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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Manny Pacquiao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Storm Aurelius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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150 lbs
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150 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
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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
14 - 8 - 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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Storm Aurelius!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pacquiao shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Pacquiao showed some decent athleticism there.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Pacquiao stands up out of the half guard.
Nice shot lands for Pacquiao.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Aurelius.
Aurelius shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pacquiao as he avoids it easily.
Aurelius stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Aurelius wants it to stay on the feet.
Pacquiao looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Pacquiao shoots in for a takedown but Aurelius shows good takedown defense.
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 takedown attempt - Aurelius sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Pacquiao fails to land the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pacquiao misses with a body shot.
Pacquiao has his takedown stuffed
and Aurelius counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Pacquiao!
Aurelius jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Pacquiao is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Pacquiao and Aurelius has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Aurelius is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Pacquiao has escaped the position, nice work there.
Aurelius tries to advance to mount but Pacquiao denies him.
Aurelius is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Aurelius goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Pacquiao rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Aurelius's guard! Nice work there by Pacquiao!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aurelius looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
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!
Aurelius isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Pacquiao stacks Aurelius on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Pacquiao!
Pacquiao landing strikes.
Aurelius is trying to get back to his feet.
Aurelius gets back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aurelius looking for submissions off his back.
Aurelius is trying to stand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aurelius is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pacquiao pulls his head out easily.
Pacquiao seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Aurelius is looking to improve his position.
Pacquiao takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
We're going to have a standup here because Manny Pacquiao wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Aurelius misses with a takedown
and Pacquiao counters with a two punch combo.
Pacquiao gets a takedown into half guard.
Pacquiao perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aurelius looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
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 missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Pacquiao lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Pacquiao is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Aurelius is just riding it out for now. Pacquiao eventually gives up the hold.
Pacquiao keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Aurelius taking some punishment here, with Pacquiao in his half guard.
Aurelius is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pacquiao pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manny Pacquiao dominated that round.
That's time! Pacquiao's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Aurelius shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Pacquiao wants to control but Aurelius is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Aurelius seems to be working for a kimura but Pacquiao defends the submission attempt.
Pacquiao is trying to control but can't.
Pacquiao wants to improve his position but Aurelius is controlling well.
Pacquiao is trying to maintain the position but Aurelius is very close to passing his half guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Pacquiao is looking for a sweep. Aurelius is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aurelius is working for a kimura but Pacquiao is defending it quite comfortably.
Aurelius wants to free his trapped foot but Pacquiao is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Pacquiao is doing well to control the position and prevent Aurelius from advancing to side control.
Aurelius is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Pacquiao is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Aurelius is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Pacquiao is looking for a triangle but Aurelius pushes his legs off easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao keeping full guard, as Aurelius tries to pass.
Pacquiao is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Aurelius postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Pacquiao is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Aurelius, into his guard.
Aurelius looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Pacquiao is defending well. Aurelius quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Pacquiao has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Aurelius celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Storm Aurelius!
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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
RATING
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