PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Stpehan White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manny Pacquiao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

White
vs
Pacquiao

188 cm
21
160 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

165 cm
18
155 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Prefers standup

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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Stpehan White!
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, Manny Pacquiao!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pacquiao will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
White misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Manny Pacquiao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
White avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
White really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

White gets a clinch.
White keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Pacquiao's efforts to push away.

White jumps guard.
Pacquiao is looking to stand up but White won't let him.
White manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

White has control of Pacquiao's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Pacquiao regains control of the situation pretty easily.

White is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Pacquiao has managed to escape the submission attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pacquiao is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Pacquiao really doesn't want to stay on the ground with White. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

White has control of Pacquiao's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Pacquiao regains control of the situation pretty easily.

White looking to secure an arm triangle but Pacquiao defends it well.

White is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Pacquiao is surviving well by controlling White's body position as best he can.
White will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

White working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.

Pacquiao defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from White.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

White has hold of Pacquiao's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Pacquiao manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.

White wants to finish this one by submission but Pacquiao is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from White.

White working for a guillotine from mount but Pacquiao is in no mood to give up.

White wants to finish this one by submission but Pacquiao is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from White.

White is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Pacquiao can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.

White looking to secure an arm triangle but Pacquiao defends it well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
White forces the positional change into back control.

Pacquiao is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if White gets his way!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
White is breathing heavily.

Pacquiao showing good submission defense here.

White has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Pacquiao has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!

White is working hard for the rear naked choke here.

White working for the choke.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao wants to get back to his feet.

White working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Pacquiao is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.

White is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

White patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?

White patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stpehan White dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

White throws a leg kick but Pacquiao sees it coming and moves out of range.
Stpehan White is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice takedown defense from Pacquiao. No joy for White on that attempt.
Pacquiao doesn't manage to clinch there - White circles away.
A head kick misses from White.
Pacquiao misses with a body kick.
A nice combination there by Pacquiao.

White clinches.

White jumps into guard, dragging Pacquiao to the mat.
Pacquiao is looking to stand up but White won't let him.
White has his hands on Pacquiao's head, controlling the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pacquiao is looking to stand up but White won't let him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
White pulls Pacquiao in close to prevent any damage.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

Stpehan White has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
White misses with a head kick.
White shoots in but no luck this time.
Pacquiao will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
White fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stpehan White. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao misses with the combination.
Pacquiao throws a series of strikes that have White backpedaling.
Pacquiao wants to clinch but White slips to the side
and White counters with a flying knee. Nice.
White shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pacquiao as he avoids it easily.
Pacquiao is looking to clinch but White is avoiding it.
White circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pacquiao slaps away a takedown attempt from White, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Pacquiao doesn't manage to clinch there - White circles away.
Pacquiao misses with a few strikes there.
Pacquiao misses with a wild combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
White shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
White takes one to the side of the head.
Pacquiao finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
White fails with a takedown attempt.
Pacquiao misses with a double jab

and White counters by moving into the clinch.
Pacquiao can't break the clinch.
The referee calls for White to work.

White jumps guard.
Pacquiao tries to stand but White is controlling from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
White lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Pacquiao!
Pacquiao is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.

Pacquiao defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from White.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
White takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

White is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Pacquiao has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.

White has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Stpehan White will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Pacquiao stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Pacquiao avoids the head kick by White.
White dives in and grabs Pacquiao's left leg, looking for a takedown. Pacquiao pushes down on White's head and hops out.
Pacquiao tries to clinch there but White circles away.
White misses with a two punch combination.
Pacquiao fails to land with a series of punches.
Pacquiao looks to land a combination but White avoids it well.
Pacquiao throws a series of punches but White avoids them all with ease.
White shoots in but Pacquiao avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
White throws a big shot that misses.
Pacquiao swinging wildly here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pacquiao fails in his attempt to clinch.
A nice combination there by Pacquiao.

White forces Pacquiao back against the cage and clinches.
Pacquiao has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

White manages to pull guard.
Pacquiao would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
White trying to control the position here.
White is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
White has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

White looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.

White working for a submission but Pacquiao is keeping him at bay.
Pacquiao tries to buck White off but he can't manage it.
White takes Pacquiao's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Pacquiao is in trouble.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

White is working hard for the rear naked choke here.

White looking for the choke but no joy.

White looking to break Pacquiao's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Pacquiao remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise White will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!

White has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.

White is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

White looking for the RNC.

White is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Pacquiao is defending well though. White let's go of the attempt for now.

White has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Manny Pacquiao has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Pacquiao defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of White's arms.
Stpehan White is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
White tries to keep control of the position but Pacquiao is staying busy.

And that's the end of the fight!
Stpehan White showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for White, 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stpehan White!