PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Manny Pacquiao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Pacquiao
vs
Henderson

169 cm
24
146 lbs
11 - 9 - 0

169 cm
26
138 lbs
7 - 11 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Granite 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 11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Manny Pacquiao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joe Henderson!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Frank Dennis and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Henderson tries to close the distance and clinch but Pacquiao swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pacquiao misses with a hook. Henderson ducked under it nicely.
Henderson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pacquiao.
Henderson shoots and misses
and Pacquiao counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Henderson thinking.
Henderson misses with a takedown attempt
and Pacquiao counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Henderson thinking.
Pacquiao throws a jab but it's blocked by Henderson.
Henderson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Henderson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Donk. Pacquiao catches Henderson right on the button with a cross.
Henderson loads up on a big right hand but Pacquiao slips the punch.
Henderson shoots in for a takedown but Pacquiao shows good takedown defense.
Manny Pacquiao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Henderson.
Pacquiao cracks Henderson with a right hand to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pacquiao getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Pacquiao misses with a telegraphed body shot

and Henderson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Pacquiao wants to stand up but Henderson is controlling him.
Henderson throws a strike but Pacquiao rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Pacquiao is fighting to break Henderson's control of his arms but Henderson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Henderson throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Pacquiao escapes and throws Henderson's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Pacquiao gets to mount! Henderson was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Henderson is looking to improve his position but Pacquiao isn't that keen on the idea.
Pacquiao content just to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Pacquiao stands up from mount. Strange move.
Henderson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Henderson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pacquiao takes a swing at Henderson's ribcage but misses.
Manny Pacquiao is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pacquiao lands a jab to the nose.
Henderson has his takedown stuffed
and Pacquiao counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pacquiao lands a jab to Henderson's midsection.
Henderson looks gassed!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henderson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Pacquiao counters with a nice uppercut.
Pacquiao scores with a punch to the head.
Pacquiao dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pacquiao digs a good hook to Henderson's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Henderson ducks right into an uppercut from Pacquiao.
Pacquiao connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pacquiao fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Pacquiao scores with a jab to the jaw.
Henderson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Pacquiao connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Henderson scrambles back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manny Pacquiao dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Pacquiao scores with a crisp jab that stopped Henderson in his tracks.
Henderson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Henderson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Pacquiao jabs Henderson right on the nose. Henderson blinks but takes it well.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Pacquiao connects with a crisp jab.
Pacquiao sizes up Henderson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Pacquiao swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Henderson.
Henderson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Pacquiao counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Henderson is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pacquiao is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Henderson takes one on the button.
Henderson fails with the takedown
and Pacquiao counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Pacquiao swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Henderson.
Pacquiao scores with a jab to the body.
Pacquiao cracks Henderson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Pacquiao paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A jab from Pacquiao does it's job there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pacquiao lands a glancing blow to the side of Henderson's head.
Henderson misses with a takedown
and Pacquiao counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Manny Pacquiao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Henderson.
Henderson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Pacquiao connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Henderson momentarily.
Henderson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Pacquiao connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Henderson scrambles back to his feet.
A cross from Pacquiao lands.
Pacquiao cracks Henderson with a good jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao lands a jab to Henderson's midsection.
Pacquiao lands a right hook to the body.
Pacquiao scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Pacquiao scores with a hook to the body. Henderson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Pacquiao connects with a looping right hand.
Henderson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Pacquiao connects with a single shot there.
Henderson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Pacquiao cracks Henderson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Pacquiao lands a jab to the nose.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Henderson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Good standup being displayed there by Pacquiao as he connects with a hook.
Henderson fails with the takedown
and Pacquiao counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Henderson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Pacquiao.
Pacquiao fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A decent looking cross lands there for Pacquiao.
Henderson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Pacquiao connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manny Pacquiao dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

A nice combination there by Pacquiao.
Pacquiao feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hendersons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Pacquiao throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Henderson misses with a combination
and Pacquiao cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pacquiao connects with a body shot.
Pacquiao connects with a looping right hand.
Pacquiao is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Henderson can do to turn this around?
Henderson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Pacquiao counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Manny Pacquiao is winning the standup battle so far.
Henderson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pacquiao throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Henderson on the side of the head.
Henderson walks into a stiff left hand from Pacquiao.
Pacquiao lands with a right hand.
Henderson takes one to the side of the head.
Henderson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Pacquiao counter with a right hand.
Jab by Pacquiao.
Pacquiao changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Pacquiao connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Pacquiao scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Pacquiao lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Pacquiao.
Pacquiao lands with an overhand left.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Henderson walks into a jab.
Henderson walks into a straight right hand from Pacquiao.
Pacquiao lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henderson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Pacquiao connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Manny Pacquiao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Henderson.
Pacquiao looks to land a combination. Henderson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Henderson misses with a takedown
and Pacquiao counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A nice combination there by Pacquiao.
Henderson walks into a stiff left hand from Pacquiao.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Pacquiao, as that shot connected.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henderson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Joe Henderson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Henderson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Henderson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Pacquiao with a hook.
Pacquiao connects with a body shot.
Pacquiao connects with a crisp jab.
Joe Henderson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pacquiao connects with a crisp jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pacquiao lands with a straight right. Henderson didn't see that one coming.
Pacquiao cracks Henderson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Manny Pacquiao showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Pacquiao, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:25
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:25
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manny Pacquiao!