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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Manny Pacquiao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brad Tavares (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pacquiao comes to the cage accompanied by Ready for war. Brad Tavares told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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185 lbs
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185 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Dangerous GnP
Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Manny Pacquiao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brad Tavares!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Daniel Franklin and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pacquiao slaps away a takedown attempt from Tavares, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Pacquiao throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tavares.
Pacquiao cracks Tavares with a good jab.
Tavares swings widly with a right hand
and Pacquiao counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tavares shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pacquiao as he avoids it easily.
Pacquiao scores with a push kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pacquiao misses with a combination
and Tavares counters with a nice double leg into side control. Pacquiao won't be happy with that.
Pacquiao is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Tavares tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Tavares lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Pacquiao is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Tavares asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Pacquiao sneaks back into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tavares looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Pacquiao trying to control from the bottom.
Tavares looks to land a strike but Pacquiao avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Tavares is looking to work some ground and pound but Pacquiao has wrist control.
Tavares looks gassed!
Tavares postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tavares trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tavares is looking to work some ground and pound but Pacquiao has wrist control.
Pacquiao working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tavares.
Pacquiao is trying to control the position but Tavares postures up.
Pacquiao wriggles free and stands up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pacquiao misses with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao lands a leg kick that knocks Tavares off balance momentarily.
A left lands for Pacquiao.
Donk. Pacquiao catches Tavares right on the button with a cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tavares at a distance.
Tavares needs to keep his hands up - Pacquiao had a free shot at his head there.
Pacquiao connects with a body shot that sends Tavares's belly button to the back.
Pacquiao works over Tavares's head and body with a nice combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tavares dodges the punch combination from Pacquiao.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manny Pacquiao dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Pacquiao takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Tavares misses with a right hand
and Pacquiao makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Tavares slips a jab and a cross from Pacquiao.
Tavares is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tavares shoots in looking for a takedown. Pacquiao tries to sprawl out of it but Tavares 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Pacquiao.
Pacquiao lands with an overhand left.
Pacquiao throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice combination there by Pacquiao.
Manny Pacquiao is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pacquiao's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tavares under the eye.
Tavares moves forwards but Pacquiao connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Pacquiao misses with a few strikes there.
Pacquiao throws a right and a left that Tavares avoids nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao lands with a nice combination. Tavares backs away looking to recover.
Pacquiao throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Tavares's head.
Tavares moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Pacquiao dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao throws a series of punches but Tavares avoids them all with ease.
Pacquiao goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Pacquiao misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pacquiao comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pacquiao fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tavares looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manny Pacquiao dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Tavares slips a jab and a cross from Pacquiao.
Tavares on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pacquiao. Pacquiao obviously looking to wear him down.
Pacquiao swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pacquiao scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Pacquiao works over Tavares's head and body with a nice combination.
Tavares takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tavares takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Pacquiao rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tavares moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pacquiao swinging wildly here.
Pacquiao throws a combination. Tavares tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tavares showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pacquiao.
Pacquiao lands a nice hook to Tavares's body. Tavares takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Pacquiao shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Tavares eats them both and turns towards Pacquiao to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Manny Pacquiao is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Pacquiao throws a right hand that Tavares ducks under and follows up with a left that Tavares also avoids with ease.
Pacquiao's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Pacquiao duly obliges.
Manny Pacquiao is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pacquiao connects with a body shot that sends Tavares's belly button to the back.
Pacquiao ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Pacquiao, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pacquiao lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Pacquiao scores with a one two! Tavares had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Pacquiao fails to land with a series of punches.
Brad Tavares has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Pacquiao!
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 Chris Downing scores the fight 30:25
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:25
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manny Pacquiao!
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