PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Yip Man Iii (ranked 608 p4p, 776 weight class) and Pablo Itzpapalotltotec (ranked 85 p4p, 112 weight class). Itzpapalotltotec is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Copacabana - Barry Manilow. Pablo Itzpapalotltotec acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Man Iii
vs
Itzpapalotltotec

182 cm
22
165
12 - 3 - 0

173 cm
24
155
11 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Brooklyn Apothecary

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Yip Man Iii!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pablo Itzpapalotltotec!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Ron Honeybunn and Summer Carpenter.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Man Iii misses.
Man Iii is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Itzpapalotltotec.
Itzpapalotltotec throws out a counter right but Man Iii avoids it with no problem.
A chopping leg kick lands by Man Iii.
Man Iii throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Itzpapalotltotec.
Man Iii avoids the body shot from Itzpapalotltotec.
Man Iii looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Itzpapalotltotec on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Itzpapalotltotec fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Man Iii throws a head kick that misses
and Itzpapalotltotec counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Itzpapalotltotec fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Man Iii uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Itzpapalotltotec.
Jab by Itzpapalotltotec.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Man Iii. Itzpapalotltotec does a little dance to reset his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Itzpapalotltotec connects with a body shot that sends Man Iii's belly button to the back.
Man Iii throws a big shot that misses.
Man Iii lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A nice inside leg kick there by Man Iii. That's going to slow Itzpapalotltotec down.
Man Iii scoring well with a low kick there.
Man Iii misses with a hook. Itzpapalotltotec ducked under it nicely.
Man Iii with the inside leg kick.
Man Iii throws a body punch but Itzpapalotltotec moves out of range.
Man Iii misses with a hook. Itzpapalotltotec ducked under it nicely.
Itzpapalotltotec swinging wildly here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Itzpapalotltotec keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Man Iii.
Man Iii ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
An attempted straight right counter from Man Iii misses the target.
Man Iii connects with a looping right hand.
Man Iii has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Hardman MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Man Iii avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Man Iii moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a lazy right hand but Man Iii sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Man Iii appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Man Iii lands a body shot.
Man Iii avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Itzpapalotltotec swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Man Iii thinks about countering with a body kick.
Yip Man Iii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Man Iii thumps Itzpapalotltotec with a low kick.
Nice jab there from Itzpapalotltotec.
Man Iii swings for the body but Itzpapalotltotec moves out of range.
Itzpapalotltotec looks like he wants to counter punch here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Man Iii lands with a right hand.
Man Iii moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Itzpapalotltotec's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Man Iii connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Itzpapalotltotec scrambles back to his feet.
Man Iii is looking to score with low kicks.
Itzpapalotltotec is looking for the big counter here.
Man Iii takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Man Iii lands a right hook to the body.
Man Iii throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Itzpapalotltotec now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Man Iii swings for the body but Itzpapalotltotec moves out of range.
Man Iii bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A slapping leg kick lands for Man Iii.
Donk. Man Iii catches Itzpapalotltotec right on the button with a cross.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Man Iii fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Man Iii looks to throw a body kick
enabling Itzpapalotltotec to counter with a crisp jab.
Man Iii ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Itzpapalotltotec moves away.
Itzpapalotltotec is looking for the big counter here.
Itzpapalotltotec throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It looked like Man Iii was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Itzpapalotltotec.
Itzpapalotltotec uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Man Iii.
Itzpapalotltotec swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Itzpapalotltotec lands with an overhand left.
Man Iii throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Man Iii misses with a body shot
and Itzpapalotltotec connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A solid leg kick lands there for Man Iii.
Itzpapalotltotec defending well as Man Iii loads up on a big left hand.
A nice leg kick lands there from Man Iii.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yip Man Iii dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Man Iii misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Man Iii takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Yip Man Iii is winning the standup battle so far.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with a jab to the body
and Man Iii counters with a stiff right hand.
Man Iii throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Man Iii scores with a crisp jab that stopped Itzpapalotltotec in his tracks.
Itzpapalotltotec takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Man Iii throws a low kick but Itzpapalotltotec moves out of range easily.
It seemed like Itzpapalotltotec was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Man Iii ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Itzpapalotltotec moves away.
Man Iii swings for the body but Itzpapalotltotec moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man Iii attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
It seemed like Itzpapalotltotec was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Man Iii scores with a body shot.
Itzpapalotltotec connects with a crisp jab.
Man Iii slips a jab and a cross from Itzpapalotltotec.
Man Iii tried to counter with a leg kick but Itzpapalotltotec avoided it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Man Iii misses with a jab to the body
and Itzpapalotltotec counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Man Iii misses with a leg kick
enabling Itzpapalotltotec to counter with a crisp jab.
Man Iii throws a leg kick
and Itzpapalotltotec counters with a stiff right hand.
Man Iii scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Itzpapalotltotec stuns Man Iii with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Man Iii loads up on a big right hand but Itzpapalotltotec slips the punch.
Itzpapalotltotec looks to score with a jab to the body but Man Iii is just out of range.
Man Iii staying out of range there.
Man Iii tried to score with a low kick but Itzpapalotltotec checks it.
A little jabbing left from Itzpapalotltotec on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A low kick lands for Man Iii.
Man Iii with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Man Iii misses with a body punch
and Itzpapalotltotec makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with a hook. Man Iii ducked under it nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Man Iii throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Itzpapalotltotec stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Itzpapalotltotec scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A low kick from Man Iii misses
and Itzpapalotltotec counters with a straight right hand.
Itzpapalotltotec with a hook.
Man Iii works Itzpapalotltotec's body with a nice hook.
Itzpapalotltotec lands a jab to Man Iii's midsection.
Man Iii throws a solid leg kick but Itzpapalotltotec takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Man Iii.
Itzpapalotltotec has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Itzpapalotltotec might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Man Iii has got the better of the exchanges.
Man Iii connects with a leg kick.
Itzpapalotltotec looks to land a right hand but Man Iii moved out of range.
Man Iii is looking to wear down Itzpapalotltotec with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Man Iii misses with a straight left.
Man Iii rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Itzpapalotltotec counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Man Iii throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Man Iii thows a leg kick but Itzpapalotltotec checks it
and Itzpapalotltotec counters with a nice uppercut.
Man Iii misses with a wild body shot.
Itzpapalotltotec scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Itzpapalotltotec swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Man Iii.
Man Iii connects with a single shot there.
Itzpapalotltotec uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Man Iii.
Man Iii showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Itzpapalotltotec.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Man Iii throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Itzpapalotltotec sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Man Iii works Itzpapalotltotec's body with a nice hook.
Man Iii thows a body kick. Itzpapalotltotec tries to catch it but that hurt him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Itzpapalotltotec works the jab nicely.
Man Iii throws a lazy uppercut
and Itzpapalotltotec counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Itzpapalotltotec takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A big left from Itzpapalotltotec misses.
Itzpapalotltotec's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Itzpapalotltotec connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Man Iii lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Man Iii misses with an uppercut. Itzpapalotltotec saw that one coming.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Pablo Itzpapalotltotec will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Man Iii's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Man Iii throws a combination that misses
and Itzpapalotltotec counters with a straight right hand.
Man Iii digs a good body shot into Itzpapalotltotec's ribs.
Man Iii thuds his shin into the meat of Itzpapalotltotec's side.
Man Iii just misses with a punch to the body.
Man Iii walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Itzpapalotltotec checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Itzpapalotltotec appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a hook but Man Iii blocks it.
Man Iii lands the left hand.
Man Iii throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Itzpapalotltotec counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Itzpapalotltotec walks into a jab.
Man Iii scores with a head kick. Itzpapalotltotec tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Man Iii scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Itzpapalotltotec walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Itzpapalotltotec lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Man Iii avoids a punch combination nicely.
Itzpapalotltotec tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Itzpapalotltotec scores with a decent looking hook.
Man Iii throws a leg kick
and Itzpapalotltotec counters with a nice uppercut.
Man Iii throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Man Iii looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Man Iii misses with a low kick.
Itzpapalotltotec takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - Itzpapalotltotec scores with a four punch combination!
Man Iii looks to score with a jab to the body but Itzpapalotltotec is just out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Man Iii throws a nice outside leg kick.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with a two punch combination.
Man Iii throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a right hand that misses
and Man Iii counters with a low kick, right behind Itzpapalotltotec 's knee.
Itzpapalotltotec misses the shot to the body.
Man Iii misses with a body shot.
Man Iii is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Man Iii.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Itzpapalotltotec scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Man Iii doesn't seem bothered though.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a lazy right hand but Man Iii sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Man Iii closes the distance looking to clinch
and Itzpapalotltotec makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Itzpapalotltotec ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Itzpapalotltotec uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Itzpapalotltotec swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Man Iii connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Itzpapalotltotec blocks a leg kick.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with a hook.
Man Iii looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Man Iii misses with a leg kick.
Despite the aggression on Itzpapalotltotec's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Man Iii motions for Itzpapalotltotec to come forward. Man Iii throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Man Iii scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Man Iii connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Itzpapalotltotec takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Good leg kick by Man Iii.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Man Iii swings for the body but Itzpapalotltotec moves out of range.
Man Iii throws a leg kick
and Itzpapalotltotec counters with a left and a right that stings Man Iii.
Man Iii looks to score with a jab to the body but Itzpapalotltotec is just out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yip Man Iii showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Man Iii has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 30:28
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yip Man Iii!
Yip Man Iii seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.