PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Michael Requina (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manny Pacquiao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Manny Pacquiao is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Requina
vs
Pacquiao

167 cm
18
145 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

169 cm
22
147 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Prefers ground

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Boondock Fightwear

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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Michael Requina!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Manny Pacquiao!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Mauricio Rocha and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice shot by Pacquiao.
Pacquiao misses with a wild combination.
Pacquiao throws a right hand that Requina ducks under and follows up with a left that Requina also avoids with ease.
Requina throws a head kick that misses.
Pacquiao misses with a few strikes there.
Pacquiao looks for a takedown but Requina sprawls well.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Requina throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pacquiao swats away the attempt to clinch by Requina.
Pacquiao lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Pacquiao.
Pacquiao looks gassed!
A bone on bone clash there as Requina blocks the leg kick.
Pacquiao looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A punch combination from Requina misses.
Requina throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Requina shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Pacquiao as he jumps to the side.
Michael Requina seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pacquiao with a nice cross.
Pacquiao goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Requina has a takedown stuffed.
Some wild striking there from Pacquiao.
Requina on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Pacquiao fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Requina.
Requina gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Pacquiao.
Requina throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Requina misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pacquiao lands with a shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pacquiao takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.

Requina looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

Requina decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Pacquiao throws a good cross that connects.
Pacquiao lands a nice hook to Requina's body. Requina takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Requina throws a right hand that Pacquiao ducks under and follows up with a left that Pacquiao also avoids with ease.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Pacquiao!
Requina tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Pacquiao swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Requina. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pacquiao slips a jab and a cross from Requina.
Requina slips a jab and a cross from Pacquiao.
Pacquiao with a nice cross.
Pacquiao swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Requina connects with a high kick.

It looks like Manny Pacquiao has been cut.
The fighters circle momentarily. Pacquiao darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Requina shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Pacquiao as he jumps to the side.
Pacquiao throws a series of punches but Requina moves out of range.
Requina misses with a kick to the body.
Requina misses with a kick to the body.
A jab from Pacquiao does it's job there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Requina misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Pacquiao lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Requina shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Pacquiao as he jumps to the side.
Requina connects with a high kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao cracks Requina with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.

Requina 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.

Requina decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Pacquiao, up you get!
Requina throws a right hand that Pacquiao ducks under and follows up with a left that Pacquiao also avoids with ease.
A combination from Pacquiao does no damage.
Nice straight punches there by Pacquiao. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Pacquiao.
Pacquiao throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Requina.
Pacquiao avoids the head kick by Requina.
Requina throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Pacquiao's head.
Pacquiao takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Pacquiao scores with a three punch combo!
Pacquiao moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Requina misses with a few strikes there.
Pacquiao works Requina's body with a nice hook.
Requina is looking to clinch.
Requina tries a head kick but it misses.
Pacquiao throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Requina misses with a body kick.
Pacquiao swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Requina.

Requina stands and steps away. Pacquiao gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Pacquiao throws a right and a left that Requina avoids nicely.
Requina takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Pacquiao closes the distance and lands a one-two.

Requina is rocked!
Pacquiao uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Oh Requina is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pacquiao blocks a head kick by Requina.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao misses with a series of wild punches.
Pacquiao moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Pacquiao rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Requina moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Requina walks into a stiff left hand from Pacquiao.
A punch combination from Requina misses.
Requina will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Requina throws a sloppy head kick and Pacquiao moves out of range easily.
Requina takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Requina wants to clinch.
Pacquiao is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round!Requina had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Pacquiao bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Requina's head backwards.
Requina is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
No joy there for Pacquiao, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pacquiao misses with a wild combination.
A cross from Pacquiao lands.
Requina shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Pacquiao as he jumps to the side.

Pacquiao gets the takedown into side control.

Pacquiao has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
A head kick misses from Requina.
Pacquiao avoids a punch combination nicely.
Requina throws a head kick but Pacquiao moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Pacquiao duly obliges.
Pacquiao lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Pacquiao digs a good hook to Requina's body.
Pacquiao lands a glancing blow to the side of Requina's head.
Requina misses with a combination
and Pacquiao connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pacquiao fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Requina swinging wilding here.
Requina moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Pacquiao misses with a double jab.
Pacquiao misses with a series of wild punches.
Requina swinging wilding here.
Requina looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Requina takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
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!
Pacquiao keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Pacquiao connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Requina momentarily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pacquiao scores with a three punch combo!
Requina gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Pacquiao.
Pacquiao tests Requina's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pacquiao lands a hook that stumbles Requina back into the cage. Pacquiao follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Requina to the canvas! Pacquiao pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Requina has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Manny Pacquiao!