PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Manny Pacquiao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Drago Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ivan Drago Jr will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Pacquiao
vs
Drago Jr

170 cm
19
162 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

200 cm
20
165 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite 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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Manny Pacquiao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Drago Jr!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Vladimir Khabensky and Igor Prikhodko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pacquiao throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Drago Jr drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Pacquiao misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Drago Jr throws a right hand that Pacquiao ducks under and follows up with a left that Pacquiao also avoids with ease.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Pacquiao.
Drago Jr tries to clinch up but Pacquiao circles away and keeps his distance.
Drago Jr lands a glancing blow to the side of Pacquiao's head.
Pacquiao falls off balance throwing a combination
and Drago Jr counters with a left to the body.
Pacquiao is looking to land body kicks.
Pacquiao stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Drago Jr walks into a jab.
Drago Jr throws a head kick but Pacquiao moves out of range.
Manny Pacquiao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Drago Jr throws a leg kick but Pacquiao sees it coming and moves out of range.
Drago Jr swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Pacquiao counters with a two punch combo.
Pacquiao swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Drago Jr wants to clinch up but Pacquiao keeps it at a distance.
Drago Jr tries to clinch up but Pacquiao circles away and keeps his distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pacquiao lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Drago Jr closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Drago Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pacquiao.
Pacquiao lands a with a good body shot.
Pacquiao connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Pacquiao has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Pacquiao throws a head kick that misses
letting Drago Jr counter with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pacquiao scores with a nice strike.
Drago Jr dodges the punch combination from Pacquiao.
Pacquiao misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Drago Jr.
Pacquiao just misses with a punch to the body.
Drago Jr is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Drago Jr throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Pacquiao counters with a series of strikes. Drago Jr will be more careful next time no doubt.
Pacquiao throws a left and a right that both miss
and Drago Jr counters with a three punch combo that has Pacquiao backing up. Pacquiao nods at Drago Jr to acknowledge the strikes.
Pacquiao connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Drago Jr throws a combination that misses
and Pacquiao counters with a three punch combo that has Drago Jr backing up. Drago Jr nods at Pacquiao to acknowledge the strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Pacquiao. No joy for Drago Jr on that attempt.
Pacquiao throws a half hearted mid kick.
Drago Jr is looking to clinch.
Pacquiao throws a left and a right that both miss
and Drago Jr counters with a three punch combo that has Pacquiao backing up. Pacquiao nods at Drago Jr to acknowledge the strikes.

It looks like Manny Pacquiao has been cut.
A right-left combo lands from Pacquiao.
Drago Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pacquiao.
Pacquiao is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A slow jab from Drago Jr misses its intended target.
Some wild striking there from Pacquiao.
Pacquiao is breathing heavily.
Pacquiao shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Drago Jr throws a series of punches but Pacquiao moves out of range.
Pacquiao throws a nice looking combination but Drago Jr bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pacquiao swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Drago Jr counters with an outside leg kick.
Pacquiao throws an overhand right that lands on Drago Jr's shoulder, as Drago Jr tries to avoid the shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drago Jr looks to land a combination but Pacquiao avoids it well.
Drago Jr will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Drago Jr takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Drago Jr slips a jab and a cross from Pacquiao.
Pacquiao throws a nice looking combination but Drago Jr bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pacquiao misses with a double jab
enabling Drago Jr to counter with a crisp jab.
Drago Jr lands a lovely overhand right.
Drago Jr swings away with a body shot that misses
and Pacquiao counters with a left and a right that stings Drago Jr.
Drago Jr slips a jab and a cross from Pacquiao.
Pacquiao thuds a left hand into Drago Jr's body.

Drago Jr shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Drago Jr showed some decent athleticism there.
Pacquiao is trying to escape back to his feet but Drago Jr uses the scramble to pass into side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Drago Jr decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Drago Jr!
Drago Jr closes this distance looking for a takedown but Pacquiao circles away.
Pacquiao is working the combinations to good effect here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Drago Jr throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Danga de danga de dang - Drago Jr scores with a four punch combination!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pacquiao keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Manny Pacquiao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Drago Jr.
Drago Jr buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Drago Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Pacquiao is just out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Drago Jr dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Manny Pacquiao's cut.
That's time! Pacquiao's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Drago Jr moves out of range of the strikes.
Pacquiao misses with a double jab
and Drago Jr counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Drago Jr throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Pacquiao counter with a right hand.
Pacquiao lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Pacquiao.
Drago Jr misses with a wild combination.
Pacquiao tries for a takedown but Drago Jr circles away easily
and Drago Jr counters with a low kick, right behind Pacquiao 's knee.
Pacquiao misses with a series of wild punches.
Drago Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pacquiao throws a left and a right that both miss
and Drago Jr counters with a two punch combo.
Drago Jr punishes Pacquiao's body with a nice straight punch.
Pacquiao swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Drago Jr makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Drago Jr closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Drago Jr lands in his opponent's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Pacquiao is working an open guard so Drago Jr takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Drago Jr works over Pacquiao's head and body with a nice combination.
No joy there for Drago Jr, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Drago Jr throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pacquiao.
Drago Jr looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Drago Jr throws a series of punches but Pacquiao moves out of range.

Drago Jr closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Pacquiao goes for a takedown attempt but Drago Jr pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Drago Jr throws a head kick that half lands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drago Jr throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Pacquiao's waist but Pacquiao gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Drago Jr off to one side.
Pacquiao cracks Drago Jr with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Drago Jr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pacquiao lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Drago Jr throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Drago Jr!
Pacquiao steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Drago Jr. That one must have hurt.
Pacquiao swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Drago Jr counters with a left and a right that stings Pacquiao.
Drago Jr looks to land a combination. Pacquiao sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Pacquiao throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Drago Jr counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Pacquiao swinging wilding here.
Drago Jr misses with the combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drago Jr throws a combination that misses
and Pacquiao counters with a straight right hand.
Drago Jr misses with a wild combination.
Drago Jr takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Pacquiao takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Pacquiao throws a combination that misses
and Drago Jr counters with a low kick, right behind Pacquiao 's knee.
Drago Jr throws a right hand that Pacquiao ducks under and follows up with a left that Pacquiao also avoids with ease.
Pacquiao swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Drago Jr counters with a nice double leg into side control. Pacquiao won't be happy with that.
Pacquiao can't do much from the bottom here.

Drago Jr decides to stand back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drago Jr fails to land with a series of punches.
No joy there for Drago Jr, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pacquiao wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Pacquiao throws the left hand but Drago Jr avoids the punch easily.
A punch combination from Drago Jr misses.
Pacquiao falls off balance throwing a combination

and Drago Jr counters by moving into the clinch.

Drago Jr has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Pacquiao uses from the top position.
Pacquiao might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Drago Jr is working an open guard so Pacquiao takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pacquiao circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pacquiao misses with a double jab.
Drago Jr lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Drago Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Manny Pacquiao's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!

Drago Jr lands with a nice body punch.
Drago Jr slips a jab and a cross from Pacquiao.
Pacquiao looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Drago Jr dodges the punch combination from Pacquiao.
Pacquiao throws a left and a right that both miss
and Drago Jr counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Drago Jr shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Pacquiao pinned against the cage. Pacquiao gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ivan Drago Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pacquiao throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Drago Jr scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some wild striking there from Drago Jr.
Drago Jr throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A jab from Drago Jr does it's job there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Good shot there by Drago Jr.
A combination from Pacquiao does no damage.

Drago Jr has taken the fight to the clinch.

Drago Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pacquiao swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Drago Jr counters with a head kick. That will keep Pacquiao thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Drago Jr lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Pacquiao throws a series of punches but Drago Jr moves out of range.
Pacquiao throws a left and a right that both miss
and Drago Jr makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Pacquiao really felt that one!
Pacquiao takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Drago Jr throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Drago Jr wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Pacquiao gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Drago Jr.
Drago Jr scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Drago Jr misses with a wild combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drago Jr throws a combination that misses
and Pacquiao counters with a three punch combo that has Drago Jr backing up. Drago Jr nods at Pacquiao to acknowledge the strikes.
A right-left combo lands from Drago Jr.
Drago Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pacquiao looks to land a combination. Drago Jr sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Pacquiao defending well as Drago Jr loads up on a big left hand.
Pacquiao misses with a double jab
and Drago Jr counters with a big head kick but Pacquiao shrugs it off.
Pacquiao throws a left and a right that both miss
and Drago Jr counters with a leg kick.
Drago Jr throws a right hand that Pacquiao ducks under and follows up with a left that Pacquiao also avoids with ease.
Pacquiao throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Drago Jr counter with a right hand.
Drago Jr avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pacquiao misses with a double jab

and Drago Jr counters by clinching up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Drago Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Drago Jr falls off balance throwing a combination
and Pacquiao counters with a series of strikes. Drago Jr will be more careful next time no doubt.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Pacquiao has had enough of the clinch but Drago Jr keeps him there for the moment.

Drago Jr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Drago Jr scores with a nice strike.
A low kick from Pacquiao misses
and Drago Jr counters with a stiff right hand.
Drago Jr cracks a nice hook into Pacquiao's ribs.
Drago Jr throws a series of punches but Pacquiao moves out of range.
Drago Jr lands an overhand right.
Drago Jr pushes Pacquiao away with a front kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Drago Jr drives through and clinches with Pacquiao against the cage.

Drago Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pacquiao with a nice cross.
Pacquiao misses with a double jab

and Drago Jr counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Drago Jr.

Drago Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pacquiao misses with a looping right.
Drago Jr has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Pacquiao swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Drago Jr counters with a series of strikes. Pacquiao will be more careful next time no doubt.
A swing and a miss from Pacquiao.
Drago Jr fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

Drago Jr takes the fight into the clinch.

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

And that's the end of the fight!
Ivan Drago Jr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Drago Jr 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivan Drago Jr!