PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Truth (ranked 1667 p4p, 213 weight class) and Todd Packer (ranked 863 p4p, 114 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Truth
vs
Packer

183 cm
27
197 lbs
20 - 11 - 1

177 cm
34
190 lbs
16 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 11 - 1, fighting out of London, Johnny Truth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Todd Packer!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Stewart Dunkirk and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Truth misses with a wild body shot.
Packer lands a head kick!
Packer throws a head kick that misses.

Truth tries to keep at a distance but Packer has taken the fight into the clinch.
Truth wants to break free but Packer has control.
Packer lands a nice shot to the body.
Packer throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.

Truth breaks the clinch.
Packer throws a sloppy body shot
and Truth counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Packer lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Truth at a distance.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Packer has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Packer throws a leg kick that is checked
and Truth counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Packer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Truth is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Packer misses with a body kick.
Packer lands a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Packer tries a head kick but it misses.
Truth looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Packer looks to land a left hand but Truth moved out of range nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Truth.

Packer drives through with a takedown into Truth's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

Truth pushes Packer off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Truth connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Packer bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Truth blocks a head kick by Packer.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A left and a right from Packer both land. Nice combination.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Truth, as that shot connected.
Packer moves out of range of the strikes.

Truth tries to keep at a distance but Packer has taken the fight into the clinch.
Truth is trying to break the clinch but Packer is controlling him.
Truth wants to break the clinch but can't.
Packer throws a head punch that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Packer tries to land a knee to the head but Truth blocks with his arms.

Truth manages to break the clinch.
Packer scores with a punch to the head.
Packer scores with a leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Truth, as that shot connected.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Packer!
Packer scores with a head kick.
Packer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Truth shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Packer misses with a kick to the body.
Packer jabs Truth to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Packer slips under a jab.
Truth displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Packer throws out the jab.

Packer closes the distance and pushes Truth back into the cage.
Packer working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Packer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Truth blocks an elbow strike from Packer.

Truth escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Packer rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Truth counter with a right hand.
Truth takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Truth checks a leg kick.
Truth cracks a nice hook into Packer's ribs.
Packer with a nice cross.
Packer wants to clinch but Truth slips to the side
and Truth counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Packer explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A jab from Truth misses.
Truth bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Packer tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Truth counters with a nice uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Truth displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Packer throws out the jab.
Truth swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Packer scores with a nice strike.
Packer connects with the punch.
Packer throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Truth stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Packer lands a head kick. Truth smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Truth throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Truth is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Packer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Truth.
Packer tries a quick counter leg kick but Truth is wise to it.
Truth tries to work over Packer's front leg with a kick but Packer checks it.
Packer throws a counter combo.
Packer throws a head kick but Truth moves out of range.
Todd Packer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Packer goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Truth missing with a left hand there. Packer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Truth takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Truth scores with a nice head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Truth misses the shot to the body.
Truth keeps the fight on the outside.
Truth misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Packer.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Packer! But no joy.
Packer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Truth is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Packer.
Packer takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Packer misses with a jab, cross combination.
A little feinted left hand from Truth on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Packer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Truth avoids the head kick by Packer.
Packer misses with a right hand
and Truth counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Packer throws a nice head kick!
Packer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Todd Packer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Truth avoids the head kick by Packer.
Truth appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Truth avoids the head kick by Packer.
Truth was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Truth throws a leg kick but Packer sees it coming and moves out of range.
Packer scores with a hook to the body. Truth takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Packer tries to clinch but Truth is having none of it.
Truth was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Truth throws a looping overhand right but Packer ducks down to avoid it.
Packer throws a head kick but Truth moves out of range.
Packer misses with an attempted mid kick.
A head kick misses from Packer.
Packer shoots in but no luck this time.
Todd Packer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Truth bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Packer misses with a looping left.
An attempted straight right counter from Truth misses the target.
Packer checks the leg kick nicely there.
Truth looks to throw the jab but Packer is out of range.
Truth avoids the head kick by Packer.
Packer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Truth.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Packer fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Truth has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Packer slips a straight right by Truth.
Truth keeps the fight on the outside.
Truth throws a lazy right hand but Packer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Packer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Packer throws a wild body kick that Truth sees coming a mile off.
Truth takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Packer throws a leg kick that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Truth misses the target.
Packer is looking to clinch but Truth is avoiding it.
A punch combination from Packer misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Truth connects with the punch.
Packer moves out of range of the strikes.
Packer tries to clinch up
and Truth connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Packer tries to clinch up.
Truth was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Packer throws a head kick that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Truth misses the target.
Packer looks to land a body kick but Truth moved away.
Packer throws a head kick that misses.
Packer misses with a combination
and Packer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Packer looks for the body kick but Truth saw that one coming.
Truth lands a head shot.
Truth slips a jab from Packer.
A little feinted left hand from Truth on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Packer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Truth was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Packer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Packer follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Truth smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Packer clinches with his opponent.

Truth breaks from the clinch.
Truth is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Packer.
Packer counters with a body kick.
Good leg kick by Packer there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Truth swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Packer.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Truth walks into a stiff left hand from Packer.
Truth throws an off balance right hand
and Packer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Packer misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Truth connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Packer takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Packer tries to bum rush Truth with a series of wild strikes but Truth uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Packer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Truth swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Packer slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Packer looks to land a right hand but Truth moved out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Truth. That snapped Packer's head back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Todd Packer will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Packer is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Packer throws a shot from downtown. Truth moves away and avoids it.
It looked like Truth wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Packer darts in trying to clinch
and Truth counters with a nice uppercut.
Packer moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Packer lands a jab.
Truth keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Truth throws a hook but Packer avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Packer swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Truth staying out of range there.
A telegraphed right hand from Truth misses the target.
Packer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
It looked like Truth wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Truth avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Packer connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Packer tries to clinch
and Truth counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Packer.
Packer cracks a nice hook into Truth's ribs.
Packer throws a head kick that misses.
Packer throws a predictable looking body shot
and Truth counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Packer has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Packer scores with a head kick. Truth tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Truth thows a left - swing and a miss!

Packer clinches up against the cage.
Truth is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Packer swings wildly with an uppercut but Truth uses good head movement to avoid it.

Truth escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Truth throws a body punch but Packer moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Truth moves out of range of the body kick from Packer.
Packer swings for the body but Truth moves out of range.
Truth throws a shot to the body.
Truth throws a hook but Packer avoids it easily.
Packer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A shot to the body from Packer misses
and Truth counters with a nice uppercut.
A good leg kick by Packer.
Truth throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Truth misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Packer.
Truth misses the shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Packer.
Truth swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Packer throws a right hand that Truth ducks under and follows up with a left that Truth also avoids with ease.

Packer clinches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Packer scores with a nice hook to the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Packer just misses with a elbow thrown towards Truth's brow.

Truth breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Truth ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Packer moves away.
Packer is looking to slow Truth down with leg kicks.
Truth takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A thudding body kick lands there by Packer!
Packer throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Truth counters with a nice uppercut.
Packer connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Packer tries to clinch up.
Packer throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Truth counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Packer thinking.
Packer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Packer throws a sloppy head kick
and Truth counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Packer swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Truth.
Truth misses with an uppercut. Packer saw that one coming.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Packer misses with a body kick.
Packer throws a leg kick that is checked
and Packer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Truth avoids a punch combination nicely.
Truth swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Packer takes one on the button.

Packer clinches up with Truth and pushes him back against the cage.
Packer has Truth pressed against the cage, preventing Truth from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Packer working aggressively here.

Truth breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Truth connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Packer fails in his attempt to clinch.
Todd Packer is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Some wild striking there from Packer.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Todd Packer.
I've got Packer 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Todd Packer!