PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Develen Elvington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manny Pacquiao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Elvington
vs
Pacquiao

179 cm
23
152 lbs
2 - 0 - 1

169 cm
23
149 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Convicted

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 2 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Develen Elvington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Manny Pacquiao!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pacquiao throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Elvington uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pacquiao.
Elvington keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pacquiao.
Pacquiao looks to throw the jab but Elvington is out of range.
Pacquiao keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Pacquiao throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Elvington throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Elvington lands with a cross.

It looks like Manny Pacquiao has been cut.
Pacquiao misses the shot to the body.
Pacquiao missing with a left hand there. Elvington was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pacquiao fails to land with a series of punches.
Pacquiao throws a right and a left that Elvington avoids nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pacquiao uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Elvington shoots in looking for a takedown. Pacquiao tries to sprawl out of it but Elvington keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Pacquiao manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Pacquiao misses the shot to the body.
Pacquiao misses with a wild body shot.
Elvington fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pacquiao manages to avoid it.
Pacquiao takes one to the side of the head.
A punch combination from Pacquiao misses.
Pacquiao misses with a body shot

and Elvington counters with a nice double leg into side control. Pacquiao won't be happy with that.
An elbow from Elvington crashes against the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Elvington wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Elvington grinds an elbow into Pacquiao's temple.
Elvington working the body and head with strikes.
Elvington has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Elvington misses with the ground and pound.
Elvington landing a few strikes.
Pacquiao managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Elvington.
Elvington cracks Pacquiao with an elbow. That is naaassty.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pacquiao tries to get back to half guard but can't.
You can see the frustration on Pacquiao's face as Elvington controls the position.
Elvington lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elvington working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Sloppy strikes there by Elvington.
Pacquiao takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Pacquiao taking punishment in the form of punches.
Elvington postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Elvington in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
An elbow from Elvington crashes against the mat.
Elvington lands a few punches from side control.
Pacquiao is trying to buck Elvington off.
Elvington landing a few strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Elvington trying to control the position but Pacquiao is working away.
Elvington creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Elvington landing a few strikes.
Elvington lands a few punches from side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Elvington.
Pacquiao manages to get back to half guard.
Elvington not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Elvington thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Elvington throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Pacquiao avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Elvington.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Develen Elvington dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Manny Pacquiao's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Pacquiao avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pacquiao swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pacquiao throws a shot to the body.
Pacquiao fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Elvington manages to avoid it.
Manny Pacquiao is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pacquiao fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Elvington on the side of the head.
Elvington with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Pacquiao to score with a decent uppercut.
A big right from Elvington misses.
Elvington throws a body punch but Pacquiao moves out of range.
Pacquiao misses with a two punch combination.
Pacquiao looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Elvington slips under a jab.
Elvington throws out a loose jab but Pacquiao uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pacquiao throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pacquiao swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Elvington counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Pacquiao thinking.
Pacquiao takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Elvington avoids the body shot from Pacquiao.
Elvington fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Pacquiao is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Elvington rather than just go for the knockout.
Pacquiao falls off balance throwing a combination
and Elvington counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Elvington closes this distance looking for a takedown but Pacquiao circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao misses the jab.
Elvington jabbing away but nothing is landing.
No luck for Elvington with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Develen Elvington. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pacquiao throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Manny Pacquiao is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pacquiao digs a good hook to Elvington's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Elvington misses with a jab to the body
and Pacquiao counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pacquiao misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Elvington.
Pacquiao misses with a combination
and Elvington counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao misses with a double jab

and Elvington decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Pacquiao's guard.
Elvington thows a big elbow that misses.
Pacquiao utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Pacquiao utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Elvington tries to free his leg and advance position but Pacquiao is retaining full guard.
Elvington thows a big elbow that misses.
Elvington scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Elvington pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pacquiao is keeping the position for now.
Elvington thows a big elbow that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Elvington takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Pacquiao rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Elvington moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Develen Elvington is winning the standup battle so far.
A jab from Pacquiao misses.
Pacquiao fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Pacquiao scores with a shot to the body.
Elvington avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
No joy there for Pacquiao, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pacquiao throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Elvington will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Develen Elvington dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Manny Pacquiao's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Pacquiao moves out of range of the strikes.
Pacquiao looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A right-left combo lands from Pacquiao.
Pacquiao throws a right hand that Elvington ducks under and follows up with a left that Elvington also avoids with ease.
Elvington looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Pacquiao misses with a double jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pacquiao tries to bum rush Elvington with a series of wild strikes but Elvington uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pacquiao jabs at Elvington's body.
Pacquiao uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Elvington.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Pacquiao misses

and Elvington counters with a shoot takedown. Pacquiao fights it but they end up in guard.
Elvington throwing strikes from guard but Pacquiao blocks nicely.
Elvington trying to control but Pacquiao is working from the bottom.
Develen Elvington overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pacquiao looking for a sweep. Not yet Pacquiao, not yet.
Elvington trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Elvington passes Pacquiao's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Elvington throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Elvington thows a huge punch but Pacquiao dodges it nicely.
Manny Pacquiao has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao is looking to escape.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Nice takedown defense from Pacquiao. No joy for Elvington on that attempt.
Pacquiao throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Elvington.
Pacquiao throws a nice looking combination but Elvington bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Elvington avoids the body shot from Pacquiao.
Pacquiao throws a combination that misses
and Elvington counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pacquiao takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Elvington fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Develen Elvington. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pacquiao misses with a jab to the body

and Elvington counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Pacquiao's guard now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Pacquiao managing to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elvington slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Elvington working the strikes but Pacquiao uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Elvington throwing shots but Pacquiao is blocking nicely.
Pacquiao has hold of Elvington's hands but Elvington slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Elvington is looking to advance position but Pacquiao won't allow it.
Pacquiao is trying to stand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Pacquiao is controlling Elvington's trapped leg to prevent Elvington from advancing to side control.
Elvington not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Elvington slips a nice elbow through Pacquiao's hands, connecting with Pacquiao's forehead.
Elvington wants to pass the guard but Pacquiao is defending well.
Pacquiao wants to get back to his feet.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Elvington bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Develen Elvington is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Left hook, right uppercut from Elvington.

And that's the end of the fight!
Develen Elvington showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Elvington has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Develen Elvington!