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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Manny Pacquiao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tsrif Dnoces (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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149 lbs
23 - 8 - 2 |
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171 cm
30
152 lbs
12 - 5 - 1 |
Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Very quick |
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Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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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
23 - 8 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Manny Pacquiao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Tsrif Dnoces!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Paul Gruel and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pacquiao changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dnoces tries to avoid it but Pacquiao manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dnoces to the ground. Dnoces escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Some bone on bone action there as Dnoces checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Dnoces needs to keep his hands up - Pacquiao had a free shot at his head there.
Pacquiao lands with a cross.
Dnoces tries to bum rush Pacquiao with a series of wild strikes but Pacquiao uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dnoces looks to throw the jab but Pacquiao is out of range.
Pacquiao avoids the head kick by Dnoces.
Dnoces misses with a looping right.
Dnoces has his takedown stuffed
and Pacquiao makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Pacquiao keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dnoces.
Dnoces misses the jab.
Tsrif Dnoces seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dnoces shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Pacquiao as he jumps to the side.
Dnoces moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Pacquiao thows a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pacquiao scores with a hook to the body. Dnoces takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nice uppercut there from Dnoces.
Dnoces shoots in for a double leg but Pacquiao sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Manny Pacquiao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tsrif Dnoces.
Pacquiao misses with an uppercut.
Dnoces looks to land a body kick but Pacquiao moved away.
Pacquiao lands a slapping body shot.
Dnoces fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Pacquiao has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Dnoces throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dnoces looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Dnoces looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Pacquiao scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dnoces doesn't seem bothered though.
Pacquiao shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Pacquiao blocks the body kick.
Dnoces 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 Dnoces off to one side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dnoces throws a hook to the side of Pacquiao's head but Pacquiao sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pacquiao shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Dnoces keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dnoces blocking the ground and pound attempt from Pacquiao.
Pacquiao is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Dnoces reverses the position - he's now on top in Pacquiao's guard.
Pacquiao looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Pacquiao has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Pacquiao looking to control.
Dnoces tries to free his leg and advance position but Pacquiao is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dnoces landing with the ground and pound.
Pacquiao looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dnoces is one step ahead there.
Pacquiao is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Dnoces rolls with it to try and escape but Pacquiao cranks on the arm and Dnoces is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Manny Pacquiao!
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energy
A | B |
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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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