PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Manny Pacquiao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luiz Miller Rossi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Luiz Miller Rossi has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Pacquiao
vs
Miller Rossi

175 cm
20
150 lbs
5 - 3 - 1

174 cm
26
155 lbs
9 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
Heavy handed

FNF Energy & Stamina - 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 5 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Manny Pacquiao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Luiz Miller Rossi!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pacquiao's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Pacquiao duly obliges.

It looks like Luiz Miller Rossi has been cut.
Pacquiao shoots in looking for a takedown. Rossi tries to sprawl out of it but Pacquiao keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rossi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rossi ducks under a wild hook from Pacquiao.
Rossi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Pacquiao.
Pacquiao changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rossi tries to avoid it but Pacquiao manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rossi to the ground. Rossi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Pacquiao throws a head kick but Rossi moves out of range.
Manny Pacquiao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pacquiao throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rossi's waist but Rossi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pacquiao off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manny Pacquiao. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pacquiao fails with the takedown.
Pacquiao looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rossi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Pacquiao.
Rossi avoids the body shot from Pacquiao.
Rossi scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

It looks like Manny Pacquiao has been cut.
Pacquiao is breathing heavily.
That kick from Rossi tenderised Pacquiao's leg. Pacquiao is trying to keep his angry face on.
Pacquiao tries to clinch but Rossi moves out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Rossi.
Pacquiao fails to land the takedown.
Pacquiao fails to land the takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Rossi closes the distance and clinches.
Rossi crunches a lovely knee into Pacquiao's ribcage.
Pacquiao tries to throw a body punch but Rossi avoids it by throwing Pacquiao back against the cage.
Pacquiao tries to circle away but Rossi has him pinned against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Rossi.
Pacquiao changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Rossi fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Pacquiao throws the kick towards the body but Rossi avoids it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao closes the distance but Rossi moves to the side

and Rossi counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Rossi.
Rossi lands a good knee to the midsection. Pacquiao won't want to take too many of those.
Pacquiao fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pacquiao misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rossi lands a knee to the body.
Pacquiao holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Rossi landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Pacquiao jumps guard but Rossi stands there with Pacquiao around his waist. Pacquiao gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Pacquiao throws an elbow but it misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rossi landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Rossi landing knees to the body.
Pacquiao tries to pull guard but Rossi won't allow it.
Pacquiao has had enough of the clinch but Rossi keeps him there for the moment.

Pacquiao decides to pull guard.
Pacquiao is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Rossi postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luiz Miller Rossi dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Pacquiao fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Rossi is looking to clinch but Pacquiao is avoiding it.
Rossi doesn't manage to clinch there - Pacquiao circles away.
Rossi is looking to clinch but Pacquiao is avoiding it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pacquiao.
Pacquiao shoots in looking for a takedown. Rossi tries to sprawl out of it but Pacquiao keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rossi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manny Pacquiao. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pacquiao throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pacquiao fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Rossi moves into the clinch.
Rossi missing with knees to the body.
Pacquiao tries to pull guard but Rossi won't allow it.
Pacquiao taking a breather.
Pacquiao tries to pull guard but Rossi won't allow it.
Pacquiao fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Rossi connects with a nasty looking knee right to Pacquiao's face.
Pacquiao drops down looking for an ankle pick but Rossi pulls his leg out and moves away.
Pacquiao fails to land the takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rossi tries to clinch there but Pacquiao circles away.
Pacquiao shoots for a takedown but Rossi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rossi defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Pacquiao.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pacquiao fails with a takedown attempt.
A low kick from Pacquiao misses
and Rossi counters with a nice uppercut.
Pacquiao jabbing away but nothing is landing.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rossi walks away with a smile on his face. Pacquiao gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Pacquiao misses with a kick to the body
and Rossi counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Pacquiao tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Rossi counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Pacquiao wants to stall.
Rossi comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Pacquiao takes a knee to the side of the body.
Rossi connects with a nasty looking knee right to Pacquiao's face.
Pacquiao has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Rossi is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Rossi landing knees to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rossi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rossi unloads a knee to the mid-section. Pacquiao lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Pacquiao lands a body punch in the clinch.
Pacquiao tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pacquiao wants to get back to striking at distance but Rossi won't allow it.
Rossi trying to land knees to the body.
Pacquiao can't find room to land a body shot as Rossi controls the action.
Rossi landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Rossi landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Pacquiao jumps guard but Rossi stands there with Pacquiao around his waist. Pacquiao gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Pacquiao doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luiz Miller Rossi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Pacquiao stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rossi.
Pacquiao falls off balance throwing a combination
and Pacquiao takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pacquiao tries to clinch up

and Rossi counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Pacquiao fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Rossi tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pacquiao avoids it.
Pacquiao misses with a punch to the body.
Rossi tries a knee to the head but Pacquiao blocks it.
Rossi blocks a punch to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rossi tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pacquiao avoids it.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Pacquiao avoiding damage as Rossi throws knees to the body.
Rossi with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Pacquiao fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Rossi lands a knee to the body.
Rossi lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

Manny Pacquiao's cut is getting worse.
Rossi tries to land knees in the clinch but Pacquiao avoids the damage to the body.
Rossi with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Rossi is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Rossi comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Pacquiao misses with some punches.
Luiz Miller Rossi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two 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 stalling in the clinch but Rossi improves position.
Pacquiao is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Rossi gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manny Pacquiao. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pacquiao jumps guard but Rossi stands there with Pacquiao around his waist. Pacquiao gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Pacquiao tries to pull guard but Rossi won't allow it.
Pacquiao taking a breather.
Pacquiao struggles to land a body shot inside as Rossi controls his hands.
Pacquiao jumps guard but Rossi stands there with Pacquiao around his waist. Pacquiao gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Rossi prevents the takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao tries to pull guard but Rossi holds him up against the cage and eventually Pacquiao drops back down to his feet.
Pacquiao is trying to stall.
Rossi using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Pacquiao has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Pacquiao tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
A knee to the head by Rossi.
Rossi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Manny Pacquiao has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rossi with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Rossi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Pacquiao jumps guard but Rossi stands there with Pacquiao around his waist. Pacquiao gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Pacquiao goes for a takedown in the clinch but Rossi prevents it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pacquiao can't get the takedown.
Pacquiao misses with a punch on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Luiz Miller Rossi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rossi 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luiz Miller Rossi!