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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mannyyy Pacquiaooo (ranked 23409 p4p, 4002 weight class) and Abi Algiorno (ranked 554 p4p, 465 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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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 4 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Mannyyy Pacquiaooo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Abi Algiorno!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pacquiaooo takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Algiorno is looking to chop away at Pacquiaooo's legs.
Pacquiaooo appears to be looking for a big counter.
Abi Algiorno seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Algiorno tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
As Algiorno looks to move away, Pacquiaooo throws a big counter combo but Algiorno just gets out of the way.
Algiorno throws a sloppy head kick and Pacquiaooo moves out of range easily.
Pacquiaooo throws a right and a left that Algiorno avoids nicely.
Algiorno lands with a thumping leg kick.
Pacquiaooo throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Algiorno throws a right and a left that Pacquiaooo avoids nicely.
Algiorno tries to score with a low kick but Pacquiaooo moves his leg out of the way.
Pacquiaooo is looking for a counter combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pacquiaooo darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
We've been informed that Algiorno has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Sloppy strikes from Pacquiaooo. Those never looked like landing.
Algiorno rushes Pacquiaooo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Pacquiaooo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Algiorno lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Algiorno scores with a leg kick.
Pacquiaooo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Algiorno keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pacquiaooo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A punch combination from Pacquiaooo misses.
Algiorno connects with an inside leg kick.
Algiorno has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Algiorno manages to break the clinch.
Algiorno tries to clinch up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Algiorno.
Algiorno fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Algiorno dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Pacquiaooo. That did some damage!
Algiorno moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A low kick lands for Algiorno.
Algiorno thumps Pacquiaooo with a low kick.
Algiorno throws a leg kick but Pacquiaooo moved away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Algiorno tries to score with a low kick but Pacquiaooo moves his leg out of the way.
Pacquiaooo misses with a combination
and Algiorno counters with a left and a right that stings Pacquiaooo.
Pacquiaooo is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A combination from Pacquiaooo does no damage.
Pacquiaooo lands a jab.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A good leg kick by Algiorno.
Algiorno lands with a slapping head kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Abi Algiorno dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Algiorno closes the distance and pushes Pacquiaooo back into the cage.
Pacquiaooo breaks the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Algiorno.
Algiorno has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Algiorno tries to clinch but Pacquiaooo moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pacquiaooo connects with a nice looking jab.
Some wild striking there from Pacquiaooo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pacquiaooo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pacquiaooo tries to counter with a takedown but Algiorno is quick to defend against it.
Pacquiaooo misses with a two punch combination.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Algiorno in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Pacquiaooo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Algiorno turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Algiorno throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pacquiaooo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Algiorno takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Algiorno dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Pacquiaooo. That did some damage!
Pacquiaooo moves out of range of the body kick.
Pacquiaooo falls off balance throwing a combination
and Algiorno counters with a series of strikes. Pacquiaooo will be more careful next time no doubt.
No joy there for Pacquiaooo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Algiorno is looking for the big counter here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Algiorno throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiaooo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Algiorno counters with a left and a right that stings Pacquiaooo.
Pacquiaooo pivots, looking for a leg kick but Algiorno is out of range and Pacquiaooo settles back down.
Algiorno is looking for the big counter here.
Algiorno finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Algiorno tries to clinch but Pacquiaooo is having none of it.
Pacquiaooo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A combination from Pacquiaooo does no damage.
Algiorno scoring well with a low kick there.
Mannyyy Pacquiaooo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A slapping leg kick lands for Algiorno.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Pacquiaooo misses.
Pacquiaooo misses with a leg kick.
Algiorno gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Algiorno breaks from the clinch.
Pacquiaooo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Algiorno connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Abi Algiorno showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Pacquiaooo swinging wildly here.
Pacquiaooo steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Algiorno. That one must have hurt.
Algiorno is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pacquiaooo throws a leg kick
and Algiorno counters with a series of strikes. Pacquiaooo will be more careful next time no doubt.
Pacquiaooo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pacquiaooo appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Algiorno lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pacquiaooo circles away quickly and effectively.
Algiorno tries to clinch but Pacquiaooo moves out of range.
As Algiorno looks to move away, Pacquiaooo throws a big counter combo but Algiorno just gets out of the way.
Pacquiaooo takes a kick to the side of the head.
Algiorno tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pacquiaooo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
It looked like Pacquiaooo was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Pacquiaooo moves out of range of the leg kick from Algiorno.
The fight stays on the outside here - Algiorno looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pacquiaooo went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Algiorno showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pacquiaooo.
Pacquiaooo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Algiorno.
Algiorno scoring well with a low kick there.
Pacquiaooo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Despite the aggression on Algiorno's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Algiorno connects with a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Algiorno clinches.
Algiorno creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Pacquiaooo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pacquiaooo fails to land with a series of punches.
Algiorno moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Algiorno throws a head kick but Pacquiaooo moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiaooo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Algiorno sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pacquiaooo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Algiorno moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Algiorno scores with a leg kick.
Algiorno lands a nice looking kick to the body. Pacquiaooo takes a step back to recover.
Pacquiaooo on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Mannyyy Pacquiaooo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Abi Algiorno is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pacquiaooo falls off balance throwing a combination
and Algiorno counters with a three punch combo that has Pacquiaooo backing up. Pacquiaooo nods at Algiorno to acknowledge the strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Abi Algiorno comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Algiorno 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abi Algiorno!
In his post fight interview, Abi Algiorno started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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