PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between James Phoenix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manny Pacquaio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Phoenix
vs
Pacquaio

180 cm
18
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

168 cm
25
137 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

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 Hilo, James Phoenix!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Manny Pacquaio!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pacquaio tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Pacquaio looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
A head kick from Phoenix lands but Pacquaio takes it in his stride.
A punch combination from Pacquaio misses.
Manny Pacquaio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Phoenix fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Pacquaio has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Some wild striking there from Pacquaio.
Phoenix scores with a head kick.
Phoenix scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Phoenix lands a high kick!
Phoenix really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Phoenix throws a head kick that Pacquaio semi-blocks.
Phoenix throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Phoenix thuds his shin into the meat of Pacquaio's side.
Phoenix throws a nice inside leg kick.
Phoenix lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Good leg kick by Phoenix there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Phoenix is looking to slow Pacquaio down with leg kicks.
Phoenix connects with a high kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Phoenix cracks the inside of Pacquaio's front leg.
A nice leg kick lands there from Phoenix.
Phoenix connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
An inside leg kick lands from Phoenix.
Phoenix throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Phoenix lands with a slapping head kick.
Pacquaio takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Phoenix scores with a head kick.
Pacquaio has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Phoenix.
Phoenix lands with a slapping head kick.
Good leg kick by Phoenix there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Phoenix lands a leg kick that knocks Pacquaio off balance momentarily.
That kick from Phoenix tenderised Pacquaio's leg. Pacquaio is trying to keep his angry face on.
Pacquaio on the wrong end of a kick to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Good leg kick by Phoenix there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Phoenix connects with a solid leg kick.
Pacquaio tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Phoenix lands a leg kick that knocks Pacquaio off balance momentarily.
Pacquaio sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Phoenix throws a head kick that Pacquaio semi-blocks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Phoenix thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Pacquaio if he has to take too many more of those.
A slapping body kick lands there for Phoenix.
Phoenix fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Phoenix lands with a slapping head kick.
Phoenix feints and then cracks Pacquaio's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pacquaio down.
Pacquaio takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix scores with a push kick.
Pacquaio throws a nice looking combination but Phoenix bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Phoenix cracks the inside of Pacquaio's front leg.
Pacquaio stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Phoenix.
Phoenix throws a leg kick which misses Pacquaio's front leg but catches the back leg as Pacquaio tries to avoid it.
Pacquaio takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Phoenix throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Pacquaio's head.
Phoenix throws a head kick that Pacquaio semi-blocks.
Pacquaio throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Phoenix counters with an outside leg kick.
Pacquaio throws a nice looking combination but Phoenix bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Phoenix feints and then cracks Pacquaio's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pacquaio down.
Phoenix pushes Pacquaio away with a front kick.
Phoenix lands a head kick!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix circles away from the clinch attempt
and Phoenix counters with a big head kick but Pacquaio shrugs it off.
Both fighters circling a little - Phoenix finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Phoenix throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Phoenix connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Phoenix lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Pacquaio sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Pacquaio misses with the combination.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Phoenix throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Pacquaio.
Phoenix throws a head kick that half lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Phoenix 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.

Nice body kick there by Phoenix.
Pacquaio on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Phoenix. Phoenix obviously looking to wear him down.
Pacquaio throws a series of punches but Phoenix avoids them all with ease.
Phoenix lands a head kick!
Phoenix lands a high kick!
Pacquaio takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Phoenix lands a head kick!
A good leg kick by Phoenix.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Phoenix, right into the meat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Phoenix with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Pacquaio on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Phoenix throws a head kick that Pacquaio semi-blocks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Phoenix scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Phoenix lands a front kick.
Phoenix fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Manny Pacquaio is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Phoenix connects with a high kick.
Phoenix scores with a push kick.
Phoenix scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Phoenix throws a leg kick which misses Pacquaio's front leg but catches the back leg as Pacquaio tries to avoid it.
Phoenix throws a head kick that Pacquaio semi-blocks.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Phoenix. Pacquaio shrugs it off though.
Phoenix scores with a kick to the midsection.
Phoenix delivers a nice body kick.
A head kick from Phoenix lands but Pacquaio takes it in his stride.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix throws a nice inside leg kick.
James Phoenix is winning the standup battle so far.
A head kick from Phoenix lands but Pacquaio takes it in his stride.
Pacquaio has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Phoenix.
Phoenix avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A solid leg kick lands there for Phoenix.
A solid leg kick lands there for Phoenix.
Phoenix throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Pacquaio's head.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Phoenix.
Pacquaio throws a left and a right that both miss
and Phoenix makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Phoenix lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Phoenix throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Pacquaio's head.
Phoenix throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Pacquaio looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Phoenix throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Pacquaio throws a right and a left that Phoenix avoids nicely.
Phoenix fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Pacquaio.
An inside leg kick lands from Phoenix.
Pacquaio has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Phoenix.
Pacquaio tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Phoenix buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A combination from Pacquaio does no damage.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Phoenix. Pacquaio shrugs it off though.
Phoenix throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Pacquaio's head.
Pacquaio fails to land with a series of punches.
Pacquaio swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Phoenix lands a head kick!
Pacquaio stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Phoenix.
Phoenix scores with a head kick.
Pacquaio wants to clinch but Phoenix slips to the side
and Phoenix counters with an outside leg kick.
Phoenix throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Pacquaio's head.
Pacquaio looks to land a combination but Phoenix avoids it well.
Pacquaio has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Phoenix.
Pacquaio swinging wildly here.
Pacquaio misses with a two punch combination.
Pacquaio takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Phoenix dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Phoenix showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pacquaio.
Phoenix throws a head kick that Pacquaio semi-blocks.
Phoenix moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Pacquaio swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Phoenix counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Phoenix, right into the meat.
Phoenix bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Phoenix lands with a thumping leg kick.
Pacquaio lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Phoenix circles away quickly and effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pacquaio thows a leg kick but Phoenix checks it
and Phoenix counters with a thumping low kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Phoenix lands a head kick!
Pacquaio misses with a wild combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Phoenix throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Pacquaio's head.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Pacquaio crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Phoenix - the referee stops the clock and Pacquaio gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Phoenix. Pacquaio manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Pacquaio throws a lazy body kick
and Phoenix counters with an outside leg kick.
Pacquaio tries to land a body kick
and Phoenix counters with a good low kick that Pacquaio was not able to check.
That kick from Phoenix tenderised Pacquaio's leg. Pacquaio is trying to keep his angry face on.
Pacquaio's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Phoenix scores with a head kick. Pacquaio tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Phoenix chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Pacquaio crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Phoenix - the referee stops the clock and Pacquaio gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Phoenix. Pacquaio manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Phoenix lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Phoenix fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Pacquaio throws a nice looking combination but Phoenix bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Phoenix lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A solid body kick from Phoenix.
Pacquaio rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Phoenix moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Phoenix plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Phoenix lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Pacquaio tries to clinch there but Phoenix circles away.
Phoenix throws a front kick that sends Pacquaio stumbling back into the cage.
Phoenix lands a head kick. Pacquaio smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Pacquaio fails to land with a series of punches.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Phoenix - that will leave a mark!
Phoenix lands with a slapping head kick.
Phoenix plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Pacquaio fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix dodges the punch combination from Pacquaio.
A low kick from Pacquaio misses
and Phoenix finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Phoenix.
A punch combination from Pacquaio misses.
Phoenix delivers a nice body kick.
Phoenix lands with a kick to the ribs.
Pacquaio throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Phoenix.
Phoenix goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Pacquaio fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pacquaio throws a body kick the misses
and Phoenix counters with an inside leg kick.
Pacquaio rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Phoenix moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Phoenix is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pacquaio can do to turn this around?
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Phoenix, right into the meat.

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.
Pacquaio swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Phoenix counters with a body kick.
Phoenix throws a nice head kick!
Pacquaio fails to land with a series of punches.
Pacquaio misses with a combination
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Pacquaio throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pacquaio takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Pacquaio misses with a double jab.
Pacquaio tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Pacquaio tries to bum rush Phoenix with a series of wild strikes but Phoenix uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Phoenix lands with a kick to the temple. Pacquaio shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Pacquaio swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Manny Pacquaio has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
James Phoenix is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A low kick from Pacquaio misses
and Phoenix counters with a nice leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
James Phoenix showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Phoenix 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 30:26
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:26
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Phoenix!