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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Manny Pacquiao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luke Simpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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195 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
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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
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Manny Pacquiao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Luke Simpson!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, John Mangel and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pacquiao takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Pacquiao steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Simpson.
The fighters circling - Simpson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pacquiao throws a chopping leg kick but Simpson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Simpson throws a sloppy head kick
and Pacquiao counters by clinching up.
Simpson can't break the clinch.
Pacquiao is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Simpson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Pacquiao's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Simpson lands a head kick!
Simpson lands with a straight right. Pacquiao didn't see that one coming.
Simpson throws a looping overhand right but Pacquiao ducks down to avoid it.
Simpson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pacquiao has a takedown stuffed.
Luke Simpson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Simpson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pacquiao avoids the head kick by Simpson.
Simpson throws a sloppy head kick and Pacquiao moves out of range easily.
Pacquiao has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manny Pacquiao. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pacquiao is looking to clinch but Simpson is avoiding it.
Pacquiao fails with the takedown.
Simpson slaps away a takedown attempt from Pacquiao, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Simpson enables Pacquiao to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Simpson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Simpson is on top in guard.
Simpson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Pacquiao is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simpson preventing the sweep.
Simpson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Simpson thows a big elbow that misses.
Pacquiao trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Simpson postures up in Pacquiao's guard and throws a big left but Pacquiao blocks it.
Simpson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Simpson drops back looking for a leg! Pacquiao is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Pacquiao manages to kick Simpson off! Simpson jumps back into Pacquiao's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Simpson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simpson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Simpson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Simpson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Simpson postures up in Pacquiao's guard and throws a big left but Pacquiao blocks it.
Simpson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Simpson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Simpson thows a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Simpson drops back looking for a leg! Pacquiao is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Pacquiao manages to kick Simpson off! Simpson jumps back into Pacquiao's guard.
Simpson throwing strikes but missing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simpson landing with the ground and pound.
Simpson lands a couple of elbows.
Pacquiao knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Simpson on the ground.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pacquiao is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Simpson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Pacquiao utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Simpson dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Simpson's corner calls for a 1-2. Simpson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Pacquiao walks into a left hand.
Simpson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pacquiao takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Pacquiao closes the distance and clinches up with Simpson, looking for a takedown. Pacquiao pushes Simpson against the cage but Simpson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Simpson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Simpson's corner calls for a 1-2. Simpson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Pacquiao avoids the head kick by Simpson.
Simpson leaves Pacquiao with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Simpson lands a head kick!
Simpson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pacquiao counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson avoids the body shot from Pacquiao.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pacquiao looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Simpson is fending him off so far but Pacquiao persists. Nope, Simpson circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manny Pacquiao. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pacquiao takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Simpson stuffs the takedown attempt from Pacquiao. Pacquiao gets slowly back to his feet.
Simpson sizes up Pacquiao with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Pacquiao shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Simpson sprawls well. Simpson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pacquiao gets slowly back to his feet.
Simpson throws a head kick that misses.
Pacquiao moves out of range as Simpson strikes.
Pacquiao staying out of range there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simpson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pacquiao was well out of range. Poor timing from Simpson.
Pacquiao looks to score with a jab to the body but Simpson is just out of range.
Pacquiao uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Simpson.
Simpson is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Pacquiao uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Simpson.
Pacquiao blocks a jab.
Pacquiao moves out of range of the strikes.
Simpson misses with a hook. Pacquiao ducked under it nicely.
Pacquiao shoots in and drives through. Simpson sprawls well.
Simpson tries a head kick but it misses.
Simpson tries a head kick but it misses.
Pacquiao tries for a takedown but Simpson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simpson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Pacquiao to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Simpson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Simpson wants to sweep here but Pacquiao controlling him for the moment.
Pacquiao stands up and waves to Simpson to follow him.
Pacquiao changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Simpson tries to avoid it but Pacquiao manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Simpson to the ground. Simpson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Simpson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simpson throws a head kick that misses.
Pacquiao will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Pacquiao shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Pacquiao changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Simpson tries to avoid it but Pacquiao manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Simpson to the ground. Simpson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Luke Simpson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Simpson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pacquiao fails with the takedown.
Simpson lands a head kick. Pacquiao smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
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!
Pacquiao has a takedown stuffed.
Manny Pacquiao is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pacquiao will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Simpson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Simpson throws a nice head kick!
Pacquiao blocks a head kick by Simpson.
Simpson throws the left hand but Pacquiao avoids the punch easily.
Simpson looks to land a combination. Pacquiao sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Simpson cracks Pacquiao with an open hand slap.
Simpson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Simpson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Simpson misses with an uppercut. Pacquiao saw that one coming.
Simpson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pacquiao sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Simpson tries a head kick but it misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pacquiao feints and as Simpson raises his hands in defense, Pacquiao changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Pacquiao lands a couple of elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pacquiao wants to control from the top but Simpson keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pacquiao has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Simpson is proving hard to escape from.
Pacquiao has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Pacquiao stands up and waves to Simpson to follow him.
Simpson throws a sloppy head kick and Pacquiao moves out of range easily.
Simpson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Simpson misses with a lunging right hand
and Pacquiao counters by clinching up.
Pacquiao is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Simpson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Simpson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Pacquiao lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simpson wants to get back to striking at distance but Pacquiao won't allow it.
Pacquiao lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Pacquiao with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Simpson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Pacquiao.
Pacquiao is working for takedown but Simpson is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manny Pacquiao. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pacquiao misses with a punch on the inside.
Simpson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
The referee calls for Pacquiao to work.
Simpson tries to circle away but Pacquiao has him pinned against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Pacquiao lands a nice uppercut.
Simpson wants to break free but Pacquiao has control.
Pacquiao with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Pacquiao is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Simpson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Pacquiao misses with the head strike.
Simpson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Simpson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Simpson wants to get back to striking at distance but Pacquiao won't allow it.
Pacquiao breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Simpson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pacquiao.
Pacquiao staying out of range there.
A big left from Simpson misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simpson throws a lazy uppercut
and Pacquiao counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Manny Pacquiao overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pacquiao wanted to stand there but Simpson had control of the position.
Simpson looking for a sweep. Not yet Simpson, not yet.
Pacquiao stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Simpson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
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!
Pacquiao throwing strikes from guard but Simpson blocks nicely.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Pacquiao missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Simpson lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Pacquiao!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Simpson throws some wild stikes that Pacquiao manages to avoid easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Manny Pacquiao showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Simpson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Skip Squint scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 28:29
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luke Simpson!
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