PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Manny Pacquiao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Viktor Herzog (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Manny Pacquiao had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 136.4lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Manny Pacquiao could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Viktor Herzog's chin.

Pacquiao
vs
Herzog

169 cm
37
149 lbs
28 - 11 - 2

177 cm
30
134 lbs
25 - 12 - 0

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Very quick

Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 28 - 11 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Manny Pacquiao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Viktor Herzog!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Roger Salmon and Ryoma Takatsuka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Herzog.
Herzog shoots in but no luck this time.
Good shot there by Pacquiao.
Pacquiao fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Herzog on the side of the head.

Herzog is rocked!
Pacquiao displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Herzog.
Manny Pacquiao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Viktor Herzog.
A chopping leg kick lands by Pacquiao.
Pacquiao connects with a right hand. Herzog shakes it off.
Herzog is still on wobbly legs! Can Pacquiao finish him?

Herzog feints and as Pacquiao raises his hands in defense, Herzog changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Herzog sitting in guard here, content to control.
Herzog seems to have recovered his senses.
Herzog is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Pacquiao is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

Pacquiao is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Pacquiao keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Herzog's efforts to push away.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Herzog lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Herzog missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Pacquiao trying to control from the bottom.
Herzog throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Herzog is keen to just control but Pacquiao is a slippery customer.
Pacquiao is looking to improve his position.
Herzog has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Pacquiao is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Herzog is working for a kimura but Pacquiao is defending it quite comfortably.
Pacquiao tries to roll over but Herzog keeps him under control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Herzog stops Pacquiao from getting back to his feet.
Herzog throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Pacquiao wants to get back to full guard.

Herzog is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Pacquiao sees it coming and defends easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Herzog sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pacquiao defending well though.
Herzog is looking to pass Pacquiao's guard but actually Pacquiao recovers to full guard.
Herzog trying to control the position from guard on top but Pacquiao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao wants to stand and escape but Herzog is having none of it.
Herzog missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Pacquiao is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Herzog defends well.
Herzog stands up over Pacquiao, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Herzog trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pacquiao lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Herzog!
Pacquiao lands a nice shot to the head.
Pacquiao controlling the position easily from mount.
Herzog tries to lock up and control but Pacquiao gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Herzog keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Herzog is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Pacquiao lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
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!
Herzog sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Herzog manages to get to full guard.
Pacquiao keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Herzog's head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pacquiao showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Pacquiao lands a couple of digs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manny Pacquiao dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Herzog keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pacquiao misses with an uppercut. Herzog saw that one coming.
Pacquiao lands a nice shot to the body.
Herzog walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A leg kick checked by Herzog.
Herzog tries to clinch but Pacquiao is having none of it.
Pacquiao tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Herzog was well out of range. Poor timing from Pacquiao.
A jab lands there for Pacquiao.
Pacquiao walks into a straight right hand from Herzog.
Herzog thows a left - swing and a miss!
A head kick misses from Pacquiao.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Herzog.
Herzog shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Pacquiao sprawls well. Pacquiao wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Herzog gets slowly back to his feet.
Herzog gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Pacquiao counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Manny Pacquiao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Viktor Herzog.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pacquiao fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Herzog manages to avoid it.
Herzog has a takedown stuffed.
Herzog tries to clinch but Pacquiao is having none of it.
Pacquiao throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.

Pacquiao lands a big head kick that sends Herzog tumbling to the mat! Pacquiao takes a step backwards and waves Herzog back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pacquiao connects with a leg kick. Herzog looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Jab from Pacquiao.
Herzog fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Herzog is breathing heavily.
Herzog walks straight into a right hand from Pacquiao - that's dropped him! Pacquiao jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Herzog from any more punishment! Herzog complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Manny Pacquiao!