PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ivan KO (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manny Pacquiao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ivan KO has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

KO
vs
Pacquiao

225 cm
21
160 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

169 cm
26
149 lbs
12 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Heavy handed

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ivan KO!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 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!
KO getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Pacquiao ducks under a wild hook from KO.
Pacquiao throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
KO tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pacquiao paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pacquiao is looking to slow KO down with leg kicks.

Pacquiao 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.
Pacquiao stops KO from standing up.
Pacquiao wants to control from the top but KO keeps moving.
Pacquiao pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. KO is keeping the position for now.
KO is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Pacquiao is controlling him.
Pacquiao trying to control the position from guard on top but KO is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pacquiao won't allow KO to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
KO throws a good cross that connects.
KO tries to clinch up but Pacquiao circles away and keeps his distance.
KO lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pacquiao circles away quickly and effectively.

Pacquiao shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. KO manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
KO wants to stand up but Pacquiao is controlling him.
Pacquiao pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. KO is keeping the position for now.

KO wriggles free and stands up.
Pacquiao looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.

KO moves into the clinch.
KO lands with a short shot to the head.

Pacquiao escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pacquiao misses with a body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao lands a nice hook to KO's body. KO takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
KO is looking to clinch but Pacquiao is avoiding it.
Pacquiao cracks the inside of KO's front leg.
KO avoids the head kick by Pacquiao.

Pacquiao drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
KO wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Pacquiao manages to pass to side control.
KO is trying to stand back up but Pacquiao is controlling him

Pacquiao is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, KO has managed to free his arm - good work.
KO looks like he's trying to stand up.
Pacquiao is looking to advance position but KO won't allow it.
Pacquiao wants to take a breather but KO is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
KO wants to get back to his feet.
Pacquiao content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
KO paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Pacquiao misses with a head kick.
Pacquiao throws a head kick but KO moves out of range.
KO waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pacquiao.
KO is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A telegraphed right hand from Pacquiao misses the target.
Pacquiao lands a body shot.
Pacquiao takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The fighters circle momentarily. KO darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Pacquiao with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling KO to score with a decent uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao misses with an attempted mid kick.
KO lands with a shot to the body.
KO lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nice takedown defense from KO. No joy for Pacquiao on that attempt.
KO scores with a hook to the body. Pacquiao takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.

The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
KO closes the distance and pushes Pacquiao back into the cage.
KO misses with a punch on the inside.
KO is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
KO doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Pacquiao scores with a hook to the body.

Pacquiao breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
KO scores with a nice head shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

KO gets in close and instigates a clinch.
KO throws a punch but it's blocked by Pacquiao.
KO wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pacquiao has him pressed against the cage.
KO wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Pacquiao's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

Pacquiao escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Manny Pacquiao will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

KO uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pacquiao.
Pacquiao has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Pacquiao there as he acknowledges the shot.
KO bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Pacquiao throws a nice inside leg kick.
Pacquiao buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
KO lands a head shot.
Pacquiao scoring well with a low kick there.
Pacquiao bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of KO's head.
KO fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
KO connects with a looping right hand.
KO looks to throw the jab but Pacquiao is out of range.
KO slips under a jab.
KO throws a jab when Pacquiao was well out of range.
Pacquiao throws and low kick but KO moves out of range easily.
Pacquiao with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Pacquiao fails with a takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pacquiao throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Pacquiao throws a solid leg kick but KO takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Pacquiao.
Pacquiao shoots in but KO avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Pacquiao misses with a jab to the body
and KO counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pacquiao looks to land a body kick but KO moved away.

KO moves into the clinch.

Pacquiao breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pacquiao is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down KO rather than just go for the knockout.
KO lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by KO.
Ivan KO seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good exchange - KO coming out on top.
KO cracks Pacquiao with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Pacquiao throws a body punch but KO moves out of range.

KO moves into the clinch successfully.
KO swings wildly with an uppercut but Pacquiao uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao can't break the clinch.

Pacquiao pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
KO misses with a jab, cross combination.
A nice inside leg kick there by Pacquiao. That's going to slow KO down.

KO gets in close and instigates a clinch.
KO misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pacquiao's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
KO lands a nice uppercut.
A frustrated look appears on KO's face as he tries to break the clinch.
KO lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pacquiao backwards.
KO is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
KO swings away with an uppercut that misses.
KO throws a punch but it's blocked by Pacquiao.

Pacquiao escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pacquiao misses the jab.
Manny Pacquiao is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
KO ducks under a wild hook from Pacquiao.
Pacquiao tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
KO is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
KO looks to throw the jab but Pacquiao is out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
KO is looking to clinch.
Pacquiao fails to land the takedown.
Ivan KO has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manny Pacquiao.
KO misses with an uppercut. Pacquiao saw that one coming.
KO doesn't manage to clinch there - Pacquiao circles away.
The fighters circle momentarily. KO darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
KO scores with a sloppy right hand. Pacquiao should have avoided that one.
Pacquiao keeps the fight on the outside.
KO scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Pacquiao lands a jab to the head.
Pacquiao misses with a hook to the body
and KO counters with a nice uppercut.
Decent striking displayed by KO there.
KO tries to clinch up but Pacquiao circles away and keeps his distance.
Pacquiao swats away the attempt to clinch by KO.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A chopping leg kick lands by Pacquiao.
Pacquiao throws a push kick but KO slaps the foot to one side.
KO tries to clinch up but Pacquiao circles away and keeps his distance.
KO tries to close the distance and clinch but Pacquiao swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
KO fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pacquiao misses with a jab, cross combination.
KO throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Pacquiao lands with a nice body kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for KO.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pacquiao turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
KO bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pacquiao lands with a thumping leg kick.
Pacquiao scores with a kick to the body.
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 Ivan KO will probably get the nod.
That's time! KO's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Pacquiao shoots for a double leg takedown but KO sprawls well. He's pushed Pacquiao's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Pacquiao keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
KO lands a jab.
KO is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Pacquiao chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Pacquiao misses with a double jab.
Pacquiao swats away the attempt to clinch by KO.
Pacquiao takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
KO uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pacquiao.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pacquiao shoots in for a takedown but KO shows good takedown defense.
KO tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pacquiao paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pacquiao scores with a kick to the midsection.
A jab from KO does it's job there.
KO scores with the left hand. Pacquiao knows he should have avoided that one.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pacquiao pulls out of a head kick attempt.
KO checks the leg kick nicely there.
Pacquiao keeps the fight on the outside.
KO displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pacquiao throws out the jab.
KO lands with a nice combination. Pacquiao backs away looking to recover.

It looks like Manny Pacquiao has been cut.
A jab lands there for KO.
Pacquiao takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ivan KO is winning the standup battle so far.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Pacquiao, right into the meat.
Pacquiao on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Pacquiao with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
KO uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Pacquiao has time to react.
Pacquiao avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
KO throws a hook but Pacquiao avoids it easily.
Pacquiao with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
KO blocks a jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao throws a right and a left that KO avoids nicely.
KO tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pacquiao paws at him with a jab and circles away.
KO tries to clinch but Pacquiao moves out of range.
KO tries to bum rush Pacquiao with a series of wild strikes but Pacquiao uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
KO fails with an attempt to clinch.
KO misses with a double jab
and Pacquiao makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Nice takedown defense from KO. No joy for Pacquiao on that attempt.
Ivan KO has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manny Pacquiao.
A shot to the body from Pacquiao misses
and KO connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
KO tries to clinch

and Pacquiao counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
KO pushes Pacquiao off looking to stand but Pacquiao dives back in and keeps control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pacquiao tries to pass the half guard into mount. KO knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

KO kicks off Pacquiao and gets to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao takes a swing at KO's ribcage but misses.
KO takes a shot right to the bread basket.
KO blocks a head kick by Pacquiao.
A bone on bone clash there as KO blocks the leg kick.
KO closes the distance looking to clinch
and Pacquiao counters with a nice kick to the body.
KO wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Pacquiao. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Pacquiao ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pacquiao shoots in for a double leg but KO sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
KO closes the distance but Pacquiao moves to the side
and Pacquiao counters with a nice leg kick.
KO throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
KO tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao misses with a shot to the body
and KO counters with a left to the body.
Pacquiao takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Pacquiao shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pacquiao throws a big shot that misses.
Pacquiao attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Pacquiao throws a quick inside leg kick.
Pacquiao takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The fighters circle momentarily. KO darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.

KO moves into the clinch successfully.
Pacquiao throws a punch but it's blocked by KO.
KO has a couple of punches blocked by Pacquiao.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pacquiao has KO pressed against the cage, preventing KO from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
KO tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pacquiao keeps the fight in the clinch, despite KO's efforts to push away.
KO has a couple of punches blocked by Pacquiao.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Manny Pacquiao just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Manny Pacquiao's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

KO closes the distance and pushes Pacquiao back into the cage.
KO is trying to break free.
KO throws a head punch that misses.
KO lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Pacquiao keeps the fight in the clinch, despite KO's efforts to push away.
A frustrated look appears on KO's face as he tries to break the clinch.
KO lands with a short head shot on the inside.

KO manages to break the clinch.
Pacquiao tries a low kick but KO avoids it.
Pacquiao swats away the attempt to clinch by KO.
Good leg kick by Pacquiao there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Pacquiao connects with a solid leg kick.
Pacquiao connects with a solid leg kick.
Pacquiao throws a series of punches but KO avoids them all with ease.
Pacquiao misses with a head kick.
A shot to the body from Pacquiao misses
and KO makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pacquiao throws a sloppy head kick and KO moves out of range easily.
Pacquiao closes this distance looking for a takedown but KO circles away.
Pacquiao is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Pacquiao looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? KO is fending him off so far but Pacquiao persists. Nope, KO circles away and we're back to standing.
KO throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
KO cracks Pacquiao with a right hand to the side of the head.
A cross from KO lands.
Pacquiao ducks right into an uppercut from KO.
KO tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Pacquiao counters with a flying knee. Nice.
KO fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pacquiao swats away the attempt to clinch by KO.

KO gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
KO swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pacquiao tries to break the clinch but KO is controlling the position.

Pacquiao pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
KO looks to clinch
and Pacquiao counters with a leg kick.
Pacquiao takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Pacquiao shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says KO as he avoids it easily.
Ivan KO has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manny Pacquiao.
KO tries to clinch but Pacquiao is having none of it.
Pacquiao is trying hard to land a takedown here. KO sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
KO connects with a nice looking jab.
KO leaves Pacquiao with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Pacquiao has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
KO tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pacquiao swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pacquiao takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
KO tries to clinch but Pacquiao moves away
and Pacquiao counters with a low kick, right behind KO 's knee.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

KO rushes Pacquiao and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
KO fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pacquiao is looking to control KO's arms but KO gets an underhook and turns him. Now Pacquiao has his back to the cage.
Pacquiao is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
KO doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pacquiao prevents KO from breaking the clinch.
KO misses with a punch on the inside.
KO is trying to force a seperation but Pacquiao has the dominant position.
KO throws a head punch that misses.
KO working aggressively here.
KO wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
KO really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
KO is trying to force a seperation but Pacquiao has the dominant position.
Pacquiao blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
KO lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pacquiao backwards.
KO is trying to force a seperation but Pacquiao has the dominant position.
Pacquiao blocking some punches.
A frustrated look appears on Pacquiao's face as he tries to break the clinch.
KO throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for KO.

Pacquiao manages to break the clinch.
KO tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pacquiao paws at him with a jab and circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
A good leg kick by Pacquiao.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Pacquiao is defended easily by KO.
Ivan KO is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
KO tries to clinch up but Pacquiao circles away and keeps his distance.
KO throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

KO clinches up with Pacquiao and pushes him back against the cage.
Pacquiao is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
KO swings away with an uppercut that misses.
KO throws a punch but it's blocked by Pacquiao.
KO has a couple of punches blocked by Pacquiao.
Pacquiao is trying to force a seperation but KO has the dominant position.
Pacquiao has had enough of the clinch but KO keeps him there for the moment.
Pacquiao wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
KO doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
KO misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan KO had his way with Manny Pacquiao in that round.
The cut man is working on Manny Pacquiao's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Pacquiao lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
KO takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Pacquiao looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
KO missing with a left hand there. Pacquiao was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pacquiao throws a head kick but KO moves out of range.
A jab from KO finds it's way through Pacquiao's defenses.
KO smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
KO defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Pacquiao.
Pacquiao misses with a body kick.
Pacquiao takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
KO tries to clinch but Pacquiao moves away

and Pacquiao counters with a single leg into guard. KO didn't expect that.

KO pushes Pacquiao off and scrambles back to his feet.
Pacquiao is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
KO wants to clinch.
Nice uppercut lands for KO. That snapped Pacquiao's head back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
KO closes the distance looking to clinch
and Pacquiao counters with a thumping low kick.
Pacquiao has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from KO finds it's way round the side to connect with Pacquiao's head.
KO misses with a wild body shot.
KO wants to clinch but Pacquiao slips to the side
and Pacquiao counters with a leg kick.
Pacquiao is looking to land body kicks.
KO waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pacquiao.
Pacquiao throws a leg kick but KO sees it coming and checks it nicely.
KO tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pacquiao swats him away and circles back towards the center.

KO drives through and clinches with Pacquiao against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
KO has had enough of the clinch but Pacquiao keeps him there for the moment.
KO lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pacquiao backwards.

KO manages to break the clinch.
KO wants to clinch up but Pacquiao keeps it at a distance.
Pacquiao avoids the body shot from KO.
Pacquiao closes this distance looking for a takedown but KO circles away.
KO connects with a single shot there.
Pacquiao fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ivan KO has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manny Pacquiao.
KO takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
KO lands a lovely overhand right.
Pacquiao throws a leg kick which misses KO's front leg but catches the back leg as KO tries to avoid it.
Pacquiao looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Some wild striking there from KO.
KO tries to clinch up but Pacquiao circles away and keeps his distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
KO throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pacquiao sees it coming and avoids it easily.
KO wants to clinch
and Pacquiao counters with an inside leg kick.
KO tries to clinch
enabling Pacquiao to counter with a crisp jab.
KO tries to clinch but Pacquiao moves away
and Pacquiao counters with a nice body kick.
A telegraphed right hand from KO misses the target.
Pacquiao chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Pacquiao swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting KO counter with a right hand.
KO closes the distance and lands a one-two.
KO will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Pacquiao throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
KO cracks Pacquiao with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
KO tries to clinch up but Pacquiao circles away and keeps his distance.
KO tries to clinch up
and Pacquiao counters with a leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
KO connects with the punch.
KO takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
KO dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
KO connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Pacquiao misses with a wild body shot.
KO misses with a body shot
and Pacquiao makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
KO closes the distance but Pacquiao moves to the side
and Pacquiao counters with a nice low kick that buckles KO's knee momentarily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Pacquiao drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Pacquiao scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at KO to see if he's OK.

And that's the end of the fight!
Manny Pacquiao comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Pacquiao has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 48:48
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 48:48
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 48:48

The fight is ruled a draw!
Ivan KO retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands!