PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Yancy Makaki Iii (ranked 3414 p4p, 2144 weight class) and Two Chainz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Makaki Iii kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Fancy. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Makaki Iii
vs
Chainz

182 cm
43
177
39 - 28 - 1

180 cm
45
182
22 - 9 - 1

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 39 - 28 - 1, fighting out of New York, Yancy Makaki Iii!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 9 - 1, fighting out of New York, Two Chainz!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Steve Montenegro and Joseph Jones.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Makaki Iii takes a swing at Chainz's ribcage but misses.
Makaki Iii is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chainz.
Chainz walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Makaki Iii lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Chainz misses with a looping left.
Makaki Iii throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Makaki Iii is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Chainz takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Makaki Iii wants to slow Chainz down by chopping away at his legs.
Chainz swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Makaki Iii throws a low kick but Chainz avoids it.
Chainz tests Makaki Iii's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Chainz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chainz throws a body punch but Makaki Iii moves out of range.
Makaki Iii displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Makaki Iii misses with a straight left.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Makaki Iii throws a leg kick but Chainz sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Makaki Iii tries a low kick but Chainz avoids it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Makaki Iii with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Makaki Iii throws a hook but Chainz avoids it easily.
Makaki Iii fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Makaki Iii throws a half hearted mid kick.
Makaki Iii looks to land a left hand but Chainz moved out of range nicely.
Makaki Iii swats away the attempt to clinch by Chainz.
Chainz tries to clinch up but Makaki Iii circles away and keeps his distance.
Chainz scores with a jab to the head.
Makaki Iii slips a straight right by Chainz.
Some bone on bone action there as Makaki Iii checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Makaki Iii takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Chainz!
Chainz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Makaki Iii throws a low kick but Chainz avoids it.
Makaki Iii throws a hook but Chainz avoids it easily.
Chainz slips a straight right by Makaki Iii.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Chainz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Makaki Iii was well out of range. Poor timing from Chainz.
Chainz throws a hook but Makaki Iii blocks it.
Makaki Iii ducks under a wild hook from Chainz.
Chainz walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Makaki Iii checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Chainz throws a jab when Makaki Iii was well out of range.
Makaki Iii looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Makaki Iii dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Chainz works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Makaki Iii throws a big shot that misses.
Chainz tries to bum rush Makaki Iii with a series of wild strikes but Makaki Iii uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Makaki Iii tries to land a leg kick but Chainz saw it coming and moves away.
Makaki Iii scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Chainz misses with a few strikes there.
Makaki Iii appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Makaki Iii throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The crowd cheers as Makaki Iii lands an impressive looking overhand right. Chainz doesn't seem phased though.
A looping hook to the body misses from Makaki Iii. Chainz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chainz goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Makaki Iii steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chainz.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makaki Iii misses with a two punch combination.
Chainz flicks out a counter leg kick but Makaki Iii steps away.
Chainz swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Makaki Iii.
Chainz moves in looking to clinch but Makaki Iii pushes him off.
A jab from Chainz finds it's way through Makaki Iii's defenses.
Chainz blocks a low kick nicely.
Chainz looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Chainz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Makaki Iii throwing a counter right hand but Chainz manages to avoid it.
Chainz throws a body shot but no joy.
Chainz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice body punch from Chainz.
Danga de danga de dang - Chainz scores with a four punch combination!

It looks like Yancy Makaki Iii has been cut.
Chainz scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Makaki Iii doesn't seem bothered though.
Makaki Iii misses with a hook.
Makaki Iii shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Makaki Iii connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Chainz's hands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chainz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Makaki Iii.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chainz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Makaki Iii paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Chainz just misses with a punch to the body.
Makaki Iii throws a jab when Chainz was well out of range.
Makaki Iii shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nice cross by Chainz.
Makaki Iii misses with a low kick.
Chainz has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Chainz moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Makaki Iii pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chainz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii throws a chopping leg kick but Chainz manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Chainz is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Makaki Iii had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Chainz avoids a kick to the body.
Makaki Iii scores with a head kick. Chainz tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chainz avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Chainz throws a nice looking combination but Makaki Iii bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Chainz throws a leg kick but Makaki Iii moved away.
A big right from Makaki Iii misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Two Chainz will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Yancy Makaki Iii's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Makaki Iii steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chainz.
Makaki Iii loads up on a big right hand but Chainz slips the punch.
Makaki Iii lands with a thumping leg kick.
A big left from Chainz misses.
Makaki Iii pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jab from Chainz.
Makaki Iii uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chainz.
Chainz throws a right and a left that both miss.
Makaki Iii attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Two Chainz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chainz tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Chainz throws a front kick aimed at Makaki Iii's knee but Makaki Iii avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chainz jabs Makaki Iii right on the nose. Makaki Iii blinks but takes it well.
Chainz slips a straight right by Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii misses with a body kick.
Makaki Iii loads up on a big right hand but Chainz slips the punch.
Chainz takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Chainz doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab from Chainz.
Chainz shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Makaki Iii thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Chainz if he has to take too many more of those.
Makaki Iii throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Makaki Iii slips under a jab from Chainz.
Makaki Iii slips a jab and a cross from Chainz.
A head kick misses from Makaki Iii.
Chainz takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Chainz scores with a body shot.
Chainz thows a left - swing and a miss!
A slapping leg kick lands for Makaki Iii.
Chainz moves away from the strike by Makaki Iii.
Chainz throws a quick inside leg kick.
Chainz misses the shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Makaki Iii tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chainz was well out of range. Poor timing from Makaki Iii.
Chainz let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makaki Iii misses with a looping left.
Chainz misses with the combination.
Jab, jab by Chainz - just one landing.
Makaki Iii looks to land a right hand but Chainz moved out of range.
Chainz lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Chainz tries to clinch up.
Chainz throws a body shot but no joy.
Chainz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Makaki Iii on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Makaki 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.
Makaki Iii drops his hands momentarily and Chainz takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Makaki Iii is looking to score with low kicks.
Makaki Iii goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Makaki Iii takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chainz is looking to chop away at Makaki Iii's legs.
Makaki Iii connects with an inside leg kick.
Makaki Iii scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Makaki Iii throws a hook but Chainz blocks it.
Makaki Iii throws a hook to the side of Chainz's head but Chainz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Makaki Iii dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Chainz bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Chainz swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Chainz scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Makaki Iii lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Chainz at a distance.
Makaki Iii misses with an uppercut. Chainz saw that one coming.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Chainz, as that shot connected.
Good shot there by Chainz.
Chainz ducks under a wild hook from Makaki Iii.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chainz cracks Makaki Iii with a right hand to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chainz avoids a kick to the body.
Chainz throws a right hand that Makaki Iii ducks under and follows up with a left that Makaki Iii also avoids with ease.
Makaki Iii looks to land a right hand but Chainz moved out of range.
Chainz takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Makaki Iii misses with a hook. Chainz ducked under it nicely.
Makaki Iii checks the leg kick.
Makaki Iii was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Chainz blocks a leg kick.
Makaki Iii moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A clash of legs there as Makaki Iii blocks the low kick.
Makaki Iii looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Makaki Iii steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chainz.
A left lands for Chainz.
Makaki Iii connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Chainz misses with a wild body shot.
Chainz misses with a looping right.
Chainz tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Makaki Iii takes one on the button.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Two Chainz will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Yancy Makaki Iii'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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Chainz stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Chainz. Chainz obviously looking to wear him down.
Makaki Iii throws out a loose jab but Chainz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Makaki Iii takes a swing at Chainz's ribcage but misses.
Jab, jab by Makaki Iii - just one landing.
Chainz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii tried to counter with a leg kick but Chainz avoided it.
Makaki Iii uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Makaki Iii misses with a body kick.
Makaki Iii moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Makaki Iii lands a nice looking body kick.
Chainz checks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makaki Iii throws a leg kick that misses.
Chainz throws a series of punches but Makaki Iii moves out of range.
Makaki Iii lands a nice shot that snaps Chainz's head back.
Makaki Iii misses with a low kick.
Chainz throws a right and a left that Makaki Iii avoids nicely.
Makaki Iii is looking to counter with a shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Makaki Iii throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Chainz throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Makaki Iii stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A punch combination from Chainz misses.
Makaki Iii is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chainz.
Chainz connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Makaki Iii tries to work over Chainz's front leg with a kick but Chainz checks it.
Chainz takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Makaki Iii pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Makaki Iii misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chainz.
Makaki Iii steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chainz.
Makaki Iii bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Chainz's head.
Chainz throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Nice body kick from Makaki Iii.
Chainz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Makaki Iii connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Yancy Makaki Iii has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Two Chainz is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chainz with a nice calf kick.
Chainz's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
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!
Makaki Iii lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Chainz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii misses with a body kick.
Chainz scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Chainz throws a body shot but no joy.
Makaki Iii misses with a hook. Chainz ducked under it nicely.
Makaki Iii throws a hook but Chainz avoids it easily.
Chainz moves out of range of the leg kick from Makaki Iii.
Chainz throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Chainz throws a leg kick which misses Makaki Iii's front leg but catches the back leg as Makaki Iii tries to avoid it.
Chainz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Makaki Iii throws out the jab.
Makaki Iii uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chainz.
Makaki Iii throws a sloppy head kick
and Chainz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Makaki Iii misses with a low kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makaki Iii takes one to the side of the head.
Chainz tests Makaki Iii's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Chainz as he connects with a hook.
Makaki Iii uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chainz.
Good shot there by Chainz.
Chainz wants to clinch.
Chainz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii throws a hook but Chainz avoids it easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Makaki Iii.
Chainz checks the leg kick.
Chainz doesn't manage to clinch there - Makaki Iii circles away.
Chainz scores with a slapping inside leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chainz throws a right and a left that Makaki Iii avoids nicely.
Makaki Iii throws a leg kick but Chainz moved away.
Chainz connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Makaki Iii moves forwards but Chainz connects with a nice, crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Makaki Iii throws a big shot that misses.
Makaki Iii's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Chainz connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Makaki Iii scrambles back to his feet.
Chainz tries to close the distance and clinch but Makaki Iii swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Makaki Iii looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Makaki Iii on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A punch combination from Chainz misses.
Makaki Iii looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Chainz blocks a jab.

Chainz moves into the clinch.
Makaki Iii throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Makaki Iii is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Chainz is defending well for now.
Makaki Iii tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chainz's elbow.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Two Chainz.
Well Chainz 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Two Chainz!
Two Chainz thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Yancy Makaki Iii was interviewed post fight and said 'Im Gonna Retire, Thank You Fans'.