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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mike Thomas Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manny Pacquiao (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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145 lbs
4 - 4 - 0 |
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170 cm
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140 lbs
8 - 9 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Solid boxing
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin |
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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
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Thomas Black!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Manny Pacquiao!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Stewart Dunkirk and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pacquiao misses with a two punch combination.
A punch combination from Pacquiao misses.
Black shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Pacquiao pinned against the cage. Pacquiao gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Black shoots in for a takedown but Pacquiao shows good takedown defense.
Black tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pacquiao paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Black is looking to clinch but Pacquiao is avoiding it.
Black dives in and grabs Pacquiao's left leg, looking for a takedown. Pacquiao pushes down on Black's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Thomas Black. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pacquiao throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Black.
Pacquiao throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pacquiao misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mike Thomas Black seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice sprawl there from Pacquiao as Black shoots in.
Pacquiao tries to bum rush Black with a series of wild strikes but Black uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Black fails with a takedown attempt.
A combination from Pacquiao does no damage.
Nice sprawl there from Pacquiao as Black shoots in.
Black shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pacquiao but Pacquiao pushes him off and we're back to square one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Black tries to score a power double leg takedown but Pacquiao sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Black somewhat.
Pacquiao closes the distance and clinches up with Black, looking for a takedown. Pacquiao pushes Black against the cage but Black circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Black scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pacquiao manages to work his way to half guard, despite Black's best efforts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pacquiao is trying to stand back up but Black is controlling him
Black not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Pacquiao is trying to maintain the position but Black is very close to passing his half guard.
Black is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Pacquiao is just riding it out for now. Black eventually gives up the hold.
Pacquiao is trying to maintain the position but Black is very close to passing his half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Pacquiao is doing well to control the position and prevent Black from advancing to side control.
Black is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Black stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pacquiao swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Black clinches.
Black drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Black has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Pacquiao clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Black wants to control but Pacquiao is keeping busy.
Pacquiao trying to control the action but Black just sinks the hooks in.
Black looking for the RNC.
Pacquiao trying to control but not successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao is trying to stand back up.
Black working for the choke.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Thomas Black dominated that round.
That's time! Black's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A punch combination from Pacquiao misses.
Black misses with a takedown
and Pacquiao counters with a single leg into guard. Black didn't expect that.
Pacquiao trying to control but Black is working from the bottom.
Pacquiao won't allow Black to get back to his feet.
Pacquiao must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Black throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Black uses the cage to get back to his feet.
No joy there for Pacquiao, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Black connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Pacquiao momentarily.
Black closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Pacquiao's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Pacquiao wants to break the clinch but can't.
Pacquiao pulls Black into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Black drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Pacquiao manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Black has Pacquiao in his guard.
Pacquiao throws a strike but Black rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Black pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pacquiao is keeping the position for now.
Pacquiao keeping moving, preventing Black from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Black stopping the sweep attempt from Pacquiao.
Black wants to control from the top but Pacquiao keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black pushing down on Pacquiao's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Pacquiao blocking the ground and pound attempt from Black.
Black prevents Pacquiao from standing back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Black looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Black tries to clinch up.
Black shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Pacquiao cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Thomas Black. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pacquiao misses with a few strikes there.
Black paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Black wants to clinch.
Black misses with a takedown
and Black takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Pacquiao is trying hard to land a takedown here. Black sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's four 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.
Black dives in and grabs Pacquiao's left leg, looking for a takedown. Pacquiao pushes down on Black's head and hops out.
Black tries to clinch up.
Pacquiao looks to land a combination but Black avoids it well.
Black gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Pacquiao breaks from the clinch.
Pacquiao fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Black sprawls well initially but Pacquiao persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Pacquiao is breathing heavily.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Pacquiao connects with a nice short shot to Black's temple.
Pacquiao stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Black to get to his feet.
Black shoots in for a takedown but Pacquiao shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Black tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Pacquiao swivels and escapes.
Pacquiao swinging wildly here.
Black moves in looking to clinch but Pacquiao pushes him off.
Pacquiao throws a series of punches but Black avoids them all with ease.
Pacquiao misses with a few strikes there.
Black shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Pacquiao pinned against the cage. Pacquiao gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Black dodges the punch combination from Pacquiao.
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.
That's time! Black's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Black closes the distance and clinches up with Pacquiao, looking for a takedown. Black pushes Pacquiao against the cage but Pacquiao circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
No joy there for Pacquiao, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pacquiao misses with a two punch combination.
Black shoots in for a takedown but Pacquiao shows good takedown defense.
Pacquiao shoots in for a takedown but Black shows good takedown defense.
Black looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pacquiao is fending him off so far but Black persists. Nope, Pacquiao circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Thomas Black. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Black defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Pacquiao.
Black moves into the clinch successfully.
Pacquiao is trying to break the clinch but Black is controlling him.
Black prevents Pacquiao from breaking the clinch.
Pacquiao lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Pacquiao is trying to break the clinch but Black is controlling him.
Pacquiao gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Black.
Pacquiao jumps guard but Black stands there with Pacquiao around his waist. Pacquiao gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Pacquiao takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pacquiao wants to break free but Black has control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pacquiao is trying to break free.
Pacquiao working hard to break the clinch.
Pacquiao successfully pulls guard.
Black looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Black trying to control but Pacquiao is working from the bottom.
Black trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Pacquiao looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Pacquiao can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Black controls the pace.
Black trying to control the position from guard on top but Pacquiao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Black controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao working a defensive guard here.
Black forces his way into half guard.
Black seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Pacquiao does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Black is working for a kimura but Pacquiao is defending it quite comfortably.
Black is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pacquiao has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Pacquiao is defending against the submission attempts here by Black.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Black trying to control from Pacquiao's half guard. Pacquiao has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
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 Mike Thomas Black.
I think Black has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Thomas Black!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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