PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Manny Pacman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mohammad Ali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Pacman
vs
Ali

190 cm
25
135 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

150 cm
25
135 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Manny Pacman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Mohammad Ali!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Sam Margolis and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ali shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pacman as he avoids it easily.
Pacman looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Pacman shoots in for a takedown but Ali shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Pacman circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ali misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Pacman shoots in but no luck this time.
Ali shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Pacman as he jumps to the side.
Manny Pacman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mohammad Ali.
Pacman pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Pacman scores with a body shot.
Pacman misses with a low kick.
Ali will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Pacman looks for a takedown but Ali sprawls well.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Ali has eaten all the pies!
Pacman throws a head kick that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pacman closes the distance but Ali moves to the side

and Ali holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Ali slows down the pace here.
Ali taking a breather.
Pacman can't break the clinch.
Ali jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Pacman walks away with a smile on his face. Ali gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Ali slaps away a takedown attempt from Pacman, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ali tries to clinch up.
Ali closes the distance and clinches up with Pacman, looking for a takedown. Ali pushes Pacman against the cage but Pacman circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ali stuffs the takedown.
Pacman will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ali.
Pacman tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ali swivels and escapes.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ali looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pacman fails to land the takedown.

Ali has Pacman up against the cage in a clinch.
Pacman changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ali fights it off and pushes away nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ali moves into the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Ali has Pacman pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Pacman manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

Ali pulls guard.
Ali seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Pacman passes into half guard.
Pacman will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ali tries to roll over but Pacman keeps him under control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pacman is taking a breather. Ali says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Manny Pacman has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Pacman fails with the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mohammad Ali will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Pacman shoots in and drives through. Ali sprawls well.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Pacman is defended easily by Ali.
Ali circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pacman really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Pacman goes for a double leg but Ali avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ali continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manny Pacman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ali has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Pacman is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Ali jumps guard but Pacman turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Pacman tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ali just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ali tries to pull guard but Pacman forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Pacman wants a takedown.

Ali manages to break the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ali misses with a body kick.
Pacman throws a head kick that misses
and Ali counters with a nice body kick.
Pacman displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ali.
Ali shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Pacman defends it nicely.
Ali shoots in for a takedown but Pacman shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ali is breathing heavily.
Pacman shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ali but Ali pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Pacman fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Pacman tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ali sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Pacman somewhat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ali misses with a wild body shot.
Pacman stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Pacman wants it to stay on the feet.
Pacman shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ali pinned against the cage. Ali gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Pacman stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Pacman wants it to stay on the feet.
Ali shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Pacman pinned against the cage. Pacman gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ali misses with the combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pacman has a takedown stuffed.
Pacman misses with a double jab
and Ali counters with a solid body kick.
Pacman misses with a jab to the body
and Ali counters with a straight right hand.
Pacman fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ali doesn't manage to clinch there - Pacman circles away.

Pacman gets tackled into the cage by Ali. Ali maintains the clinch.

Ali breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body kick from Ali.
Ali fails with the takedown.
Pacman looks for a takedown but Ali sprawls well.
Ali lands with a kick to the temple. Pacman shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Pacman dives in and grabs Ali's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ali pushes down on Pacman's head and hops out.
Ali swats away the attempt to clinch by Pacman.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ali fails with the takedown.
Ali throws a sloppy head kick and Pacman moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mohammad Ali showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Pacman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Ali tries for a takedown but Pacman sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Pacman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ali throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Pacman rushes Ali and presses him up against the cage.
Pacman gets underhooks to prevent Ali's takedown attempt.
Ali keeps control of Pacman as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Pacman tries for a takedown. No joy.
Pacman goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ali prevents it.
A frustrated look appears on Pacman's face as he tries to break the clinch.

Ali breaks from the clinch.
Ali scores with a push kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ali tries to clinch but Pacman is having none of it.
Pacman has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manny Pacman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pacman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ali swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ali moves in looking to clinch but Pacman pushes him off.
Pacman has a takedown stuffed.
Pacman defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ali.
Ali tries to close the distance and clinch but Pacman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pacman wants to clinch up but Ali keeps it at a distance.
Pacman fails with a takedown attempt.
Ali shoots in for a double leg but Pacman sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ali circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pacman closes the distance and clinches up with Ali, looking for a takedown. Pacman pushes Ali against the cage but Ali circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ali throws a head kick that Pacman semi-blocks.
Manny Pacman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ali avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ali lands a two punch combo.
Ali pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ali wants to land a leg kick but Pacman is out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ali takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ali.
Pacman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ali swats him away and circles back towards the center.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ali is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Pacman.
Ali slips a jab and a cross from Pacman.
Ali throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ali shoots in but no luck this time.

Pacman takes the fight into the clinch.
Ali with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

Pacman decides to pull guard.
Pacman wants to sweep here but Ali controlling him for the moment.

Ali stands and steps away. Pacman gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ali is looking to clinch.
Pacman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ali shoots in but Pacman avoids the takedown attempt easily.

Pacman rushes Ali and presses him up against the cage.
Ali jumps guard but Pacman stands there with Ali around his waist. Ali gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ali prevents Pacman from breaking the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pacman drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ali pulls his leg out and moves away.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mohammad Ali.
Well Ali has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Richard Clark scores the fight for Mohammad Ali!
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight for Mohammad Ali!
Judge James Atkins scores the fight for Mohammad Ali!

Mohammad Ali wins by unanimous decision!