PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between BJ Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manny Pacquiao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Penn
vs
Pacquiao

178 cm
20
158 lbs
9 - 2 - 0

169 cm
26
149 lbs
11 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Brown Belt
Lethal high kicks
Heavy handed

Chuck my Norris Ninja Viking Gear

Conviction
Conviction

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, BJ Penn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Manny Pacquiao!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Penn misses with the combination.
Penn takes a swing at Pacquiao's ribcage but misses.
Penn throws a big shot that misses.

Pacquiao scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Pacquiao thows a huge punch but Penn dodges it nicely.
Penn pushes Pacquiao off looking to stand but Pacquiao dives back in and keeps control.
Pacquiao throwing shots but Penn is blocking nicely.
Pacquiao not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Pacquiao takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

Pacquiao is trying to work for a kimura but Penn is defending well.
Pacquiao wants to take a breather but Penn is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pacquiao tries to pass the half guard into mount. Penn knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A big left from Penn misses.
BJ Penn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pacquiao goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Pacquiao tries to bum rush Penn with a series of wild strikes but Penn uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pacquiao shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Penn as he jumps to the side.
Penn misses with a series of wild punches.
A jab from Penn misses.
Pacquiao tries a head kick but it misses.

Pacquiao shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Pacquiao showed some decent athleticism there.
Penn wants to improve his position but Pacquiao is controlling well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Pacquiao is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Penn is just riding it out for now. Pacquiao eventually gives up the hold.
Pacquiao is just content to waste time from the top position. Penn takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Pacquiao trying to control but Penn is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn trying to keep a closed guard but Pacquiao is proving a slippery customer.
Penn is looking to stand up but Pacquiao isn't so interested in that idea.
Penn wants to sweep but no luck.
Penn is trying to keep Pacquiao in close.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
A big left from Penn misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Penn chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Pacquiao can pounce on him.
Pacquiao blocks a jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Pacquiao. That's going to slow Penn down.
Penn cracks Pacquiao with a right hand to the side of the head.

It looks like Manny Pacquiao has been cut.
Penn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pacquiao moves away.
Pacquiao delivers a nice body kick.
Penn thows a left - swing and a miss!
Penn tries to move into range but Pacquiao moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Penn takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Penn is breathing heavily.
Penn takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Penn just misses with a punch to the body.

Pacquiao drives through with a takedown into guard.
Pacquiao trying to control but Penn is working from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Penn is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manny Pacquiao dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Manny Pacquiao's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Pacquiao ducks under a wild hook from Penn.
Penn swings for the body but Pacquiao moves out of range.
BJ Penn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Penn takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Penn misses with a hook. Pacquiao ducked under it nicely.
Pacquiao dives in and grabs Penn's left leg, looking for a takedown. Penn pushes down on Pacquiao's head and hops out.
Penn falls off balance throwing a combination
and Pacquiao counters with a nice body shot.
Pacquiao dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Penn. That did some damage!
Pacquiao on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.

Pacquiao closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Pacquiao just content to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Let's hope that Pacquiao has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn is not content to let Pacquiao control the position.
Pacquiao working the ground and pound but Penn is defending the strikes.
Pacquiao happy to just control the position for now.
Penn is looking for a sweep.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
A lull in the action here as Pacquiao stalls from top position.
Pacquiao working the strikes but Penn uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Penn wants to stand back up but Pacquiao manages to pass into side control.
Pacquiao controlling from side mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Pacquiao.
Penn tries to buck Pacquiao off but Pacquiao is having none of it.
Pacquiao tries to move to mount but Penn blocks the move with his legs.
Penn defending against the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

Pacquiao wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Penn, who protects the arm well.
Pacquiao moves into full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Penn is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Penn is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manny Pacquiao showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Manny Pacquiao's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Pacquiao throws a nice outside leg kick.
Pacquiao avoids a punch combination nicely.
Penn throws a hook to the side of Pacquiao's head but Pacquiao sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Penn misses with a looping right.
Penn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pacquiao throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Pacquiao throws a head kick that misses.
Pacquiao lets loose with a powerful body kick. Penn will feel that in the morning.
Pacquiao throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Penn stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Pacquiao.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pacquiao throws a nice looking combination but Penn bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Pacquiao is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Penn's half guard.

Pacquiao is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pacquiao seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pacquiao seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Penn does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Pacquiao sitting and controlling from the half guard.

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.
Pacquiao stops Penn from getting back to his feet.
Pacquiao wants to free his trapped foot but Penn is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Pacquiao stalling away here and it's allowed Penn to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Pacquiao looking to sit in guard and control but Penn gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Pacquiao looking to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn preventing the sweep.
Pacquiao not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Penn misses with a looping left.
Penn falls off balance throwing a combination
and Pacquiao counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Penn with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Penn misses with an uppercut.
Penn loads up on a big right hand but Pacquiao slips the punch.
Pacquiao throws a head kick that looked like it stung.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from Penn.
BJ Penn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Penn throws an overhand right that lands on Pacquiao's shoulder, as Pacquiao tries to avoid the shot.
Pacquiao avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jab by Penn.
Pacquiao moves out of range as Penn strikes.
Penn misses with a straight left.
Penn swings for the body but Pacquiao moves out of range.
Pacquiao bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Penn throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Pacquiao connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pacquiao lands a right hook to the body.
Manny Pacquiao seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pacquiao chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Penn misses the body punch
and Pacquiao counters with a thumping low kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A chopping leg kick lands by Pacquiao.

Pacquiao closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Penn to the mat! Penn manages to get full guard.
Pacquiao trying to control but Penn is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manny Pacquiao really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Manny Pacquiao's cut.
That's time! Penn's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Pacquiao throws a nice head kick!
Pacquiao misses with a body shot.
Pacquiao rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Penn moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nice defenses there by Pacquiao.
Penn misses with a straight right.
Penn throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pacquiao.
Penn tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Penn throws a lazy right hand but Pacquiao sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Penn misses with a combination
and Pacquiao counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Pacquiao has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pacquiao fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Penn on the side of the head.
Pacquiao lets loose with a powerful body kick. Penn will feel that in the morning.

Pacquiao scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Pacquiao lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Pacquiao tries to pass the half guard into mount. Penn knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Pacquiao is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Penn is just riding it out for now. Pacquiao eventually gives up the hold.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Penn wants to control but Pacquiao is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Manny Pacquiao has got the better of the ground game so far.
Pacquiao trying to pass the guard but Penn defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Pacquiao is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Penn doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Pacquiao.
Pacquiao content to control rather than advance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn is trying to get back to full guard.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Pacquiao lands with a thumping leg kick.
Penn misses with a straight right.
Pacquiao loads up on a big right hand but Penn slips the punch.
Penn is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Pacquiao walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Penn throws a body punch but Pacquiao moves out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Pacquiao. That's going to slow Penn down.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao slips a straight right by Penn.
Penn misses with a body punch

and Pacquiao counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Penn!

Pacquiao goes for an armbar but Penn turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Penn.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Penn stays in close to Pacquiao's body and controls the position.
Pacquiao looking to control but Penn passes into half guard.
Penn perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manny Pacquiao dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Manny Pacquiao's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Penn throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pacquiao lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Penn chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Pacquiao can pounce on him.

Pacquiao shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Penn manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Penn has control of Pacquiao's left arm, preventing Pacquiao from doing any damage.
Pacquiao is looking to work some ground and pound but Penn has wrist control.
Pacquiao trying to control but Penn is working from the bottom.
Pacquiao stopping the sweep attempt from Penn.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pacquiao wants to pass the guard but Penn is keeping the position.
Pacquiao is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Pacquiao is looking to advance position but Penn has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Pacquiao can't escape the position.
BJ Penn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Penn is looking to work his way around to Pacquiao's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Penn controlling his opponent.
Pacquiao is trying desperately to improve position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao tries to hold on but Penn pushes him away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Pacquiao tries to improve his position but instead Penn has taken his back!
Penn doesn't have the hooks in and Pacquiao manages to turn into his guard.
Penn keeping moving, preventing Pacquiao from controlling successfully.
Manny Pacquiao is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Penn stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Pacquiao.
Some wild striking there from Pacquiao.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Pacquiao. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Pacquiao takes a swing at Penn's ribcage but misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Manny Pacquiao comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Pacquiao has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 45:50
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 45:50
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 45:50

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