PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Snuka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyaf Daeland Pacquiao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pacquiao has chosen I'm a soldier - Tupac as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Snuka
vs
Daeland Pacquiao

171 cm
27
145 lbs
5 - 8 - 0

183 cm
21
150 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Good chin

Good wrestler
Good kicks
Heavy handed

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 5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jimmy Snuka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tyaf Daeland Pacquiao!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Steve Smith and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pacquiao will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pacquiao works Snuka's body with a nice hook.
Snuka takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Snuka on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Pacquiao lands a nice hook to Snuka's body. Snuka takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Pacquiao wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Pacquiao is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Pacquiao pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Snuka throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pacquiao sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pacquiao looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Snuka misses with a two punch combination.
Good standup being displayed there by Pacquiao as he connects with a hook.
Snuka throws a hook to the side of Pacquiao's head but Pacquiao sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A big left from Snuka misses.
Pacquiao changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pacquiao connects with a crisp jab.
Snuka throws a body punch but Pacquiao moves out of range.
We've been hearing reports that Snuka has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Pacquiao jabbing away but nothing is landing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pacquiao shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Snuka slips under a jab.
It looked like Snuka was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Pacquiao.
Pacquiao staying out of range there.
Pacquiao changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Pacquiao throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Snuka stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Pacquiao keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little jabbing left from Pacquiao on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Horrible takedown attempt by Snuka or perhaps it was just good defense by Pacquiao, which made it look bad.

Pacquiao shoots in and gets a takedown into Snuka's guard.
Snuka trying to keep a closed guard but Pacquiao is proving a slippery customer.
Snuka is adopting a defensive guard.
Pacquiao missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Snuka on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Snuka tries to get out of the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao cracks Snuka with a solid left hand.
Snuka might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Pacquiao seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Snuka wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Pacquiao wants to pass the guard but Snuka is keeping the position.
Pacquiao is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Snuka keeping full guard, as Pacquiao tries to pass.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao is stalling in the full guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The fighters circling - Snuka throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

Pacquiao clinches.
Pacquiao fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Snuka pushes Pacquiao back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Snuka misses with a punch to the body.

Snuka pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A clash of legs there as Pacquiao blocks the low kick.
Snuka misses with a looping left.
Snuka shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Pacquiao as he jumps to the side.
Snuka throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pacquiao.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Pacquiao closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Pacquiao missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Snuka taking some punishment here, with Pacquiao in his half guard.
Pacquiao is taking a breather. Snuka says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Snuka tries to roll over but Pacquiao keeps him under control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Snuka blocking the ground and pound attempt from Pacquiao.
Pacquiao not doing much here.
Snuka is looking to control Pacquiao's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Snuka avoid being mounted?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyaf Daeland Pacquiao dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Snuka is looking to clinch but Pacquiao is avoiding it.
Snuka takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Good standup being displayed there by Pacquiao as he connects with a hook.
Snuka misses the jab.
Pacquiao lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Snuka has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Pacquiao finds it's way round the side to connect with Snuka's head.
Snuka is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Pacquiao's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Snuka throws a right hand that misses

and Pacquiao counters with a takedown into side control.
Pacquiao is looking to take a break and control but Snuka is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Snuka is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
You can see the frustration on Snuka's face as Pacquiao controls the position.
Pacquiao tries to move to mount but Snuka blocks the move with his legs.
Pacquiao cracks Snuka with a big elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pacquiao scores with a couple of short elbows.
Snuka is looking for a sweep.
Snuka is being controlled here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Snuka tries to bench press Pacquiao off him but Pacquiao keeps the position.

Pacquiao decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Snuka misses with an uppercut
letting Pacquiao counter with a right hand.
Pacquiao moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Snuka looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pacquiao connects with a good right hand that stumbles Snuka. Snuka circles away out of range and recomposes himself.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Snuka shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pacquiao as he avoids it easily.
Snuka on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Pacquiao connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Snuka's hands.
Pacquiao dives in for a single leg takedown but Snuka sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Snuka throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pacquiao scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Snuka misses with a looping right.

Snuka moves into the clinch.

Pacquiao pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pacquiao punishes Snuka's body with a nice straight punch.
Snuka tests Pacquiao's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Snuka misses with the combination.
Snuka throws a series of punches but Pacquiao moves out of range.
Pacquiao has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pacquiao jumps guard but Snuka turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Pacquiao tries to score a body lock takedown but Snuka shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Jimmy Snuka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyaf Daeland Pacquiao.
Snuka missing with knees to the body.
Snuka struggles to land a body shot inside as Pacquiao controls his hands.
Snuka lands a shoulder strike.

Snuka is fighting off a takedown attempt but Pacquiao is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Snuka to the mat. Snuka regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Snuka is trying to keep Pacquiao in close.
Snuka has momentary wrist control but Pacquiao slips an elbow through the middle.
Snuka is trying to keep Pacquiao in close.
Snuka pulls Pacquiao in close to his closed guard and prevents Pacquiao from doing any damage or advancing position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao tries to free his leg and advance position but Snuka is retaining full guard.
Pacquiao working some strikes from top position.
Pacquiao sitting in guard here, content to control.
Pacquiao scoring with some ground and pound.
Snuka knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Pacquiao on the ground.
Pacquiao trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Snuka manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Snuka has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Pacquiao working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Snuka.
Pacquiao wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyaf Daeland Pacquiao showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Snuka walks into a jab.
Snuka walks into a left hand.
Pacquiao is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Pacquiao scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Pacquiao tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Snuka was well out of range. Poor timing from Pacquiao.
A little feinted left hand from Snuka on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Pacquiao ducks under a wild hook from Snuka.
Pacquiao tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Snuka loads up on a big right hand but Pacquiao slips the punch.
Pacquiao misses with a takedown attempt
and Snuka counters with a straight right hand.
Snuka misses with a lunging right hand
and Pacquiao counters with a right hand to the body.
Pacquiao shoots in but Snuka avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Snuka fails to land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pacquiao blocks a jab.
Pacquiao moves out of range of the strikes.

Snuka gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Snuka misses with a punch on the inside.

Pacquiao manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pacquiao lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Snuka avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Snuka wants to stand up but Pacquiao is controlling him.
Snuka is trying to control the position but Pacquiao postures up.

Pacquiao stands and steps away. Snuka gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Pacquiao misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Snuka moves into range and clinches up with Pacquiao.
Pacquiao drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Snuka gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Jimmy Snuka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyaf Daeland Pacquiao.
Snuka lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Snuka misses with a hook to the ribs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snuka wants to stall.
Snuka throws a punch but it's blocked by Pacquiao.
Snuka throws a punch but it's blocked by Pacquiao.
Snuka lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Pacquiao blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Snuka working aggressively here.
Pacquiao taking a breather.

Pacquiao breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pacquiao shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Snuka tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pacquiao was well out of range. Poor timing from Snuka.
Pacquiao keeps the fight on the outside.
Snuka misses with a straight left.
Snuka stuffs the takedown.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pacquiao slips a straight right by Snuka.

Pacquiao decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

Snuka makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyaf Daeland Pacquiao seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Snuka moves in looking to clinch but Pacquiao pushes him off.
Snuka is looking to clinch but Pacquiao is avoiding it.
Snuka looks to land a right hand but Pacquiao moved out of range.
Pacquiao changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Snuka tries to avoid it but Pacquiao manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Snuka to the ground. Snuka escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Pacquiao thuds his shin into the meat of Snuka's side.
Pacquiao looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Pacquiao looks to score with a jab to the body but Snuka is just out of range.
Pacquiao uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Snuka.
Pacquiao drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Snuka defends it well.
Pacquiao throws a lazy uppercut
and Snuka counters with a left and a right that stings Pacquiao.
Pacquiao clobbers Snuka with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A chopping leg kick lands by Pacquiao.
Pacquiao bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And Pacquiao tries to counter it with a takedown but Snuka pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Pacquiao has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Snuka throws a chopping leg kick but Pacquiao manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Jimmy Snuka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao swats away the attempt to clinch by Snuka.
Pacquiao drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Snuka defends it well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jab, jab by Pacquiao - just one landing.
Snuka moves in looking to clinch but Pacquiao pushes him off.
Snuka tries to clinch there but Pacquiao circles away.
Pacquiao feints the counter takedown.
Jab by Pacquiao.
Pacquiao shoots for a takedown but Snuka saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Pacquiao connects with a looping right hand.
Snuka wants to clinch up but Pacquiao keeps it at a distance.
Snuka works Pacquiao's body with a nice hook.
Pacquiao lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Pacquiao misses with a double jab.
Snuka walks into a stiff left hand from Pacquiao.
Tyaf Daeland Pacquiao is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A big right from Snuka misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jimmy Snuka.
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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyaf Daeland Pacquiao!
Jimmy Snuka was interviewed post fight and said 'Argghhh!!'.