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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Herman Pacquiao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Xavier Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sanchez has chosen Sublime - Santaria as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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180 lbs
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Good wrestling
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
30 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Herman Pacquiao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Xavier Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, William Peck and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - Pacquiao throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sanchez tries for a takedown but Pacquiao sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sanchez misses with a hook. Pacquiao ducked under it nicely.
Sanchez dives in and grabs Pacquiao's left leg, looking for a takedown. Pacquiao pushes down on Sanchez's head and hops out.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sanchez.
Pacquiao connects with a jab.
Pacquiao cracks a nice hook into Sanchez's ribs.
Pacquiao lands a jab.
Pacquiao lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sanchez connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A clash of legs there as Pacquiao blocks the low kick.
Sanchez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pacquiao.
Pacquiao doesn't manage to clinch there - Sanchez circles away.
Sanchez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pacquiao.
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!
Sanchez misses with a body shot.
Pacquiao pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pacquiao throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pacquiao rushes Sanchez and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pacquiao.
Pacquiao struggles to land a body shot inside as Sanchez controls his hands.
Sanchez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sanchez looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Sanchez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pacquiao's elbow.
Pacquiao manages to break the clinch.
Pacquiao looks for the body kick but Sanchez saw that one coming.
The fighters circling - Sanchez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pacquiao scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Sanchez swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Pacquiao connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sanchez connects with a good right hand that stumbles Pacquiao. Pacquiao circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sanchez throws a head kick that misses.
Sanchez misses with a low kick.
Pacquiao ducks under a wild hook from Sanchez.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao connects with the punch.
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 uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sanchez.
The fighters circling - Pacquiao throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pacquiao throws a front kick aimed at Sanchez's knee but Sanchez avoids it well.
Pacquiao jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sanchez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sanchez throws a right and a left that both miss.
A swing and a miss from Pacquiao.
Sanchez works the jab nicely.
Sanchez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pacquiao cracks Sanchez with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sanchez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pacquiao.
Pacquiao misses with an uppercut. Sanchez saw that one coming.
Pacquiao takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez misses with the body kick
and Pacquiao finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Sanchez lands a nice leg kick that just misses Pacquiao's sensitive parts.
Pacquiao throws a quick inside leg kick.
Pacquiao misses with a hook. Sanchez ducked under it nicely.
Pacquiao misses with an uppercut.
Pacquiao takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nice straight punches there by Sanchez. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sanchez.
Sanchez throws a looping overhand right but Pacquiao ducks down to avoid it.
Sanchez looks to land a body kick but Pacquiao moved away.
Sanchez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pacquiao.
Sanchez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sanchez lands a nice shot that snaps Pacquiao's head back.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pacquiao. Sanchez does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd cheers as Sanchez lands an impressive looking overhand right. Pacquiao doesn't seem phased though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sanchez takes a swing at Pacquiao's ribcage but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao lands a slapping body shot.
Pacquiao doesn't manage to clinch there - Sanchez circles away.
Sanchez misses with a body kick.
Sanchez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pacquiao.
Pacquiao tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sanchez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Xavier Sanchez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pacquiao finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Pacquiao with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sanchez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pacquiao.
Sanchez takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sanchez moves out of range as Pacquiao throws a body kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pacquiao throws a looping overhand right but Sanchez ducks down to avoid it.
Sanchez throws the left hand but Pacquiao avoids the punch easily.
Sanchez takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Pacquiao misses with a few strikes there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Herman Pacquiao will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Sanchez tries to land a front kick but Pacquiao steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Pacquiao lands with an uppercut that bounces Sanchez off the cage and back into range.
Sanchez throws a hook to the side of Pacquiao's head but Pacquiao sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice defenses there by Pacquiao.
Pacquiao tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Sanchez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pacquiao blocks a jab.
Pacquiao moves out of range of the body kick from Sanchez.
Sanchez takes a swing at Pacquiao's ribcage but misses.
Sanchez throws a hook but Pacquiao blocks it.
Sanchez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Pacquiao's waist but Pacquiao gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sanchez off to one side.
Pacquiao tries to clinch up.
Sanchez walks into a straight right hand from Pacquiao.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Pacquiao lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Sanchez has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sanchez and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Pacquiao loads up on a big right hand but Sanchez slips the punch.
Sanchez moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pacquiao scoring well with a low kick there.
Pacquiao with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Pacquiao throws a half hearted mid kick.
Good work by Pacquiao as he checks the leg kick.
Sanchez chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Pacquiao can pounce on him.
Herman Pacquiao is winning the standup battle so far.
Sanchez smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Pacquiao throws a nice inside leg kick.
A lazy left from Pacquiao finds it's target.
Pacquiao lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Pacquiao.
A slapping body kick lands there for Sanchez.
Pacquiao blocks a jab.
Sanchez swats away the attempt to clinch by Pacquiao.
A big right from Pacquiao misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pacquiao gets caught flat footed, as Sanchez shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pacquiao manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Pacquiao is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Sanchez swings for the body but Pacquiao moves out of range.
Sanchez scores with a kick to the body.
Sanchez pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Pacquiao throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sanchez takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sanchez lands with a slapping head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Sanchez throws a head kick but Pacquiao moves out of range.
Sanchez connects with a right hand. Pacquiao shakes it off.
Pacquiao throws a leg kick but Sanchez sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Sanchez is looking to slow Pacquiao down with leg kicks.
Sanchez throws a body punch but Pacquiao moves out of range.
Pacquiao uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sanchez.
Pacquiao walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Pacquiao misses with an uppercut. Sanchez saw that one coming.
Sanchez throws a jab when Pacquiao was well out of range.
Sanchez punishes Pacquiao's body with a nice straight punch.
Sanchez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pacquiao moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sanchez plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Pacquiao throws a leg kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Sanchez chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Pacquiao can pounce on him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sanchez swings for the body but Pacquiao moves out of range.
Pacquiao throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sanchez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pacquiao.
Pacquiao smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A shot to the liver by Pacquiao. Beautiful body shot.
Pacquiao has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Pacquiao there as he acknowledges the shot.
Pacquiao fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Pacquiao walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sanchez checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Sanchez dives in and scores a takedown into Pacquiao's guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sanchez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sanchez trying to control the position from guard on top but Pacquiao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Xavier Sanchez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Sanchez keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Sanchez looks to score with a jab to the body but Pacquiao is just out of range.
Pacquiao misses with a wild body shot.
Sanchez takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Pacquiao stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Pacquiao wants it to stay on the feet.
Pacquiao dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pacquiao moves into the clinch successfully.
Sanchez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pacquiao throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Pacquiao misses with a punch on the inside.
Pacquiao manages to break the clinch.
A jab from Sanchez misses.
Good shot there by Pacquiao.
Sanchez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pacquiao misses with a hook. Sanchez ducked under it nicely.
Pacquiao connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sanchez. Sanchez circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sanchez goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sanchez misses with a series of wild punches.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sanchez. Pacquiao does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sanchez misses with a body shot
and Pacquiao counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Pacquiao gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sanchez misses with a punch on the inside.
Pacquiao lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pacquiao.
Sanchez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pacquiao misses with an elbow over the top.
A short left from Pacquiao.
Pacquiao tries to throw a body punch but Sanchez avoids it by throwing Pacquiao back against the cage.
Sanchez wants a takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters up against the cage, Pacquiao throws an elbow but misses.
Sanchez tries to circle away but Pacquiao has him pinned against the cage.
Pacquiao misses with a body punch.
Pacquiao looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A head punch on the inside from Sanchez fails to land.
Sanchez makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A right handed body shot lands from Pacquiao.
Pacquiao lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sanchez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sanchez breaks from the clinch.
Pacquiao lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sanchez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pacquiao scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sanchez in his tracks.
Sanchez takes a swing at Pacquiao's ribcage but misses.
Pacquiao misses with an attempted mid kick.
Pacquiao tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sanchez was well out of range. Poor timing from Pacquiao.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sanchez swats away the attempt to clinch by Pacquiao.
Pacquiao lands the left hand.
Sanchez's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Pacquiao stuffs the takedown attempt from Sanchez. Sanchez gets slowly back to his feet.
Herman Pacquiao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Xavier Sanchez.
Sanchez swings for the body but Pacquiao moves out of range.
Sanchez takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Sanchez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pacquiao moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sanchez takes one to the side of the head.
Sanchez throws an off balance right hand
and Pacquiao counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice defenses there by Pacquiao.
Sanchez shoots in for a double leg but Pacquiao sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao misses with an uppercut.
Pacquiao wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Pacquiao with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Pacquiao moves out of range of the strikes.
Pacquiao staying out of range there.
Sanchez fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Pacquiao on the side of the head.
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 comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sanchez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pacquiao wants to clinch up but Sanchez keeps it at a distance.
Sanchez misses with a hook.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sanchez checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Sanchez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pacquiao circles away quickly and effectively.
Pacquiao takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The fighters circle momentarily. Pacquiao darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Herman Pacquiao showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Pacquiao has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Herman Pacquiao!
Herman Pacquiao bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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