PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ron Jermery (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manuel Paquiao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ron Jermery has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Jermery
vs
Paquiao

177 cm
27
167 lbs
7 - 6 - 0

190 cm
32
170 lbs
27 - 23 - 1

BJJ Brown Belt
World class boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

//buriedALIVE// Fight Gear

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 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ron Jermery!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 23 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Manuel Paquiao!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Alec Ball and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good shot there by Paquiao.
Jermery misses with a takedown
enabling Paquiao to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice sprawl there from Paquiao as Jermery shoots in.
Jermery throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Paquiao's waist but Paquiao gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jermery off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ron Jermery. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Paquiao stuffs the takedown attempt from Jermery. Jermery gets slowly back to his feet.
Jermery fails to land the takedown.
Paquiao slaps away a takedown attempt from Jermery, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jermery slips a straight right by Paquiao.
Jermery looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Paquiao lands a head shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Paquiao darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jermery on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ron Jermery seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Paquiao lands with an overhand left.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Paquiao stuffs the takedown attempt from Jermery. Jermery gets slowly back to his feet.
Jermery is trying hard to land a takedown here. Paquiao sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Jermery manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Paquiao on his heels. He'll look to pass Paquiao's guard now, I'm sure.
Jermery is looking to work some ground and pound but Paquiao has wrist control.

Jermery drops back looking for a leg! Paquiao is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Paquiao manages to kick Jermery off! Jermery jumps back into Paquiao's guard.
Paquiao wants to stand and escape but Jermery is having none of it.

Jermery drops back, looking for a kneebar! Paquiao looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Paquiao looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Paquiao!
Jermery is looking to regain half guard here but Paquiao keeps moving and retains side control.

Paquiao decides to stand back up. Paquiao steps back and let's Jermery get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jermery tries for a takedown but Paquiao circles away easily
and Paquiao counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Jermery feints and as Paquiao raises his hands in defense, Jermery changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jermery stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Paquiao swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jermery won't allow Paquiao to get back to his feet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Paquiao is on top in guard.
Paquiao postures up.

Paquiao stands up from Jermery's guard - Paquiao perhaps looking for a knockout.
Nice body punch from Paquiao.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jermery bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Paquiao leaves Jermery with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jermery uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Paquiao.
Jermery shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Paquiao defends it nicely.
Jermery closes this distance looking for a takedown but Paquiao circles away.
Paquiao fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jermery moves out of range of the strikes.
Manuel Paquiao is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Paquiao looks to land a left hand but Jermery moved out of range nicely.
Paquiao has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Jermery shoots in and drives through. Paquiao sprawls well.
Jermery fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paquiao fails to land with a series of punches.
Paquiao is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jermery.
Jermery shoots in but no luck this time.
Jermery shoots in but Paquiao avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jermery goes for a double leg but Paquiao avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Paquiao continues to drive forward.
Jermery is breathing heavily.

Paquiao's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Paquiao is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jermery.
Jermery shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Paquiao sprawls well. Paquiao wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jermery gets slowly back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jermery shoots in but Paquiao avoids the takedown attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manuel Paquiao dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Horrible takedown by Jermery or perhaps it was just good defense by Paquiao which made him look bad.
A punch lands to the side of Jermery 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jermery shoots in but Paquiao avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nice sprawl there from Paquiao as Jermery shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ron Jermery. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Paquiao lands a body shot.
Paquiao lands a nice looking body shot.
Paquiao takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Paquiao leaves Jermery with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Paquiao. No joy for Jermery on that attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jermery closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
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!
Paquiao throws a series of punches but Jermery moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Paquiao scores with a jab to the body.
Paquiao cracks Jermery with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jermery takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jermery fails with the takedown.
Paquiao throws a big shot that misses.
Jermery doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jermery shoots in looking for a takedown but Paquiao manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jermery's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jermery takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Paquiao throws a lazy right hand but Jermery sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jermery tries for a takedown but Paquiao circles away easily
letting Paquiao counter with a right hand.
Horrible takedown by Jermery or perhaps it was just good defense by Paquiao which made him look bad.

That's two 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!
Paquiao throws a shot from downtown. Jermery moves away and avoids it.
Jermery avoids the body shot from Paquiao.
Jermery uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Paquiao.
Paquiao lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jermery at a distance.
Paquiao throws the left hand but Jermery avoids the punch easily.
Paquiao bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jermery's head.
A punch combination from Paquiao misses.
Paquiao defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jermery.
Jermery looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Paquiao is fending him off so far but Jermery persists. Nope, Paquiao circles away and we're back to standing.
Paquiao scores with a jab to the body.
Paquiao looks to throw the jab but Jermery is out of range.
Paquiao throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice takedown defense from Paquiao. No joy for Jermery on that attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paquiao lands a nice looking body shot.
Jermery fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Paquiao throws an overhand right that lands on Jermery's shoulder, as Jermery tries to avoid the shot.
Jermery is trying hard to land a takedown here. Paquiao sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Paquiao lands with a shot to the body.
Jab, jab by Paquiao - just one landing.
Jermery shoots in for a double leg but Paquiao sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Paquiao with a jab.
Paquiao throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Paquiao digs a good hook to Jermery's body.
Paquiao lands a head shot.
Jermery takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jermery ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jermery misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Paquiao closes the distance and lands a one-two.

It looks like Ron Jermery has been cut.
Jermery staying out of range there.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jermery.
Jermery shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Paquiao works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jermery.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Paquiao connects with a crisp jab.
Paquiao stuffs the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manuel Paquiao showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ron Jermery'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. This is the final round!

Paquiao lands a jab to the head.
Paquiao lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Jermery dives in for a single leg takedown but Paquiao sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.

Paquiao pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jermery looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Jermery tries for a takedown but Paquiao sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Paquiao misses with a looping right.
Jermery shoots for a double leg takedown but Paquiao sprawls well. He's pushed Jermery's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ron Jermery. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Paquiao cracks Jermery with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Paquiao connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jermery closes this distance looking for a takedown but Paquiao circles away.
Jermery tries for a takedown but Paquiao sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jermery takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Paquiao throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Nice cross by Paquiao.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Paquiao bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jermery's head backwards.

Jermery is rocked!
Paquiao lands a body shot.
Oh Jermery is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A cross from Paquiao lands.
Jermery displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Paquiao throws out the jab.
Jermery shoots in but no luck this time.
Paquiao drops Jermery with a big left hand! Jermery is injured, injured bad! Paquiao jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Manuel Paquiao!
During a confident post fight interview, Manuel Paquiao thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.