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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Millar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcellous Nikoteen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marcellous Nikoteen has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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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
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Michael Millar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Marcellous Nikoteen!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Hugh Johnson and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nikoteen tries to clinch but Millar moves out of range.
Millar looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Nikoteen tries to clinch up.
Nikoteen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Millar paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nikoteen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Millar swivels and escapes.
Millar throws a wild body kick that Nikoteen sees coming a mile off.
Nikoteen misses with a takedown attempt - Millar sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nikoteen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nikoteen shoots and misses
and Millar counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Michael Millar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcellous Nikoteen.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Millar trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nikoteen working a defensive guard here.
Nikoteen throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Nikoteen wants to get back to his feet but Millar is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nikoteen trying to keep a closed guard but Millar is proving a slippery customer.
Nikoteen working a defensive guard but Millar passes into half guard.
Nikoteen moves into full guard.
Nikoteen trying to control the position.
Nikoteen striking off his back but it's not causing Millar any problems.
Nikoteen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nikoteen throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nikoteen is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Millar trying to control the position from guard on top but Nikoteen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nikoteen working a defensive guard but Millar passes into half guard.
Millar looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Nikoteen has his hands clasped together around Millar's back. He's all about the action.
Nikoteen wants to control but Millar is keeping busy.
Millar really is a fat lump.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Nikoteen throws a head kick that misses.
Millar stuffs the takedown.
Nikoteen lands with a kick to the ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nikoteen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Oooooh!!! Nikoteen has knocked Millar down with a huge combo! Nikoteen steps away and waves a wobbly Millar back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
It looks like Michael Millar has been cut.
Crunch! Nikoteen slams his shin into Millar's torso.
Nikoteen shoots in for a takedown but Millar shows good takedown defense.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nikoteen lands a left and a right that send Millar crashing to the mat, dazed. Nikoteen thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Millar is rocked!
Michael Millar's cut is getting worse.
Nikoteen goes for a small jab and connects. Now Nikoteen goes in closer pressing the issue. Left hook, right straight! Millar stumbles back but Nikoteen runs in with a huge uppercut knocking Millar to the ground! What a finish! You have to wonder if Millar will ever be the same after a knockout like that.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Marcellous Nikoteen!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Trent Hinkelton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christian dos Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hinkelton comes to the cage accompanied by '2001 A Space Odyssey' Theme . Trent Hinkelton had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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200 lbs
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190 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Trent Hinkelton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Christian dos Santos!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Eliza Hachem and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
dos Santos takes a head kick and keeps coming.
It looks like Christian dos Santos has been cut.
dos Santos gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hinkelton makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Hinkelton throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends dos Santos stumbling backwards into the cage! dos Santos bounces back off the cage towards Hinkelton, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Hinkelton lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Hinkelton celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Trent Hinkelton!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Mallone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abdi Wali Mohammed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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275 lbs
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226 lbs
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Good wrestling
Brawler
Very quick |
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ryan Mallone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Abdi Wali Mohammed!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Bruno Hogan and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mallone shoots in looking for a takedown but Mohammed manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mallone's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Mallone doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mohammed counters with a solid body kick.
Mallone is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mallone on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Mohammed throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
It looks like Ryan Mallone has been cut.
Mohammed lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Mallone crumples to the floor! Mohammed milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Abdi Wali Mohammed!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Haral Dir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clark Kent (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Clark Kent will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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205 lbs
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218 lbs
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Haral Dir!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Clark Kent!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Damien Edna and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dir gets caught flat footed, as Kent shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Kent missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kent stands up and waves to Dir to follow him.
Kent slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
It looks like Haral Dir has been cut.
Kent tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dir sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kent somewhat.
Kent fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dir avoids it really well and circles away.
Dir wants to clinch but Kent slips to the side
and Kent counters with a shoot takedown. Dir fights it but they end up in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kent throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dir works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kent wants to stand and escape but instead Dir has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Kent is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kent is trying to control the position but Dir postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dir makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kent is trying to control the position but Dir postures up.
Dir stopping the sweep attempt from Kent.
Dir postures up in Kent's guard and throws a big left but Kent blocks it.
Kent keeping moving, preventing Dir from controlling successfully.
Dir seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
We're going to have a standup here because Haral Dir wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Dir scoring well with a low kick there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kent misses with a takedown attempt
and Dir counters with a straight right hand.
Haral Dir has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Clark Kent.
Dir misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kent fails with a takedown attempt.
Kent gets caught napping as Dir dives in and scores a takedown. Kent manages to retain guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dir controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kent escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dir gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kent keeping full guard, as Dir tries to pass.
Dir trying to control the position from guard on top but Kent is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dir throws a strike but Kent rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kent drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Dir dives on top into guard.
Dir in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kent had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dir defends it easily.
Dir wants to control from the top but Kent keeps moving.
Dir connects with a couple of short punches.
Dir trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dir scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kent not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dir loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dir stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Kent closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dir circles away.
Kent shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dir defends it nicely.
Kent fails to land the takedown.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dir shoots in for a takedown but Kent shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kent stalks Dir and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Dir's face. Dir staggers backwards, shaken.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kent checks a leg kick.
Kent checks a leg kick.
Dir takes one on the button.
Dir turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Clark Kent will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Haral Dir's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kent scores a takedown into full mount!
Kent is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Dir has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Dir!
Dir is stalling in the full guard.
Kent has his foot on Dir's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dir works his way back into a safe position though.
Dir engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kent looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kent wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Dir stops Kent from standing up.
Kent has momentary wrist control but Dir slips an elbow through the middle.
Kent preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dir knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kent on the ground.
Kent utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dir wants to control from the top but Kent keeps moving.
Dir throws a big right hand that misses.
Dir might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kent has his feet on Dir's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Dir shoots in for a takedown but Kent shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Dir defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kent.
Kent shoots for a takedown but Dir saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kent is breathing heavily.
Kent looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Clark Kent is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kent lands with a good body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kent shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Kent trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kent throwing strikes from guard but Dir blocks nicely.
Dir managing to control the position.
Kent throws a strike but Dir rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Dir has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Dir won't allow Kent to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dir trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kent's guard.
Dir postures up in Kent's guard and throws a big left but Kent blocks it.
Kent has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Dir off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Kent shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Dir pulls Kent in close to his closed guard and prevents Kent from doing any damage or advancing position.
Dir on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dir tries to get out of the position.
Kent trying to control the position from guard on top but Dir is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dir preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kent postures up in Dir's guard and throws a big left but Dir blocks it.
Kent throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kent throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kent looking to pass the guard.
Dir is trying to control the position but Kent postures up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kent trying to control but Dir is working from the bottom.
Clark Kent has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
No luck for Kent with that takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clark Kent showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Haral Dir's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Dir looks to land a left hand but Kent moved out of range nicely.
Kent blocks a leg kick.
Dir has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kent finds it's way round the side to connect with Dir's head.
Kent drops Dir with a left right combo! Kent follows him down to the ground into side control.
Dir is rocked!
Dir tries to buck Kent off but Kent is having none of it.
Oh Dir is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dir prevents Kent from moving into mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kent lands a strong strike to the head of Dir. That's dazed him! Kent looking to finish here. Dir is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Kent lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Clark Kent!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Suchart Chaowanungkarn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Senor Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chaowanungkarn kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Muay Thai fight music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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152 lbs
5 - 6 - 0 |
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163 lbs
6 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Suchart Chaowanungkarn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Senor Jones!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Bruno Hogan and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones shoots in but Chaowanungkarn avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Chaowanungkarn scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jones misses with a two punch combination.
Chaowanungkarn throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jones has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Chaowanungkarn.
Jones looks gassed!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chaowanungkarn cracks Jones with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Chaowanungkarn has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Jones to stand back up!
Jones is rocked!
It looks like Senor Jones has been cut.
Jones wants to stay close but Chaowanungkarn steps back to make room for something. Jones seems frozen to the spot and bam! huge swing of the leg from Chaowanungkarn and Jones drops like he has been shot! A huge head kick and it's all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Suchart Chaowanungkarn!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Damian Nitschke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Damian Nitschke has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Damian Nitschke seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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177 lbs
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26
177 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Damian Nitschke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Michael Thomas!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Donatello Bradman and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nitschke with a jab.
It looks like Michael Thomas has been cut.
Nitschke swings widly with a right hand
and Thomas counters with a nice body shot.
Thomas dodges the punch combination from Nitschke.
Thomas throws a series of strikes that have Nitschke backpedaling.
It looks like Damian Nitschke has been cut.
Nitschke gets caught napping as Thomas dives in and scores a takedown. Nitschke manages to retain guard.
Thomas trying to control the position from guard on top but Nitschke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nitschke utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nitschke avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Thomas trying to control the position from guard on top but Nitschke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thomas throwing strikes from guard but Nitschke blocks nicely.
Thomas is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nitschke is working an open guard so Thomas takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Nitschke throws an overhand right that lands on Thomas's shoulder, as Thomas tries to avoid the shot.
Nitschke misses with a lunging right hand
and Thomas counters with a series of strikes. Nitschke will be more careful next time no doubt.
Thomas shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Nitschke as he jumps to the side.
Nitschke throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Thomas.
Thomas lands with an uppercut that bounces Nitschke off the cage and back into rage.
Thomas is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Nitschke's half guard.
Nitschke is looking for a sweep. Thomas is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nitschke avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Thomas.
Thomas tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Nitschke.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nitschke regains full guard. Nicely done.
Nitschke is breathing heavily.
Thomas in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nitschke looking for a sweep. Not yet Nitschke, not yet.
Thomas lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thomas controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Nitschke seems keen to control Thomas's posture.
Thomas trying to control but Nitschke is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Thomas accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Thomas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nitschke is keeping the position for now.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Thomas accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Thomas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nitschke is keeping the position for now.
Thomas must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Nitschke pulls Thomas in to control the position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Thomas shoots in looking for a takedown but Nitschke manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Thomas's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nitschke misses with a left hand
and Thomas counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Nitschke tries to clinch but Thomas is having none of it.
Nitschke throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Thomas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nitschke throws a sloppy body shot
letting Thomas counter with a right hand.
Thomas feints a jab promting Nitschke to slip. Thomas then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Nitschke slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Nitschke throws a lazy uppercut
and Thomas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thomas gets the takedown into side control.
Thomas lands a decent elbow from side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nitschke can't do much from the bottom here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thomas creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Nitschke sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Thomas fails to land a wild elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Thomas dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Thomas swinging wildly here.
Nitschke throws a head kick that misses.
Michael Thomas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Thomas fails to land the takedown.
Thomas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nitschke gets caught napping as Thomas dives in and scores a takedown. Nitschke manages to retain guard.
Thomas throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Thomas being controlled here momentarily.
Thomas wanted to stand there but Nitschke had control of the position.
Thomas thows a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas wants to control from the top but Nitschke keeps moving.
Thomas keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Nitschke's head.
Thomas looking to pass the guard.
Thomas looking to sit in guard and control but Nitschke gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Thomas looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Thomas is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nitschke got a little sloppy there for a moment and Thomas has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nitschke has managed to get both his arms back between Thomas's legs - danger averted.
Thomas doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nitschke accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nitschke throwing strikes but missing.
Thomas looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nitschke is one step ahead there.
Nitschke wants to control from the top but Thomas keeps moving.
Nitschke pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Thomas is keeping the position for now.
Nitschke showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nitschke trying to control the position from guard on top but Thomas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Damian Nitschke just wasn't active enough.
Thomas slips under a jab.
A combination from Thomas does no damage.
A slow jab from Nitschke misses its intended target.
Nitschke throws out a leg kick but Thomas moves out of range and Nitschke only half commits.
Thomas defending well as Nitschke loads up on a big left hand.
Nitschke takes one on the button.
Thomas blocks a head kick by Nitschke.
Thomas scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Thomas shoots in looking for a takedown but Nitschke manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Thomas's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nitschke closes this distance looking for a takedown but Thomas circles away.
Nitschke fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thomas manages to avoid it.
Nice takedown defense from Nitschke. No joy for Thomas on that attempt.
Damian Nitschke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Thomas.
Nitschke throws a combination. Thomas tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Thomas shoots in looking for a takedown but Nitschke manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Thomas's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Michael Thomas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thomas gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
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!
Nitschke slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Thomas keeping full guard, as Nitschke tries to pass.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nitschke trying to control the position from guard on top but Thomas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nitschke won't allow Thomas to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Damian Nitschke will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Thomas.
Nitschke throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nitschke swinging wildly here.
Thomas shoots in but no luck this time.
Nitschke misses with a left hand
and Thomas counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Thomas shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Nitschke is looking to improve his position but Thomas isn't that keen on the idea.
Thomas lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Thomas scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Nitschke?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas breaks from Nitschke's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Thomas is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Thomas is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Nitschke has managed to escape the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thomas misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Thomas cracks Nitschke with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Nitschke is trying desperately to improve position.
Thomas trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Thomas is in the full mount, landing strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nitschke holds on, trying desperately to control.
Thomas with shots to the head and body - Nitschke looks very uncomfortable down there.
Thomas putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Michael Thomas has got the better of the ground game so far.
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!
Poor strikes thrown by Thomas there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Thomas swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Nitschke is now in Thomas's guard. A big mistake from Thomas there, giving up the dominant position!
Nitschke is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Nitschke wants to control from the top but Thomas keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Nitschke is stalling in the full guard.
Nitschke wants to control from the top but Thomas keeps moving.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Damian Nitschke just wasn't active enough.
Nitschke swings away with a body shot that misses
and Thomas decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Nitschke's guard.
Thomas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nitschke swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Thomas drops back, looking for a kneebar! Nitschke looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Nitschke looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Nitschke!
Nitschke taking a breather here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thomas manages to work his way to half guard, despite Nitschke's best efforts.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nitschke wants to pass the guard but Thomas is defending well.
Nitschke scoring with strikes to the body and head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thomas is refusing to be controlled, as Nitschke sits in half guard.
Nitschke throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Thomas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Thomas has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Mangel scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Thomas!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lincoln Burrows (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zaur Gubiev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Lincoln Burrows!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Zaur Gubiev!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Skip Squint and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burrows tries to bum rush Gubiev with a series of wild strikes but Gubiev uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Burrows dips to his left and cracks Gubiev with an uppercut!
Gubiev takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Burrows scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice sprawl there from Burrows as Gubiev shoots in.
Gubiev 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.
Some wild striking there from Burrows.
A left lands for Burrows.
Burrows bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gubiev's head backwards.
Gubiev is rocked!
Burrows pounces like a tiger and cracks Gubiev with a vicious hook! Gubiev is down but not out! Burrows follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Lincoln Burrows!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Fenton Meeks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manny Pacquiao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pacquiao comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Its Time for War kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Fenton Meeks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Manny Pacquiao!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, John Mangel and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Meeks throws a poor cross that misses
and Pacquiao counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Meeks tries to clinch up but Pacquiao circles away and keeps his distance.
Pacquiao takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Meeks pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pacquiao circles away from the clinch attempt.
Meeks looks to clinch
and Pacquiao counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Meeks is looking to clinch.
Meeks misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Meeks lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
It looks like Manny Pacquiao has been cut.
Pacquiao stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Pacquiao displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Meeks throws out the jab.
Pacquiao ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Meeks darts in and clinches Pacquiao up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pacquiao blocks an uppercut.
Meeks throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pacquiaos head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pacquiao breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pacquiao avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Meeks looks to throw the jab but Pacquiao is out of range.
Meeks drives through and clinches with Pacquiao against the cage.
Pacquiao escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pacquiao looks to land a combination but Meeks avoids it well.
Meeks moves in looking to clinch but Pacquiao pushes him off.
Meeks throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Meeks takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Meeks wants to clinch
and Pacquiao connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Meeks looks to land a combination but Pacquiao avoids it well.
Meeks throws a right hand that misses
and Pacquiao counters with a nice uppercut.
Meeks tries to clinch
and Pacquiao counters with a two punch combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao lands a jab to the head.
Meeks is looking to clinch.
Pacquiao avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Meeks throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pacquiao pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Meeks back to the cage. Pacquiao follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Meeks wants to clinch
and Pacquiao cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Meeks throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pacquiao counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Pacquiao throws a series of punches but Meeks moves out of range.
The crowd cheers as Pacquiao lands an impressive looking overhand right. Meeks doesn't seem phased though.
Meeks tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Pacquiao counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao keeps the fight on the outside.
Meeks clinches up with Pacquiao and pushes him back against the cage.
Pacquiao breaks from the clinch.
Meeks tries to clinch but Pacquiao is having none of it.
Meeks tries to clinch but Pacquiao moves away
and Pacquiao makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Meeks doesn't manage to clinch there - Pacquiao circles away.
Meeks misses with a two punch combination.
Pacquiao circles away from the clinch attempt
and Pacquiao counters with a left to the body.
Meeks darts in trying to clinch
and Pacquiao counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Meeks fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Pacquiao changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Meeks is breathing heavily.
Meeks throws a right and a left that both miss.
Meeks tries to clinch up
and Pacquiao counters with a nice body shot.
Fenton Meeks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
A jab from Pacquiao finds it's way through Meeks's defenses.
Pacquiao lands with a right hand.
Left hook, right uppercut from Pacquiao.
Meeks tries to clinch up but Pacquiao circles away and keeps his distance.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pacquiao ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Pacquiao circles away from the clinch attempt
and Pacquiao connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manny Pacquiao dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Manny Pacquiao's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
A right-left combo lands from Pacquiao.
Pacquiao lands with a hook. Meeks tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Meeks tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pacquiao paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Meeks clinches.
Pacquiao lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Meeks works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Meeks cracks Pacquiao with a nice body shot.
Meeks lands with a right to the head.
Pacquiao working aggressively here.
Pacquiao has a couple of punches blocked by Meeks.
Pacquiao's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pacquiao has Meeks pressed against the cage.
Meeks lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Pacquiao doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Meeks lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pacquiao backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Meeks.
A shot in the inside from Pacquiao.
Meeks softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Meeks - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Meeks is working Pacquiao over against the cage.
Pacquiao breaks the clinch.
Meeks throws a series of punches but Pacquiao moves out of range.
Meeks looks to clinch
and Pacquiao counters with a left and a right that stings Meeks.
Pacquiao displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Nice uppercut there from Pacquiao.
Pacquiao lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Meeks has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Meeks tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A swing and a miss from Meeks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meeks misses the shot to the body.
Meeks tries to close the distance and clinch but Pacquiao swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pacquiao scores with a shot to the body.
Meeks tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pacquiao swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Meeks swings away with a body shot that misses
and Pacquiao makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Meeks tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Pacquiao counters with a right hand to the body.
Pacquiao listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Pacquiao circles away from the clinch attempt.
Meeks moves to clinch but Pacquiao breaks away
and Pacquiao counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Meeks tries to clinch but Pacquiao moves away
and Pacquiao connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meeks takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Meeks fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pacquiao lands a nice hook to Meeks's body. Meeks takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Pacquiao cracks Meeks with an open hand slap.
Pacquiao scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Meeks tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pacquiao paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A lazy left from Pacquiao finds it's target.
Fenton Meeks is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Meeks throws a right hand that Pacquiao ducks under and follows up with a left that Pacquiao also avoids with ease.
A combination from Meeks does no damage.
Meeks tries to clinch
and Pacquiao counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Meeks 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.
Pacquiao connects with a nice looking jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Meeks wants to clinch but Pacquiao slips to the side
and Pacquiao connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Meeks drops his hands momentarily and Pacquiao takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Meeks takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Pacquiao connects with a body shot.
Pacquiao scores with a nice head shot.
Pacquiao scores with a shot to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Pacquiao. That snapped Meeks's head back.
Pacquiao paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Meeks throws a series of punches but Pacquiao moves out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nice straight punches there by Pacquiao. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Pacquiao.
Pacquiao connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Meeks momentarily.
Pacquiao throws a combination. Meeks tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Pacquiao with a body punch. A glancing blow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manny Pacquiao showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Manny Pacquiao's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Pacquiao lands with a shot to the body.
Meeks takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Pacquiao swats away the attempt to clinch by Meeks.
Meeks moves in looking to clinch but Pacquiao pushes him off.
Pacquiao changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Meeks walks into a left hand.
Pacquiao throws a series of strikes that have Meeks backpedaling.
Meeks darts in and clinches Pacquiao up against the cage.
Pacquiao blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Meeks has a couple of punches blocked by Pacquiao.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Meeks has a couple of punches blocked by Pacquiao.
Pacquiao is struggling to control the position.
Pacquiao breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pacquiao connects with a body shot that sends Meeks's belly button to the back.
Pacquiao scores with a jab. Meeks acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Meeks misses with a combination
and Pacquiao counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pacquiao keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Meeks lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A shot to the liver by Pacquiao. Beautiful body shot.
Pacquiao throws a shot to the body.
Pacquiao goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Manny Pacquiao seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Meeks fails in his attempt to clinch.
Meeks tries to clinch
letting Pacquiao counter with a right hand.
Meeks tries to bum rush Pacquiao with a series of wild strikes but Pacquiao uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meeks throws an overhand right that lands on Pacquiao's shoulder, as Pacquiao tries to avoid the shot.
Pacquiao digs a good body shot into Meeks's ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pacquiao punishes Meeks's body with a nice straight punch.
Pacquiao throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Meeks on the side of the head.
Pacquiao lands an overhand right.
Pacquiao scores with a punch to the head.
Pacquiao connects with a body shot.
Pacquiao lands an overhand right.
Pacquiao scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Meeks doesn't seem bothered though.
Pacquiao cracks Meeks with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Pacquiao scores with a sloppy right hand. Meeks should have avoided that one.
Meeks waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pacquiao.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Pacquiao lands an impressive looking overhand right. Meeks doesn't seem phased though.
Fenton Meeks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pacquiao connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Meeks avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pacquiao uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Meeks.
Manny Pacquiao is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Meeks has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Pacquiao lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Pacquiao lands with a hook. Meeks tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Meeks tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pacquiao paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pacquiao scores with a nice strike.
Left hook, right uppercut from Pacquiao.
Pacquiao jabs Meeks right on the nose. Meeks blinks but takes it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Meeks throws a head kick but Pacquiao moves out of range.
Meeks on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Meeks looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Pacquiao wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Meeks falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Pacquiao counter with a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pacquiao misses with a jab, cross combination.
Meeks tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pacquiao paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pacquiao lands a nice shot to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A jab from Meeks misses.
Pacquiao's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Pacquiao duly obliges.
Pacquiao connects with a good right hand that stumbles Meeks. Meeks circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
Manny Pacquiao comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Pacquiao winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manny Pacquiao!
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