PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Grand Master Yip Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charlie Manson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yip Man comes to the cage accompanied by Everything in it's right place. Manson has chosen Helter Skelter as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Master Yip Man
vs
Manson

225 cm
26
290 lbs
14 - 7 - 0

198 cm
32
280 lbs
30 - 14 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin

ACME-Blood Red Q158 Always $30 (5% Laundry SALE)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Grand Master Yip Man!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 30 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Charlie Manson!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Josh West and Paul Gruel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yip Man throws a low kick but it's checked well by Manson.
Yip Man fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Manson manages to avoid it.
Yip Man fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Manson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Manson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Manson lands with a right hand.
Nice takedown defense from Manson. No joy for Yip Man on that attempt.
Manson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Manson thumps Yip Man with a low kick.
Manson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Manson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yip Man shoots in looking for a takedown but Manson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Yip Man's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Manson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

Yip Man gets tackled into the cage by Manson. Manson maintains the clinch.
Yip Man jumps guard but Manson stands there with Yip Man around his waist. Yip Man gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in 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.

Manson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Manson throws a right hand that Yip Man ducks under and follows up with a left that Yip Man also avoids with ease.
Yip Man on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Manson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Yip Man was covering up waiting for the punch and Manson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

Yip Man is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Manson defends well.
Yip Man will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Yip Man is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Yip Man not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Manson throwing strikes but missing.

Yip Man is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Manson lands a couple of digs.
Manson trying to control but Yip Man is working from the bottom.

Yip Man has his foot on Manson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Manson works his way back into a safe position though.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Yip Man throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Manson wants to control from the top but Yip Man keeps moving.

Yip Man working for a triangle but Manson defends it easily.
Manson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Manson looking to pass the guard.

Yip Man looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Yip Man working for a triangle but Manson defends it easily.
Manson throwing strikes from guard but Yip Man blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Manson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manson is looking to work some ground and pound but Yip Man has wrist control.
Yip Man can't keep his opponent in guard - Manson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Manson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Yip Man is looking for a sweep. Manson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Yip Man gets full guard.
Manson trying to control but Yip Man is working from the bottom.
Manson wants to pass the guard but Yip Man is keeping the position.
Manson slips nicely into half guard.
Manson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Manson trying to mount his opponent but Yip Man defends it.
Nice strikes from Manson there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Manson slips a nice elbow through Yip Man's hands, connecting with Yip Man's forehead.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yip Man gets back to full guard.
Manson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Yip Man looking to hit a scissor sweep but Manson is one step ahead there.

Yip Man has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Manson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Manson trying to control the position from guard on top but Yip Man is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Manson distracts Yip Man with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

Yip Man is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Yip Man escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Manson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Manson chips away with some ground and pound.
Manson throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Charlie Manson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Manson throws a wild body kick that Yip Man sees coming a mile off.
Yip Man defending well as Manson loads up on a big left hand.
Yip Man swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Manson lands a nice shot to the body.
Manson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Manson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Yip Man lands a leg kick that knocks Manson off balance momentarily.
Yip Man ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Manson scores with a jab.
Yip Man tries to work over Manson's front leg with a kick but Manson checks it.
Yip Man keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Manson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Charlie Manson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Manson jabs at Yip Man's body.
Manson lands a jab.
Manson scores with a nice strike.

Yip Man is rocked!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Manson, right into the meat.
Oh Yip Man is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Manson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Yip Man seems to have got his legs back now.
Manson scores with a decent looking hook.
Manson thows a body shot but no joy.
Charlie Manson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Manson scores with a hook to the body. Yip Man takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.

Manson clinches up with Yip Man and pushes him back against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Manson manages to break the clinch.

Manson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

Yip Man is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Manson frees his head nicely. Oh but Yip Man has switched to an armbar! Manson is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Grand Master Yip Man!
Grand Master Yip Man is the new super heavyweight champion!