PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Yip Man Iii (ranked 387 p4p, 249 weight class) and Maximus Furioto (ranked 67 p4p, 40 weight class). Furioto has chosen 韻踏合組合 - as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Man Iii
vs
Furioto

182 cm
26
165
19 - 7 - 0

170 cm
36
155
22 - 10 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Ruthless Aggression
HELLBENT

Conquer
Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing

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 19 - 7 - 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 22 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Maximus Furioto!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Atkins and Phil Schofield.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Man Iii keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Man Iii is looking to counter punch.

Furioto scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Furioto missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Furioto has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Furioto thows a huge punch but Man Iii dodges it nicely.

Furioto is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Man Iii has managed to free his arm - good work.
Furioto sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Man Iii defending well though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Man Iii is defending against the submission attempts here by Furioto.
Furioto thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Furioto thows a huge punch but Man Iii dodges it nicely.
Furioto throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

Furioto is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Man Iii has managed to free his arm - good work.

Furioto is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Man Iii doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Furioto.

Furioto seems to be looking for submissions.

Furioto is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Man Iii is just riding it out for now. Furioto eventually gives up the hold.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Furioto is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Man Iii doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Furioto.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Furioto not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
My spies in Desert Fitness & Training (14 Elite Coaches) inform me that Furioto has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!

Furioto is trying to work for a kimura but Man Iii is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Furioto thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Furioto thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Man Iii tries to get to full guard but Furioto has control of the leg.

Furioto is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Man Iii has managed to free his arm - good work.

Furioto is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Furioto throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

Furioto is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Furioto seems to be looking for submissions.

That's four 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.
Furioto looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

Furioto is trying to work for a kimura but Man Iii is defending well.

Furioto is looking for a kimura but Man Iii is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Furioto to get the leverage.
Furioto thows a huge punch but Man Iii dodges it nicely.

Furioto is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Man Iii is just riding it out for now. Furioto eventually gives up the hold.
Furioto not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Furioto not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Furioto throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Maximus Furioto dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Furioto shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Man Iii defends it nicely.
Man Iii is looking to counter punch.

Furioto closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Man Iii quickly recovers to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Furioto missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Furioto thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

Furioto is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Furioto seems to be working for a kimura but Man Iii defends the submission attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Man Iii is trying to maintain the position but Furioto is very close to passing his half guard.

Furioto is working for a submission of some sort.

Man Iii has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Furioto is on him like a limpet, forcing Man Iii back against the cage.
Furioto has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Furioto tries to score a body lock takedown but Man Iii shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Furioto goes for a takedown attempt but Man Iii pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Yip Man Iii has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maximus Furioto.
Furioto with a lazy takedown attempt
and Man Iii counters with an outside leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Furioto tries for a takedown but Man Iii circles away easily
and Man Iii counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Furioto is breathing heavily.
Furioto shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Man Iii counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Furioto shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Furioto takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

It looks like Maximus Furioto has been cut.
Furioto shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Man Iii connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Furioto with a lazy takedown attempt

and Man Iii counters with a nice right hand that sends Furioto toppling to the canvas! Furioto scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Man Iii finish him?!
Furioto misses with a takedown
and Furioto takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

Furioto is rocked!

That has opened up Maximus Furioto's cut even more.
Furioto shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Man Iii defends it nicely.
Man Iii swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Furioto rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Man Iii counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.

That's four 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!
Furioto shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Man Iii pinned against the cage. Man Iii gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Furioto tries for a takedown but Man Iii circles away easily
and Man Iii counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Furioto misses with a takedown
and Man Iii counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Furioto with a poor takedown
and Man Iii counters with a crisp right that sends Furioto to the canvas! Man Iii follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yip Man Iii!
A victorious Yip Man Iii thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.