PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tsrif Dnoces (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manny Pacquiao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Dnoces
vs
Pacquiao

171 cm
27
152 lbs
10 - 0 - 1

169 cm
30
149 lbs
20 - 4 - 1

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Tsrif Dnoces!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Manny Pacquiao!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dnoces takes a swing at Pacquiao's ribcage but misses.
Dnoces gets off balance looking for a body kick

and Pacquiao counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Pacquiao trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dnoces wants to sweep here but Pacquiao controlling him for the moment.
Dnoces looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pacquiao wants to control from the top but Dnoces keeps moving.
Pacquiao in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dnoces working a defensive guard here.
Pacquiao won't allow Dnoces to sweep him here.
Dnoces is pulling down on Pacquiao's head to control his posture.
Pacquiao preventing the sweep.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Dnoces throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sloppy strikes from Pacquiao. Those never looked like landing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dnoces looks to land a body kick but Pacquiao moved away.
Dnoces scores with a jab to the head.
Good exchange - Pacquiao coming out on top.
Pacquiao checks a low kick from Dnoces.
Dnoces looks to score with a jab to the body but Pacquiao is just out of range.
Dnoces tries a head kick but it misses.
Pacquiao throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pacquiao misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dnoces throws the left hand but Pacquiao avoids the punch easily.
Pacquiao is looking to land body kicks.
Dnoces throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pacquiao misses with a looping left.
An inside leg kick from Dnoces misses.
Pacquiao wants to land a leg kick but Dnoces is out of range.
Pacquiao keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao looks to land a body kick but Dnoces moved away.
Pacquiao turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Pacquiao fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pacquiao checks a leg kick.
Pacquiao thows a left - swing and a miss!
Both fighters circling a little - Pacquiao finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jab by Pacquiao.
A lazy left from Pacquiao finds it's target.
Pacquiao dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dnoces. That did some damage!
Dnoces scores with a shot to the body.
Pacquiao just misses with a punch to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Dnoces blocks the leg kick.
Pacquiao on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Pacquiao avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao checks a leg kick.
Pacquiao fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dnoces has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Dnoces swings for the body but Pacquiao moves out of range.
Dnoces is looking to wear down Pacquiao with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Pacquiao checks a leg kick nicely.
The fighters circling - Pacquiao throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pacquiao bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dnoces's head backwards.
Dnoces looks to score with a jab to the body but Pacquiao is just out of range.
Nice body punch from Dnoces.
Dnoces throws a hook but Pacquiao blocks it.
Horrible takedown by Dnoces or perhaps it was just good defense by Pacquiao which made him look bad.
Dnoces has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Pacquiao.
Dnoces throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pacquiao lands a lovely overhand right.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Pacquiao, right into the meat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao shoots in for a takedown but Dnoces shows good takedown defense.
A head kick misses from Dnoces.
Pacquiao looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dnoces is fending him off so far but Pacquiao persists. Nope, Dnoces circles away and we're back to standing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pacquiao checks a low kick from Dnoces.
Pacquiao misses with a hook.
Pacquiao takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dnoces throws a low kick, looking for Pacquiao's leg but Pacquiao calmly moves out of range.
Pacquiao closes the distance and clinches up with Dnoces, looking for a takedown. Pacquiao pushes Dnoces against the cage but Dnoces circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Tsrif Dnoces has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manny Pacquiao.
Dnoces fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Pacquiao is out of range.
Dnoces goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dnoces smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Pacquiao throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pacquiao connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Pacquiao thows a body shot but no joy.
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.

Pacquiao on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Pacquiao.
Dnoces misses with a looping right.
Dnoces misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pacquiao.
Dnoces pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pacquiao shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dnoces as he avoids it easily.
Pacquiao blocks a head kick by Dnoces.
Pacquiao will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pacquiao blocks a jab.
Pacquiao fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Dnoces misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pacquiao.
Pacquiao throws a sloppy head kick
and Dnoces counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A head kick misses from Pacquiao.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pacquiao shoots for a double leg takedown but Dnoces sprawls well. He's pushed Pacquiao's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tsrif Dnoces has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manny Pacquiao.
Dnoces throws a series of punches but Pacquiao moves out of range.
Dnoces throws a lazy right hand but Pacquiao sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pacquiao checks a leg kick.
Dnoces tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pacquiao was well out of range. Poor timing from Dnoces.
Dnoces avoids the body shot from Pacquiao.
Tsrif Dnoces seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dnoces paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Pacquiao misses with a straight right.
Dnoces throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dnoces takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Pacquiao takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Dnoces throws a leg kick but Pacquiao sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Pacquiao fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Dnoces checks it well.
An inside leg kick lands from Pacquiao.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dnoces lands with a good body shot.
Pacquiao scoring well with a low kick there.
Nice straight punches there by Pacquiao. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Pacquiao.
Dnoces misses with a straight right.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Pacquiao misses with a leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pacquiao lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Pacquiao misses with an attempted mid kick.
Pacquiao throws a wild body kick that Dnoces sees coming a mile off.
Pacquiao throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Dnoces tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pacquiao was well out of range. Poor timing from Dnoces.
Dnoces thows a body shot but no joy.
Pacquiao scores with a jab to the body.
Pacquiao misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dnoces.
Dnoces cracks Pacquiao with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao misses with a body punch
and Dnoces counters with a straight right hand.
Dnoces is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Pacquiao throws a solid leg kick but Dnoces takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Pacquiao.
Good leg kick by Pacquiao there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Pacquiao throws a body punch but Dnoces moves out of range.
Dnoces takes a swing at Pacquiao's ribcage but misses.
Dnoces moves out of range of the leg kick from Pacquiao.
Dnoces fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Pacquiao has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Dnoces loads up on a big right hand but Pacquiao slips the punch.
Manny Pacquiao seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dnoces scores with a leg kick.
Dnoces fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pacquiao manages to avoid it.
Pacquiao slips a jab from Dnoces.
Pacquiao misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dnoces throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Dnoces attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dnoces gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Dnoces misses with a low kick.
Pacquiao slips a jab and a cross from Dnoces.
Pacquiao throws a head kick that misses.
Pacquiao takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Pacquiao uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dnoces.
Dnoces stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dnoces wants it to stay on the feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dnoces looks to land a combination. Pacquiao sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Pacquiao throws a leg kick but Dnoces moved away.
Dnoces throws a nice looking combination but Pacquiao bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pacquiao moves out of range of the body kick.
Pacquiao throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Some wild striking there from Dnoces.
Pacquiao throws a front kick aimed at Dnoces's knee but Dnoces avoids it well.
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 Tsrif Dnoces will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Dnoces misses with a body shot.
Both fighters circling a little - Pacquiao finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Pacquiao throws a leg kick but Dnoces sees it coming and moves out of range.
Dnoces misses the shot to the body.
Dnoces lands with a slapping head kick.
Pacquiao slips a jab from Dnoces.
Pacquiao thuds his right hand into Dnoces's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Pacquiao throws a chopping leg kick but Dnoces manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Dnoces throws a right and a left that Pacquiao avoids nicely.
Pacquiao checks a leg kick nicely.
Pacquiao lands with a nice body kick.

Pacquiao closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Pacquiao throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Dnoces tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dnoces can't do much from the bottom here.
Pacquiao tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Pacquiao trying to control the action but Dnoces is working from the bottom.
Dnoces stops Pacquiao from passing to mount.
Dnoces sneaks back into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dnoces does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Dnoces is trying to maintain the position but Pacquiao is very close to passing his half guard.
Pacquiao wants to take a breather but Dnoces is having none of it.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Manny Pacquiao wasn't active enough on the ground.
Dnoces misses with a wild body shot.
A slow jab from Dnoces misses its intended target.
Pacquiao looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A leg kick checked by Dnoces.
Pacquiao misses with a hook.
Pacquiao throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dnoces takes a swing at Pacquiao's ribcage but misses.

Pacquiao shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Pacquiao showed some decent athleticism there.
Dnoces makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dnoces.
Pacquiao takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dnoces is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dnoces trying to control the position.
Pacquiao pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dnoces is keeping the position for now.
Dnoces throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao trying to control the position from guard on top but Dnoces is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Manny Pacquiao has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dnoces is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pacquiao stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dnoces swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pacquiao trying to control but Dnoces is working from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Dnoces working a defensive guard here.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Pacquiao throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pacquiao changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dnoces tries to avoid it but Pacquiao manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dnoces to the ground. Dnoces escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Pacquiao misses with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manny Pacquiao really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Pacquiao lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dnoces rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pacquiao counters with a good low kick that Dnoces was not able to check.
Dnoces misses with a low kick.
Dnoces shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pacquiao as he avoids it easily.
Dnoces slips a straight right by Pacquiao.
Pacquiao uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dnoces.
Nice takedown defense from Pacquiao. No joy for Dnoces on that attempt.
Pacquiao ducks under a wild hook from Dnoces.

Pacquiao shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Dnoces's guard.
Pacquiao is stalling in the full guard.
Dnoces looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Pacquiao puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Dnoces is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dnoces controlling the position well.
Pacquiao wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dnoces keeps working.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Dnoces moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Dnoces manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Pacquiao is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Pacquiao bucks up and throws Dnoces to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Pacquiao uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dnoces.
Dnoces scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Pacquiao ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dnoces moves away.
Dnoces just misses with a punch to the body.
Dnoces jabs Pacquiao to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Pacquiao lands with a cross.
Pacquiao is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pacquiao just misses with a punch to the body.
Dnoces connects with a crisp jab.
Pacquiao tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dnoces sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Pacquiao somewhat.

Pacquiao gets a takedown into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dnoces wants to improve his position but Pacquiao is controlling well.
Dnoces is not content to let Pacquiao control the position.
Dnoces makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dnoces.
Dnoces is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Pacquiao in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao won't allow Dnoces to sweep him here.
Dnoces is working hard here to advance position.
Pacquiao content to stall in guard here.
Dnoces keeping moving, preventing Pacquiao from controlling successfully.
Dnoces looking for a sweep. Not yet Dnoces, not yet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dnoces utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dnoces lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Pacquiao!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Manny Pacquiao will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Dnoces tries for a takedown but Pacquiao sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Pacquiao feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Dnoces's calf.
Pacquiao scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Dnoces throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Pacquiao throws a body punch but Dnoces moves out of range.
Dnoces throws a leg kick but Pacquiao sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Dnoces tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Pacquiao misses the shot to the body.
Dnoces fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Pacquiao avoids it really well and circles away.
Pacquiao misses with a jab, cross combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Pacquiao blocks the low kick.
Dnoces takes one on the button.
A bone on bone clash there as Pacquiao blocks the leg kick.
Dnoces works Pacquiao's body with a nice hook.
Pacquiao fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dnoces has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Dnoces avoids the head kick by Pacquiao.
No luck for Dnoces with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tsrif Dnoces. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dnoces throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pacquiao with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dnoces misses with a low kick.
Dnoces doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Pacquiao throws a chopping leg kick but Dnoces manages to avoid taking any serious damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Pacquiao.
Pacquiao keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A low kick from Dnoces misses
and Pacquiao counters with a low kick, right behind Dnoces 's knee.
Pacquiao ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dnoces moves away.
Pacquiao uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dnoces.
Dnoces on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pacquiao takes one to the chin there.
Dnoces punishes Pacquiao's body with a nice straight punch.
Good work by Dnoces as he checks the leg kick.
Dnoces waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pacquiao.
Dnoces throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Pacquiao swings away with a leg kick that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao throws a leg kick but Dnoces sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Dnoces misses the shot to the body.
Dnoces throws a jab but it's blocked by Pacquiao.
Pacquiao throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

Pacquiao closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Pacquiao is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Pacquiao misses with the ground and pound.
Pacquiao is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Pacquiao wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dnoces keeps working.
Dnoces sneaks back into half guard.
Tsrif Dnoces has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Pacquiao is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dnoces has managed to free his arm - good work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dnoces misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Dnoces wants to control but Pacquiao is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Dnoces wants to improve his position but Pacquiao is controlling well.
Dnoces is looking to control Pacquiao's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dnoces avoid being mounted?
Manny Pacquiao is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dnoces missing with punches from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dnoces tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.

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 46:49
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 46:49
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 46:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manny Pacquiao!
Manny Pacquiao is the new featherweight champion!