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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Manny Pacquiao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shinya Takata (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.
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150 lbs
14 - 7 - 1 |
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170 cm
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143 lbs
15 - 12 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Dangerous GnP
Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Manny Pacquiao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Shinya Takata!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takata stuffs the takedown.
Pacquiao stuffs the takedown attempt from Takata. Takata gets slowly back to his feet.
Takata scores with a body shot.
Pacquiao pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pacquiao shoots in but Takata avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Pacquiao on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Takata throws a leg kick but Pacquiao sees it coming and moves out of range.
Takata shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Takata stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pacquiao swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pacquiao looking for a sweep. Not yet Pacquiao, not yet.
Takata throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pacquiao works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Takata throwing strikes from guard but Pacquiao blocks nicely.
Pacquiao pushes Takata off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pacquiao shoots in for a takedown but Takata shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manny Pacquiao. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pacquiao tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Takata misses with a wild body shot.
Takata scores a takedown into full mount!
Pacquiao tries to lock up and control but Takata gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Takata throws some wild stikes that Pacquiao manages to avoid easily.
Takata landing strikes from the mount.
Pacquiao wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Takata.
Pacquiao wants to control but Takata is having none of it.
Takata lands with some strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takata scoring with strikes but Pacquiao is staying in there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Takata throwing strikes here but Pacquiao is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Pacquiao is desperately trying to improve his position but Takata has a good base and remains in mount.
Pacquiao regains half guard.
Pacquiao trying to control but Takata postures up.
Takata is just content to waste time from the top position. Pacquiao takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Takata loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Pacquiao is trying to control the position but Takata postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takata wanted to stand there but Pacquiao had control of the position.
Takata in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Pacquiao trying to control the position here.
Pacquiao tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pacquiao manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pacquiao looking to control but Takata is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao content just to control the position here.
Takata is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Pacquiao controlling from the full mount.
Takata is looking to improve his position but Pacquiao isn't that keen on the idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shinya Takata dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Pacquiao looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Pacquiao looks for a takedown but Takata sprawls well.
Pacquiao moves away from the strike by Takata.
Shinya Takata seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pacquiao throws a head kick but Takata moves out of range.
Takata finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Takata takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Pacquiao moves into the clinch.
Pacquiao goes for a takedown attempt but Takata pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Pacquiao shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Takata sprawls well. Takata wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pacquiao gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manny Pacquiao. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pacquiao fails with the takedown
and Pacquiao takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pacquiao shoots in for a double leg but Takata sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A jab from Takata does it's job there.
Pacquiao defending well as Takata loads up on a big left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pacquiao shoots for a double leg takedown but Takata sprawls well. He's pushed Pacquiao's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Takata lands with a thumping leg kick.
Pacquiao wants to clinch up but Takata keeps it at a distance.
Nice jab there from Takata.
Takata scores with a jab.
Pacquiao shoots in looking for a takedown. Takata tries to sprawl out of it but Pacquiao keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Takata manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Takata is looking to chop away at Pacquiao's legs.
Takata closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Takata lands in his opponent's guard.
Takata makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pacquiao not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pacquiao working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Takata.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takata stands up over Pacquiao, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Pacquiao avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Takata working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Takata with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Pacquiao not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Takata working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Takata cracks Pacquiao with a solid left hand.
Pacquiao utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Takata wants to get up but he can't break Pacquiao's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Pacquiao wants to sweep but no luck.
Takata postures up in Pacquiao's guard and throws a big left but Pacquiao blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takata missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Takata stands up and waves to Pacquiao to follow him.
Pacquiao throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Takata.
Takata throws a leg kick that misses.
Pacquiao misses with a takedown attempt - Takata sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nice defenses there by Pacquiao.
Manny Pacquiao is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pacquiao fails to land with a series of punches.
Takata scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Pacquiao shoots for a takedown but Takata saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Pacquiao shoots in looking for a takedown. Takata tries to sprawl out of it but Pacquiao keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Takata manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Pacquiao has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Takata finds it's way round the side to connect with Pacquiao's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takata jabs at Pacquiao's body.
Pacquiao shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Takata bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Pacquiao's head backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Takata lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Takata scores with a three punch combo!
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Pacquiao. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Takata misses with a wild body shot.
Pacquiao blocks a leg kick.
Pacquiao shoots in for a takedown but Takata shows good takedown defense.
Shinya Takata seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Takata tries to land a leg kick but Pacquiao saw it coming and moves away.
Takata moves into range and connects with a jab.
Takata lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Takata scores with the left hand. Pacquiao knows he should have avoided that one.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Takata tries to bum rush Pacquiao with a series of wild strikes but Pacquiao uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A shot to the liver by Takata. Beautiful body shot.
Takata shoots in for a takedown but Pacquiao shows good takedown defense.
Takata sizes up Pacquiao with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shinya Takata showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Pacquiao moves out of range of the strikes.
Takata with a nice cross.
Takata takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Pacquiao misses with a double jab.
Takata feints and as Pacquiao raises his hands in defense, Takata changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Pacquiao wants to sweep but no luck.
Pacquiao pulls Takata in to control the position.
Pacquiao working a defensive guard here.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Pacquiao keeping moving, preventing Takata from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Manny Pacquiao wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Takata lands with a hook. Pacquiao tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Pacquiao is trying hard to land a takedown here. Takata sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takata thuds a left hand into Pacquiao's body.
Pacquiao shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Takata lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Takata scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Pacquiao is rocked!
Good standup being displayed there by Takata as he connects with a hook.
Oh Pacquiao is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pacquiao gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Takata to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Takata loads up on a big left hand. Pacquiao felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Takata looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Pacquiao can't hide his disappointment, as Takata celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shinya Takata!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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