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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Manny Pacquiao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricardo The Manic Hispanic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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143 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, 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 Las Vegas, Ricardo The Manic Hispanic!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Alan Glass and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Pacquiao misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from The Manic Hispanic.
Pacquiao lands with a nice combination. The Manic Hispanic backs away looking to recover.
The Manic Hispanic drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Pacquiao utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The Manic Hispanic controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The Manic Hispanic trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The Manic Hispanic is looking to work some ground and pound but Pacquiao has wrist control.
The Manic Hispanic distracts Pacquiao with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The Manic Hispanic controls from within his opponent's guard.
Pacquiao looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Manic Hispanic seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Pacquiao controls The Manic Hispanic momentarily but The Manic Hispanic frees himself.
The Manic Hispanic pushes down on Pacquiao's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The Manic Hispanic seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Pacquiao trying to hold on to The Manic Hispanic's head to control him but The Manic Hispanic postures up.
The Manic Hispanic is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Pacquiao!
The Manic Hispanic sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Pacquiao blocking the ground and pound.
Pacquiao knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for The Manic Hispanic on the ground.
The Manic Hispanic moves to the back position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Manic Hispanic throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
The Manic Hispanic looking to break Pacquiao's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Pacquiao remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise The Manic Hispanic will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
The Manic Hispanic has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Pacquiao has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
The Manic Hispanic looks gassed!
Pacquiao wants to control his opponent's hands but The Manic Hispanic gets his hands free.
The Manic Hispanic is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Pacquiao knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Pacquiao for a finish.
The Manic Hispanic has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The Manic Hispanic somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao covering up well and avoiding damage.
Pacquiao is keeping busy.
Pacquiao showing good submission defense here.
Pacquiao trying to control the hands but The Manic Hispanic breaks the grip.
The Manic Hispanic keeps control of the position as Pacquiao tries to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardo The Manic Hispanic dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
The Manic Hispanic shoots in looking for a takedown. Pacquiao tries to sprawl out of it but The Manic Hispanic keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Pacquiao manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from The Manic Hispanic.
Pacquiao thuds his right hand into The Manic Hispanic's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Pacquiao throws a right hand that The Manic Hispanic ducks under and follows up with a left that The Manic Hispanic also avoids with ease.
Manny Pacquiao is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pacquiao lands a jab-cross combination.
Pacquiao's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Pacquiao duly obliges.
Pacquiao throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nice takedown defense from Pacquiao. No joy for The Manic Hispanic on that attempt.
Manny Pacquiao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricardo The Manic Hispanic.
A nice combination there by Pacquiao.
Pacquiao looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The Manic Hispanic tries to bum rush Pacquiao with a series of wild strikes but Pacquiao uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The Manic Hispanic is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Pacquiao displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Pacquiao chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The Manic Hispanic shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Pacquiao as he jumps to the side.
Manny Pacquiao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pacquiao throws a nice looking combination but The Manic Hispanic bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pacquiao throws a combination but it was largely blocked by The Manic Hispanic.
Pacquiao jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Pacquiao throws a series of punches but The Manic Hispanic moves out of range.
The Manic Hispanic is breathing heavily.
Pacquiao connects with the punch.
Pacquiao misses with a few strikes there.
The Manic Hispanic shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Pacquiao as he jumps to the side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pacquiao tries to clinch up but The Manic Hispanic circles away and keeps his distance.
Pacquiao misses with a jab, cross combination.
The Manic Hispanic feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The Manic Hispanic tries to stand but Pacquiao is controlling from the bottom.
Pacquiao avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The Manic Hispanic pushes down on Pacquiao's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The Manic Hispanic postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Pacquiao to stand up.
Pacquiao swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pacquiao gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The Manic Hispanic controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Manic Hispanic forces his way into half guard.
The Manic Hispanic not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The Manic Hispanic has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Pacquiao defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from The Manic Hispanic.
The Manic Hispanic landing punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Manic Hispanic looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The Manic Hispanic gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Pacquiao stuffs the takedown attempt from The Manic Hispanic. The Manic Hispanic gets slowly back to his feet.
Pacquiao misses with a series of wild punches.
The Manic Hispanic scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Pacquiao stops The Manic Hispanic from passing to mount.
The Manic Hispanic fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Pacquiao tries to buck The Manic Hispanic off but The Manic Hispanic is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Manic Hispanic tries to move into full mount but can't pass Pacquiao's legs.
Pacquiao avoids any damage from the ground and pound of The Manic Hispanic.
Pacquiao tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ricardo The Manic Hispanic has got the better of the ground game so far.
The Manic Hispanic thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The Manic Hispanic looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardo The Manic Hispanic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Pacquiao misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pacquiao ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The Manic Hispanic fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Pacquiao works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Pacquiao will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The Manic Hispanic shoots for a takedown but Pacquiao saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
The Manic Hispanic takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Pacquiao lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
The Manic Hispanic fails to land the takedown.
Manny Pacquiao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricardo The Manic Hispanic.
Pacquiao lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
The Manic Hispanic tries to clinch but Pacquiao moves out of range.
Pacquiao lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Pacquiao swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pacquiao misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
The Manic Hispanic keeps the fight on the outside.
The Manic Hispanic takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The Manic Hispanic fails with a takedown attempt.
Pacquiao lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Pacquiao's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Pacquiao duly obliges.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pacquiao closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Pacquiao's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Pacquiao duly obliges.
Pacquiao throws a nice looking combination but The Manic Hispanic bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The Manic Hispanic has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Pacquiao lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Pacquiao stalks The Manic Hispanic and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into The Manic Hispanic's face. The Manic Hispanic staggers backwards, shaken.
Pacquiao will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Pacquiao keeps the fight on the outside.
Pacquiao scores with a one two! The Manic Hispanic had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
The Manic Hispanic fails with an attempt to clinch.
The Manic Hispanic shoots in and drives through. Pacquiao sprawls well.
Pacquiao throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A clash of legs there as The Manic Hispanic blocks the low kick.
Pacquiao fails in his attempt to clinch.
The Manic Hispanic misses with a low kick.
Pacquiao is working the combinations to good effect here.
The Manic Hispanic bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The Manic Hispanic works to advance to full mount. Pacquiao defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
The Manic Hispanic looking to finish Pacquiao with some ground and pound. This is bad for Pacquiao!
The Manic Hispanic fails to take his opponent's back.
The Manic Hispanic working for a submission but Pacquiao is keeping him at bay.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Manic Hispanic controlling the pace for now.
The Manic Hispanic thowing shots but they're missing.
The Manic Hispanic lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The Manic Hispanic looking to control and managing it successfully.
Pacquiao might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Manic Hispanic throws some wild stikes that Pacquiao manages to avoid easily.
The Manic Hispanic looking to control and managing it successfully.
The Manic Hispanic looking for a guillotine from mount but Pacquiao is having none of it.
Pacquiao has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Manic Hispanic is striking well from the back but Pacquiao escapes and manages to control the positon and works his way to half guard. A much better position - the crisis is over for the time being.
The Manic Hispanic trying to mount his opponent but Pacquiao defends it.
The Manic Hispanic trying to control from half guard but Pacquiao is working away.
Manny Pacquiao has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The Manic Hispanic with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ricardo The Manic Hispanic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got The Manic Hispanic winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricardo The Manic Hispanic!
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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