PBP Commentary

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

KO
vs
Pacquiao

225 cm
21
160 lbs
8 - 2 - 1

169 cm
26
149 lbs
12 - 2 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Heavy handed

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Ivan KO!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Manny Pacquiao!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pacquiao pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Pacquiao.
KO lands a nice shot to the body.
KO fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pacquiao looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
KO misses the shot to the body.
KO blocks a leg kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Pacquiao.
Pacquiao keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from KO.
Pacquiao feints and then cracks KO's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow KO down.
Pacquiao misses with a straight left.
KO steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pacquiao.
A slow jab from KO misses its intended target.
KO takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
KO on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pacquiao. Pacquiao obviously looking to wear him down.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pacquiao. KO does a little dance to reset his feet.
KO checks a leg kick nicely.
Pacquiao scores with a kick to the body.
Pacquiao throws a sloppy head kick and KO moves out of range easily.
KO really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Pacquiao there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
KO defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Pacquiao.
Pacquiao shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

KO clinches up against the cage.

Pacquiao breaks from the clinch.
KO lands with a straight right. Pacquiao didn't see that one coming.
Pacquiao lands a nice hook to KO's body. KO takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Pacquiao throws a low kick, looking for KO's leg but KO calmly moves out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as KO checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
KO with a body punch. A glancing blow.
KO fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pacquiao dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on KO. That did some damage!
Pacquiao throws a leg kick but KO moved away.
Ivan KO is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pacquiao takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Pacquiao looks gassed!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
KO tries to clinch but Pacquiao moves out of range.
Pacquiao throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
KO lands with a shot to the body.
KO tries to clinch up but Pacquiao circles away and keeps his distance.
KO lands with a right hand.
KO keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
KO fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pacquiao jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Left hook, right uppercut from KO.

It looks like Manny Pacquiao has been cut.
KO connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
KO tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

KO closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Pacquiao breaks the clinch.
KO is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.

KO gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Pacquiao to score an easy takedown into full guard.
KO keeping full guard, as Pacquiao tries to pass.
KO is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao throws a big right hand that misses.
Pacquiao stops KO from standing up.
Pacquiao trying to control but KO is working from the bottom.
Pacquiao is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pacquiao looking to pass the guard.
KO keeping moving, preventing Pacquiao from controlling successfully.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Pacquiao throws a wild body kick that KO sees coming a mile off.
Pacquiao throws out a loose jab but KO uses good head movement to avoid it.
KO throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pacquiao has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Pacquiao there as he acknowledges the shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
KO tries to clinch up but Pacquiao circles away and keeps his distance.
Pacquiao just misses with a punch to the body.
Pacquiao throws a push kick but KO slaps the foot to one side.
KO fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Pacquiao on the side of the head.
Pacquiao fakes a jab and throws a low kick but KO checks it well.

Pacquiao shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches KO napping and manages to drive through into side control!
KO is trying to buck Pacquiao off.
Pacquiao trying to control the action but KO is working from the bottom.
KO pushes Pacquiao away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Pacquiao gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pacquiao is looking to take a break and control but KO is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
KO is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Ivan KO will probably get the nod.
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.

KO instigates a clinch.
KO wants to break free but Pacquiao has control.
Pacquiao is trying to stall.
A short uppercut from KO.

Pacquiao breaks the clinch.
Pacquiao connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
KO takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Pacquiao moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ivan KO is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pacquiao connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
KO swings away with a body shot that misses
and Pacquiao counters with a nice body kick.
KO blocks a head kick by Pacquiao.
KO tries to clinch but fails miserably

The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
and Pacquiao counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
KO wants to stand but Pacquiao is controlling the position.

KO manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pacquiao takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

That's one minute gone in the round.
KO blocks a head kick by Pacquiao.
Pacquiao feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to KO's calf.
KO is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Pacquiao scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Pacquiao shoots in but no luck this time.
Pacquiao throws a sloppy body shot
and KO counters with a series of strikes. Pacquiao will be more careful next time no doubt.
Pacquiao misses with a head kick.
Pacquiao tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but KO was well out of range. Poor timing from Pacquiao.
KO wants to clinch up but Pacquiao keeps it at a distance.
Pacquiao delivers a nice body kick.
KO blocks a jab.
KO falls off balance throwing a combination
and Pacquiao makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
KO ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pacquiao throws a quick inside leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao throws a head kick that misses.
Pacquiao throws a predictable looking body shot
and KO counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Pacquiao thinking.
KO is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Pacquiao keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
KO scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ivan KO is winning the standup battle so far.
Pacquiao moves out of range as KO strikes.
Pacquiao misses with a hook to the body
and KO counters with a straight right hand.

Pacquiao changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. KO looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
KO tries to escape but Pacquiao is in control.
A lull in the action here as Pacquiao stalls from top position.
KO is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Pacquiao is controlling him well.

KO sneaks out the side door and pushes Pacquiao away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
KO throws a combination that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Pacquiao lands a two punch combo.
Pacquiao throws a leg kick which misses KO's front leg but catches the back leg as KO tries to avoid it.

KO gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Pacquiao looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pacquiao seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Pacquiao looking to pass the guard.
Pacquiao trying to control the position from guard on top but KO is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

KO kicks Pacquiao off and gets to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
KO scores with a nice head shot.

Pacquiao gets a takedown into half guard.
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 stops KO from getting back to his feet.
Pacquiao is trying to control the action in half guard but KO is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Pacquiao looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
KO wants to get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

KO makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Pacquiao with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Pacquiao is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down KO rather than just go for the knockout.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Pacquiao, right into the meat.
Pacquiao scoring well with a low kick there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manny Pacquiao showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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.

KO tries to clinch up.
A head kick misses from Pacquiao.
Pacquiao wants to land a leg kick but KO is out of range.
Pacquiao looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? KO is fending him off so far but Pacquiao persists. Nope, KO circles away and we're back to standing.
KO misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
KO misses with a combination
and Pacquiao counters with a slapping leg kick.
A head kick misses from Pacquiao.
Pacquiao slips a jab and a cross from KO.
Pacquiao moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
KO avoids the head kick by Pacquiao.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
KO scores with a jab to the body.
Nice body punch from Pacquiao.
Pacquiao moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Pacquiao slips a jab from KO.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pacquiao looks to land a left hand but KO moved out of range nicely.
KO misses with a body shot.
Pacquiao misses with a hook. KO ducked under it nicely.
KO misses with a straight left.
KO misses with a straight right.
Pacquiao falls off balance throwing a combination
and KO connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A shot to the body from Pacquiao misses
and KO counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pacquiao scores with a leg kick.
Pacquiao missing with a left hand there. KO was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pacquiao looks to score with a jab to the body but KO is just out of range.
A punch combination from Pacquiao misses.
KO moves out of range as Pacquiao throws a body kick.
Pacquiao takes a shot right to the bread basket.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
KO fails in his attempt to clinch.

KO gets caught flat footed, as Pacquiao shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Pacquiao won't allow KO to get back to his feet.
KO keeping full guard, as Pacquiao tries to pass.
Pacquiao stops KO from standing up.
Pacquiao wants to control from the top but KO keeps moving.
Pacquiao wants to pass the guard but KO is keeping the position.
KO wants to stand and escape but Pacquiao is having none of it.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
The fight stays on the outside here - KO looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
KO closes the distance but Pacquiao moves to the side
and Pacquiao counters with a solid body kick.
Pacquiao throws a leg kick but KO sees it coming and checks it nicely.
KO misses with a looping left.
KO throws a series of punches but Pacquiao moves out of range.
Pacquiao explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A solid leg kick lands there for Pacquiao.

Pacquiao gets a takedown into half guard.
KO tries to kick Pacquiao off but Pacquiao keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Manny Pacquiao has got the better of the ground game so far.
Pacquiao with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
KO is not content to let Pacquiao control the position.
Pacquiao controlling the action here.
KO pushes Pacquiao off looking to stand but Pacquiao dives back in and keeps control.
Pacquiao stalling.
Pacquiao is keen to just control but KO is a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manny Pacquiao really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Manny Pacquiao's cut.
That's time! KO's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Pacquiao gets cracked with a nice right hand there by KO.
KO checks the leg kick nicely there.
KO wants to clinch.
Pacquiao has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
KO throws a lazy right hand but Pacquiao sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
KO moves in looking to clinch but Pacquiao pushes him off.
A good leg kick by Pacquiao.
Pacquiao lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
KO tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Pacquiao counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pacquiao keeps the fight on the outside.

Pacquiao drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
KO wants to get back to his feet but Pacquiao is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Pacquiao tries to free his leg and advance position but KO is retaining full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pacquiao is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Pacquiao trying to control the position from guard on top but KO is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pacquiao might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control KO kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Pacquiao prevents KO from getting back to his feet.
KO keeping moving, preventing Pacquiao from controlling successfully.
KO will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Pacquiao is standing up over KO. KO looks to escape but Pacquiao dives into side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Pacquiao tries to move into full mount but can't pass KO's legs.
KO is trying to escape and get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Pacquiao lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
KO lands a two punch combo.
KO closes the distance but Pacquiao moves to the side
and Pacquiao makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Pacquiao bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Pacquiao, right into the meat.
Pacquiao scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
KO stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Pacquiao.
A good leg kick by Pacquiao.
KO will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
KO avoids the head kick by Pacquiao.
KO stuffs the takedown attempt from Pacquiao. Pacquiao gets slowly back to his feet.
KO scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Pacquiao doesn't seem bothered though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
KO misses with a few strikes there.
KO is looking to clinch but Pacquiao is avoiding it.
KO connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
KO throws a nice looking combination but Pacquiao bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
KO throws a series of punches but Pacquiao avoids them all with ease.
Pacquiao feints and then cracks KO's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow KO down.
Pacquiao throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pacquiao cracks KO with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Pacquiao is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.

KO drives through and clinches with Pacquiao against the cage.

Pacquiao's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pacquiao takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
KO stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and KO wants it to stay on the feet.
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That's four minutes gone in the round.
KO stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and KO wants it to stay on the feet.
Ivan KO has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manny Pacquiao.
KO ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pacquiao moves away.
Pacquiao looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
KO tries to clinch but Pacquiao moves away
and Pacquiao counters with an inside leg kick.
Pacquiao keeps the fight on the outside.
KO takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Pacquiao throws a body kick that misses.
Pacquiao moves away from the strike by KO.
KO lands a lovely overhand right.
KO takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Pacquiao tries to land a front kick but KO steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
KO tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pacquiao swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A telegraphed right hand from Pacquiao misses the target.
Pacquiao throws a nice looking combination but KO bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Manny Pacquiao will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Manny Pacquiao's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

KO wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
KO fails in his attempt to clinch.
KO lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Pacquiao has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Pacquiao takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Pacquiao lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but KO circles away quickly and effectively.
A chopping leg kick lands by Pacquiao.
KO tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pacquiao dives in and grabs KO's left leg, looking for a takedown. KO pushes down on Pacquiao's head and hops out.
KO lands a really nice looking cross but Pacquiao seems unphased.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Pacquiao is defended easily by KO.
KO lands with a hook. Pacquiao tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Pacquiao is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Pacquiao walks into a left hand.
KO fails with an attempt to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
KO pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pacquiao needs to keep his hands up - KO had a free shot at his head there.
KO connects with a good right hand that stumbles Pacquiao. Pacquiao circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
KO slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Pacquiao.
KO just misses with a punch to the body.
KO bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Pacquiao's head.
Pacquiao tries to land a leg kick but KO saw it coming and moves away.
Jab, jab by KO - just one landing.
Pacquiao drops his hands momentarily and KO takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
KO connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Pacquiao closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Pacquiao misses with a low kick as KO jumps back.
KO throws a shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from KO.
KO closes the distance but Pacquiao moves to the side
and Pacquiao counters with a low kick, right behind KO 's knee.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Pacquiao. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
KO punishes Pacquiao's body with a nice straight punch.
KO connects with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pacquiao will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
KO lands with a good body shot.
Pacquiao dodges the punch combination from KO.
KO misses with the combination.

KO rushes Pacquiao and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
KO lands with a light punch inside.
Pacquiao lands a body punch.
KO lands a left hand.
KO is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
KO wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

KO breaks from the clinch.
KO staying out of range there.
Pacquiao waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract KO.
Pacquiao looks for the body kick but KO saw that one coming.
Pacquiao throws a nice looking combination but KO bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
KO throws a right hand that Pacquiao ducks under and follows up with a left that Pacquiao also avoids with ease.
Pacquiao shoots in and drives through. KO sprawls well.
Ivan KO has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manny Pacquiao.
KO avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pacquiao fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt KO.
Pacquiao avoids the body shot from KO.
Pacquiao lands a high kick!
KO tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Pacquiao counters with a nice body kick.
Ivan KO has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao lands a nice leg kick that just misses KO's sensitive parts.
A solid body kick from Pacquiao.
Pacquiao misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
KO tries to close the distance and clinch but Pacquiao swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
KO bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Manny Pacquiao is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
KO keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
KO moves out of range of the body kick from Pacquiao.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
KO fails to land with a series of punches.

Pacquiao bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
KO throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ivan KO showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Pacquiao 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 47:48
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 47:48
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manny Pacquiao!
Manny Pacquiao is the new lightweight champion!