PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Manny Pacquiao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Martin Huuhkaja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Pacquiao
vs
Huuhkaja

170 cm
25
140 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

165 cm
22
141 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Manny Pacquiao!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Martin Huuhkaja!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Roosa Järviläinen and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Huuhkaja goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Huuhkaja lands a nice shot that snaps Pacquiao's head back.
Huuhkaja paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Pacquiao takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Huuhkaja throws a nice looking combination but Pacquiao bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Huuhkaja rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pacquiao moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Huuhkaja misses with a few strikes there.
Huuhkaja throws a series of punches but Pacquiao moves out of range.
Pacquiao dodges the punch combination from Huuhkaja.
Nice sprawl there from Huuhkaja as Pacquiao shoots in.
Huuhkaja lands with a straight right. Pacquiao didn't see that one coming.
Pacquiao fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Huuhkaja avoids it really well and circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Huuhkaja keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Huuhkaja throws a right and a left that both miss.
Huuhkaja will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Huuhkaja's jab looks to have found its range, popping Pacquiao under the eye.
Huuhkaja lands a nice hook to Pacquiao's body. Pacquiao takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Pacquiao dives in and grabs Huuhkaja's left leg, looking for a takedown. Huuhkaja pushes down on Pacquiao's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manny Pacquiao. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pacquiao shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Martin Huuhkaja is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Huuhkaja scores with a decent looking hook.
Huuhkaja will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Huuhkaja swinging wildly here.
Huuhkaja throws a right and a left that both miss.
Huuhkaja throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pacquiao.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Pacquiao. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
A left and a right from Huuhkaja both land. Nice combination.

Pacquiao gets a double leg takedown into Huuhkaja's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pacquiao pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Huuhkaja is keeping the position for now.

Pacquiao drops back looking for a leg! Huuhkaja is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Huuhkaja manages to kick Pacquiao off! Pacquiao jumps back into Huuhkaja's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Huuhkaja is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pacquiao is aware though and is defending well.

Pacquiao is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Pacquiao drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Pacquiao jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Pacquiao is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Pacquiao drops back looking for a leg! Huuhkaja is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Huuhkaja manages to kick Pacquiao off! Pacquiao jumps back into Huuhkaja's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Huuhkaja seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Huuhkaja wants to sweep but no luck.

Pacquiao drops back looking for a leg! Huuhkaja is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Huuhkaja manages to kick Pacquiao off! Pacquiao jumps back into Huuhkaja's guard.

Pacquiao drops back looking for a leg! Huuhkaja is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Huuhkaja manages to kick Pacquiao off! Pacquiao jumps back into Huuhkaja's guard.
Pacquiao passes Huuhkaja's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Huuhkaja trying to hold on to Pacquiao's head to control him but Pacquiao postures up.

Pacquiao is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Huuhkaja has managed to free his arm - good work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Pacquiao looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Pacquiao is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Huuhkaja defends it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Martin Huuhkaja dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Huuhkaja misses with a series of wild punches.
Martin Huuhkaja is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pacquiao shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Huuhkaja but Huuhkaja pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Pacquiao is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Huuhkaja.
Huuhkaja throws a combination. Pacquiao tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A left and a right from Huuhkaja both land. Nice combination.
Huuhkaja throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pacquiao fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Huuhkaja throws a right hand that Pacquiao ducks under and follows up with a left that Pacquiao also avoids with ease.
Huuhkaja punishes Pacquiao's body with a nice straight punch.
Pacquiao shoots for a double leg takedown but Huuhkaja sprawls well. He's pushed Pacquiao's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manny Pacquiao. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Huuhkaja throws a right and a left that Pacquiao avoids nicely.

Pacquiao closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Huuhkaja quickly recovers to half guard.

Pacquiao is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Huuhkaja doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Pacquiao.

Pacquiao is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Huuhkaja defends it well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Huuhkaja makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Huuhkaja.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Huuhkaja seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Huuhkaja not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Pacquiao got a little sloppy there for a moment and Huuhkaja has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pacquiao has managed to get both his arms back between Huuhkaja's legs - danger averted.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Huuhkaja is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Pacquiao wants to pass the guard but Huuhkaja is keeping the position.

Pacquiao is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Pacquiao is working for a kimura but Huuhkaja is defending it quite comfortably.

Pacquiao is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Huuhkaja is looking to escape.

Pacquiao is looking for a kimura but Huuhkaja is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Pacquiao to get the leverage.

Pacquiao is trying to work for a kimura but Huuhkaja is defending well.

Pacquiao is working for a kimura but Huuhkaja is defending it quite comfortably.
Huuhkaja wants to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Pacquiao is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Pacquiao is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Huuhkaja doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Pacquiao.

Pacquiao is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Huuhkaja has managed to free his arm - good work.
Huuhkaja wants to improve his position but Pacquiao is controlling well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Pacquiao is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Huuhkaja doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Pacquiao.
Huuhkaja is looking to control Pacquiao's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Huuhkaja avoid being mounted?
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 Manny Pacquiao will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Nice shot by Huuhkaja.

Pacquiao dives in and scores a takedown into Huuhkaja's guard.
Pacquiao tries to free his leg and advance position but Huuhkaja is retaining full guard.
Huuhkaja trying to control the position.
Pacquiao trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Huuhkaja is trying to control the position but Pacquiao postures up.

Pacquiao drops back looking for a leg! Huuhkaja is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Huuhkaja manages to kick Pacquiao off! Pacquiao jumps back into Huuhkaja's guard.
Pacquiao wants to pass the guard but Huuhkaja is keeping the position.
Huuhkaja trying to keep a closed guard but Pacquiao is proving a slippery customer.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Martin Huuhkaja was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Pacquiao misses with a takedown attempt
and Huuhkaja counters with a left and a right that stings Pacquiao.
Pacquiao takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Pacquiao shoots in for a double leg but Huuhkaja sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Huuhkaja keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manny Pacquiao. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Some wild striking there from Huuhkaja.
Huuhkaja misses with a wild combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Huuhkaja swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A punch combination from Huuhkaja misses.
Pacquiao has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Huuhkaja finds it's way round the side to connect with Pacquiao's head.
Huuhkaja throws a series of punches but Pacquiao moves out of range.
Huuhkaja misses with a few strikes there.

Pacquiao closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Huuhkaja can't do much from the bottom here.

Pacquiao has hold of Huuhkaja's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Huuhkaja tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Pacquiao cranks the arm and Huuhkaja screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Huuhkaja, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Manny Pacquiao!
Manny Pacquiao retains his bantamweight title!
Manny Pacquiao was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.