PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between conchito gabaldon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manny Pacquiao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). gabaldon's entrance music is tubthumping. A fine choice. 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.

gabaldon
vs
Pacquiao

170 cm
22
152 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

175 cm
18
150 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

FNF Energy - Sale!

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, conchito gabaldon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Manny Pacquiao!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
gabaldon shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Pacquiao sprawls well. Pacquiao wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. gabaldon gets slowly back to his feet.
gabaldon showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pacquiao.

gabaldon shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
gabaldon keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Pacquiao's head.
Pacquiao controls gabaldon momentarily but gabaldon frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
gabaldon slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Pacquiao has his hands on gabaldon's head, controlling the position.
Pacquiao looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
gabaldon trying to control the position from guard on top but Pacquiao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
gabaldon is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Pacquiao is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Pacquiao seems keen to control gabaldon's posture.
gabaldon would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
gabaldon wants to control from the top but Pacquiao keeps moving.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Pacquiao shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says gabaldon as he avoids it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
gabaldon with a poor takedown
and Pacquiao counters with a one-two to the body.
gabaldon is breathing heavily.
Pacquiao lands with a nice combination. gabaldon backs away looking to recover.
gabaldon gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Pacquiao counters with a series of strikes. gabaldon will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for conchito gabaldon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pacquiao fails with the takedown

and gabaldon decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Pacquiao's guard.
Pacquiao looking for a sweep. Not yet Pacquiao, not yet.
gabaldon wants to control from the top but Pacquiao keeps moving.
Pacquiao is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst gabaldon is controlling him.
Pacquiao will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Pacquiao is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
gabaldon sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Pacquiao keeping moving, preventing gabaldon from controlling successfully.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Pacquiao looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
gabaldon can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Pacquiao controls the pace.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
gabaldon has a closed guard, preventing Pacquiao from standing up.
Pacquiao throws a big right hand that misses.

Pacquiao decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on gabaldon, up you get!
Pacquiao is looking to score with low kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that conchito gabaldon will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

gabaldon tries for a takedown but Pacquiao circles away easily

and Pacquiao moves into the clinch.
Pacquiao crunches a lovely knee into gabaldon's ribcage.
Pacquiao trying to land knees to the body.
gabaldon avoiding damage as Pacquiao throws knees to the body.
gabaldon goes for a takedown in the clinch but Pacquiao prevents it.

Pacquiao pulls guard successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
gabaldon trying to control the position from guard on top but Pacquiao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
gabaldon has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Pacquiao is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pacquiao looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pacquiao being controlled here, momentarily.
Pacquiao controlling the position.
Pacquiao is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Pacquiao performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

Pacquiao is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

gabaldon kicks off Pacquiao and gets to his feet.

Pacquiao closes the distance and pushes gabaldon back into the cage.
Pacquiao tries to break free but gabaldon pushes him back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by gabaldon.

Pacquiao breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pacquiao fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pacquiao thuds his shin into the meat of gabaldon's side.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao is looking to clinch.
gabaldon blocks the body kick.

gabaldon 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.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells gabaldon's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
gabaldon seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
gabaldon won't allow Pacquiao to sweep him here.
Pacquiao trying to control the position.
gabaldon is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

Pacquiao has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but gabaldon can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
gabaldon controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Pacquiao has a closed guard, preventing gabaldon from standing up.
conchito gabaldon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
gabaldon won't allow Pacquiao to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
gabaldon landing with the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pacquiao preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
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 conchito gabaldon will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

gabaldon tries for a takedown but Pacquiao circles away easily

and Pacquiao counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for gabaldon!
Pacquiao controlling the pace for now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pacquiao working away from the top, dropping strikes.
gabaldon is looking to get to half guard.
Pacquiao landing strikes from the mount and gabaldon is in trouble!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
A nice elbow there by Pacquiao.
gabaldon wants to try and get back to his feet.
Pacquiao lands with some vicious ground and pound - can gabaldon hang on?
Pacquiao lands a big elbow.
gabaldon is looking to improve his position but Pacquiao isn't that keen on the idea.
gabaldon is bucking up trying to escape but Pacquiao cracks him with another couple of good strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
gabaldon is squirming around, avoiding Pacquiao's attempts to control the action.
conchito gabaldon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pacquiao with the ground and pound from mount.
gabaldon is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Pacquiao looking to control but gabaldon is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
gabaldon on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if gabaldon tries to get out of the position.
Pacquiao is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

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.
Pacquiao controlling his opponent.
Pacquiao breaks from gabaldon's wrist control and lands an elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pacquiao dominating with strikes here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Manny Pacquiao comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think gabaldon has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Suge Night scores the fight 28:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a draw!