PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Boris Drago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manny PACMAN Pacquiao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boris Drago could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Manny PACMAN Pacquiao's chin.

Drago
vs
PACMAN Pacquiao

185 cm
18
250 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
22
230 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Boris Drago!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Manny PACMAN Pacquiao!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Dean Styles and Franklyn Lucas.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drago misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
PACMAN Pacquiao swats away the attempt to clinch by Drago.
PACMAN Pacquiao tries to bum rush Drago with a series of wild strikes but Drago uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
PACMAN Pacquiao throws a right and a left that both miss.
PACMAN Pacquiao misses with a jab, cross combination.
PACMAN Pacquiao looks to land a combination but Drago avoids it well.
Drago fails to land the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
PACMAN Pacquiao throws a series of strikes that have Drago backpedaling.

It looks like Boris Drago has been cut.
PACMAN Pacquiao misses with a series of wild punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
PACMAN Pacquiao misses with a few strikes there.

Drago changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. PACMAN Pacquiao looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Drago wants to lay and pray for a moment but PACMAN Pacquiao keeps working.
Drago could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
PACMAN Pacquiao wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
PACMAN Pacquiao is not content to let Drago control the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Boris Drago wasn't doing enough on the ground.
PACMAN Pacquiao misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
PACMAN Pacquiao swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
No joy there for PACMAN Pacquiao, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
PACMAN Pacquiao looks gassed!
Drago shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boris Drago. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
PACMAN Pacquiao tries to bum rush Drago with a series of wild strikes but Drago uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Drago fails with the takedown.
PACMAN Pacquiao throws a right hand that Drago ducks under and follows up with a left that Drago also avoids with ease.
PACMAN Pacquiao misses with a double jab.

Drago closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. PACMAN Pacquiao did well to prevent Drago getting side control.

Drago decides to return to a standing position.
Drago has a takedown stuffed.

Drago shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches PACMAN Pacquiao napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drago throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
PACMAN Pacquiao is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Drago has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Drago tries to advance to mount but can't.
PACMAN Pacquiao wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Drago tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Drago working the head and body with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Manny PACMAN Pacquiao will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Boris Drago's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

PACMAN Pacquiao throws a nice looking combination but Drago bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
PACMAN Pacquiao throws a nice looking combination but Drago bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
PACMAN Pacquiao works over Drago's head and body with a nice combination.

Drago throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. PACMAN Pacquiao tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Drago is in PACMAN Pacquiao's guard.
Drago postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
PACMAN Pacquiao is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
PACMAN Pacquiao keeping moving, preventing Drago from controlling successfully.
Drago prevents PACMAN Pacquiao from getting back to his feet.
Drago knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for PACMAN Pacquiao on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Drago trying to control but PACMAN Pacquiao is working from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Boris Drago just wasn't active enough.
PACMAN Pacquiao keeps the fight on the outside.
Drago will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
PACMAN Pacquiao fails to land with a series of punches.
Drago dodges the punch combination from PACMAN Pacquiao.

Drago gets the takedown into side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
PACMAN Pacquiao pushes Drago away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Drago gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Drago scores with punches from side control.
PACMAN Pacquiao stops Drago from passing to mount.
Drago prevents PACMAN Pacquiao from escaping the position.

Drago decides to stand back up.
Nice takedown defense from PACMAN Pacquiao. No joy for Drago on that attempt.
PACMAN Pacquiao swinging wildly here.
PACMAN Pacquiao swinging wildly here.
PACMAN Pacquiao misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drago shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has PACMAN Pacquiao pinned against the cage. PACMAN Pacquiao gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boris Drago. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Drago has a takedown stuffed.
PACMAN Pacquiao throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Drago dodges the punch combination from PACMAN Pacquiao.

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

Drago closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming PACMAN Pacquiao to the mat! PACMAN Pacquiao manages to get full guard.
Drago stops PACMAN Pacquiao from standing up.
Drago landing some decent shots from guard.
PACMAN Pacquiao is looking to stand up but Drago isn't so interested in that idea.
PACMAN Pacquiao keeping moving, preventing Drago from controlling successfully.
Drago trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
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 Boris Drago will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Boris Drago's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Drago avoids a punch combination nicely.
Drago looks for a takedown but PACMAN Pacquiao sprawls well.
PACMAN Pacquiao misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
PACMAN Pacquiao lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Drago circles away quickly and effectively.
Drago shoots in for a takedown but PACMAN Pacquiao shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
PACMAN Pacquiao throws a nice looking combination but Drago bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
PACMAN Pacquiao throws a series of punches but Drago avoids them all with ease.

Drago closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Drago goes for a takedown attempt but PACMAN Pacquiao pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boris Drago. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Drago fails with a takedown attempt.
PACMAN Pacquiao looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

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.
PACMAN Pacquiao stuffs the takedown.
Manny PACMAN Pacquiao is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
PACMAN Pacquiao looks to land a combination but Drago avoids it well.
PACMAN Pacquiao lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Drago circles away quickly and effectively.
Manny PACMAN Pacquiao is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
PACMAN Pacquiao lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Drago circles away quickly and effectively.
PACMAN Pacquiao misses with the combination.
PACMAN Pacquiao throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Drago showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from PACMAN Pacquiao.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
PACMAN Pacquiao throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nice takedown defense from PACMAN Pacquiao. No joy for Drago on that attempt.
PACMAN Pacquiao throws a series of punches but Drago moves out of range.
Drago fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Drago dodges the punch combination from PACMAN Pacquiao.

Drago shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drago stops PACMAN Pacquiao from getting back to his feet.
Drago looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

PACMAN Pacquiao makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Drago shoots in and drives through. PACMAN Pacquiao sprawls well.
Some wild striking there from PACMAN Pacquiao.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
PACMAN Pacquiao throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Drago.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Manny PACMAN Pacquiao.
I think PACMAN 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 29:29
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!