PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Vlad BrokkenHauser (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manny Pacquiao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Manny Pacquiao has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

BrokkenHauser
vs
Pacquiao

152 cm
20
135 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

170 cm
23
140 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vlad BrokkenHauser!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Manny Pacquiao!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Chris Downing and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
BrokkenHauser connects with a single shot there.
Pacquiao works BrokkenHauser's body with a nice hook.
BrokkenHauser lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pacquiao circles away quickly and effectively.
A shot to the body from BrokkenHauser misses
and Pacquiao counters with a nice uppercut.
BrokkenHauser throws a shot from downtown. Pacquiao moves away and avoids it.
Pacquiao takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
BrokkenHauser throws a jab when Pacquiao was well out of range.
A slow jab from BrokkenHauser misses its intended target.
A jab from Pacquiao does it's job there.
BrokkenHauser circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pacquiao takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.

Pacquiao has managed to clinch.

Pacquiao escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pacquiao slips a jab from BrokkenHauser.
BrokkenHauser throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pacquiao sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pacquiao closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Pacquiao lands a nice shot to the body.
BrokkenHauser throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Pacquiao counter with a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pacquiao moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from BrokkenHauser misses.
Danga de danga de dang - Pacquiao scores with a four punch combination!
Pacquiao comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Vlad BrokkenHauser is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
BrokkenHauser misses with a double jab
and Pacquiao counters with a stiff right hand.
Pacquiao takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
BrokkenHauser throws a head kick that misses
and Pacquiao counters with a stiff right hand.
Vlad BrokkenHauser seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pacquiao throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Pacquiao uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from BrokkenHauser.
Pacquiao moves out of range of the strikes.
A slow jab from BrokkenHauser misses its intended target.
Pacquiao wants to clinch.
BrokkenHauser on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
BrokkenHauser falls off balance throwing a combination
and Pacquiao counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.

Pacquiao clinches.

BrokkenHauser manages to break the clinch.
BrokkenHauser is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
BrokkenHauser throws a sloppy head kick
and Pacquiao counters with a left and a right that stings BrokkenHauser.
BrokkenHauser is breathing heavily.
A jab from BrokkenHauser misses.
Pacquiao comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Pacquiao lands with a hook. BrokkenHauser tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
BrokkenHauser has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pacquiao scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
BrokkenHauser throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Pacquiao counter with a right hand.
Pacquiao is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Pacquiao uses good head movement to avoid the hook from BrokkenHauser.
Pacquiao shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has BrokkenHauser pinned against the cage. BrokkenHauser gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
BrokkenHauser lands a slapping body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Pacquiao moves into the clinch.
BrokkenHauser tries to break free but Pacquiao pushes him back against the cage.
BrokkenHauser wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
BrokkenHauser tries to circle away but Pacquiao has him pinned against the cage.

Pacquiao manages to break the clinch.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

BrokkenHauser escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pacquiao uses good head movement to avoid the hook from BrokkenHauser.
Pacquiao is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round!BrokkenHauser had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
BrokkenHauser looks to land a combination. Pacquiao sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A telegraphed right hand from BrokkenHauser misses the target.
BrokkenHauser throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Pacquiao counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pacquiao moves out of range as BrokkenHauser strikes.
BrokkenHauser throws a combination that misses
and Pacquiao counters with a left to the body.
Pacquiao with a nice cross.
Pacquiao lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from Pacquiao.

Pacquiao instigates a clinch.

Pacquiao's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pacquiao connects with a good right hand that stumbles BrokkenHauser. BrokkenHauser circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
BrokkenHauser misses with a double jab
and Pacquiao counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

BrokkenHauser gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Pacquiao to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Pacquiao scoring with punches to the head and body.
Pacquiao stands and throws BrokkenHauser's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pacquiao lands a few punches from side control.
Check out the look on Pacquiao's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
BrokkenHauser regains half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manny Pacquiao dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Pacquiao lands with a straight right. BrokkenHauser didn't see that one coming.
BrokkenHauser scores with a hook to the body. Pacquiao takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A left and a right from Pacquiao both land. Nice combination.
BrokkenHauser swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Pacquiao counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
BrokkenHauser misses with a hook to the body
and Pacquiao counters with a two punch combo.
Pacquiao scores with a crisp jab that stopped BrokkenHauser in his tracks.

Pacquiao fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with BrokkenHauser, pushing him back against the cage.
Pacquiao wants a takedown.
BrokkenHauser wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Pacquiao tries to break the clinch but BrokkenHauser is controlling the position.
BrokkenHauser is trying to break the clinch but Pacquiao is controlling him.

BrokkenHauser's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
BrokkenHauser throws a predictable looking body shot
and Pacquiao counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
BrokkenHauser misses with a combination
and Pacquiao cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
BrokkenHauser swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Pacquiao counters with a lovely straight right hand!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Pacquiao closes the distance and pushes BrokkenHauser back into the cage.
BrokkenHauser looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
BrokkenHauser looks to throw an elbow but misses.
BrokkenHauser has had enough of the clinch but Pacquiao keeps him there for the moment.
BrokkenHauser has had enough of the clinch but Pacquiao keeps him there for the moment.
Pacquiao lands with a light punch inside.
Pacquiao has BrokkenHauser pressed against the cage, preventing BrokkenHauser from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
BrokkenHauser tries to circle away but Pacquiao has him pinned against the cage.
BrokkenHauser is trying to force a seperation but Pacquiao has the dominant position.

BrokkenHauser is fighting off a takedown attempt but Pacquiao is just too persistent for him and manages to trip BrokkenHauser to the mat. BrokkenHauser regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.

BrokkenHauser has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pacquiao can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
BrokkenHauser might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
BrokkenHauser looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pacquiao is one step ahead there.
Pacquiao with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao postures up and lands a big shot to BrokkenHauser's brow.
BrokkenHauser has momentary wrist control but Pacquiao slips an elbow through the middle.

BrokkenHauser has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Pacquiao doesn't defend quickly enough and BrokkenHauser has managed to lock this one up! Can Pacquiao escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to BrokkenHauser on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Vlad BrokkenHauser!