PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Manny Pacquiao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pablo Zadoff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Pacquiao
vs
Zadoff

169 cm
24
145 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

180 cm
26
140 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
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 3 - 2 - 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 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Pablo Zadoff!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Fedor Mirinova and Viktor Lagutenko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Zadoff looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pacquiao tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pacquiao misses with a leg kick.
Pacquiao thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pacquiao lands with a cross.

It looks like Pablo Zadoff has been cut.
Zadoff swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pacquiao throws a right hand that Zadoff ducks under and follows up with a left that Zadoff also avoids with ease.

Pacquiao drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Zadoff has control of Pacquiao's left arm, preventing Pacquiao from doing any damage.
Pacquiao has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Pacquiao stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zadoff swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pacquiao wants to control from the top but Zadoff keeps moving.
Pacquiao being controlled here momentarily.
Pacquiao wants to pass the guard but Zadoff is keeping the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Zadoff shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Pacquiao sprawls well. Pacquiao wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Zadoff gets slowly back to his feet.
Zadoff throws a sloppy head kick and Pacquiao moves out of range easily.
Zadoff lets loose with a powerful body kick. Pacquiao will feel that in the morning.
Pacquiao takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Zadoff has his takedown stuffed
and Pacquiao cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pacquiao avoids the head kick by Zadoff.
Zadoff displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Pacquiao.
Pacquiao is breathing heavily.
Pacquiao takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.

It looks like Manny Pacquiao has been cut.
Pacquiao blocks a head kick by Zadoff.
Pacquiao fails in his attempt to clinch.
Zadoff tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Zadoff lands with a slapping head kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zadoff is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pacquiao throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zadoff throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pacquiao misses with a wild body shot.
Pacquiao takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Pacquiao blocks a head kick by Zadoff.
Zadoff shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pacquiao but Pacquiao pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Manny Pacquiao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pablo Zadoff.
Pacquiao throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pacquiao swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Zadoff counters with a shoot takedown. Pacquiao fights it but they end up in guard.
Zadoff has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Pacquiao is proving hard to escape from.
Zadoff wants to control from the top but Pacquiao keeps moving.
Zadoff would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Pacquiao knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Zadoff on the ground.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao wants to stand but Zadoff is controlling the position.
Zadoff wanted to stand there but Pacquiao had control of the position.
Pacquiao might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Pacquiao wants to get back to his feet but Zadoff is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's four 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.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Zadoff would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zadoff stopping the sweep attempt from Pacquiao.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pablo Zadoff dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Zadoff throws a nice head kick!
Zadoff throws a head kick that Pacquiao semi-blocks.
Pacquiao changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Zadoff tries to avoid it but Pacquiao manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Zadoff to the ground. Zadoff escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Zadoff lands a big head kick that sends Pacquiao tumbling to the mat! Zadoff takes a step backwards and waves Pacquiao back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Pacquiao is rocked!
Pacquiao keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Zadoff tries to bum rush Pacquiao with a series of wild strikes but Pacquiao uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Pacquiao gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Zadoff tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Pacquiao smiles and moves away.
Pacquiao misses with a two punch combination.
Pacquiao shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Zadoff as he avoids it easily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Pacquiao thows a left - swing and a miss!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pacquiao looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Pacquiao ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zadoff moves away.
Zadoff throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zadoff moves away from the strike by Pacquiao.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pacquiao is trying hard to land a takedown here. Zadoff sprawls well 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.
Nice body kick from Zadoff.
Pacquiao tries to clinch there but Zadoff circles away.
Crunch! Zadoff slams his shin into Pacquiao's torso.
Pacquiao slaps away a takedown attempt from Zadoff, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Zadoff throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Zadoff ducks under a wild hook from Pacquiao.
Pablo Zadoff is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pacquiao throws a body punch but Zadoff moves out of range.
Zadoff throws a nice head kick!

Pacquiao gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Pacquiao's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Pacquiao is trying to break the clinch but Zadoff is controlling him.
Pacquiao tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Zadoff looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Pacquiao tries to circle away but Zadoff has him pinned against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Pacquiao's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Zadoff fails to pull the fight into his guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zadoff tries to pull guard but Pacquiao holds him up against the cage and eventually Zadoff drops back down to his feet.
Pacquiao stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Zadoff keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Pacquiao's efforts to push away.
Pacquiao looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Pacquiao fails to pull guard.
Pacquiao is looking to break free of the clinch but Zadoff has double underhooks.
Pacquiao tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Zadoff smiles and moves away.
Zadoff plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Pacquiao throws a head kick that misses.
Zadoff tries to clinch but Pacquiao moves out of range.
Zadoff misses with a series of wild punches.

Pacquiao fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Zadoff, pushing him back against the cage.
Zadoff using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Pacquiao has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao can't break the clinch.
Pacquiao can't break the clinch.
Pacquiao is trying to force a seperation but Zadoff has the dominant position.
Pacquiao looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Zadoff's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Pacquiao is trying to break the clinch but Zadoff is controlling him.
Pacquiao is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Zadoff tries to break free but Pacquiao pushes him back against the cage.
Pacquiao is trying to break free.
Zadoff jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Pacquiao walks away with a smile on his face. Zadoff gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Zadoff throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Pacquiao throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Zadoff throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Pacquiao's head.
Zadoff is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Zadoff tries a head kick but it misses.
Pablo Zadoff seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pacquiao connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Zadoff's hands.
Pacquiao closes this distance looking for a takedown but Zadoff circles away.
Zadoff with a nice cross.

Zadoff gets caught flat footed, as Pacquiao shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zadoff is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Zadoff manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Zadoff trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zadoff is looking to stand but Zadoff has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pablo Zadoff showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Pacquiao avoids the head kick by Zadoff.
A solid body kick from Zadoff.
Pacquiao takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Pacquiao cracks Zadoff with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Zadoff misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Zadoff throws a sloppy head kick and Pacquiao moves out of range easily.
Pacquiao lands a slapping body shot.
Pacquiao cracks Zadoff with a good jab.

Pacquiao moves into range and clinches up with Zadoff.
Zadoff is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Pacquiao is keeping busy.
Pacquiao is trying to break the clinch but Zadoff is controlling him.

Pacquiao pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pacquiao scores with a body shot.
Pacquiao takes a kick to the side of the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pacquiao will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Pacquiao displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Pacquiao lands with a good body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zadoff ducks under a wild hook from Pacquiao.

Pacquiao pushes Zadoff up against the cage in a clinch.
Pacquiao prevents Zadoff from breaking the clinch.
Pacquiao wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Zadoff fails to pull the fight into his guard.

Pacquiao gets control of Zadoff's arms and successfully pulls guard. Pacquiao will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.

Zadoff stands and steps away. Pacquiao gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Pacquiao looks for a takedown but Zadoff sprawls well.
Pacquiao has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manny Pacquiao. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zadoff lands a head kick. Pacquiao smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Pacquiao scores with a decent looking hook.

Pacquiao drives through with a takedown into guard.
Pacquiao trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zadoff looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Pacquiao drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Zadoff manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Pacquiao has Zadoff in his guard.

Zadoff gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Zadoff throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Zadoff plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A looping hook to the body misses from Pacquiao. Zadoff does a little dance to reset his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Zadoff finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Pacquiao lands a body shot.
Pacquiao looks to land a right hand but Zadoff moved out of range.
Zadoff displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Pacquiao.
Pacquiao avoids the head kick by Zadoff.

Pacquiao gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Zadoff has Pacquiao pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Pacquiao manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Pacquiao is trying to force a seperation but Zadoff has the dominant position.
A frustrated look appears on Pacquiao's face as he tries to break the clinch.

Pacquiao jumps into guard, dragging Zadoff to the mat.
Zadoff controls from within his opponent's guard.

Zadoff gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao throws a big shot that misses.
Pacquiao will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Zadoff throws a head kick but Pacquiao moves out of range.
Zadoff cracks Pacquiao with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Zadoff swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pacquiao stuns Zadoff with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Pacquiao swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pacquiao throws a jab but it's blocked by Zadoff.
Manny Pacquiao has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zadoff steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pacquiao.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pacquiao blocks a head kick by Zadoff.
A jab from Pacquiao finds it's way through Zadoff's defenses.
Zadoff takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Pablo Zadoff is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pacquiao swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zadoff moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Manny Pacquiao showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Zadoff has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 28:29
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pablo Zadoff!