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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nick Rickert (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manny PACMAN Pacquiao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Manny PACMAN Pacquiao enters the cage!
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193 cm
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224 lbs
0 - 3 - 0 |
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185 cm
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230 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Good knees
Good in bed |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined |
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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
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nick Rickert! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Manny PACMAN Pacquiao! The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Joseph Jones and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Some wild striking there from PACMAN Pacquiao.
Nick Rickert seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Rickert tries to clinch but PACMAN Pacquiao is having none of it. Rickert tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Rickert tries to close the distance and clinch up but PACMAN Pacquiao swats him away and circles back towards the center. Rickert wants to clinch. Some wild striking there from PACMAN Pacquiao.
PACMAN Pacquiao throws a series of punches but Rickert avoids them all with ease. Rickert slips a jab and a cross from PACMAN Pacquiao.
Rickert instigates a clinch. Rickert prevents PACMAN Pacquiao from breaking the clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. PACMAN Pacquiao has had enough of the clinch but Rickert keeps him there for the moment. PACMAN Pacquiao is looking to break free of the clinch but Rickert has double underhooks. PACMAN Pacquiao blocks an uppercut.
Rickert misses with a hook from the clinch. PACMAN Pacquiao breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
PACMAN Pacquiao swinging wildly here.
Rickert decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
That's one minute gone in the round. Rickert is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! PACMAN Pacquiao is squirming around, avoiding Rickert's attempts to control the action. Rickert moves to take his opponent's back. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. PACMAN Pacquiao is trying to get back to his feet but Rickert has full control of the position and if anything, PACMAN Pacquiao has just worked his way into a worse spot. Rickert working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. PACMAN Pacquiao preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Rickert. PACMAN Pacquiao won't enjoy being in this position. Rickert looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - PACMAN Pacquiao is tapping - it's over boys! Rickert picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Nick Rickert!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
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