PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Edward Newgate (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kiliti Mafi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Newgate comes to the cage accompanied by Cream By Wu Tang Clan. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Newgate
vs
Mafi

225 cm
22
285 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

202 cm
20
281 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
World class boxer
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Edward Newgate!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kiliti Mafi!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Igor Prikhodko and Illya Tyunina.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mafi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Mafi tries to clinch up
and Newgate counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Newgate rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mafi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mafi is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Newgate takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.

Newgate rushes Mafi and presses him up against the cage.
Newgate misses with a punch on the inside.
Mafi is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Newgate working aggressively here.
Mafi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Newgate stops a takedown attempt from Mafi.
Newgate misses with some punches.
Mafi has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Newgate avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Mafi prevents a body shot from Newgate.
Newgate really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Newgate gets underhooks to prevent Mafi's takedown attempt.
Edward Newgate has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kiliti Mafi.
Still in the clinch, Newgate scores with a nice short uppercut.

Mafi pulls Newgate into guard.
Newgate has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Newgate is stalling in the full guard.
Mafi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Newgate wants to control from the top but Mafi keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Newgate sitting in guard, not really doing much.

Edward Newgate has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Mafi blocks a jab.
Mafi darts in trying to clinch
and Newgate counters with a nice body shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Newgate blocks the leg kick.
Newgate throws a lazy uppercut
and Mafi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Newgate swats away the attempt to clinch by Mafi.
Mafi swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Newgate.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mafi ducks right into an uppercut from Newgate.

Newgate instigates a clinch.
Newgate has a couple of punches blocked by Mafi.
Newgate has Mafi pressed against the cage, preventing Mafi from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mafi goes for a takedown attempt but Newgate pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Mafi wants to clinch
and Newgate counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mafi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Newgate swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Newgate's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mafi under the eye.
Mafi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Newgate moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Newgate throws a lazy uppercut
and Mafi counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mafi wants to clinch

and Newgate counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Newgate.
Mafi jumps guard but Newgate stands there with Mafi around his waist. Mafi gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Mafi is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Newgate pulls him back up using the underhooks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mafi has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Newgate uses from the top position.
Newgate trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mafi trying to keep a closed guard but Newgate is proving a slippery customer.

Mafi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Newgate will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Newgate wants to pass the guard but Mafi is keeping the position.
Newgate trying to control but Mafi is working from the bottom.
Mafi working a defensive guard here.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Mafi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Mafi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Newgate postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Newgate knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mafi on the ground.
Mafi manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Mafi takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Newgate is working to get back to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mafi avoids the attempt from Newgate to control.

Mafi stands up from mount. Strange move.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kiliti Mafi dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Newgate takes a swing at Mafi's ribcage but misses.

Mafi tries to keep at a distance but Newgate has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mafi has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Newgate avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Mafi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mafi tries for a takedown. No joy.
Newgate misses with some punches.
Newgate has a couple of punches blocked by Mafi.
Newgate is leaning against Mafi and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Mafi is working for takedown but Newgate is calmly controlling the position for now.
Edward Newgate has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kiliti Mafi.
Newgate misses with a short punch on the inside.
Newgate stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Newgate misses with a punch on the inside.
Mafi has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Newgate is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Newgate lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mafi fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Newgate works on Mafi's body with a couple of short punches.
Newgate lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mafi is breathing heavily.
A short right from Newgate on the inside.
Newgate lands a nice uppercut.
Newgate lands a right hand.
Newgate lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mafi.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Newgate lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Newgate works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Newgate pushes Mafi back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Newgate lands a nice shot to the body.
Newgate is leaning against Mafi and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nice body punch from Newgate - that landed with a thud.
Newgate gets through Mafi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Newgate lands a body punch in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Newgate creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Newgate lands a nice uppercut.
Newgate pushes Mafi back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Newgate is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Newgate has Mafi pressed against the cage, preventing Mafi from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A right handed body shot lands from Newgate.
A left hand lands to the body for Newgate.
Mafi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Newgate throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mafis head.
A body shot lands from Newgate.
A short right from Newgate on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Newgate as Mafi tries to tie him up.
Mafi tries to pull guard but Newgate holds him up against the cage and eventually Mafi drops back down to his feet.
Mafi drops down looking for an ankle pick but Newgate pulls his leg out and moves away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Newgate has Mafi up against the cage in a clinch.
Newgate lands with a short shot to the head.
Newgate swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mafi drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Newgate digs a right hand underneath Mafi's ribcage. Mafi let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short body shot lands from Newgate as the two fighters clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Newgate.
Newgate lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Newgate lands a nice shot to the body.
A shot in the inside from Newgate.
Newgate lands with a short shot to the head.
Mafi has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Newgate avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Newgate lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Newgate scores with a hook to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Newgate digs a right hand underneath Mafi's ribcage. Mafi let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Edward Newgate has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Newgate working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Newgate lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mafi backwards.
Newgate lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mafi fails to pull guard.
Newgate lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mafi backwards.
Newgate is working Mafi over against the cage.
Newgate keeps control of Mafi as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Newgate lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mafi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Newgate working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Newgate throws a punch but it's blocked by Mafi.
Newgate misses with the head strike.
Newgate scores with a shot to the side of Mafi's head.
Newgate works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mafi can't get the takedown.
Newgate is pressed up against the cage. Mafi has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Newgate down to the mat. Newgate avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Newgate thows a left - swing and a miss!
Newgate's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Newgate duly obliges.
Mafi is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Newgate.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Mafi has closed the distance and engaged Newgate in a clinch.
Mafi is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Mafi has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Newgate is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Newgate lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Newgate digs a right hand underneath Mafi's ribcage. Mafi let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Still in the clinch, Newgate scores with a nice short uppercut.
Newgate lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mafi backwards.

Mafi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mafi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Newgate scores with a nice head shot.
Edward Newgate seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Newgate misses with a hook
and Newgate takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Newgate falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mafi counters with a one-two to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mafi scores with a shot to the body.
Mafi is looking to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Edward Newgate dominated that second 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. This is the final round!

Newgate closes the distance and clinches.
Newgate swings wildly with an uppercut but Mafi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Newgate fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Newgate goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mafi is trying to break the clinch but Newgate is controlling him.
Newgate lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Newgate tries to throw a body punch but Mafi avoids it by throwing Newgate back against the cage.
Newgate lands a body shot.
Mafi drops down looking for an ankle pick but Newgate pulls his leg out and moves away.
Newgate misses with a right hand
enabling Mafi to counter with a crisp jab.
Newgate connects with a single shot there.
Newgate misses with a lunging right hand
and Mafi counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Newgate misses with a hook

and Mafi counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Mafi.
Mafi tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Newgate just stands there and leans against the cage.
Mafi prevents a body shot from Newgate.
Mafi jumps guard but Newgate stands there with Mafi around his waist. Mafi gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Edward Newgate has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kiliti Mafi.
Mafi tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Newgate smiles and moves away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Newgate looks to land a combination. Mafi sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Newgate uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mafi.
Mafi slips a jab and a cross from Newgate.
Newgate is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.

Newgate closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Mafi blocking some punches.
Mafi lands with a short shot to the head.
Mafi is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Mafi drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Newgate can't find room to land a body shot as Mafi controls the action.
Mafi fails to pull guard.
Mafi has Newgate pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Newgate manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Mafi working aggressively here.
Newgate working aggressively here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Newgate scores with a shoulder strike.
Newgate tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Newgate lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Newgate goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Good body shot from Newgate.
Newgate swings wildly with an uppercut but Mafi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Newgate misses with some punches.
Mafi has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Newgate is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Newgate gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Mafi.
Mafi jumps guard but Newgate stands there with Mafi around his waist. Mafi gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Newgate lands with a light punch inside.
Mafi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Newgate misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mafi blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Newgate.
A body shot lands from Newgate.
A left hand lands to the body for Newgate.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Newgate pushes Mafi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Newgate.
A right hook to the body lands for Newgate.
A hook to the body from Newgate.
A right handed body shot lands from Newgate.
Newgate lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right from Newgate.
Newgate lands an uppercut.
Mafi blocking some punches.
Newgate misses with a hook to the ribs.
Newgate stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.

Mafi successfully pulls guard.
Newgate wants to pass the guard but Mafi is keeping the position.

Mafi looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Newgate is defending well. Mafi quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Newgate has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Mafi celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kiliti Mafi!