PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tim Blast (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manny Pacquiao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blast comes to the cage accompanied by Goldfinger - Superman. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Blast
vs
Pacquiao

163 cm
24
140 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

170 cm
25
140 lbs
8 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

THE STEEL PENN NUTRITION

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tim Blast!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Manny Pacquiao!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Chris Downing and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blast throws a right hand that Pacquiao ducks under and follows up with a left that Pacquiao also avoids with ease.
Blast uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pacquiao.
Pacquiao shoots for a double leg takedown but Blast sprawls well. He's pushed Pacquiao's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Blast throws an overhand right that lands on Pacquiao's shoulder, as Pacquiao tries to avoid the shot.
Blast fails to land with a series of punches.
Pacquiao ducks under a wild hook from Blast.
Blast doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Pacquiao counters with a stiff right hand.
Pacquiao throws a lazy right hand but Blast sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Blast throws a hook but Pacquiao blocks it.
Tim Blast seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pacquiao lands a jab.
Blast throws a predictable looking body shot
and Pacquiao counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pacquiao fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blast manages to avoid it.
Pacquiao moves away from the strike by Blast.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Blast throws a jab when Pacquiao was well out of range.
Blast throws a combination that misses
and Pacquiao counters with a stiff right hand.
Blast misses with a looping right.
Blast scores with a jab to the head.
Blast lands with an overhand left.
A swing and a miss from Blast.
Pacquiao lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Pacquiao connects with a jab.
Pacquiao has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Jab from Pacquiao.
Blast falls off balance throwing a combination
and Pacquiao counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Blast thinking.
Blast takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A cross from Blast lands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Blast. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Blast.
Blast throws a hook to the side of Pacquiao's head but Pacquiao sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Blast throws a lazy body kick
and Pacquiao counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Blast thinking.
Pacquiao displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Blast throws out the jab.
Pacquiao comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Blast throws a left and a right that both miss
and Pacquiao makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Blast looks to throw the jab but Pacquiao is out of range.
Pacquiao looks to score with a jab to the body but Blast is just out of range.
Blast throws a jab but it's blocked by Pacquiao.
Blast misses with a combination
and Pacquiao counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Blast swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Pacquiao counters with a stiff right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Pacquiao tries for a takedown but Blast sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Blast swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pacquiao lands with a shot to the body.
Pacquiao jabs at Blast's body.
Blast is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Blast connects with a crisp jab.
Blast shoots in but no luck this time.
Blast misses with a combination
and Pacquiao counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Blast takes one to the side of the head.
Blast thumps Pacquiao with a low kick.
Blast displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blast ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pacquiao moves away.
Blast throws a combination that misses
and Pacquiao counters with a nice body shot.
Pacquiao works over Blast's head and body with a nice combination.
Blast scores with a jab to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blast looks to land a left hand but Pacquiao moved out of range nicely.
Blast drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Blast takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Blast misses with a hook to the body
and Pacquiao counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Left hook, right uppercut from Blast.
Pacquiao throws a jab but it's blocked by Blast.
Blast misses with a leg kick
and Pacquiao cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tim Blast dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

A slow jab from Blast misses its intended target.
A nice combination there by Blast.
Tim Blast is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice body punch from Pacquiao.
A bone on bone clash there as Pacquiao blocks the leg kick.
Blast swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Pacquiao counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Blast falls off balance throwing a combination
and Pacquiao counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pacquiao displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Blast throws out the jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Blast misses the target.
Pacquiao slips under a jab from Blast.
Pacquiao tests Blast's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A big right from Blast misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Blast falls off balance throwing a combination
and Pacquiao counters with a nice body shot.
Blast walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Pacquiao checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Blast throws a left and a right that both miss
and Pacquiao counters with a stiff right hand.
Pacquiao defending well as Blast loads up on a big left hand.
Blast tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Pacquiao is able to avoid easily.
Pacquiao takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Pacquiao fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Blast avoids it really well and circles away.
Blast misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Pacquiao connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A slow jab from Blast misses its intended target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao missing with a left hand there. Blast was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pacquiao checks a low kick from Blast.
Blast throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Pacquiao counter with a right hand.
A big right from Blast misses.
Blast throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Pacquiao cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Blast misses with a combination
and Pacquiao counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Blast throws a combination that misses
and Pacquiao makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jab by Pacquiao.
Blast uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pacquiao.
Pacquiao throws a series of punches but Blast moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Blast throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blast falls off balance throwing a combination
and Pacquiao counters with a right hand to the body.
Blast takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Blast throws a combination that misses
and Pacquiao counters with a straight right hand.
Pacquiao defending well as Blast loads up on a big left hand.
Blast throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Pacquiao to counter with a crisp jab.
Blast misses with a double jab
and Pacquiao counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Blast thinking.
Pacquiao stuns Blast with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Blast takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Pacquiao lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Blast looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blast scores with a shot to the body.
Blast swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Pacquiao counters with a straight right hand.
Blast lands a jab to the nose.
Pacquiao pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Blast falls off balance throwing a combination
and Pacquiao counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Blast misses with a kick to the body
and Pacquiao counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Blast misses with a body punch
and Pacquiao counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Pacquiao looks to score with a jab to the body but Blast is just out of range.
Blast lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Pacquiao at a distance.
Blast throws a lazy body kick
and Pacquiao counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
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 Tim Blast will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Blast fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pacquiao manages to avoid it.
Blast misses with an uppercut. Pacquiao saw that one coming.
Tim Blast is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Blast jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Blast moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Blast misses with a body punch
enabling Pacquiao to counter with a crisp jab.
Blast throws a big shot that misses.
Pacquiao throws a jab when Blast was well out of range.
Blast throws a lazy right hand but Pacquiao sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Blast scores with a jab to the jaw.
Pacquiao lands a slapping body shot.
Blast throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pacquiao misses with a hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pacquiao with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Blast throws a hook to the side of Pacquiao's head but Pacquiao sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pacquiao slips under a jab.
Blast throws a leg kick but Pacquiao moved away.
Pacquiao thows a left - swing and a miss!
Blast scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Blast throws a big shot that misses.
Pacquiao leaves Blast with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Blast walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Pacquiao lands a really nice looking cross but Blast seems unphased.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao ducks under a wild hook from Blast.
Blast misses with a shot to the body
and Pacquiao counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Blast throws a left and a right that both miss
and Pacquiao counters with a nice body shot.
Pacquiao walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Blast swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Pacquiao connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pacquiao tests Blast's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Blast throws a looping overhand right but Pacquiao ducks down to avoid it.
Blast ducks under a wild hook from Pacquiao.
Blast misses the jab.
Blast uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pacquiao.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blast pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pacquiao lands a nice looking body shot.
Pacquiao throws a shot from downtown. Blast moves away and avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pacquiao. Blast does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pacquiao blocks a jab.
Nice takedown defense from Blast. No joy for Pacquiao on that attempt.
Pacquiao scores with a jab to the body.
Blast throws a combination that misses
and Pacquiao counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Blast swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Pacquiao counters with a left to the body.
Pacquiao moves away from the strike by Blast.
Blast is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blast throws a shot from downtown. Pacquiao moves away and avoids it.
Blast misses with a wild combination.
Blast throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pacquiao cracks Blast with a right hand to the side of the head.
Pacquiao misses with an uppercut. Blast saw that one coming.
Blast takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Pacquiao missing with a left hand there. Blast was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A shot to the body from Blast misses
and Pacquiao counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Blast throws a left and a right that both miss
and Pacquiao counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Blast swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Pacquiao counter with a right hand.
Manny Pacquiao has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Pacquiao misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Blast.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Tim Blast.
Well Blast 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tim Blast!