PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hussak Claw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manny Pacquiao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pacquiao comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Its Time for War kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Claw
vs
Pacquiao

160 cm
40
164 lbs
20 - 17 - 0

169 cm
38
155 lbs
29 - 26 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Hussak Claw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 29 - 26 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Manny Pacquiao!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Hugh Johnson and Donatello Bradman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pacquiao looks to land a right hand but Claw moved out of range.
Manny Pacquiao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pacquiao throws the left hand but Claw avoids the punch easily.
Claw avoids a punch combination nicely.
Claw half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Claw loads up on a big right hand but Pacquiao slips the punch.
Claw throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Pacquiao on the side of the head.
Pacquiao throws a hook but Claw avoids it easily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Pacquiao darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Pacquiao misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Claw.
Pacquiao works Claw's body with a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pacquiao misses with an uppercut. Claw saw that one coming.
Pacquiao ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Claw moves away.
Pacquiao misses the jab.
Claw tries to counter with a takedown but Pacquiao is quick to defend against it.
Pacquiao misses with a looping right.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pacquiao tries to bum rush Claw with a series of wild strikes but Claw uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Claw scores with a takedown into Pacquiao's guard.
Claw wants to pass the guard but Pacquiao is keeping the position.
Claw slips nicely into half guard.
Claw is pressing down on Pacquiao's thigh, looking to free his foot. Pacquiao is holding on for now.
Claw works his way into full mount!
Pacquiao holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Claw tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Claw lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.

Claw goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Pacquiao turns into him and now he's in Claw's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pacquiao is fighting to break Claw's control of his arms but Claw is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Pacquiao trying to control but Claw is working from the bottom.
Pacquiao wants to get up but he can't break Claw's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Pacquiao wants to control from the top but Claw keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao wanted to stand there but Claw had control of the position.
Pacquiao postures up in Claw's guard and throws a big left but Claw blocks it.
Pacquiao is fighting to break Claw's control of his arms but Claw is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Claw's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Claw utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Pacquiao wants to control from the top but Claw keeps moving.
Pacquiao wants to get up but he can't break Claw's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Pacquiao postures up.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Pacquiao missing with a left hand there. Claw was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The fighters circling - Pacquiao throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Pacquiao lands with an overhand left.

It looks like Hussak Claw has been cut.
Pacquiao throws a jab when Claw was well out of range.
Pacquiao misses with a lunging right hand

and Claw decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Pacquiao's guard.
Claw works over Pacquiao with some ground and pound from guard.
Claw missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Claw trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Claw has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Pacquiao utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Claw is looking to pass into half guard but Pacquiao pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Pacquiao is in guard.

Claw has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Claw not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
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 cut man is working on Hussak Claw's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Pacquiao scores with a crisp jab that stopped Claw in his tracks.
Claw on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pacquiao. Claw does a little dance to reset his feet.
Claw walks into a straight right hand from Pacquiao.
Pacquiao moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Pacquiao has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pacquiao's jab looks to have found its range, popping Claw under the eye.
Claw slips a jab and a cross from Pacquiao.
Claw attempts a counter takedown but Pacquiao avoids it well and moves away.
Pacquiao just misses with a punch to the body.
Claw drops down looking for a counter takedown but Pacquiao sprawls and moves away.
Claw ducks under a wild hook from Pacquiao.
Pacquiao needs to keep his hands up - Claw had a free shot at his head there.
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 pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pacquiao misses with a left hand

and Claw counters with a nice double leg into side control. Pacquiao won't be happy with that.
Hussak Claw overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Claw swings around for an armbar but Pacquiao sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Claw's guard.
Claw 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.
Claw is controlling Pacquiao's posture.
Pacquiao throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Claw works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Claw not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Claw is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Pacquiao is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Claw pulls Pacquiao in close to prevent any damage.
Claw is trying to control the position but Pacquiao postures up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pacquiao accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Claw is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Pacquiao throwing strikes from guard but Claw blocks nicely.
Pacquiao wants to control from the top but Claw keeps moving.

Pacquiao avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Pacquiao trying to control the position from guard on top but Claw is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Claw controlling the position.
Pacquiao is looking to stand up but Claw won't let him.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Claw blocks a jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao throws an ugly left hook that misses

and Claw counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Claw.
Claw is looking to advance position but Pacquiao has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!

Claw avoids a series of strikes thrown by Pacquiao.
Claw is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Pacquiao unloads with some shots from mount but Claw bucks and avoids them well.
Claw bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Claw postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Pacquiao utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Claw looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao looking to control.
Claw looking to pass the guard.
Claw trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Pacquiao pushes Claw off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Pacquiao looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pacquiao might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.

Claw closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Pacquiao did well to prevent Claw getting side control.

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

Claw is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pacquiao has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Manny Pacquiao will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Hussak Claw's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Pacquiao throws a lazy right hand but Claw sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Claw changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Manny Pacquiao is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pacquiao scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Manny Pacquiao seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pacquiao lands a head shot.

Hussak Claw's cut is getting worse.
Pacquiao lands with a nice body punch.
Pacquiao misses with a wild body shot.
Claw half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Pacquiao lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Pacquiao lunges at Claw with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Claw's hand.
Pacquiao slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.

Hussak Claw's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.

Pacquiao cracks Claw with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Pacquiao has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Claw to stand back up!

Claw is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pacquiao throws a big shot that misses.
Oh Claw is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pacquiao defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Claw.
Claw seems to have got his legs back now.
No joy there for Pacquiao, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pacquiao lands a nice shot that snaps Claw's head back.

Jeez, Hussak Claw's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pacquiao stuffs the takedown.
Claw moves away from the strike by Pacquiao.
Jab, jab by Pacquiao - just one landing.
Claw walks into a stiff left hand from Pacquiao.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Hussak Claw's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Manny Pacquiao!
A victorious Manny Pacquiao thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.