PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Pacquiao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Kirby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Pacquiao
vs
Kirby

174 cm
22
155 lbs
5 - 13 - 0

182 cm
22
165 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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 5 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bobby Pacquiao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jake Kirby!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, George Francis and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pacquiao steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kirby. That one must have hurt.
Kirby fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Pacquiao.
Kirby lands with a nice body kick.
A good leg kick by Kirby.
Kirby dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Pacquiao. That did some damage!
Jake Kirby seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kirby tried to score with a low kick but Pacquiao checks it.
Pacquiao seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Kirby throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kirby moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kirby.
Pacquiao looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kirby turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A low kick from Kirby misses
and Pacquiao counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Kirby throws a head kick that half lands.
Kirby throws a nice inside leg kick.
A head kick misses from Kirby.
Pacquiao throws a big counter combination but Kirby scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Kirby throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Kirby with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kirby throws a front kick that sends Pacquiao stumbling back into the cage.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kirby, right into the meat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kirby. Kirby obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kirby moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Kirby throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Kirby tries to work over Pacquiao's front leg with a kick but Pacquiao checks it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kirby.
Kirby scoring well with a low kick there.
Kirby fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kirby connects with a solid leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kirby. That's going to slow Pacquiao down.
Kirby throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Pacquiao.
Kirby lands a nice leg kick that just misses Pacquiao's sensitive parts.
Some bone on bone action there as Pacquiao checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
It looked like Pacquiao was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A head kick from Kirby lands but Pacquiao takes it in his stride.
Kirby thumps Pacquiao with a low kick.
Pacquiao on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A good leg kick by Kirby.
Pacquiao is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kirby throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Pacquiao checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kirby is looking to slow Pacquiao down with leg kicks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pacquiao checks a leg kick.
Pacquiao throws a big counter combination but Kirby scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kirby.
Pacquiao avoids the head kick by Kirby.
Kirby feints and then cracks Pacquiao's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pacquiao down.
Kirby misses with an attempted mid kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jake Kirby dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Kirby pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Pacquiao checks a low kick from Kirby.
Pacquiao is looking for a counter combo.
Pacquiao has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kirby.
Kirby throws a sloppy head kick and Pacquiao moves out of range easily.
Kirby lands a front kick.
Kirby turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pacquiao blocks a head kick by Kirby.
As Kirby looks to move away, Pacquiao throws a big counter combo but Kirby just gets out of the way.
Pacquiao sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kirby dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Pacquiao. That did some damage!
Pacquiao takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Pacquiao takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kirby connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kirby throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jake Kirby is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pacquiao takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kirby throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kirby connects with a solid leg kick.
Jake Kirby seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Kirby.
Kirby throws a body kick that misses.
Pacquiao went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Pacquiao walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kirby.
Kirby scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kirby moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A good leg kick by Kirby.
Kirby connects with a high kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kirby.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kirby.
Kirby cracks the inside of Pacquiao's front leg.
Kirby scores with a nice body kick.
Pacquiao avoids the head kick by Kirby.
As Kirby tries to get set, Pacquiao tries to push him back and clinch up but Kirby manages to avoid the attempt.
Kirby lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Pacquiao blocks a leg kick.
Nice body kick there by Kirby.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kirby lands with a thumping leg kick.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Pacquiao might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kirby.
A head kick misses from Kirby.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kirby, right into the meat.
Kirby fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kirby misses with a head kick.
Pacquiao appears to be looking for a big counter.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pacquiao blocks a head kick by Kirby.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kirby.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jake Kirby showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Kirby misses with a leg kick.
Kirby with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kirby fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Pacquiao.
Kirby connects with an inside leg kick.
Pacquiao will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Kirby scores with a kick to the body.
Pacquiao checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Pacquiao is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Kirby.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pacquiao takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kirby scores with a leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Kirby.
Kirby fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Pacquiao.
Bobby Pacquiao is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kirby feints and then cracks Pacquiao's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pacquiao down.
Kirby scores with a spinning back kick!
Kirby looking to land some kicks to the body here.
As Kirby looks to move away, Pacquiao throws a big counter combo but Kirby just gets out of the way.
Pacquiao takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Kirby throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Kirby tries to work over Pacquiao's front leg with a kick but Pacquiao checks it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kirby with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kirby throws a leg kick but Pacquiao checks it.
Pacquiao appears to be looking for a big counter.
Kirby lands a head kick!
Kirby throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pacquiao stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kirby.
Kirby connects with an inside leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kirby tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pacquiao seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Kirby is looking to score with low kicks.
Pacquiao avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kirby scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kirby moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Kirby throws a low kick but Pacquiao avoids it.
Pacquiao is looking for a counter combo.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kirby.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kirby motions for Pacquiao to come forward. Kirby throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kirby has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kirby feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Pacquiao's calf.
Kirby throws a low kick but it's checked well by Pacquiao.
Pacquiao's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Kirby throws a leg kick which misses Pacquiao's front leg but catches the back leg as Pacquiao tries to avoid it.
A head kick from Kirby lands but Pacquiao takes it in his stride.
Kirby scores with a leg kick.
Pacquiao takes a kick to the side of the head.
Bobby Pacquiao has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jake Kirby is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
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!
Kirby tries a head kick but it misses.
Pacquiao is looking for a counter combo.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jake Kirby comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kirby has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 24:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 24:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 24:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jake Kirby!