PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between manny paquiao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Utoru Germito (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). manny paquiao could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Utoru Germito's chin.

paquiao
vs
Germito

180 cm
23
130 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

189 cm
21
140 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Determined

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, manny paquiao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Utoru Germito!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Daniel Franklin and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Germito is on the wrong end of a nice combination from paquiao.
Germito has a takedown stuffed.
paquiao fails in his attempt to clinch.
paquiao throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

paquiao clinches up against the cage.
paquiao lands with a right to the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Germito is looking to break free of the clinch but paquiao has double underhooks.
paquiao lands with a short punch from the clinch.
paquiao lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
paquiao works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
paquiao stalling the fight.
Germito can't break the clinch.
paquiao prevents a body shot from Germito.
Still in the clinch, paquiao scores with a nice short uppercut.
paquiao scores with an uppercut up the middle.
paquiao works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Germito is trying to work for a single leg takedown but paquiao pulls him back up using the underhooks.
paquiao softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Germito tries to pull guard but paquiao won't allow it.
manny paquiao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Utoru Germito.
paquiao lands a right hand that snaps the head of Germito backwards.

paquiao's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Germito clinches up against the cage.
paquiao lands a shoulder strike.
paquiao is pushing Germito up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
paquiao throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Germitos head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, paquiao creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
paquiao lands a shoulder strike.
paquiao lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by paquiao.
paquiao really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Germito jumps guard but paquiao stands there with Germito around his waist. Germito gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Germito jumps guard but paquiao stands there with Germito around his waist. Germito gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Germito has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. paquiao avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Germito looks gassed!
paquiao scores with a shot to the side of Germito's head.
A short left from paquiao.
paquiao gets through Germito's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Germito wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
paquiao slowing the pace effectively.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from paquiao.
paquiao avoiding damage as Germito throws knees to the body.
paquiao working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
paquiao lands with a short shot to the head.
Germito misses with a punch on the inside.
paquiao lands a hook to the side of the head.
paquiao lands with a light punch inside.
Germito jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as paquiao walks away with a smile on his face. Germito gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Germito fails with an attempt to clinch.
paquiao scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Germito is on the wrong end of a nice combination from paquiao.

paquiao fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Germito, pushing him back against the cage.
Germito is trying to break the clinch but paquiao has him pressed against the cage.
paquiao working hard to break the clinch.
Germito is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
paquiao softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
paquiao pressing his opponent against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by paquiao.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from paquiao.
paquiao scores with a nice hook to the head.
paquiao lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
paquiao displaying some good clinch control by pressing Germito up against the cage.
paquiao is pressed up against the cage. Germito has hold of a leg and is looking to drag paquiao down to the mat. paquiao avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

paquiao rushes Germito and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
paquiao throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Germitos head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by paquiao.
paquiao leaning against his opponent.
paquiao working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Still in the clinch, paquiao scores with a nice short uppercut.
paquiao lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
paquiao scores with a shot to the side of Germito's head.
paquiao scores with a hook to the body.
paquiao scores with a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from paquiao - that landed with a thud.
paquiao controlling the action here for a moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
paquiao lands a nice shot to the body.
paquiao lands a shoulder strike.
paquiao lands a nice shot to the body.
paquiao slows down the pace here.
paquiao softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for paquiao.

paquiao breaks the clinch.
Germito throws a hook to the side of paquiao's head but paquiao sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
paquiao wants to clinch.

paquiao gets in close and instigates a clinch.
paquiao lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Germito fails to pull guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

paquiao lands a jab-cross combination.
paquiao stalks Germito and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Germito's face. Germito staggers backwards, shaken.

paquiao has closed the distance and engaged Germito in a clinch.
paquiao keeps control of Germito as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
paquiao scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right from paquiao on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for paquiao.
paquiao lands a shoulder strike.
Germito tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. paquiao smiles and moves away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Germito.

paquiao clinches with his opponent.

paquiao escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

paquiao pushes Germito up against the cage in a clinch.
paquiao lands a hook to the side of the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
paquiao lands a right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
paquiao lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right from paquiao on the inside.
paquiao scores with a shot to the side of Germito's head.
Germito looking to stall.
paquiao holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Germito misses with a body punch.
Germito tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. paquiao smiles and moves away.
manny paquiao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Utoru Germito.
Germito changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. paquiao tries to avoid it but Germito manages to keep hold of a leg and drag paquiao to the ground. paquiao escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Germito shoots for a double leg takedown but paquiao sprawls well. He's pushed Germito's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
paquiao throws a combination. Germito tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

paquiao rushes Germito and presses him up against the cage.
paquiao gets through Germito's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
paquiao working some nice short punches in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
paquiao lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Germito backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from paquiao.
paquiao lands a shot to the body.
paquiao lands a right hand that snaps the head of Germito backwards.
paquiao lands on the inside with an uppercut.
manny paquiao has scored more points in the clinch so far.
paquiao lands a left hand that snaps the head of Germito backwards.
paquiao lands a hook that snaps the head of Germito backwards.
paquiao lands with a short punch from the clinch.
paquiao lands a body shot in the clinch.

paquiao breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
paquiao is looking to clinch but Germito is avoiding it.

paquiao moves into range and clinches up with Germito.
Germito is trying to break free.

paquiao's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The fight stays on the outside here - paquiao looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nice takedown defense from paquiao. No joy for Germito on that attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - paquiao looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A punch combination from paquiao misses.
Germito shoots in for a takedown but paquiao shows good takedown defense.

paquiao instigates a clinch.
paquiao lands a left hand.
A bit of stalling here from Germito.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as paquiao takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Germito tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. paquiao just stands there and leans against the cage.
Germito's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
paquiao is working Germito over against the cage.
Germito tries to pull guard but paquiao won't allow it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by paquiao.
paquiao lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Germito's face as he tries to break the clinch.

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.
Germito is trying to force a seperation but paquiao has the dominant position.
paquiao digs a right hand underneath Germito's ribcage. Germito let out a lung full of air as it connected.
paquiao is trying to maintain a safe position but Germito gets an underhook and turns paquiao into the cage.

paquiao's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Germito tries for a takedown but paquiao sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A right-left combo lands from paquiao.
paquiao tries to clinch up but Germito circles away and keeps his distance.
Germito stuffs the takedown.

Germito shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Germito wants to pass the guard but paquiao is defending well.
Germito perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

manny paquiao dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

paquiao tries to clinch there but Germito circles away.
paquiao tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Germito paws at him with a jab and circles away.
paquiao stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and paquiao wants it to stay on the feet.
paquiao is looking to clinch but Germito is avoiding it.

paquiao has closed the distance and engaged Germito in a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by paquiao.
paquiao dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
paquiao lands a right hand that snaps the head of Germito backwards.
paquiao keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Germito's efforts to push away.
paquiao lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
paquiao scores with a shoulder strike.
Germito is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
paquiao working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
paquiao prevents Germito from breaking the clinch.
Germito throws a knee to the head but misses.
Germito jumps guard but paquiao stands there with Germito around his waist. Germito gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Germito has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. paquiao avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
manny paquiao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Utoru Germito.
paquiao works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short right hand to the side of the head by paquiao.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A shot in the inside from paquiao.
paquiao lands a hook that snaps the head of Germito backwards.
Germito taking a breather.
paquiao lands a body shot in the clinch.
paquiao holding his opponent close, against the cage.
paquiao working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
paquiao lands with a light punch inside.
paquiao misses with a hook from the clinch.
A body shot lands from paquiao.
Germito has paquiao pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. paquiao manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
paquiao gets through Germito's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from paquiao.
Germito tries to pull guard but paquiao holds him up against the cage and eventually Germito drops back down to his feet.
Germito working hard to break the clinch.
paquiao working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Germito goes for a takedown in the clinch but paquiao prevents it.
paquiao lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Germito fails to pull guard.
Germito is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
paquiao lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Germito.
Germito tries to pull guard but paquiao won't allow it.
paquiao is trying to maintain a safe position but Germito gets an underhook and turns paquiao into the cage.
Germito can't get the takedown.
paquiao lands a nice shot to the body.
paquiao lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Germito trying to land knees to the body.
Germito trying to control the position but instead, paquiao has worked for underhooks and has pushed Germito into the cage.
A body shot lands from paquiao.
paquiao works on Germito's body with a couple of short punches.
Germito has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Germito tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. paquiao smiles and moves away.
Germito circles away from the clinch attempt.

paquiao gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Germito blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Still in the clinch, paquiao scores with a nice short uppercut.
paquiao fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Germito throws a punch but it's blocked by paquiao.
Germito is trying to work for a single leg takedown but paquiao pulls him back up using the underhooks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
paquiao stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.

Germito has picked paquiao up - he's going for a ride! Germito dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
paquiao tries to kick Germito off but Germito keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Germito is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
paquiao tries to kick Germito off but Germito keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Germito throwing shots but paquiao is blocking nicely.
Germito perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Utoru Germito has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
manny paquiao is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Germito thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

And that's the end of the fight!
manny paquiao showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for paquiao, 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... manny paquiao!