PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Amber Ale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Pacquiao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bobby Pacquiao is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Ale
vs
Pacquiao

165 cm
19
155 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

174 cm
20
155 lbs
2 - 7 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Amber Ale!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bobby Pacquiao!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, George Francis and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ale tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Pacquiao defends well and Ale ends up having to push Pacquiao into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ale fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Pacquiao clinches.
Ale has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Pacquiao after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Amber Ale. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ale wants to take the fight to the mat but Pacquiao manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Ale changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Pacquiao fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ale shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pacquiao but Pacquiao pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Pacquiao lands with a nice combination. Ale backs away looking to recover.

Ale shoots in and gets a takedown into Pacquiao's guard.
Pacquiao wants to stand but Ale is controlling the position.
Pacquiao really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ale. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ale throws a big right hand that misses.
Ale 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.
Ale stands up over Pacquiao, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

Ale stands up from Pacquiao's guard - Ale perhaps looking for a knockout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pacquiao throws a one two combo.

Ale shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Ale showed some decent athleticism there.

Ale is looking for a kimura but Pacquiao is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ale to get the leverage.
Ale is breathing heavily.
Pacquiao is trying to stand up here but Ale is controlling him well.
Ale thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ale wants to pass the guard but Pacquiao is defending well.

Ale is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Pacquiao is just riding it out for now. Ale eventually gives up the hold.
Pacquiao tries to kick Ale off but Ale keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao tries to kick Ale off in order to stand up. Ale Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Ale moves into full mount!
Pacquiao in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Ale landing strikes from the mount and Pacquiao is in trouble!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ale throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Pacquiao really wants to buck Ale off and get back to his feet.
Ale looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Ale punishing his opponent with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ale landing strikes, looking to finish!
Pacquiao squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Ale with shots to the head and body - Pacquiao looks very uncomfortable down there.
Ale wants to control the pace but Pacquiao is squirming around nicely.

Ale is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Pacquiao is surviving well by controlling Ale's body position as best he can.
Ale trying to control but Pacquiao is having none of it.
Ale with good strikes from the mount here!
Ale is landing with some decent strikes but Pacquiao is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Ale working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Pacquiao is trying to stand.
Pacquiao tries to improve his position but instead Ale has taken his back!

Ale tightening his grip on Pacquiao, looking for the choke.
Pacquiao wants to get back to his feet.

Ale tightening his grip on Pacquiao, looking for the choke.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ale lands a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Ale gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ale tries for a takedown. No joy.
Pacquiao wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ale tries to score a body lock takedown but Pacquiao shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ale tries to score a body lock takedown but Pacquiao shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Amber Ale. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ale changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Pacquiao fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Pacquiao, right into the meat.
Pacquiao throws the kick towards the body but Ale avoids it.
Ale feinted with a counter takedown.
Ale fails with a takedown attempt.
Ale looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ale shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pacquiao but Pacquiao pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pacquiao tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ale paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Pacquiao gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ale tries for a takedown but Pacquiao manages to get underhooks.
Ale tries for a takedown but Pacquiao manages to get underhooks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ale is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

Pacquiao manages to break the clinch.

Pacquiao closes the distance and pushes Ale back into the cage.
Ale tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ale changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Pacquiao fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Ale gets tackled into the cage by Pacquiao. Pacquiao maintains the clinch.
Ale has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Pacquiao after a bit of a struggle.
Pacquiao slowing the pace effectively.
Pacquiao lands a shoulder strike.
Pacquiao trying to land knees to the body.
Ale is looking for a takedown.
Pacquiao throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ales head.
Ale looking for a takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao stalls.
Pacquiao is looking to take this one to the mat.

Pacquiao pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A punch combination from Pacquiao misses.
Pacquiao pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ale closes this distance looking for a takedown but Pacquiao circles away.
Pacquiao moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Amber Ale is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
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 closes the distance and clinches.
Ale is looking to take this one to the mat.
Bobby Pacquiao seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.

Pacquiao decides to pull guard.
Ale would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

Pacquiao pushes Ale off and gets back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Pacquiao. No joy for Ale on that attempt.
Ale fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ale takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

Pacquiao closes the distance and clinches.
Ale keeps control of Pacquiao as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Pacquiao breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ale tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Pacquiao swivels and escapes.
Bobby Pacquiao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Pacquiao closes the distance and clinches.
Pacquiao fails to pull guard.
Pacquiao can't break the clinch.
Ale has Pacquiao pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Pacquiao manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

Pacquiao breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ale avoids a low kick by using good footwork.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Ale shoots in but no luck this time.
Ale fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Pacquiao moves into the clinch successfully.
Pacquiao has had enough of the clinch but Ale keeps him there for the moment.
Ale wants to take the fight to the mat but Pacquiao manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.

Pacquiao breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Pacquiao has taken the fight to the clinch.
Pacquiao is trying to push Ale away but Ale has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Pacquiao has had enough of the clinch but Ale keeps him there for the moment.

Pacquiao's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ale or perhaps it was just good defense by Pacquiao, which made it look bad.
Pacquiao stalks Ale and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Ale's face. Ale staggers backwards, shaken.

Ale gets tackled into the cage by Pacquiao. Pacquiao maintains the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bobby Pacquiao showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Pacquiao tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ale swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Pacquiao has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ale is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Pacquiao is defending well.
Ale is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Ale is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Pacquiao is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Amber Ale. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pacquiao fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ale changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Pacquiao fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Pacquiao looks to land a combination. Ale sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

Pacquiao clinches with his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ale drops down looking for an ankle pick but Pacquiao pulls his leg out and moves away.
Pacquiao lands with a nice combination. Ale backs away looking to recover.

Ale gets tackled into the cage by Pacquiao. Pacquiao maintains the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Pacquiao pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pacquiao misses with a few strikes there.
Ale attempts a counter takedown but Pacquiao avoids it well and moves away.

Ale gets tackled into the cage by Pacquiao. Pacquiao maintains the clinch.
Ale is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Pacquiao to keep the fight standing.
Ale drops down looking for an ankle pick but Pacquiao pulls his leg out and moves away.
Pacquiao looks to land a combination but Ale avoids it well.
A nice combination there by Pacquiao.

Pacquiao clinches.
Pacquiao is trying to force a seperation but Ale has the dominant position.
Ale drops down looking for an ankle pick but Pacquiao pulls his leg out and moves away.
Pacquiao lands a two punch combo.
Pacquiao tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Pacquiao pushes Ale up against the cage in a clinch.
Pacquiao lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ale.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pacquiao gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ale.
Pacquiao wants to break free but Ale has control.
Pacquiao can't break the clinch.
Ale is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

Pacquiao escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ale looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pacquiao is fending him off so far but Ale persists. Nope, Pacquiao circles away and we're back to standing.
Pacquiao lands with a nice combination. Ale backs away looking to recover.
Pacquiao throws a combination. Ale tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Pacquiao misses with a double jab.
Pacquiao has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Pacquiao gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Pacquiao lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ale is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ale has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Pacquiao avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ale is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Pacquiao is defending well.
Ale takes a shot to the head.
Pacquiao looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ale has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Pacquiao is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Pacquiao is trying to push Ale away but Ale has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Pacquiao tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ale smiles and moves away.
Pacquiao wants to land a leg kick but Ale is out of range.
Pacquiao scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Ale goes for a double leg but Pacquiao avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Pacquiao continues to drive forward.

Pacquiao instigates a clinch.
Pacquiao wants a takedown but no success here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ale lands a nice elbow.

Pacquiao jumps into guard, dragging Ale to the mat.
Pacquiao avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pacquiao wants to get back to his feet but Ale is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Pacquiao keeping moving, preventing Ale from controlling successfully.
Ale throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pacquiao works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Pacquiao wants to stand and escape but Ale is having none of it.
Ale trying to control but Pacquiao is working from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bobby Pacquiao comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Pacquiao has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 26:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 26:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 26:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobby Pacquiao!