PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Grand Master Yip Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Mcgillicutty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yip Man kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Everything in it's right place. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Master Yip Man
vs
Mcgillicutty

225 cm
29
285 lbs
17 - 12 - 0

190 cm
26
232 lbs
10 - 9 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent MT
KO power

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Fight Night Nutrition

HGH Nutrients Q160-Q158
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Grand Master Yip Man!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jack Mcgillicutty!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Colin Fray and Jeff Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mcgillicutty waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yip Man.

Mcgillicutty moves into range and clinches up with Yip Man.
Mcgillicutty is pressed up against the cage. Yip Man has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mcgillicutty down to the mat. Mcgillicutty avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Mcgillicutty's coach down at Heavy Metal was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Mcgillicutty's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Mcgillicutty throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Yip Man sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Yip Man scoring well with a low kick there.
Mcgillicutty is looking to clinch.
Yip Man ducks under a wild hook from Mcgillicutty.
Yip Man really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Mcgillicutty throws a hook but Yip Man avoids it easily.
Yip Man tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Yip Man throws out a leg kick but Mcgillicutty moves out of range and Yip Man only half commits.
Mcgillicutty tries a head kick but it misses.
Yip Man uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mcgillicutty.
Mcgillicutty waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yip Man.

Mcgillicutty gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Yip Man trying to control but Mcgillicutty is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yip Man stops Mcgillicutty from standing up.
Yip Man trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Yip Man trying to control the position from guard on top but Mcgillicutty is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yip Man will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Yip Man prevents Mcgillicutty from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yip Man trying to control the position from guard on top but Mcgillicutty is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Grand Master Yip Man just wasn't active enough.
The fighters circling - Mcgillicutty throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mcgillicutty tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Mcgillicutty misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yip Man.
Mcgillicutty is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Mcgillicutty checks a low kick from Yip Man.
A big left from Mcgillicutty misses.
Yip Man lands with a thumping leg kick.
Mcgillicutty slips under a jab.
Mcgillicutty thows a left - swing and a miss!
Yip Man moves away from the strike by Mcgillicutty.
Yip Man fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A leg kick checked by Mcgillicutty.
A clash of legs there as Mcgillicutty blocks the low kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcgillicutty is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Yip Man loads up on a big right hand but Mcgillicutty slips the punch.
Yip Man does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Yip Man closes the distance and clinches up with Mcgillicutty, looking for a takedown. Yip Man pushes Mcgillicutty against the cage but Mcgillicutty circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Grand Master Yip Man. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Mcgillicutty rushes Yip Man and presses him up against the cage.

Yip Man ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Yip Man no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.

Yip Man is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mcgillicutty working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Yip Man's head.

Yip Man throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Yip Man can't keep his opponent in guard - Mcgillicutty advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Yip Man wants to improve his position but Mcgillicutty is controlling well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Mcgillicutty.
Mcgillicutty is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
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!
Yip Man is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mcgillicutty working the head and body with strikes.

Mcgillicutty is trying to work for a kimura but Yip Man is defending well.
Mcgillicutty scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Yip Man moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Mcgillicutty in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Yip Man working for a triangle but Mcgillicutty defends it easily.

Yip Man throws his legs up looking for a submission but Mcgillicutty uses it to pass to side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jack Mcgillicutty will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Yip Man on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jack Mcgillicutty seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Mcgillicutty drops Yip Man with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Yip Man looks back up at him and smiles so Mcgillicutty waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.

Yip Man is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mcgillicutty misses with the combination.
Mcgillicutty fails to land with a series of punches.
Mcgillicutty throws a hook but Yip Man avoids it easily.
Mcgillicutty works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Oh Yip Man is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mcgillicutty throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yip Man seems to have got his legs back now.
Jack Mcgillicutty is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Mcgillicutty clinches with his opponent.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yip Man.
Yip Man is looking for a takedown.
Mcgillicutty lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

Yip Man pulls guard effortlessly.
Jack Mcgillicutty has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mcgillicutty trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mcgillicutty throwing strikes but missing.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Yip Man is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mcgillicutty defends well.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Mcgillicutty. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.

Yip Man working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mcgillicutty doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mcgillicutty manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mcgillicutty lands a couple of elbows.

Yip Man throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Mcgillicutty escapes and throws Yip Man's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Mcgillicutty cracks Yip Man with a big right hand but Yip Man just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Mcgillicutty is chipping away with strikes.

Mcgillicutty wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Yip Man, who protects the arm well.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Mcgillicutty tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Mcgillicutty has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mcgillicutty scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Yip Man to see if he's OK.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yip Man manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Yip Man wants to get back to full guard.
Yip Man blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mcgillicutty.
Mcgillicutty not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Yip Man is trying to get back to full guard.
Mcgillicutty throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Yip Man blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mcgillicutty.
Yip Man trying to control from the bottom.

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

Mcgillicutty seems to be working for a kimura but Yip Man defends the submission attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mcgillicutty is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Mcgillicutty is nestled in close to Yip Man, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The fighters are battling for position here. Yip Man manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Mcgillicutty postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Yip Man has momentary wrist control but Mcgillicutty slips an elbow through the middle.
Mcgillicutty pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yip Man is keeping the position for now.
Mcgillicutty working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Mcgillicutty makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Mcgillicutty throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Yip Man works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Yip Man trying to control the position.
Mcgillicutty landing with the ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yip Man working a defensive guard but Mcgillicutty manages to pass into side control anyway.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yip Man is looking to reverse the position.
Mcgillicutty scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Yip Man to see if he's OK.
Yip Man manages to work his way to half guard, despite Mcgillicutty's best efforts.
Yip Man tries to roll over but Mcgillicutty keeps him under control.
Mcgillicutty throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Yip Man actively working from the bottom here.
Yip Man tries to roll over but Mcgillicutty keeps him under control.
Yip Man wants to control but Mcgillicutty is keeping busy.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mcgillicutty prevents Yip Man from improving his position.
Mcgillicutty working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Mcgillicutty showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Yip Man moves out of range as Mcgillicutty throws a body kick.
Yip Man displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mcgillicutty throws out the jab.
Mcgillicutty tries to close the distance and clinch up but Yip Man swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Yip Man misses with a low kick.
Mcgillicutty misses with a head kick.
Mcgillicutty connects with an inside leg kick.
Mcgillicutty has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mcgillicutty there as he acknowledges the shot.
Mcgillicutty bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mcgillicutty throws a head kick that misses.
Mcgillicutty tried to score with a low kick but Yip Man checks it.
Mcgillicutty fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Yip Man on the side of the head.
Mcgillicutty falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Yip Man counter with a right hand.
Mcgillicutty misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcgillicutty misses with a hook. Yip Man ducked under it nicely.
Yip Man slips under a jab.
Mcgillicutty throws a body punch but Yip Man moves out of range.

Yip Man closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Mcgillicutty to the mat! Mcgillicutty manages to get full guard.
Yip Man wants to control from the top but Mcgillicutty keeps moving.
Yip Man pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mcgillicutty is keeping the position for now.
Yip Man lands a couple of digs.
Yip Man throwing strikes from guard but Mcgillicutty blocks nicely.
Mcgillicutty is looking to stand up but Yip Man isn't so interested in that idea.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcgillicutty is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Yip Man stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mcgillicutty swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Yip Man trying to control but Mcgillicutty is working from the bottom.
Yip Man controls from within his opponent's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Mcgillicutty pushes Yip Man off and scrambles back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yip Man explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Mcgillicutty takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Yip Man throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Mcgillicutty was covering up waiting for the punch and Yip Man finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Mcgillicutty keeping moving, preventing Yip Man from controlling successfully.
Grand Master Yip Man has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yip Man sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mcgillicutty's guard.

Mcgillicutty kicks Yip Man off and gets back to his feet.
Yip Man shoots in looking for a takedown but Mcgillicutty manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Yip Man's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Yip Man tries to keep at a distance but Mcgillicutty has taken the fight into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mcgillicutty is leaning against Yip Man and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Mcgillicutty lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mcgillicutty lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mcgillicutty lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Yip Man jumps guard but Mcgillicutty turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Mcgillicutty lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mcgillicutty works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mcgillicutty lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Mcgillicutty on the inside.
Mcgillicutty lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mcgillicutty creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Yip Man with a big uppercut! Yip Man tries to clinch up but Mcgillicutty pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Yip Man to the mat! Yip Man covers up and Mcgillicutty unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jack Mcgillicutty!
A less than humble Jack Mcgillicutty misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.