PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between D J Rich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Herman Pacquiao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

J Rich
vs
Pacquiao

173 cm
24
145 lbs
10 - 8 - 0

170 cm
26
158 lbs
7 - 3 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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THE STEEL PENN NUTRITION

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, D J Rich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Herman Pacquiao!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Emerson Jorge and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rich tries a head kick but it misses.
Rich fails in his attempt to clinch.

Rich shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

Rich postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Pacquiao is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Rich, into his guard.
Pacquiao trying to stand up but can't free himself from Rich's guard.

Rich working for a triangle but Pacquiao defends it easily.
Pacquiao postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rich throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Pacquiao postures up.

Rich had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pacquiao defends it easily.

Pacquiao stands up and waves to Rich to follow him.
Pacquiao connects with a nice looking jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rich takes one to the chin there.
Rich slips under a jab.
Rich misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rich walks into a straight right hand from Pacquiao.
Pacquiao dodges the punch combination from Rich.
Rich wants to clinch up but Pacquiao keeps it at a distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rich tries to clinch up but Pacquiao circles away and keeps his distance.
Pacquiao thows a body shot but no joy.
Jab by Pacquiao.
A big right from Rich misses.
Pacquiao works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Rich misses with a leg kick.
Pacquiao connects with a solid leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao misses with a body shot.
Pacquiao ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
D J Rich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pacquiao scores with a jab. Rich acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Pacquiao moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Jab, jab by Pacquiao - just one landing.
Rich takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rich throws a right hand that Pacquiao ducks under and follows up with a left that Pacquiao also avoids with ease.
Pacquiao slips under a jab from Rich.
Rich takes one on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Herman Pacquiao dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Rich tries to clinch but Pacquiao moves out of range.
Rich shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Pacquiao defends it nicely.
Pacquiao lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rich with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Pacquiao to score with a decent uppercut.
Pacquiao swings for the body but Rich moves out of range.
Rich wants to clinch up but Pacquiao keeps it at a distance.
Pacquiao slaps away a takedown attempt from Rich, before circling back to the center of the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rich misses with a looping left.
Rich tries to score a power double leg takedown but Pacquiao sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rich somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for D J Rich. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pacquiao lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Rich tries to clinch but Pacquiao moves out of range.
Rich pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rich throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pacquiao pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rich throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Rich closes the distance and clinches up with Pacquiao, looking for a takedown. Rich pushes Pacquiao against the cage but Pacquiao circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Pacquiao connects with a body shot.
Pacquiao feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rich's calf.
Pacquiao throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rich takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rich fails with the takedown.
Rich takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Rich tries to clinch but Pacquiao is having none of it.
Rich needs to keep his hands up - Pacquiao had a free shot at his head there.
Rich connects with a high kick.
Pacquiao dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rich. That did some damage!
Rich steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pacquiao.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao connects with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pacquiao lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Pacquiao swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rich.
Pacquiao works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Pacquiao thuds a left hand into Rich's body.
Pacquiao scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rich doesn't seem bothered though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pacquiao cracks Rich with an open hand slap.
D J Rich is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pacquiao connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Herman Pacquiao showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

A nice leg kick lands there from Pacquiao.
Rich takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Rich gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Herman Pacquiao seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rich takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Rich moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Rich throws a lazy body kick
and Pacquiao counters with a stiff right hand.
Rich closes the distance but Pacquiao moves to the side
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rich takes one on the button.
Rich fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Pacquiao has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pacquiao with a hook.

Rich is rocked!
Herman Pacquiao is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rich shoots and misses
and Pacquiao connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Oh Rich is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A low kick from Rich misses
and Pacquiao counters with a stiff right hand.
Rich seems to have got his legs back now.
Pacquiao misses with a hook. Rich ducked under it nicely.
Herman Pacquiao is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Rich 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A nice inside leg kick there by Pacquiao. That's going to slow Rich down.
Pacquiao circles away from the clinch attempt
and Pacquiao counters with a good low kick that Rich was not able to check.
Pacquiao circles away from the clinch attempt
and Rich takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rich misses with a double jab
and Pacquiao counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A head kick misses from Rich.
Rich throws a predictable looking body shot
and Pacquiao counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rich throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pacquiao catches Rich with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Pacquiao changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Pacquiao works the jab nicely.
Rich takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rich closes the distance looking to clinch
and Pacquiao counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Rich throws a nice looking combination but Pacquiao bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rich doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Pacquiao counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for D J Rich. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pacquiao scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
D J Rich has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pacquiao lands a jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Herman Pacquiao comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Pacquiao winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 26:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 26:30
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Herman Pacquiao!