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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Manuel Paquiao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stan TheMan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). TheMan is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Get Up Again. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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166 lbs
13 - 9 - 0 |
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181 cm
22
163 lbs
11 - 5 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Manuel Paquiao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Stan TheMan!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Richard Clark and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paquiao throws an off balance right hand
and TheMan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Paquiao swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling TheMan to counter with a crisp jab.
Paquiao really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Paquiao uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by TheMan.
Paquiao throws an ugly left hook that misses
and TheMan makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
TheMan walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Paquiao looks to land a left hand but TheMan moved out of range nicely.
Paquiao keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from TheMan.
Paquiao throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Paquiao throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Paquiao takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
TheMan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
TheMan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paquiao bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
TheMan lands a glancing blow to the side of Paquiao's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from TheMan. Paquiao does a little dance to reset his feet.
TheMan looks to score with a jab to the body but Paquiao is just out of range.
TheMan moves out of range of the strikes.
Paquiao dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Paquiao defends well against a solid takedown attempt from TheMan.
TheMan misses with a looping right.
TheMan throws a hook to the side of Paquiao's head but Paquiao sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
TheMan thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paquiao looks to score with a jab to the body but TheMan is just out of range.
Paquiao scores with a jab to the head.
Paquiao misses with a straight right.
Paquiao throws a combination but it was largely blocked by TheMan.
Paquiao steps to the side to avoid the strikes from TheMan.
TheMan shoots in for a double leg but Paquiao sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Paquiao slips under a jab.
TheMan dodges the punch combination from Paquiao.
TheMan connects with a crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big right from Paquiao misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paquiao takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Paquiao misses with a two punch combination.
Paquiao fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Paquiao throws a hook but TheMan blocks it.
Paquiao bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of TheMan's head.
A jab from TheMan misses.
TheMan throws a sloppy body shot
and Paquiao counters with a straight right hand.
Paquiao slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Paquiao swinging wildly here.
TheMan is trying hard to land a takedown here. Paquiao sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Manuel Paquiao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stan TheMan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paquiao throws a jab but it's blocked by TheMan.
TheMan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Paquiao.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Paquiao.
TheMan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
TheMan scores with a body shot.
Paquiao slaps away a takedown attempt from TheMan, before circling back to the center of the mat.
TheMan lands the left hand.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
TheMan lands with a cross.
TheMan takes a swing at Paquiao's ribcage but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stan TheMan dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Paquiao takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
TheMan shoots in and bounces Paquiao off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
TheMan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Paquiao looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Paquiao wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
TheMan preventing the sweep.
TheMan looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paquiao has TheMan pulled in close to control his posture.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Manuel Paquiao just wasn't active enough.
TheMan moves into range and connects with a jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Paquiao, as that shot connected.
TheMan fails with a takedown attempt.
TheMan throws a right hand that misses
and TheMan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Paquiao scores with a decent looking hook.
TheMan takes a shot to the body in his stride.
TheMan connects with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paquiao displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as TheMan throws out the jab.
TheMan throws an overhand right that lands on Paquiao's shoulder, as Paquiao tries to avoid the shot.
TheMan throws a jab but it's blocked by Paquiao.
Paquiao lands with an uppercut that bounces TheMan off the cage and back into range.
Paquiao fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Paquiao ducks under a wild hook from TheMan.
Paquiao pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
TheMan throws a hook but Paquiao avoids it easily.
Paquiao throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
TheMan misses with an uppercut. Paquiao saw that one coming.
Manuel Paquiao is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paquiao blocks a jab.
Paquiao throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Paquiao slips under a jab from TheMan.
TheMan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Paquiao manages to avoid it.
TheMan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Decent striking displayed by TheMan there.
TheMan misses with an uppercut. Paquiao saw that one coming.
TheMan takes a swing at Paquiao's ribcage but misses.
Paquiao jabs TheMan right on the nose. TheMan blinks but takes it well.
Paquiao moves away from the strike by TheMan.
TheMan throws an off balance right hand
and Paquiao counters with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paquiao moves out of range of the strikes.
TheMan moves out of range of the strikes.
TheMan throws a hook but Paquiao blocks it.
TheMan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
TheMan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Paquiao moves away.
TheMan misses with a wild body shot.
Paquiao avoids the body shot from TheMan.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
TheMan connects with a body shot that sends Paquiao's belly button to the back.
Paquiao goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Paquiao staying out of range there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stan TheMan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
TheMan has a takedown stuffed.
Stan TheMan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
TheMan fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice body punch from Paquiao.
TheMan takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
TheMan misses with a right hand
and Paquiao counters with a stiff right hand.
TheMan throws out a loose jab but Paquiao uses good head movement to avoid it.
TheMan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Paquiao throws out the jab.
Paquiao has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Paquiao there as he acknowledges the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paquiao lands a jab.
Paquiao misses with a hook.
A jab from Paquiao misses.
TheMan misses with a straight left.
Paquiao connects with a nice looking jab.
TheMan lands an overhand right.
Paquiao misses with a hook.
TheMan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Paquiao.
Paquiao waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract TheMan.
Manuel Paquiao has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from TheMan.
TheMan throws a shot from downtown. Paquiao moves away and avoids it.
Paquiao throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Paquiao digs a good body shot into TheMan's ribs.
Paquiao takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Paquiao lands with a nice body punch.
Paquiao moves out of range of the strikes.
Paquiao blocks a jab.
Paquiao keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stan TheMan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
TheMan darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
TheMan is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Paquiao tries to kick TheMan off but TheMan keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
TheMan sitting and controlling from the half guard.
TheMan wants to pass to mount but Paquiao is defending the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
TheMan stops Paquiao from getting back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paquiao moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
TheMan slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Stan TheMan.
TheMan scores with a body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stan TheMan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well TheMan has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stan TheMan!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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RATING
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