PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Louden Hurley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Pacquiao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hurley's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, self starter. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Hurley
vs
Pacquiao

164 cm
29
139 lbs
4 - 9 - 0

170 cm
23
144 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

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 4 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Louden Hurley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Matt Pacquiao!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Steve Montenegro and Joseph Jones.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Hurley is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Pacquiao's half guard.

Pacquiao kicks Hurley off and gets back to his feet.
Hurley takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hurley swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Pacquiao counters with a series of strikes. Hurley will be more careful next time no doubt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hurley closes the distance but Pacquiao moves to the side
enabling Pacquiao to counter with a crisp jab.
Pacquiao throws a combination. Hurley tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Hurley doesn't manage to clinch there - Pacquiao circles away.
Hurley tries to clinch but Pacquiao moves away
and Hurley takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pacquiao lands a head kick!
Hurley fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pacquiao lands a high kick!

It looks like Louden Hurley has been cut.
Pacquiao lands a slapping body shot.
Hurley tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hurley tries to clinch up but Pacquiao circles away and keeps his distance.
A head kick misses from Pacquiao.
Hurley takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Hurley throws a body punch but Pacquiao moves out of range.
Hurley throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pacquiao scores with a one two! Hurley had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

Hurley gets a clinch.
Pacquiao is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Pacquiao is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hurley gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Pacquiao can't get the takedown.
Louden Hurley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Pacquiao.
Hurley wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Pacquiao breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hurley but Hurley pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Pacquiao keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pacquiao is trying to counter with his kicks.
Pacquiao misses with a few strikes there.

Hurley darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

Pacquiao manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Hurley keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pacquiao looking for a takedown.

Pacquiao gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.

Hurley manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Pacquiao keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.

Hurley breaks the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao ducks under a wild hook from Hurley.
As Hurley backs off Pacquiao throws a huge counter combo but Hurley manages to avoid it all.
Pacquiao leaves Hurley with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Pacquiao misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hurley.
Pacquiao lands a slapping body shot.
Pacquiao misses with the body kick
and Hurley counters with a series of strikes. Pacquiao will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hurley fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Pacquiao throws out a counter right but Hurley avoids it with no problem.
A cross from Pacquiao lands.
Pacquiao looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hurley feinted with a counter takedown.
Hurley has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Pacquiao.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hurley's waist but Hurley gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pacquiao off to one side.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hurley looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hurley fails to land with a series of punches.
Hurley shoots in for a takedown but Pacquiao shows good takedown defense.
Pacquiao throws a counter combo.
Hurley misses with a takedown attempt - Pacquiao sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Pacquiao misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pacquiao misses with a takedown attempt - Hurley sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hurley.
Hurley blocks a head kick by Pacquiao.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matt Pacquiao dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Louden Hurley's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Pacquiao shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hurley pinned against the cage. Hurley gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hurley is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Pacquiao.
Hurley tries for a takedown but Pacquiao circles away easily
and Pacquiao counters with a two punch combo.
Pacquiao throws a head kick that misses.
Hurley tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A slow jab from Hurley misses its intended target.
Pacquiao looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hurley fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hurley darts in trying to clinch
and Pacquiao counters with a one-two to the body.
Louden Hurley is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hurley wants to clinch up but Pacquiao keeps it at a distance.
No luck for Hurley with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Louden Hurley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hurley looks to score with a jab to the body but Pacquiao is just out of range.
Pacquiao is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Hurley misses with a hook. Pacquiao ducked under it nicely.
Hurley fails to land the takedown.
Pacquiao throws a shot to the body.
Hurley misses with a looping left.
Pacquiao stuffs the takedown.
Hurley wants to clinch up but Pacquiao keeps it at a distance.
Matt Pacquiao seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao misses with a takedown attempt - Hurley sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Pacquiao scores with a head kick.
Pacquiao has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Pacquiao shoots in and gets a takedown into Hurley's guard.

Hurley wriggles free and stands up.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pacquiao lands with a nice body punch.
Hurley walks into a stiff left hand from Pacquiao.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Hurley crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Pacquiao - the referee stops the clock and Hurley gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Pacquiao. Hurley manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Hurley tries to score a power double leg takedown but Pacquiao sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hurley somewhat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hurley shoots in for a double leg but Pacquiao sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Pacquiao fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Pacquiao throws the kick towards the body but Hurley avoids it.
Pacquiao comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hurley avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hurley doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Pacquiao counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Pacquiao fails with the takedown.
Hurley lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hurley misses with a takedown
and Pacquiao counters with a three punch combo that has Hurley backing up. Hurley nods at Pacquiao to acknowledge the strikes.
Pacquiao looks for a takedown but Hurley sprawls well.
Hurley tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Pacquiao manages to circle out of the way.
Pacquiao throws a right and a left that Hurley avoids nicely.
Hurley fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Pacquiao.

Hurley looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Pacquiao!

Pacquiao sneaks out the side door and pushes Hurley away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Pacquiao is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hurley throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pacquiao.
Hurley backing away here, and Pacquiao unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Hurley tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pacquiao unleashes a big counter combination but Hurley bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Pacquiao lands a nice hook to Hurley's body. Hurley takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matt Pacquiao showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Louden Hurley's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Pacquiao scores with a jab to the body.
Pacquiao tries a low kick but Hurley avoids it.
Pacquiao throws a body kick that misses.
Pacquiao fails with a takedown attempt.
Pacquiao is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hurley rather than just go for the knockout.
Pacquiao fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hurley on the side of the head.
Hurley tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pacquiao manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hurley shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pacquiao as he avoids it easily.
Hurley has a takedown stuffed.
As Hurley backs off Pacquiao throws a huge counter combo but Hurley manages to avoid it all.
Hurley fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Louden Hurley. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pacquiao avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A punch combination from Hurley misses.
Pacquiao bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hurley tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pacquiao manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hurley takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?

Hurley clinches with his opponent.

Hurley breaks from the clinch.
Hurley wants to clinch up but Pacquiao keeps it at a distance.
Hurley tries to clinch but Pacquiao is having none of it.
Hurley moves in looking to clinch but Pacquiao pushes him off.
Pacquiao is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Pacquiao fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao avoids the body shot from Hurley.
Hurley with a lazy takedown attempt
and Pacquiao counters with a series of strikes. Hurley will be more careful next time no doubt.
Pacquiao works Hurley's body with a nice hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pacquiao misses with a kick to the body.
Hurley dives in for a single leg takedown but Pacquiao sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Pacquiao feints and then cracks Hurley's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hurley down.
Pacquiao lands a head kick. Hurley smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Hurley throws a right hand that misses
and Pacquiao counters with a series of strikes. Hurley will be more careful next time no doubt.
Pacquiao lands a nice hook to Hurley's body. Hurley takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hurley moves to clinch but Pacquiao breaks away
and Pacquiao counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hurley takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Hurley checks a leg kick.
Pacquiao shoots for a double leg takedown but Hurley sprawls well. He's pushed Pacquiao's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hurley.
Some wild striking there from Hurley.
Pacquiao lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Hurley takes one to the side of the head.
Pacquiao plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Hurley wants to clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao throws a sloppy head kick and Hurley moves out of range easily.
Pacquiao scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Hurley looks for a takedown but Pacquiao sprawls well.
Pacquiao throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hurley seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.

Hurley throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Pacquiao tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Hurley is in Pacquiao's guard.

Pacquiao has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Hurley is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pacquiao changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hurley fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Hurley shoots in for a takedown but Pacquiao shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Louden Hurley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Matt Pacquiao is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A big right from Hurley misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Matt Pacquiao comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Pacquiao winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matt Pacquiao!
Our winner, Matt Pacquiao, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
In defeat, Louden Hurley stepped up to the mic, saying 'the fuck man'.