PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Yancy Makaki Iii (ranked 351 p4p, 51 weight class) and Arthur Halo (ranked 482 p4p, 71 weight class). 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
Halo

182 cm
30
177 lbs
20 - 10 - 0

187 cm
37
180 lbs
27 - 16 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

KOMBAT KLOTHING

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 20 - 10 - 0, 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 27 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Arthur Halo!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Richard Clark and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Makaki Iii throws a wild body kick that Halo sees coming a mile off.
Halo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Halo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Makaki Iii defends it nicely.
Makaki Iii moves out of range as Halo strikes.
Halo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Makaki Iii.
Halo feints the counter takedown.
Makaki Iii misses with a two punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Halo looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Makaki Iii!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Makaki Iii is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Halo off and has taken his back!
Halo just trying to survive but Makaki Iii is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Halo rolls, trying to escape but Makaki Iii keeps control of the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Makaki Iii is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Halo is really stuck here.
Halo is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii controlling well, preventing Halo from escaping the position.
Halo trying to control the position but Makaki Iii manages to sink in the hooks.
Makaki Iii is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Halo trying to control but not successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Halo wants to escape the position.
Halo trying to control the action but Makaki Iii just sinks the hooks in.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
I really don't envy Halo right now.
Halo trying to control but not successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Halo is trying to break free.
Makaki Iii is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Makaki Iii avoiding Halo 's attempts to control his hands.
Halo is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Makaki Iii is staying active.
Makaki Iii controlling the position well here. Halo rolled but Makaki Iii kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Makaki Iii is hanging on to Halo's back as he tries to escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Halo trying to control the action but Makaki Iii just sinks the hooks in.
Halo tries to escape the position.
Halo is still trying to improve position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Halo keeps trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yancy Makaki Iii dominated that round.
That's time! Makaki Iii's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Decent striking displayed by Makaki Iii there.
Makaki Iii throws a jab when Halo was well out of range.
Halo cracks Makaki Iii with an open hand slap.
Makaki Iii is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Halo can do to turn this around?
Some wild striking there from Makaki Iii.
We've been told by Makaki Iii's head coaches at Little Lebowski Urban Achievers that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Halo takes one on the chin but seems OK.

Halo gets a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makaki Iii has a couple of punches blocked by Halo.
Halo tries to pull guard but Makaki Iii forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Halo misses with some punches.
Makaki Iii misses with a hook from the clinch.
Halo has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Makaki Iii avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Makaki Iii tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Halo's elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Halo jumps into guard, dragging Makaki Iii to the mat.
Makaki Iii being controlled here momentarily.

Halo working for a triangle but Makaki Iii defends it easily.

Halo isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Makaki Iii stacks Halo 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 Makaki Iii!
A lull in the action here as Makaki Iii stalls from top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Halo sneaks back into half guard.

Halo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Makaki Iii lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Halo wants to control but Makaki Iii is keeping busy and won't allow it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makaki Iii prevents Halo from improving his position.
Halo gets back to full guard.
Makaki Iii in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Halo keeping full guard, as Makaki Iii tries to pass.

Halo looking for a guillotine here but Makaki Iii defends easily.

Halo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Makaki Iii's corner is telling him to maintain position.

Halo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Halo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Yancy Makaki Iii overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Makaki Iii trying to control but Halo is working from the bottom.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Halo tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Makaki Iii looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Makaki Iii swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Makaki Iii blocks a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Yancy Makaki Iii will probably get the nod.
That's time! Makaki Iii's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Makaki Iii connects with a good right hand that stumbles Halo. Halo circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Makaki Iii throws a lazy right hand but Halo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Makaki Iii lets loose with a powerful body kick. Halo will feel that in the morning.
Halo finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Makaki Iii works the jab nicely.
Makaki Iii moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Makaki Iii throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Halo lands with a thumping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halo shoots in but no luck this time.
Halo throws a leg kick
letting Makaki Iii counter with a right hand.
A jab from Halo misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Makaki Iii throws a low kick, looking for Halo's leg but Halo calmly moves out of range.
And Halo tries to counter it with a takedown but Makaki Iii pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Halo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Halo takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Makaki Iii tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Halo tries to clinch but Makaki Iii moves out of range.
That kick from Makaki Iii tenderised Halo's leg. Halo is trying to keep his angry face on.
Halo listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Makaki Iii is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Halo changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Halo tries to move into range but Makaki Iii moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Arthur Halo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Halo tries for a takedown but Makaki Iii circles away easily
and Halo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Makaki Iii sizes up Halo with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A slapping leg kick lands for Halo.
Makaki Iii lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Makaki Iii.
Yancy Makaki Iii is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Makaki Iii misses with a hook.
Halo feints the counter takedown.
Halo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Makaki Iii was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jab, jab by Makaki Iii - just one landing.
Halo misses with a leg kick
and Makaki Iii counters with a stiff right hand.
Makaki Iii bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Makaki Iii misses the shot to the body.
Yancy Makaki Iii is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makaki Iii misses with a hook.
Halo with the counter takedown but Makaki Iii avoids it easily.
Yancy Makaki Iii is winning the standup battle so far.
Halo misses with a straight right.
Makaki Iii scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Halo misses with a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Makaki Iii scores with a push kick.

Halo tries to keep at a distance but Makaki Iii has taken the fight into the clinch.
Makaki Iii tries to work over Halo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Halo jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Makaki Iii walks away with a smile on his face. Halo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Yancy Makaki Iii has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arthur Halo.
Halo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Makaki Iii counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Makaki Iii feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Halo's calf.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Makaki Iii digs a good body shot into Halo's ribs.
Makaki Iii connects with a looping right hand.
Halo throws a low kick but Makaki Iii moves out of range easily.
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!
Halo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Makaki Iii tries to close the distance and clinch but Halo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Makaki Iii throws a nice inside leg kick.
Halo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Makaki Iii's waist but Makaki Iii gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Halo off to one side.
Makaki Iii scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Halo throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Makaki Iii scores with a jab to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yancy Makaki Iii showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Makaki 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yancy Makaki Iii!
A relieved looking Yancy Makaki Iii thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.