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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Manny Pacquiao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and D Unit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). D Unit struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 147.6lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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150 lbs
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158 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
2 - 1 - 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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, D Unit!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Unit tries to close the distance and clinch but Pacquiao swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Unit closes the distance and pushes Pacquiao back into the cage.
Unit trying to land knees to the body.
Unit tries to land knees in the clinch but Pacquiao avoids the damage to the body.
Unit missing with knees to the body.
Unit is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pacquiao is defending well for now.
Pacquiao jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Unit walks away with a smile on his face. Pacquiao gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Pacquiao fails with an attempt to clinch.
Unit closes the distance but Pacquiao moves to the side
and Pacquiao counters with a straight right hand.
Unit rushes Pacquiao and presses him up against the cage.
Pacquiao misses with a punch to the body.
Pacquiao blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Unit tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pacquiao avoids it.
Pacquiao tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Unit just stands there and leans against the cage.
Pacquiao managing to block the knees to the body from Unit.
Unit looks gassed!
Unit tries to land knees in the clinch but Pacquiao avoids the damage to the body.
Pacquiao blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nice body punch from Pacquiao - that landed with a thud.
Pacquiao working Unit over with knees to the body.
Pacquiao lands a body punch in the clinch.
Pacquiao scores with a nice hook to the head.
Pacquiao missing with knees to the body.
Unit misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pacquiao.
Unit misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pacquiao.
Unit on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Unit trying to land knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pacquiao gets control of Unit's arms and successfully pulls guard. Pacquiao will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Pacquiao 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.
Pacquiao is working hard here to advance position.
Pacquiao is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Pacquiao is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Pacquiao is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Unit defends well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Pacquiao looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Unit trying to stand up but can't free himself from Pacquiao's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Unit is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Pacquiao.
Pacquiao tries to bench press Unit off him but Unit keeps the position.
Pacquiao tries to contro but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Pacquiao wants to control but Unit is having none of it.
Pacquiao keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Unit stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Pacquiao looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Unit utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Unit scrambles and gets back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Manny Pacquiao will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Unit closes the distance and pushes Pacquiao back into the cage.
Pacquiao tries for a takedown but Unit manages to get underhooks.
Unit scores a nice knee to the body.
Pacquiao avoiding damage as Unit throws knees to the body.
Unit trying to land knees to the body.
Unit trying to land knees to the body.
Unit is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Pacquiao has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Pacquiao misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Pacquiao on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Pacquiao tries for a takedown but Unit manages to get underhooks.
Unit lands a knee to the body.
Pacquiao on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pacquiao tries to pull guard but Unit won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manny Pacquiao. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Unit is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pacquiao is defending well for now.
Unit trying to land knees to the body.
Pacquiao fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Pacquiao pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Unit wants to clinch
and Pacquiao counters with a takedown into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pacquiao wants to lay and pray for a moment but Unit keeps working.
Pacquiao is trying to get an arm triangle but Unit is defending well.
Pacquiao working the strikes but Unit uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Pacquiao is stalling here. Unit is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Pacquiao seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Unit has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Unit working away.
Pacquiao tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Unit presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pacquiao keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Unit gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Pacquiao is working for a kimura but Unit is defending it quite comfortably.
Unit has one foot on Pacquiao's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Unit clinches but Pacquiao breaks the clinch
and Pacquiao counters by clinching up.
Unit tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pacquiao avoids it.
Unit tries to land knees in the clinch but Pacquiao avoids the damage to the body.
Unit landing knees to the head.
Pacquiao fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Pacquiao.
Pacquiao on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Unit is pressed up against the cage. Pacquiao has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Unit down to the mat. Unit avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Unit tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Pacquiao holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Pacquiao wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Unit has him pressed against the cage.
Pacquiao tries to break free but Unit pushes him back against the cage.
Unit putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Pacquiao in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Pacquiao misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pacquiao avoiding damage as Unit throws knees to the body.
Unit misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pacquiao.
Pacquiao scores with a hook to the body.
Pacquiao blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Pacquiao trying to land knees to the body.
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 Manny Pacquiao will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Unit avoids the body shot from Pacquiao.
Pacquiao throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Unit clinches but Pacquiao breaks the clinch
and Pacquiao counters with a head kick. That will keep Unit thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Pacquiao tries to keep at a distance but Unit has taken the fight into the clinch.
Unit tries to land knees in the clinch but Pacquiao avoids the damage to the body.
Unit misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pacquiao.
Pacquiao breaks from the clinch.
Unit tries to clinch but Pacquiao moves away
and Unit takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pacquiao shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Unit as he avoids it easily.
Pacquiao lets loose with a powerful body kick. Unit will feel that in the morning.
Unit clinches up with Pacquiao and pushes him back against the cage.
Unit missing with knees to the body.
Pacquiao misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pacquiao putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Unit in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Unit is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pacquiao is defending well for now.
Pacquiao tries to pull guard but Unit holds him up against the cage and eventually Pacquiao drops back down to his feet.
Pacquiao lands with a right to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Unit tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Pacquiao jumps guard and drags Unit to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Unit tries to stand but Pacquiao is controlling from the bottom.
Pacquiao has his foot on Unit's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Unit works his way back into a safe position though.
Pacquiao is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
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.
Pacquiao throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Pacquiao not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Pacquiao fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manny Pacquiao. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Unit tries to clinch up
and Pacquiao counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Unit thinking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Unit wants to clinch up but Pacquiao keeps it at a distance.
Pacquiao changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Unit tries to avoid it but Pacquiao manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Unit to the ground. Unit escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Unit darts in and clinches Pacquiao up against the cage.
Unit unloads a knee to the mid-section. Pacquiao lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Unit tries to land knees in the clinch but Pacquiao avoids the damage to the body.
Pacquiao avoiding damage as Unit throws knees to the body.
Unit trying to land knees to the body.
Unit tries to land knees in the clinch but Pacquiao avoids the damage to the body.
Pacquiao managing to block the knees to the body from Unit.
Pacquiao jumps into guard, dragging Unit to the mat.
Unit postures up.
Pacquiao has his foot on Unit's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Unit works his way back into a safe position though.
That's four 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.
Pacquiao has his foot on Unit's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Unit works his way back into a safe position though.
Pacquiao might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Pacquiao is looking for a triangle but Unit pushes his legs off easily.
Manny Pacquiao is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pacquiao looking to control.
Unit stands up from guard. Let's bang!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Unit takes a shot to the body in his stride.
D Unit has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pacquiao throws a sloppy head kick and Unit moves out of range easily.
Unit is looking to land body kicks.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Manny Pacquiao.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Pacquiao, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manny Pacquiao!
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