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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Manny Pacquiao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hendrik Hendriksson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pacquiao is coming into this fight with a significant injury, which will no doubt have an effect on his cardio. Hendrik Hendriksson is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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189 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
2 - 9 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Manny Pacquiao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Hendrik Hendriksson!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Sergei Dronov and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hendriksson misses with a two punch combination.
Hendriksson looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Hendriksson clinches.
Hendriksson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Pacquiao pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Hendriksson wants to break free but Pacquiao has control.
Pacquiao misses with a punch on the inside.
Hendriksson is trying to break free.
Pacquiao gets through Hendriksson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Pacquiao looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hendriksson lands an elbow inside that Pacquiao shrugs off.
It looks like Manny Pacquiao has been cut.
Pacquiao pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hendriksson is defended easily by Pacquiao.
Hendriksson tries to clinch there but Pacquiao circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pacquiao throws a combination that misses
and Hendriksson counters with a solid body kick.
Hendriksson shoots in for a double leg but Pacquiao sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Manny Pacquiao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hendrik Hendriksson.
Pacquiao keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Pacquiao lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A punch lands to the side of Hendriksson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hendriksson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pacquiao throws a series of punches but Hendriksson moves out of range.
Hendriksson tries to clinch there but Pacquiao circles away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hendriksson is defended easily by Pacquiao.
Pacquiao blocks the body kick.
Hendriksson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Hendriksson trying to control the action but Pacquiao is working from the bottom.
Hendriksson is looking for a kimura here.
Hendriksson tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hendriksson 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.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Nice takedown defense from Pacquiao. No joy for Hendriksson on that attempt.
Manny Pacquiao is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Hendriksson with that takedown attempt.
Hendriksson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hendriksson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Pacquiao counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hendriksson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Pacquiao's waist but Pacquiao gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hendriksson off to one side.
Hendriksson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Hendriksson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pacquiao as he avoids it easily.
Hendriksson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pacquiao as he avoids it easily.
Pacquiao will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hendriksson closes the distance and clinches up with Pacquiao, looking for a takedown. Hendriksson pushes Pacquiao against the cage but Pacquiao circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A punch combination from Pacquiao misses.
Hendriksson looks to clinch
and Pacquiao counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pacquiao leaves Hendriksson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hendriksson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hendriksson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Pacquiao.
Hendriksson shoots in for a takedown but Pacquiao shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hendriksson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hendriksson shoots in looking for a takedown. Pacquiao tries to sprawl out of it but Hendriksson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Pacquiao manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Some wild striking there from Pacquiao.
Pacquiao looks to land a combination but Hendriksson avoids it well.
Hendriksson has a takedown stuffed.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hendriksson lands a head kick. Pacquiao smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hendriksson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Pacquiao's waist but Pacquiao gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hendriksson off to one side.
Hendriksson shoots in looking for a takedown. Pacquiao tries to sprawl out of it but Hendriksson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Pacquiao manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Pacquiao misses with a jab, cross combination.
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.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Hendriksson looks to clinch
letting Pacquiao counter with a right hand.
Hendriksson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Pacquiao connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hendriksson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hendriksson tries to clinch but Pacquiao moves out of range.
Pacquiao throws a series of punches but Hendriksson moves out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Pacquiao as Hendriksson shoots in.
Hendriksson tries to clinch but Pacquiao is having none of it.
Hendriksson wants to clinch but Pacquiao slips to the side
and Pacquiao counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pacquiao takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Hendriksson shoots in for a takedown but Pacquiao shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Manny Pacquiao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hendrik Hendriksson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hendriksson clinches but Pacquiao breaks the clinch
and Pacquiao counters with a left and a right that stings Hendriksson.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pacquiao sizes up Hendriksson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hendriksson shoots for a takedown but Pacquiao saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hendriksson shoots in but Pacquiao avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hendriksson misses with a series of wild punches.
Pacquiao slaps away a takedown attempt from Hendriksson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hendriksson fails to land the takedown.
Hendriksson closes the distance and clinches up with Pacquiao, looking for a takedown. Hendriksson pushes Pacquiao against the cage but Pacquiao circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hendriksson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Pacquiao avoids it really well and circles away.
Hendriksson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Pacquiao counters with a left and a right that stings Hendriksson.
Hendriksson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Pacquiao's waist but Pacquiao gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hendriksson off to one side.
Pacquiao could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Hendriksson has a takedown stuffed.
Hendriksson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Pacquiao throws a right hand that Hendriksson ducks under and follows up with a left that Hendriksson also avoids with ease.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hendriksson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pacquiao.
Hendriksson tries to clinch but Pacquiao moves away
and Pacquiao counters with a left and a right that stings Hendriksson.
Pacquiao stuffs the takedown.
Hendriksson looks to clinch
and Pacquiao counters with a series of strikes. Hendriksson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Pacquiao stuffs the takedown.
Hendrik Hendriksson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hendriksson tries to clinch
and Pacquiao counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hendriksson thinking.
Pacquiao lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hendriksson circles away quickly and effectively.
Hendriksson wants to clinch but Pacquiao slips to the side
and Pacquiao counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hendriksson tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Pacquiao counter with a right hand.
Hendriksson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pacquiao as he avoids it easily.
Manny Pacquiao is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hendriksson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pacquiao.
Pacquiao throws a nice looking combination but Hendriksson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hendriksson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Pacquiao counters with a nice uppercut.
Pacquiao closes the distance and lands a one-two.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab by Pacquiao.
Hendriksson looks to score with a jab to the body but Pacquiao is just out of range.
Hendriksson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Pacquiao moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A left and a right from Pacquiao both land. Nice combination.
Pacquiao works over Hendriksson's head and body with a nice combination.
Pacquiao is working the combinations to good effect here.
Pacquiao fails to land with a series of punches.
Pacquiao lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hendriksson misses with a double jab
and Pacquiao cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hendriksson looks for a takedown but Pacquiao sprawls well.
Hendriksson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hendriksson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Pacquiao counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hendriksson thinking.
Pacquiao misses with a few strikes there.
Pacquiao keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Pacquiao stuffs the takedown.
Hendriksson tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Pacquiao counter with a right hand.
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.
Pacquiao misses with a series of wild punches.
Hendriksson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Pacquiao explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Hendriksson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Pacquiao avoids it really well and circles away.
Nice takedown defense from Pacquiao. No joy for Hendriksson on that attempt.
A nice combination there by Pacquiao.
Hendriksson clinches but Pacquiao breaks the clinch
and Pacquiao counters with a two punch combo.
Hendriksson wants to clinch
and Pacquiao counters with a one-two to the body.
Pacquiao lands a body shot.
Hendriksson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Pacquiao counters with a right hand to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manny Pacquiao dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Pacquiao stuffs the takedown.
Hendriksson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pacquiao.
Hendriksson closes the distance but Pacquiao moves to the side
and Pacquiao cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hendriksson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hendriksson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Pacquiao circles away.
Manny Pacquiao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hendrik Hendriksson.
Hendriksson looks for a takedown but Pacquiao sprawls well.
Hendriksson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Pacquiao swivels and escapes.
Hendriksson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pacquiao.
Hendriksson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hendriksson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Pacquiao tries to avoid it but Hendriksson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Pacquiao to the ground. Pacquiao escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hendriksson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Pacquiao looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Hendriksson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hendriksson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Hendriksson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Pacquiao is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pacquiao explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Hendriksson scores with a three punch combo!
Hendriksson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Hendriksson tries for a takedown but Pacquiao sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A punch combination from Pacquiao misses.
Hendriksson looks to clinch
and Pacquiao counters with a nice uppercut.
Hendriksson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Pacquiao counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hendriksson thinking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hendriksson tries to clinch up
and Pacquiao counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pacquiao scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hendriksson in his tracks.
Pacquiao scores with a shot to the body.
Hendriksson closes the distance and clinches up with Pacquiao, looking for a takedown. Hendriksson pushes Pacquiao against the cage but Pacquiao circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A jab from Hendriksson misses.
Hendriksson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hendriksson clinches but Pacquiao breaks the clinch
and Pacquiao counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Some wild striking there from Pacquiao.
Pacquiao lands a jab to the head.
Hendriksson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Pacquiao counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hendriksson needs to keep his hands up - Pacquiao had a free shot at his head there.
Pacquiao misses with a series of wild punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hendriksson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Pacquiao misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hendriksson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hendriksson moves forwards but Pacquiao connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hendriksson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Pacquiao pinned against the cage. Pacquiao gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hendriksson is looking to land body kicks.
Hendriksson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Pacquiao counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice body kick from Hendriksson.
Hendriksson shoots in looking for a takedown. Pacquiao tries to sprawl out of it but Hendriksson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Pacquiao manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hendriksson darts in trying to clinch
and Pacquiao counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's four 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.
Hendriksson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Pacquiao counters with a series of strikes. Hendriksson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Pacquiao lands with a nice body punch.
Pacquiao takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Hendriksson looks to clinch
and Pacquiao counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheers as Pacquiao lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hendriksson doesn't seem phased though.
Hendriksson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Pacquiao counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pacquiao cracks Hendriksson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hendriksson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Pacquiao avoids it really well and circles away.
Hendrik Hendriksson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pacquiao uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
And that's the end of the fight!
Manny Pacquiao showed his dominance in that final round.
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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manny Pacquiao!
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hype
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