PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Manny Pacquiao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lapu Lapu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lapu Lapu has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Manny Pacquiao's chin.

Pacquiao
vs
Lapu

170 cm
23
140 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

155 cm
25
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Powerful

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Manny Pacquiao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lapu Lapu!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lapu stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lapu wants it to stay on the feet.
Lapu looks to land a right hand but Pacquiao moved out of range.

Lapu shoots in and bounces Pacquiao off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Lapu in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lapu really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Pacquiao. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Pacquiao looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lapu wanted to stand there but Pacquiao had control of the position.

Pacquiao is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lapu throws a big elbow that misses.

Pacquiao is looking for a triangle but Lapu pushes his legs off easily.

Pacquiao is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Pacquiao is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lapu wants to control from the top but Pacquiao keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lapu postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Pacquiao is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lapu wants to control from the top but Pacquiao keeps moving.

Lapu drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lapu jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Lapu tries to free his leg and advance position but Pacquiao is retaining full guard.
Lapu landing with the ground and pound.
Lapu throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lapu makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

Pacquiao is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lapu is aware though and is defending well.
Lapu working some strikes from top position.

Pacquiao is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lapu defends well.
Lapu chips away with some ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Lapu avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Lapu drops back looking for a leg! Pacquiao is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Pacquiao manages to kick Lapu off! Lapu jumps back into Pacquiao's guard.

Pacquiao is looking for a triangle but Lapu pushes his legs off easily.
Lapu scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Lapu wants to stand but Pacquiao is controlling his posture from full guard.
Lapu pushes down on Pacquiao's leg and manages to get into half guard.

Lapu is looking for a kimura but Pacquiao is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lapu to get the leverage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Lapu is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Pacquiao doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lapu.

Pacquiao looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Pacquiao is not content to let Lapu control the position.
Lapu prevents Pacquiao from improving his position.
Lapu lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

Pacquiao looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Lapu is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Pacquiao is just riding it out for now. Lapu eventually gives up the hold.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Pacquiao actively working from the bottom here.

Lapu is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Pacquiao is just riding it out for now. Lapu eventually gives up the hold.
Lapu slips a nice elbow through Pacquiao's hands, connecting with Pacquiao's forehead.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lapu trying to control from half guard but Pacquiao is working away.

Pacquiao actively working from the bottom here.
Lapu is pressing down on Pacquiao's thigh, looking to free his foot. Pacquiao is holding on for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lapu Lapu dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Lapu scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lapu slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Lapu throws a head kick that misses.
Lapu lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Lapu fails to land with a series of punches.
Lapu tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Pacquiao manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Lapu shoots in and bounces Pacquiao off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Lapu scoring with some ground and pound.

Lapu got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pacquiao has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lapu has managed to get both his arms back between Pacquiao's legs - danger averted.
Lapu Lapu has got the better of the ground game so far.

Pacquiao had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lapu defends it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Pacquiao working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lapu doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lapu manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Pacquiao avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lapu working some strikes from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lapu tries to stand but Pacquiao is controlling from the bottom.

Pacquiao had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lapu defends it easily.

Pacquiao looking for a guillotine here but Lapu defends easily.
Lapu passes Pacquiao's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lapu working the head and body with strikes.

Lapu is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Well, if Lapu is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Ground and pound from Lapu.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Pacquiao looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lapu lands strikes from half guard.
Lapu trying to pass the guard but Pacquiao defending well.
Lapu is looking to take a break and control but Pacquiao is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pacquiao on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

Pacquiao is rocked!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Pacquiao is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lapu pulls his head out easily.
Pacquiao is looking for a sweep. Lapu is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lapu working Pacquiao over with strikes.
Oh Pacquiao is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lapu tries to stand and escape but Pacquiao is controlling the position.
Pacquiao is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lapu content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Pacquiao on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Lapu has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lapu unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Pacquiao wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Lapu celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lapu Lapu!