PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Mafaking (ranked 1167 p4p, 125 weight class) and Vladimir Strinewski (ranked 2852 p4p, 284 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Mafaking
vs
Strinewski

172 cm
25
165 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

160 cm
25
161 lbs
7 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Bruce Mafaking!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Vladimir Strinewski!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Daniel Franklin and Michael Johnstone.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Strinewski.

It looks like Bruce Mafaking has been cut.
Mafaking fails with the takedown.

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.

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

Mafaking wants to work for an arm triangle but Strinewski is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
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.

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.

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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.

Mafaking looking for a guillotine from mount but Strinewski is having none of it.

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.