June 15, 2012

Pacquiao vs. Bradley Round by Round Quick Analysis

When I heard Pac lost, I was taken aback!  So I had to watch and analyze as soon as I was able.

1st
Pac defensive, TB aggressive but no lands.  Pac ends well.
Winner: Pac, although can make a case for TB

2nd
A little more even throughout with aggression but Pac landed more.
Winner: Pac

3rd
Whoa!  Pac clearly dominated with aggression and lands.  TB close in the end but not enough.
Winner: Pac

4th
Pac clearly won on all counts.  TB got a few but not enough.
Winner: Pac

5th
Pac once again clearly won.  TB looked hurt.
Winner: Pac

6th
Pac way more aggressive but can tell both getting tired.
Winner: Pac

7th
Both slower and TB hurt.
Winner: Pac

8th
Slow round for both, definitely tired now.  Pac seems to be having fun whileTB frustrated and stumped.  Didn't attack!
Winner: Pac

9th
Pac listened to his coach - uppercuts!  A little more action finally!  Second wind!
Winner: Pac

10th
Wow!  A little action from TB finally!  But Pac not hurt.  Neither are taking advantage of shots.
Winner: Pac, but can make a case for TB (saw replay of 4th - TB hurt his ankle while stepping)

11th
(Note: from previous fights and this one Pac keeps dropping his hands to fix his shorts, leans forward way so far that he's on one foot for a second, other hand doesn't guard well and sometimes drops, and from MMA standpoint, ducks too much)
Fairly even, good defense by TB.  Pac still aggressive.
Winner: Pac

12th
Even, but Pac got it with his drive
Winner: Pac, but can make a case for TB

I don't know what the officials were looking at, but it definitely wasn't the fight in front of them.  If I were being generous by giving Bradley 3 rounds where he showed a little spirit, Pac would still win.  Just about everyone was confused and some even thought conspiracy.  Pac was definitely disappointed, but he flowed with it.  "I did my best, but I guess my best wasn't good enough," was the statement of the night.  No, you were robbed, Pac, plain and simple.  Too bad you can't really do anything about it.