PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jao Ming (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manny PACMAN Pacquiao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Ming
vs
PACMAN Pacquiao

190 cm
19
230 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

185 cm
21
230 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good knees
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jao Ming!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Manny PACMAN Pacquiao!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, John Kavanagh and Franklyn Lucas.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
PACMAN Pacquiao looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ming leaves PACMAN Pacquiao with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ming swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and PACMAN Pacquiao counters with a lovely shot to the body.
PACMAN Pacquiao shoots in but no luck this time.
Ming throws a push kick but PACMAN Pacquiao slaps the foot to one side.
Ming shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and PACMAN Pacquiao counters with a takedown into side control.
Ming tries to bench press PACMAN Pacquiao off him but PACMAN Pacquiao keeps the position.
Ming managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by PACMAN Pacquiao.
PACMAN Pacquiao throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Ming is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on PACMAN Pacquiao's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Ming is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ming is working hard here to advance position.
Ming blocking the ground and pound attempt from PACMAN Pacquiao.
PACMAN Pacquiao should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ming wants to clinch up but PACMAN Pacquiao keeps it at a distance.
The fighters circle momentarily. PACMAN Pacquiao darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ming looks to clinch
and PACMAN Pacquiao counters with a two punch combo.
Ming moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ming fails to land the takedown.

PACMAN Pacquiao decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
PACMAN Pacquiao looks gassed!
PACMAN Pacquiao is looking to take a break and control but Ming is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ming moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
PACMAN Pacquiao distracts Ming with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
PACMAN Pacquiao preventing the sweep.
Ming wants to stand and escape but PACMAN Pacquiao is having none of it.
Ming is trying to keep PACMAN Pacquiao in close.
PACMAN Pacquiao throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ming preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
PACMAN Pacquiao trying to control but Ming is working from the bottom.
Ming working a defensive guard here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Ming tries for a takedown but PACMAN Pacquiao circles away easily
and PACMAN Pacquiao counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jao Ming. That's going to take a lot out of him.

PACMAN Pacquiao has closed the distance and engaged Ming in a clinch.
Ming throws a head punch that misses.
Ming drops down looking for an ankle pick but PACMAN Pacquiao pulls his leg out and moves away.
PACMAN Pacquiao misses with a double jab.
Ming throws a sloppy head kick
and PACMAN Pacquiao counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.

PACMAN Pacquiao clinches up against the cage.

PACMAN Pacquiao is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Ming can't fight it off and eventually PACMAN Pacquiao manages to take the fight to the floor. Ming looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ming wants to sweep here but PACMAN Pacquiao controlling him for the moment.

PACMAN Pacquiao gets to his feet - Ming follows without any prompting.
PACMAN Pacquiao fails to land the takedown.
Ming scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ming tries to close the distance and clinch up but PACMAN Pacquiao swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ming shoots in looking for a takedown. PACMAN Pacquiao tries to sprawl out of it but Ming keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. PACMAN Pacquiao manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

PACMAN Pacquiao moves into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manny PACMAN Pacquiao dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

PACMAN Pacquiao doesn't manage to clinch there - Ming circles away.
Ming shoots and misses

so PACMAN Pacquiao counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
PACMAN Pacquiao looking to sit in guard and control but Ming gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
PACMAN Pacquiao looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ming tries to stand but PACMAN Pacquiao is controlling from the bottom.
Ming looking to sit in guard and control but PACMAN Pacquiao gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
PACMAN Pacquiao with a nice head shot there.
PACMAN Pacquiao throws a big right hand that misses.
Ming is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ming wants to get back to his feet but PACMAN Pacquiao is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
PACMAN Pacquiao is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
PACMAN Pacquiao has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
PACMAN Pacquiao wants to control from the top but Ming keeps moving.

That's two 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.
Ming is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Ming is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Ming gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from PACMAN Pacquiao.
Ming looking for a takedown.

PACMAN Pacquiao breaks the clinch.
Jao Ming seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

PACMAN Pacquiao drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
PACMAN Pacquiao scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Ming to see if he's OK.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
PACMAN Pacquiao working the head and body with strikes.
Ming is trying to get back to half guard.
Ming is working to avoid the ground and pound but PACMAN Pacquiao connects with a decent elbow.
Ming manages to get back to half guard.
PACMAN Pacquiao trying to control the action but Ming is working from the bottom.
PACMAN Pacquiao is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Ming is pressing down on PACMAN Pacquiao's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
PACMAN Pacquiao preventing the sweep.
PACMAN Pacquiao connects with a couple of short punches.

That's four 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.
Ming looking to hit a scissor sweep but PACMAN Pacquiao is one step ahead there.
PACMAN Pacquiao postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ming is trying to keep PACMAN Pacquiao in close.

PACMAN Pacquiao gets to his feet - Ming follows without any prompting.
PACMAN Pacquiao tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ming swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ming has his takedown stuffed
and PACMAN Pacquiao counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jao Ming. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ming throws a sloppy head kick and PACMAN Pacquiao moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manny PACMAN Pacquiao showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

PACMAN Pacquiao lands a two punch combo.
Horrible takedown by PACMAN Pacquiao or perhaps it was just good defense by Ming which made him look bad.
Ming tries for a takedown but PACMAN Pacquiao sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ming shoots in for a double leg but PACMAN Pacquiao sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ming throws a combination that misses

and PACMAN Pacquiao decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Ming's guard.
PACMAN Pacquiao postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
PACMAN Pacquiao wants to control from the top but Ming keeps moving.

Ming is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
PACMAN Pacquiao throwing strikes but missing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
PACMAN Pacquiao trying to control the position from guard on top but Ming is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Ming is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ming on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ming tries to get out of the position.
PACMAN Pacquiao is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
PACMAN Pacquiao content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
PACMAN Pacquiao postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ming looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ming working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from PACMAN Pacquiao.

That's two 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.
PACMAN Pacquiao wants to control from the top but Ming keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as PACMAN Pacquiao accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
PACMAN Pacquiao pushing down on Ming's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Ming wants to get back to his feet.
Ming trying to control here.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Ming circles away from the clinch attempt.

Ming drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
PACMAN Pacquiao keeping moving, preventing Ming from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
PACMAN Pacquiao is trying to keep Ming in close.

Ming stands up from PACMAN Pacquiao's guard - Ming perhaps looking for a knockout.
Ming closes the distance looking to clinch
and PACMAN Pacquiao counters with a head kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ming closes the distance looking to clinch
and PACMAN Pacquiao counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
PACMAN Pacquiao defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ming.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jao Ming. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ming avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
PACMAN Pacquiao goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Ming gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

so PACMAN Pacquiao counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Jao Ming has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Manny PACMAN Pacquiao is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

PACMAN Pacquiao avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Manny PACMAN Pacquiao comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well PACMAN Pacquiao 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 John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manny PACMAN Pacquiao!