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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Manny Pacquiao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clay Hawkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hawkins comes into a darkened arena with his song building. GREG PERRY-IT TAKES HEART kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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150 lbs
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155 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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BJJ Brown Belt
World class boxer
Granite 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
12 - 6 - 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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Clay Hawkins!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pacquiao fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hawkins manages to avoid it.
Pacquiao connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Pacquiao tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hawkins paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pacquiao just misses with a punch to the body.
No joy there for Hawkins, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
No joy there for Hawkins, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hawkins moves out of range as Pacquiao throws a body kick.
Hawkins throws a shot from downtown. Pacquiao moves away and avoids it.
Pacquiao looks for a takedown but Hawkins sprawls well.
Hawkins throws a sloppy head kick and Pacquiao moves out of range easily.
Hawkins slips under a jab.
Pacquiao throws a push kick but Hawkins slaps the foot to one side.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hawkins. Pacquiao does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hawkins looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
No joy there for Hawkins, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hawkins swinging wildly here.
Pacquiao ducks under a wild hook from Hawkins.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawkins throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Pacquiao looks for a takedown but Hawkins sprawls well.
Pacquiao throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hawkins's waist but Hawkins gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pacquiao off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manny Pacquiao. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pacquiao forces Hawkins back against the cage and clinches.
Pacquiao has Hawkins pressed against the cage, preventing Hawkins from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hawkins is looking to break free of the clinch but Pacquiao has double underhooks.
Pacquiao tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hawkins smiles and moves away.
Hawkins lands with a kick to the temple. Pacquiao shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
It looks like Manny Pacquiao has been cut.
Pacquiao clinches up against the cage.
Pacquiao leaning against his opponent.
Hawkins working hard to break the clinch.
Pacquiao is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hawkins pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hawkins wants to break free but Pacquiao has control.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hawkins is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Pacquiao is keeping busy.
Pacquiao tries to pull guard but Hawkins holds him up against the cage and eventually Pacquiao drops back down to his feet.
Pacquiao keeps control of Hawkins as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hawkins is trying to break the clinch but Pacquiao is controlling him.
Pacquiao's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Pacquiao jumps guard but Hawkins stands there with Pacquiao around his waist. Pacquiao gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hawkins tries to circle away but Pacquiao has him pinned against the cage.
Hawkins is looking to break free of the clinch but Pacquiao has double underhooks.
Hawkins escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawkins fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pacquiao fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hawkins is out of range.
Pacquiao misses with a body kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Pacquiao.
Pacquiao tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hawkins sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Pacquiao somewhat.
A right-left combo lands from Hawkins.
Hawkins cracks Pacquiao with a good jab.
Pacquiao looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Pacquiao throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Hawkins tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Pacquiao is in Hawkins's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hawkins 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 wants to pass the guard but Hawkins is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hawkins is on top in guard.
Pacquiao wants to sweep but no luck.
Hawkins wanted to stand there but Pacquiao had control of the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pacquiao wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clay Hawkins dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Manny Pacquiao's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Hawkins lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pacquiao circles away quickly and effectively.
Pacquiao tries to clinch up.
Pacquiao misses with a body kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pacquiao.
Hawkins misses with a series of wild punches.
Hawkins jabs at Pacquiao's body.
The fighters circling - Hawkins throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pacquiao slips a jab and a cross from Hawkins.
Hawkins stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hawkins tried to score with a low kick but Pacquiao checks it.
Clay Hawkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pacquiao fails with a takedown attempt.
Hawkins keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Pacquiao slips under a jab from Hawkins.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pacquiao darts in and clinches Hawkins up against the cage.
Hawkins wants to get back to striking at distance but Pacquiao won't allow it.
Pacquiao is struggling to control the position.
Hawkins manages to break the clinch.
Pacquiao on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Pacquiao misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Clay Hawkins seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pacquiao moves away from the strike by Hawkins.
No luck for Pacquiao with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manny Pacquiao. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pacquiao fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hawkins scores with a hook.
Pacquiao tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hawkins swivels and escapes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nice shot by Hawkins.
Manny Pacquiao is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hawkins lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Pacquiao at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pacquiao tries to score with a low kick but Hawkins moves his leg out of the way.
Pacquiao swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hawkins counters with a straight right hand.
Hawkins scores with a body shot.
Pacquiao showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hawkins.
Good shot there by Hawkins.
Hawkins lands with an uppercut that bounces Pacquiao off the cage and back into rage.
Hawkins throws a combination. Pacquiao tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Pacquiao is rocked!
Pacquiao slips a jab and a cross from Hawkins.
Oh Pacquiao is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
OH! Pacquiao has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Hawkins smells blood and charges in for the finish! Hawkins unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of Pacquiao sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Clay Hawkins!
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