mafaking has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Egyptian Embalmer.#T1#
Embalmer jumps guard but Mafaking stands there with Embalmer around his waist. Embalmer gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Mafaking digs a right hand into Embalmer's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Embalmer's gas tank.
Mafaking throws a head punch that misses.
Embalmer is looking for a takedown.
Mafaking scores with a hook to the body.
Embalmer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mafaking makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mafaking creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Embalmer prevents a body shot from Mafaking.
Mafaking lands with a light punch inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mafaking.
Mafaking scores with a nice hook to the head.
Embalmer jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mafaking walks away with a smile on his face. Embalmer gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Embalmer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mafaking.
Mafaking lands a slapping body shot.
A leg kick checked by Mafaking.#T2#
Mafaking misses the shot to the body.
Embalmer keeps the fight on the outside.
The fighters circling - Mafaking throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mafaking keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Embalmer.#CL#
Mafaking moves into the clinch.
A body shot lands from Mafaking.
Embalmer tries to pull guard but Mafaking forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Mafaking lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mafaking lands an uppercut.
Mafaking can't find room to land a body shot as Embalmer controls the action.
#T3#
Embalmer jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mafaking walks away with a smile on his face. Embalmer gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Embalmer throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Mafaking jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Embalmer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mafaking.
Embalmer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mafaking tries to clinch up but Embalmer circles away and keeps his distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mafaking looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A slow jab from Mafaking misses its intended target.
Embalmer throws an overhand right that lands on Mafaking's shoulder, as Mafaking tries to avoid the shot.
As Embalmer tries to get set, Mafaking tries to push him back and clinch up but Embalmer manages to avoid the attempt.
No luck for Embalmer with that takedown attempt. #T4#
Mafaking throws a sloppy body shot
#TD2#
and Embalmer counters with a single leg into guard. Mafaking didn't expect that.
Mafaking keeping moving, preventing Embalmer from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Mafaking escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Embalmer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Embalmer slips nicely into half guard.
Embalmer prevents Mafaking from improving his position.#SUB#
Mafaking is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Embalmer pulls his head out easily.
Embalmer is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Embalmer is trying to control here but Mafaking has managed to regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Mafaking clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Bruce Mafaking's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R4#
Embalmer gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Mafaking throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL#
Mafaking forces Embalmer back against the cage and clinches.
Mafaking throws a punch but it's blocked by Embalmer.
Embalmer tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mafaking just stands there and leans against the cage.
Embalmer is trying to pull guard but Mafaking has him pressed against the cage.
Embalmer is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mafaking pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Bruce Mafaking has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Egyptian Embalmer.
Mafaking lands a left hand.
Embalmer is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mafaking pulls him back up using the underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mafaking makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mafaking lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Embalmer's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Embalmer is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Mafaking lands with a right to the head.
Mafaking digs a right hand underneath Embalmer's ribcage. Embalmer let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T1#
Mafaking swings wildly with an uppercut but Embalmer uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mafaking.
Mafaking throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Embalmers head.
Mafaking lands an uppercut.
Mafaking lands with a short shot to the head. #ROC#
Embalmer is rocked!
Embalmer tries to pull guard but Mafaking forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Mafaking lands a nice shot to the body.
Bruce Mafaking has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Embalmer jumps guard but Mafaking turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Mafaking lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mafaking lands a left hand that snaps the head of Embalmer backwards.
Embalmer jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mafaking walks away with a smile on his face. Embalmer gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Mafaking rushes Embalmer and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Mafaking lands a shoulder strike.
Embalmer is still on wobbly legs! Can Mafaking finish him?
Mafaking lands a nice shot to the body.
Embalmer seems to have recovered his senses.
A short body shot lands from Mafaking as the two fighters clinch.
#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mafaking lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Embalmer or not.
Good body shot from Mafaking.
Still in the clinch, Mafaking scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mafaking lands a shoulder strike.
Mafaking works on Embalmer's body with a couple of short punches.
Mafaking lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mafaking lands a left hand.
A shot in the inside from Mafaking.
Mafaking lands with a right to the head.
Mafaking lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mafaking lands a hook that snaps the head of Embalmer backwards.
Embalmer tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mafaking just stands there and leans against the cage.
Nice body punch from Mafaking - that landed with a thud.
Embalmer tries to pull guard but Mafaking forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Mafaking makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mafaking works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#T3#
Embalmer's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mafaking lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short left from Mafaking.
Mafaking throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mafaking lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Mafaking lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mafaking scores with a shot to the side of Embalmer's head.
Mafaking scores with a shot to the side of Embalmer's head.
Embalmer is working for takedown but Mafaking is calmly controlling the position for now.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mafaking creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mafaking unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Embalmer! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Mafaking is unloading with more strikes now! Embalmer drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bruce Mafaking!
Bruce Mafaking retains his lightweight title!
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.
Egyptian Embalmer was interviewed post fight and said 'This fucking blind referee is friends with the fucking biased judges who are both paid by my PED-using opponent's manager. Fuck them and fuck the haters! What are you looking at asshole? Come at me, I'll mash you like potatoes!!
Mommy!! They are threatening me! 😭'.
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Event:
IFC 17
Date: Sep 30, 2017 |
#R1#
Mafaking takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A telegraphed right hand from Mafaking misses the target. #CL2#
Mafaking rushes Boucher and presses him up against the cage.
Boucher tries for a takedown but Mafaking manages to get underhooks.
Boucher trying to stall but Mafaking improves his position.
Boucher misses with the head strike.
Boucher misses with a punch to the body.
Boucher throws a punch but it's blocked by Mafaking.
Boucher throws an elbow that misses.
Mafaking lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mafaking tries to work over Boucher's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Boucher swings wildly with an uppercut but Mafaking uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mafaking throws a head punch that misses.
Mafaking fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boucher throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Mafaking has a couple of punches blocked by Boucher.
Boucher slows down the pace here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mafaking.
Mafaking blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T1#
A short uppercut from Mafaking.
Mafaking doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Boucher throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Boucher lands a hook to the side of the head.
Boucher blocks a body shot from Mafaking.
Mafaking blocks an uppercut.
Boucher working aggressively here.
Boucher throws an elbow but it misses.
Mafaking throws a head punch that misses.
Mafaking blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Boucher misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Boucher misses with a hook from the clinch.
Boucher has a couple of punches blocked by Mafaking.
Boucher lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mafaking backwards.
Mafaking throws a punch but it's blocked by Boucher.
Boucher has a couple of punches blocked by Mafaking.
Mafaking working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Boucher throws a head punch that misses.
Boucher lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boucher blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mafaking doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mafaking lands a body punch. #T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Boucher.
Mafaking throws a head punch that misses.
Boucher misses with some punches.
Nice body punch from Mafaking - that landed with a thud.
Boucher wants a takedown but no success here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mafaking.
Boucher drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mafaking pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Boucher. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boucher shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Mafaking eats them both and turns towards Boucher to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Boucher lands a jab.
Mafaking lands a glancing blow to the side of Boucher's head.#CL2#
Mafaking fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Boucher, pushing him back against the cage.
Mafaking swings wildly with an uppercut but Boucher uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right handed body shot lands from Mafaking.
Mafaking misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
Boucher makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mafaking tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Boucher has a couple of punches blocked by Mafaking.
Mafaking struggles to land a body shot inside as Boucher controls his hands.
Mafaking scores with a shoulder strike.
Boucher is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Boucher can't find room to land a body shot as Mafaking controls the action.
Boucher taking a breather.
Mafaking's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mafaking blocks a body shot from Boucher.
Mafaking tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mafaking avoids the elbow strike from Boucher, against the cage.
Mafaking working aggressively here.
Boucher is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Mafaking is keeping busy.
Mafaking struggles to land a body shot inside as Boucher controls his hands.
Mafaking blocks a body shot from Boucher.
Boucher lands with a right to the head.
Mafaking misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A shot in the inside from Boucher. #T4#
Mafaking throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Mafaking on the inside.
Boucher blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boucher blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Boucher.
Boucher takes a shot to the head.
Mafaking misses with a hook to the ribs.
Boucher drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mafaking gets the underhooks and prevents it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mafaking.
A shot in the inside from Mafaking.
Mafaking gets underhooks to prevent Boucher's takedown attempt.
Mafaking tries a body shot but Boucher blocks it.
Boucher misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mafaking misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mafaking tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Boucher's elbow.
Mafaking misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mafaking lands with a left to the head.
Mafaking has a couple of punches blocked by Boucher.
Boucher throws an elbow but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bruce Mafaking will probably get the nod.
That's time! Boucher's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Mafaking looks to land a right hand but Boucher moved out of range.
Mafaking with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Boucher to score with a decent uppercut.#CL2#
Mafaking takes the fight into the clinch.
Boucher looking to slow down the pace here.
Mafaking lands a left hand that snaps the head of Boucher backwards.
Mafaking misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Mafaking fails to land.
Boucher tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mafaking goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Boucher takes a shot to the head.
Mafaking tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Boucher.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Boucher.
Mafaking scores with a nice hook to the head.
Boucher fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mafaking misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mafaking working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Mafaking fails to land. #T1#
Boucher looking to throw knees to the head but Mafaking is blocking nicely.
Mafaking lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mafaking can't find room to land a body shot as Boucher controls the action.
Boucher blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Boucher is looking for a takedown.
Boucher is trying to stall.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Boucher.
Mafaking misses with a punch to the body.
Boucher can't find room to land a body shot as Mafaking controls the action.
A right hook to the body lands for Mafaking.
#TD#
Boucher gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Mafaking felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Boucher wants to free his trapped foot but Mafaking is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Mafaking wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Mafaking actively working from the bottom here.
Mafaking wants to improve his position but Boucher is controlling well.
We've been hearing that Boucher has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#T2##SUB2#
Mafaking looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mafaking can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB2#
Mafaking looking for submissions off his back.
Boucher is pressing down on Mafaking's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mafaking is holding on for now.
Mafaking is holding on to half guard well.
Boucher trying to control from half guard but Mafaking is working away.
Mafaking tries to get to full guard but Boucher has control of the leg.
Boucher is trying to control the action in half guard but Mafaking is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T3#
Mafaking trying to hold on to Boucher's head to control him but Boucher postures up.
Mafaking tries to roll over but Boucher keeps him under control.
Mafaking is not content to let Boucher control the position.#SUB2#
Mafaking looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mafaking is refusing to be controlled, as Boucher sits in half guard.
Mafaking is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Boucher wants to free his trapped foot but Mafaking is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Mafaking really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Boucher. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Mafaking tries to get to full guard but Boucher has control of the leg.
Boucher moves nicely into side control.
Mafaking is looking for a sweep.
Mafaking sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Boucher is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Mafaking!
Mafaking is squirming around, avoiding Boucher's attempts to control the action.
Boucher wants to control but instead Mafaking manages to regain half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mafaking moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Boucher trying to control the position from guard on top but Mafaking is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bruce Mafaking will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Boucher misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Boucher keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Boucher changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Mafaking looks to land a left hand but Boucher moved out of range nicely.
Boucher drops down looking for a counter takedown but Mafaking sprawls and moves away.
Mafaking tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Mafaking takes the fight into the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Boucher lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Boucher looking for a takedown.
Boucher blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boucher blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Boucher has a couple of punches blocked by Mafaking.
Boucher misses with some punches.
Mafaking tries to work over Boucher's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Boucher blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Boucher lands with a right to the head.
Boucher lands a body shot in the clinch.
#T1#
Boucher tries to work over Mafaking's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice left hand lands by Boucher.
Boucher lands a shot to the body.
Boucher throws a knee to the head but misses.
Boucher wants a takedown but no success here.
Mafaking misses with some punches.
Boucher misses with the head strike.
Mafaking blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mafaking misses with the head strike.
Mafaking misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mafaking misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mafaking tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Boucher's elbow.
Boucher wants to stall.
Mafaking digs a right hand underneath Boucher's ribcage. Boucher let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Boucher blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mafaking misses with some punches.
Mafaking avoiding damage as Boucher throws knees to the body.
Mafaking misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Mafaking misses with a punch on the inside.
Boucher lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mafaking backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Boucher fails to land.
Boucher lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Boucher jumps guard but Mafaking stands there with Boucher around his waist. Boucher gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Boucher. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boucher blocking some punches.
Boucher misses with the head strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mafaking misses with a punch to the body.
Mafaking misses with a punch to the body.
Mafaking lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mafaking misses with the head strike.
Boucher blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mafaking lands a right hand.
Mafaking gets through Boucher's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mafaking tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Boucher's elbow.
Mafaking misses with the head strike.
Mafaking blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T3#
Nice body punch from Mafaking - that landed with a thud.
Mafaking misses with some punches.
Boucher is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mafaking pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A short left from Mafaking.
Mafaking avoids the elbow strike from Boucher, against the cage.
Mafaking misses with a punch on the inside.
Mafaking gets through Boucher's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mafaking.
Boucher misses with a punch to the body.
Boucher lands with a right to the head.
Mafaking prevents a takedown attempt there.
Mafaking throws a head punch that misses.
Mafaking struggles to land a body shot inside as Boucher controls his hands.
Boucher tries a body shot but Mafaking blocks it.
Mafaking swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mafaking tries to throw a body punch but Boucher avoids it by throwing Mafaking back against the cage.
Mafaking misses with a hook to the ribs.
Boucher blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T4#
Mafaking misses with a short punch on the inside.
Boucher goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Mafaking scores with a nice short uppercut.
Boucher lands with a short shot to the head.
Mafaking lands a shoulder strike.
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!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mafaking.
Mafaking misses with a punch to the body.
Boucher doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Boucher scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mafaking tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Boucher's elbow.
Boucher misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mafaking blocking some punches.
Boucher takes a shot to the head.
Boucher misses with a body punch.
Boucher blocks a body shot from Mafaking.
Boucher misses with some punches.
Mafaking works on Boucher's body with a couple of short punches.
Mafaking misses with the head strike.
Mafaking swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Mafaking really dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R4#
Mafaking wants to clinch but Boucher slips to the side
and Boucher counters with a straight right hand.#TD#
Boucher closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Mafaking to the mat! Mafaking manages to get full guard.
Boucher is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Boucher is sitting in close to Mafaking's body. Mafaking has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Boucher is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Boucher is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Mafaking.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Bruce Mafaking! Bruce Mafaking retains his lightweight title!
A relieved looking Bruce Mafaking thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
FF 3
Date: Sep 22, 2017 |
#R1#
Mafaking connects with a jab.
Lyagushov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mafaking on the side of the head.
Lyagushov defending well as Mafaking loads up on a big left hand.
Nice straight punches there by Mafaking. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mafaking.
Lyagushov looks to land a right hand but Mafaking moved out of range.
Mafaking looks to score with a jab to the body but Lyagushov is just out of range.
Mafaking swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mafaking looks to throw the jab but Lyagushov is out of range.
Mafaking swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mafaking throws a hook to the side of Lyagushov's head but Lyagushov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lyagushov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mafaking on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Lyagushov misses with a straight right.
The fighters circling - Mafaking throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
Mafaking looks to score with a jab to the body but Lyagushov is just out of range.
Mafaking misses with a looping left.
A cross from Lyagushov lands.
A slow jab from Mafaking misses its intended target.
Mafaking takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lyagushov throws a sloppy body shot
and Mafaking counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lyagushov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mafaking.
A little jabbing left from Lyagushov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mafaking throws a hook but Lyagushov blocks it.
Mafaking needs to keep his hands up - Lyagushov had a free shot at his head there.
Lyagushov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mafaking pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mafaking lands with a right hand.
Lyagushov misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Mafaking. Lyagushov does a little dance to reset his feet.
A jab from Lyagushov misses.
Lyagushov throws an off balance right hand
letting Mafaking counter with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mafaking throws a hook to the side of Lyagushov's head but Lyagushov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#TD2#
Lyagushov shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Mafaking manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#SUB#
Mafaking working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lyagushov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lyagushov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lyagushov chips away with some ground and pound.
Lyagushov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Lyagushov distracts Mafaking with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Lyagushov connects with a couple of short punches.#T3#
Mafaking looking for a sweep. Not yet Mafaking, not yet.
Mafaking on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mafaking tries to get out of the position.
Lyagushov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mafaking works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lyagushov wants to control from the top but Mafaking keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Lyagushov is posturing up here but Mafaking has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Lyagushov tries to roll out but it's too tight and Lyagushov has to tap! Slick submission there by Mafaking!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bruce Mafaking!
Bruce Mafaking retains his lightweight title!
After winning the bout, Bruce Mafaking thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
Ferocious Friday 1
Date: Sep 08, 2017 |
#R1#
Mafaking displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ventura throws out the jab. #CL#
Ventura tries to keep at a distance but Mafaking has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mafaking tries a body shot but Ventura blocks it.
Ventura blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mafaking misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ventura's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mafaking.
Mafaking makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ventura has had enough of the clinch but Mafaking keeps him there for the moment.
Mafaking digs a right hand into Ventura's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ventura's gas tank.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ventura is trying to force a seperation but Mafaking has the dominant position.
A short body shot lands from Mafaking as the two fighters clinch.
Mafaking misses with the head strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Mafaking.
Mafaking makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Mafaking. #T1#
Mafaking gets through Ventura's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mafaking throws a head punch that misses.
Ventura is trying to push Mafaking away but Mafaking has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Ventura wants to get back to striking at distance but Mafaking won't allow it.
Mafaking keeps control of Ventura as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mafaking lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Mafaking lands a body shot.
Mafaking blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mafaking lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ventura backwards.
Mafaking is working Ventura over against the cage.
Mafaking lands with a light punch inside.
Mafaking lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mafaking prevents Ventura from breaking the clinch.
Mafaking lands a hook that snaps the head of Ventura backwards.
Mafaking lands with a right to the head.
Mafaking throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Venturas head. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mafaking scores with a hook to the body.
Mafaking lands a left hand.
Mafaking digs a right hand into Ventura's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ventura's gas tank.
A short right from Mafaking.
Mafaking makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right from Mafaking on the inside.
Ventura's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mafaking works on Ventura's body with a couple of short punches.
Mafaking lands a shot to the body.
Ventura looks winded!
Ventura misses with the head strike.
Mafaking blocks an uppercut.
Ventura swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mafaking lands a shoulder strike.
Mafaking lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ventura misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T3#
Mafaking softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ventura working aggressively here.
Still in the clinch, Mafaking scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ventura wants to break free but Mafaking has control.
Mafaking throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Venturas head.
Mafaking misses with the head strike.
We've been informed that Ventura has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Ventura throws a punch but it's blocked by Mafaking.
Mafaking lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ventura backwards.
Mafaking has Ventura pressed against the cage, preventing Ventura from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ventura wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mafaking lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mafaking throws a head punch that misses.
Mafaking doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice body punch from Mafaking - that landed with a thud.
Mafaking lands a right hand.
Good body shot from Mafaking.
#T4#
Mafaking lands with a right to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right from Mafaking.
Mafaking has a couple of punches blocked by Ventura.
Ventura takes a shot to the head.
Mafaking tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ventura tries to circle away but Mafaking has him pinned against the cage.
Mafaking lands a left hand.
Good body shot from Mafaking.
Mafaking stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Mafaking lands an uppercut.
Mafaking softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mafaking works on Ventura's body with a couple of short punches.
A short uppercut from Mafaking.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mafaking softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mafaking lands a body punch in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Mafaking dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Mafaking has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mafaking lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mafaking scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mafaking swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ventura misses with a punch on the inside.
Mafaking lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Ventura's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mafaking misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mafaking scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mafaking softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Mafaking fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ventura blocking some punches.
Mafaking lands a body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mafaking creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mafaking lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ventura backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right from Mafaking. #T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ventura.
Mafaking lands with a right to the head. #ROC#
Ventura is rocked!
Mafaking lands a nice shot to the body.
Ventura is still on wobbly legs! Can Mafaking finish him?
Mafaking misses with a punch on the inside.
Mafaking scores with a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by Mafaking.
Mafaking tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mafaking lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ventura backwards.
Mafaking lands a left hand.
Mafaking lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mafaking doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mafaking unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Ventura! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Mafaking is unloading with more strikes now! Ventura drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bruce Mafaking!
Bruce Mafaking retains his lightweight title!
Bruce Mafaking thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Mon Fight Night 6
Date: Aug 21, 2017 |
#R1#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Strinewski.#CUT2#
It looks like Bruce Mafaking has been cut.
Mafaking fails with the takedown.#TD#
Mafaking shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Mafaking showed some decent athleticism there.
Mafaking missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mafaking wants to control but Strinewski is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Mafaking seems to be working for a kimura but Strinewski defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Mafaking wants to work for an arm triangle but Strinewski is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Mafaking is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Strinewski is just riding it out for now. Mafaking eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mafaking throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T1#
Mafaking not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Mafaking trying to control the action but Strinewski is working from the bottom.
Mafaking passes to side control. #SUB#
Mafaking is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Strinewski knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Strinewski is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Mafaking is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Strinewski is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T2#
Mafaking advances to full mount.
Mafaking controlling from the full mount.
Mafaking will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mafaking looking to ground and pound but Strinewski is blocking nicely.
Mafaking punching from mount but Strinewski doing a good job of avoiding damage. #SUB#
Mafaking looking for a guillotine from mount but Strinewski is having none of it. #SUB#
Mafaking is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Mafaking!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Bruce Mafaking!
Bruce Mafaking retains his lightweight title!
Bruce Mafaking decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
IFC Wednesday Night Fights #7
Date: Aug 02, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Mafaking looking to score a takedown here. Date is defending well but Mafaking drives through and ends up in Date's guard.#SUB2#
Mafaking 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.
Mafaking wants to control from the top but Date keeps moving.
Date definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mafaking tries to free his leg and advance position but Date is retaining full guard.
Mafaking trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mafaking pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Date is keeping the position for now.
Mafaking throwing strikes from guard but Date blocks nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mafaking trying to control but Date is working from the bottom.
Mafaking postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mafaking throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Date works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mafaking has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1#
Mafaking wants to control from the top but Date keeps moving.
Mafaking throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mafaking wants to control from the top but Date keeps moving.
Mafaking showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Date preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Date keeping moving, preventing Mafaking from controlling successfully.
Mafaking stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Date swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Date being controlled here, momentarily.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mafaking advances to half guard.
Date is trying to get back to full guard.
Mafaking thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mafaking sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Date defending well though. #SUB2#
Mafaking is looking for a kimura but Date is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mafaking to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Mafaking is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Date is just riding it out for now. Mafaking eventually gives up the hold.
Mafaking throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T3#
Mafaking throwing shots but Date is blocking nicely.
Mafaking trying to control the pace.
Mafaking thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB2#
Mafaking seems to be working for a kimura but Date defends the submission attempt.
Mafaking wants to control but Date is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Mafaking is trying for a kimura here. Date looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Mafaking wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bruce Mafaking!
Bruce Mafaking is the new lightweight champion!
Bruce Mafaking seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
IFC Wednesday Night Fights #6
Date: Jul 26, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Mafaking instigates a clinch.
Mafaking misses with a body punch.
Mafaking blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mafaking swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ozwald blocks an uppercut.
Mafaking looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A nice left hand lands by Mafaking.
A head punch on the inside from Mafaking fails to land.
Ozwald tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mafaking tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mafaking throws a punch but it's blocked by Ozwald.
Mafaking fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mafaking throws a punch but it's blocked by Ozwald.
Ozwald blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ozwald working aggressively here.
Mafaking has a couple of punches blocked by Ozwald.
Mafaking blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mafaking misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mafaking misses with some punches.
Mafaking makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Mafaking.
Mafaking is leaning against Ozwald and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ozwald tries to throw a body punch but Mafaking avoids it by throwing Ozwald back against the cage.
Mafaking misses with a punch to the body.
#T1#
Mafaking working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mafaking.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ozwald.
Mafaking swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mafaking blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mafaking throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ozwalds head.
Ozwald misses with some punches.
Mafaking makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mafaking lands a body punch.
Ozwald misses with some punches.
Ozwald blocking some punches.
Mafaking misses with a punch to the body.
Ozwald misses with the head strike.
Mafaking misses with a body punch.
Mafaking misses with a punch on the inside.
Mafaking swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ozwald blocks an uppercut.
Mafaking lands with a left to the head.
Mafaking misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mafaking misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T2#
Mafaking misses with a punch on the inside.
Ozwald really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Mafaking tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mafaking lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ozwald backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ozwald misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mafaking misses with a punch on the inside.
Mafaking throws a head punch that misses.
Mafaking misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mafaking misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mafaking struggles to land a body shot inside as Ozwald controls his hands.
Mafaking struggles to land a body shot inside as Ozwald controls his hands.
Mafaking tries a body shot but Ozwald blocks it.
Ozwald tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ozwald throws a head punch that misses.
Ozwald blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ozwald blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mafaking misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ozwald swings wildly with an uppercut but Mafaking uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ozwald tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ozwald.
Ozwald tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mafaking's elbow.
Mafaking misses with the head strike.
Mafaking goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ozwald tries a body shot but Mafaking blocks it.
Ozwald misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mafaking lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ozwald backwards.
Ozwald blocking some punches.
Mafaking misses with a body punch.
Ozwald misses with some punches.
Ozwald has a couple of punches blocked by Mafaking.
Mafaking scores with a shoulder strike.
Mafaking tries to work over Ozwald's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mafaking tries to work over Ozwald's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ozwald blocks a body shot from Mafaking.
Mafaking tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ozwald.
Ozwald blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mafaking fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mafaking misses with some punches.
#T4#
Ozwald blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mafaking.
Mafaking misses with a hook from the clinch.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ozwald tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ozwald blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ozwald misses with a punch on the inside.
Ozwald throws a head punch that misses.
Mafaking lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mafaking lands a right hand.
Mafaking lands with a left to the head.
Mafaking lands with a light punch inside.
Ozwald misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ozwald fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ozwald tries to work over Mafaking's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mafaking softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mafaking tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mafaking.
Ozwald digs a right hand into Mafaking's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mafaking's gas tank.
Ozwald misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Mafaking dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Mafaking displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ozwald throws out the jab.
Bruce Mafaking seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Mafaking rushes Ozwald and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bruce Mafaking seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ozwald misses with some punches.
Ozwald softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ozwald misses with a punch on the inside.
Mafaking lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Ozwald to his knees! Mafaking keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bruce Mafaking!
Bruce Mafaking thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Mon Night Fights#1- Evil Ways
Date: Jul 10, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Mafaking clinches up against the cage.
Biszpink is looking for a takedown.
Biszpink tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mafaking's elbow.
Biszpink is looking to break free of the clinch but Mafaking has double underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mafaking.
Mafaking lands a hook to the side of the head.
Biszpink is looking to break free of the clinch but Mafaking has double underhooks.
Biszpink creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Mafaking tries a body shot but Biszpink blocks it.
Biszpink blocking some punches.
Mafaking misses with a punch to the body.
Mafaking avoids the elbow strike from Biszpink, against the cage.
Mafaking throws a punch but it's blocked by Biszpink. #BC#
Biszpink's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Mafaking moves into the clinch.
Mafaking blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mafaking goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#TD#
Biszpink decides to pull guard.
Mafaking wants to stand but Biszpink has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB2#
Mafaking 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. #SUB2#
Mafaking drops back, looking for a kneebar! Biszpink looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Biszpink looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Biszpink! #REVR##T1##SUB#
Biszpink thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Biszpink tries for a kimura but Mafaking is defending well.
Mafaking wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#SUB#
Biszpink is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mafaking has escaped the position, nice work there.
Mafaking tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Biszpink wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Mafaking manages to work his way to half guard, despite Biszpink's best efforts.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Mafaking is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Biszpink pulls his head out easily.
Biszpink is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T2##SUB#
Biszpink looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
Biszpink has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Mafaking defend it? Biszpink steps over the head and cranks it - Mafaking is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Biszpink!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Michal Biszpink!
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Event:
IFC4 - BONE$YARD
Date: Jul 01, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Mafaking moves into the clinch.
Thirteen wants a takedown.
Mafaking lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Thirteen or not.
Mafaking misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mafaking is pressed up against the cage. Thirteen has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mafaking down to the mat. Mafaking avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Mafaking clinches up against the cage.
Mafaking throws a head punch that misses.
Nice body punch from Mafaking.
Thirteen has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mafaking avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Android Thirteen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mafaking digs a right hand into Thirteen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Thirteen's gas tank.
Thirteen tries to score a body lock takedown but Mafaking shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Thirteen throws a head punch that misses.
Thirteen has been working on his balance at Area51, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Mafaking.
Mafaking struggles to land a body shot inside as Thirteen controls his hands.
Mafaking misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mafaking is defending well against a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thirteen can't get the takedown.
A short left from Mafaking.
Mafaking blocks an uppercut.
Thirteen goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mafaking prevents it.
Mafaking lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Thirteen backwards.
Mafaking works on Thirteen's body with a couple of short punches.#T1#
Mafaking lands a nice uppercut.
Mafaking tries to work over Thirteen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short uppercut from Mafaking. #ROC2#
Thirteen is rocked!
Mafaking lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Thirteen or not.
Oh Thirteen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mafaking presses Thirteen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Mafaking pushes Thirteen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Mafaking lands a hook that snaps the head of Thirteen backwards.
Mafaking lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Thirteen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mafaking blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mafaking presses Thirteen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Thirteen is breathing heavily.
Mafaking creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Thirteen with a big uppercut! Thirteen tries to clinch up but Mafaking pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Thirteen to the mat! Thirteen covers up and Mafaking unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Bruce Mafaking!
A victorious Bruce Mafaking thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 24, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
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. #SUB2#
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. #SUB2#
Mafaking thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Mafaking is trying to get an arm triangle but Collins is defending well. #T1##SUB2#
Mafaking is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Collins knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Mafaking tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
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! #SUB2#
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.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Mafaking tries for a kimura but Collins is defending well. #SUB2#
Mafaking tries for a kimura but Collins is defending well.
Collins is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#SUB2#
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. #SUB2#
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. #T3##SUB2#
Mafaking looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
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.
#SUB2#
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.#SUB2#
Mafaking is trying to get an arm triangle but Collins is defending well. #SUB2#
Mafaking looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T4#
Collins wants to get back to his feet but Mafaking drags him back down.#SUB2#
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.#SUB2#
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.#SUB2#
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!
#R2#
Collins closes the distance looking to clinch #TD2#
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.#REVR#
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. #T1#
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.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
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.#SUB2#
Mafaking is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
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. #T2#
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. #SUB2#
Mafaking is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Collins has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Mafaking is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
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. #T3#
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. #SUB2#
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. #T4#
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. #SUB2#
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!
#R3#
Collins throws a leg kick #TD2#
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. #SUB2#
Mafaking is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
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.#SUB2#
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. #T1#
Collins looks like he's trying to stand up.
#SUB2#
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. #SUB2#
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. #SUB2#
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.#SUB2#
Mafaking is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T2#
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. #SUB2#
Mafaking is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Collins sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
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. #SUB2#
Collins is defending against the submission attempts here by Mafaking.
#SUB2#
Mafaking seems to be working for a kimura but Collins defends the submission attempt.#T3#
Collins is trying to stand.
#SUB2#
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.#SUB2#
Mafaking tries for a kimura but Collins is defending well. #SUB2#
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!#T4#
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. #SUB2#
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!#SUB2#
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.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 20, 2017 |
#R1#
Melrose misses with a hook
#TD2#
and Mafaking decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Melrose's guard.
Melrose is looking to stand up but Mafaking isn't so interested in that idea.
Melrose has control of Mafaking's left arm, preventing Mafaking from doing any damage.
Mafaking passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Mafaking is working for a submission of some sort.
Mafaking trying to control the action but Melrose is working from the bottom.
Melrose has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mafaking is working away from the top position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mafaking is looking to take a break and control but Melrose is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Melrose pushes Mafaking off looking to stand but Mafaking dives back in and keeps control.
#T1##SUB2#
Mafaking wants to work for an arm triangle but Melrose is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Melrose wants to get back to his feet.
Melrose knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mafaking on the ground.
Melrose is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Melrose looks like he's trying to stand up.
#SUB2#
Mafaking maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Melrose could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Mafaking has cracked it and Melrose is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Mafaking!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bruce Mafaking!
A very excited looking Bruce Mafaking made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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