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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Manny Pacquiao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tabor Bellamy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 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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150 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Manny Pacquiao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tabor Bellamy!
The judges for this bout are , and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bellamy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tabor Bellamy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bellamy stuffs the takedown.
Pacquiao fails with a takedown attempt.
Pacquiao takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Pacquiao shoots in for a takedown but Bellamy shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manny Pacquiao. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bellamy throws a head kick but Pacquiao moves out of range.
Pacquiao fails with a takedown attempt.
Bellamy looks to land a combination but Pacquiao avoids it well.
Pacquiao checks a leg kick nicely.
Bellamy throws a right hand that Pacquiao ducks under and follows up with a left that Pacquiao also avoids with ease.
Bellamy scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
It looks like Manny Pacquiao has been cut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bellamy. Pacquiao does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bellamy misses with the combination.
Pacquiao shoots in but Bellamy avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Pacquiao tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bellamy darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bellamy clinches.
Bellamy tightens his grip and picks Pacquiao up, before dumping him to the ground. Pacquiao manages to land in guard.
Pacquiao throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Bellamy would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Bellamy looks gassed!
Pacquiao seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Bellamy has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Pacquiao is proving hard to escape from.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bellamy postures up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bellamy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bellamy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pacquiao swivels though and keeps the full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Pacquiao holds on and takes a little breather.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Bellamy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Pacquiao prevents Bellamy from breaking the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bellamy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pacquiao lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Pacquiao lands a right hand.
Bellamy goes for a takedown in the clinch but Pacquiao prevents it.
Pacquiao lands a body shot.
Pacquiao pulls guard effortlessly.
Pacquiao looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bellamy throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pacquiao manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Bellamy keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao tries to control but Bellamy wriggling away.
Bellamy tries to hold on but Pacquiao pushes him away.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pacquiao trying to control but Bellamy is having none of it.
Bellamy is wriggling around trying to escape.
Pacquiao controlling the position easily from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tabor Bellamy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Manny Pacquiao's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Pacquiao changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Bellamy looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Pacquiao advances to full mount.
Bellamy is looking to get to half guard.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Pacquiao cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Pacquiao with a couple of short strikes.
Pacquiao lands a big elbow.
Pacquiao lands a heavy elbow.
Pacquiao wants to control the pace but Bellamy is squirming around nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pacquiao controlling the pace for now.
Pacquiao wants to control the pace but Bellamy is squirming around nicely.
Pacquiao avoids the attempt from Bellamy to control.
Pacquiao controlling the pace for now.
Pacquiao prevents Bellamy from getting the reversal.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Bellamy is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Pacquiao landing punches.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pacquiao takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Pacquiao has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Pacquiao trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao controlling his opponent.
Bellamy is desperately trying to improve his position but Pacquiao has a good base and remains in mount.
Pacquiao jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Bellamy is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Bellamy and Pacquiao has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Pacquiao decides to stand up, so the ref orders Bellamy to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Pacquiao seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Pacquiao thows a huge punch but Bellamy dodges it nicely.
Pacquiao is keen to just control but Bellamy is a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manny Pacquiao dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Manny Pacquiao's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Pacquiao forces Bellamy back against the cage and clinches.
Bellamy pulls guard effortlessly.
Pacquiao is looking to stand up but Bellamy won't let him.
Bellamy wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Pacquiao manages to pass to side control.
Bellamy looks like he's trying to stand up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pacquiao is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bellamy is trying to maintain the position but Pacquiao is very close to passing his half guard.
Pacquiao is trying to control. Bellamy wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Bellamy throws a right hand that Pacquiao ducks under and follows up with a left that Pacquiao also avoids with ease.
Pacquiao throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pacquiao shoots in but Bellamy avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Bellamy throws a sloppy head kick
and Pacquiao counters by moving into the clinch.
Bellamy is trying to break free.
Bellamy tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Pacquiao smiles and moves away.
Pacquiao looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Pacquiao looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bellamy is fending him off so far but Pacquiao persists. Nope, Bellamy circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manny Pacquiao. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No joy there for Bellamy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pacquiao slips a jab and a cross from Bellamy.
Pacquiao throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bellamy's waist but Bellamy gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pacquiao off to one side.
Bellamy fails to land with a series of punches.
Pacquiao throws a shot from downtown. Bellamy moves away and avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bellamy pushes Pacquiao up against the cage in a clinch.
Pacquiao breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pacquiao misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Pacquiao has closed the distance and engaged Bellamy in a clinch.
Bellamy is trying to break the clinch but Pacquiao has him pressed against the cage.
Pacquiao has Bellamy pressed against the cage, preventing Bellamy from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Pacquiao gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Pacquiao prevents Bellamy from standing back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bellamy is looking for a sweep. Pacquiao is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bellamy moves into full guard.
Bellamy had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pacquiao defends it easily.
Pacquiao preventing the sweep.
Bellamy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pacquiao advances position into side control!
And that's the end of the fight!
Manny Pacquiao showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Pacquiao has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 29:28
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manny Pacquiao!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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