PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fu Manchu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vic Mackey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fu Manchu is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Manchu
vs
Mackey

191 cm
26
250 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

195 cm
20
275 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Very confident

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Fu Manchu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Vic Mackey!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Shirou Masuda and Yuuki Gou.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manchu finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.

Manchu feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Mackey looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Manchu working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mackey utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Mackey has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Manchu can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Manchu drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Manchu jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Mackey is pulling down on Manchu's head. It's preventing any offense from Manchu, at least for the moment.

Manchu drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Manchu jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Manchu drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Mackey manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Manchu has Mackey in his guard.
Mackey should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Manchu preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mackey throws a big right hand that misses.
Mackey wants to control from the top but Manchu keeps moving.

Mackey got a little sloppy there for a moment and Manchu has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mackey has managed to get both his arms back between Manchu's legs - danger averted.
Mackey trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mackey is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Mackey trying to control the position from guard on top but Manchu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mackey must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Manchu looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mackey is one step ahead there.

Manchu is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mackey is aware though and is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mackey stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Manchu swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Mackey gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

Mackey looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

Mackey is working for a kimura but Manchu is defending it quite comfortably.
Mackey is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Manchu manages to get to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mackey looking to pass the guard.
Mackey wants to control from the top but Manchu keeps moving.

Manchu has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Mackey is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Manchu.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Fu Manchu will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Mackey closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Mackey lands in his opponent's guard.

Manchu is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mackey is aware though and is defending well.
Mackey with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mackey trying to control the position from guard on top but Manchu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mackey wants to pass the guard but Manchu is keeping the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Manchu is working an open guard so Mackey takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Mackey is looking to clinch but Manchu is avoiding it.
Manchu lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mackey circles away quickly and effectively.
Manchu gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Mackey counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

Manchu is looking for a triangle but Mackey pushes his legs off easily.
Mackey pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Manchu is keeping the position for now.
Mackey wanted to stand there but Manchu had control of the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Manchu working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mackey doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mackey manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mackey passes into half guard.
Mackey trying to control from Manchu's half guard. Manchu has other ideas though and has regained full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mackey trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Manchu working for a triangle but Mackey defends it easily.
Manchu lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Mackey!
Mackey regains half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Manchu is working for a submission of some sort.

Manchu is working for a submission of some sort.
Manchu thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mackey's head.

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

Manchu is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mackey has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vic Mackey showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Manchu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

A looping hook to the body misses from Mackey. Manchu does a little dance to reset his feet.

Mackey has managed to clinch.
A short body shot lands from Mackey as the two fighters clinch.
Mackey prevents the takedown attempt.
Mackey drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Manchu gets the underhooks and prevents it.

Mackey's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Manchu shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Mackey is trying to defend but Manchu finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Mackey moves into full guard.
Mackey is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mackey is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

Manchu drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Manchu jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Mackey is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mackey manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Manchu manages to get himself to full guard.
Mackey trying to control but Manchu is working from the bottom.

Manchu working for a triangle but Mackey defends it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mackey trying to control but Manchu is working from the bottom.

Manchu working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Mackey has passed into half guard!

Mackey is working for a submission of some sort.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manchu works his way to full guard. Good work.

Manchu working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mackey doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Manchu is tightening it up a little... Mackey has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Mackey reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Mackey taps out! nice BJJ there by Manchu!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:03 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Fu Manchu!