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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nathan Ames (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manny Pacquiao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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185 cm
18
166 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
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170 cm
22
155 lbs
0 - 2 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nathan Ames! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Manny Pacquiao! The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Joseph Jones and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Ames closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Pacquiao to the mat! Pacquiao manages to get full guard. Pacquiao looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight! Ames 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. Pacquiao wants to stand and escape but Ames is having none of it. Ames loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Pacquiao being controlled here, momentarily. Ames postures up in Pacquiao's guard and throws a big left but Pacquiao blocks it. Ames 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. Ames throwing strikes from guard but Pacquiao blocks nicely. Ames controlling from the top position. Ames seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Pacquiao for as long as he can get away with. Ames will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Ames loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ames throwing strikes but missing. Ames showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Ames throws a big right hand that misses. Ames content to stall in guard here. Pacquiao keeping moving, preventing Ames from controlling successfully.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Nathan Ames just wasn't active enough from the dominant position. Ames loads up on a big right hand but Pacquiao slips the punch.
That's two 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. Pacquiao throws a right and a left that Ames avoids nicely. Pacquiao will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pacquiao throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pacquiao uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ames. Ames throws a jab but it's blocked by Pacquiao. Ames shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Ames was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Ames controlling the pace for now. Pacquiao tries to reverse the position but Ames maintains control. Ames controlling the pace for now. Ames moves to the back. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ames has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. I really don't envy Pacquiao right now.
Ames is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Pacquiao up.
Ames has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Pacquiao! Can he survive? No! He's out! Ames gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Nathan Ames!
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A |
G |
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C
B |
G |
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G |
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
49% |
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