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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Haral Dir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Floyd Pacquiao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pacquiao has chosen Sometimes when we Fight as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Floyd Pacquiao enters the cage!
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205 lbs
14 - 13 - 0 |
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205 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid Muay Thai
Very strong |
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ADCC Champion
Decent boxing
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Haral Dir!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Floyd Pacquiao!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Steve Erwin and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dir wants to clinch up but Pacquiao keeps it at a distance.
Pacquiao keeps the fight on the outside.
Pacquiao throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dir sees it coming and avoids it easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Pacquiao.
A jab from Pacquiao finds it's way through Dir's defenses.
Dir tries to clinch but Pacquiao moves away
and Pacquiao counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Pacquiao throwing shots but Dir is blocking nicely.
Pacquiao wants to take a breather but Dir is having none of it.
Pacquiao content to control rather than advance.
Pacquiao is looking for a kimura but Dir is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Pacquiao to get the leverage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pacquiao controlling the action here.
Pacquiao wants to pass to mount but Dir is defending the position.
Dir trying to hold on to Pacquiao's head to control him but Pacquiao postures up.
Pacquiao thows a huge punch but Dir dodges it nicely.
Dir blocking the ground and pound attempt from Pacquiao.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao wants to control but Dir is keeping him busy.
Pacquiao with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dir avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Pacquiao.
Dir is staying active underneath Pacquiao, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Floyd Pacquiao was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Pacquiao cracks Dir with a good jab.
A lazy left from Pacquiao finds it's target.
Pacquiao throws a right hand that misses
and Dir moves into the clinch.
Pacquiao drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dir is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Pacquiao is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Dir is trying to stall.
Dir just leaning against Pacquiao, taking a breather.
Dir has Pacquiao pressed against the cage, preventing Pacquiao from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Dir leaning his opponent against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao is trying to break the clinch but Dir is controlling him.
Dir is trying to drag Pacquiao to the mat but Pacquiao just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Pacquiao drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Haral Dir has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Floyd Pacquiao.
Dir breaks from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dir shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Pacquiao as he jumps to the side.
Dir tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Floyd Pacquiao dominated that round.
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.
Pacquiao misses the shot to the body.
Pacquiao closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Dir's guard.
Pacquiao has gone for a leg lock! Dir slips out almost immediately though and dives into Pacquiao's guard.
Pacquiao manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Pacquiao throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Pacquiao throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Dir because Pacquiao loaded up on that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pacquiao throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Pacquiao wants to control the pace but Dir is squirming around nicely.
Dir is wriggling around trying to escape.
Pacquiao looking for a guillotine from mount but Dir is having none of it.
Dir is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Pacquiao sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Dir turns into him and now he's in Pacquiao's guard.
Dir has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Pacquiao is proving hard to escape from.
Pacquiao tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dir sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Dir has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Dir tries to clinch but Pacquiao moves out of range.
Pacquiao walks forward, straight into a front kick from Dir.
Dir tries to score a power double leg takedown but Pacquiao sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dir somewhat.
Pacquiao takes a swing at Dir's ribcage but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dir slips a straight right by Pacquiao.
Pacquiao lands with an uppercut that bounces Dir off the cage and back into range.
Pacquiao shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dir pinned against the cage. Dir gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Pacquiao shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Dir counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Pacquiao has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dir controlling the action here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pacquiao wants to improve his position but Dir is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Floyd Pacquiao will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Dir tries to move into range but Pacquiao moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Dir shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Pacquiao defends it nicely.
No luck for Dir with that takedown attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pacquiao. Dir does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pacquiao throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dir stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Pacquiao shoots in and drives through. Dir sprawls well.
Dir shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Pacquiao sprawls well. Pacquiao wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dir gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Haral Dir. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Pacquiao, as that shot connected.
Pacquiao fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dir looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dir tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pacquiao paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pacquiao shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dir defends it nicely.
Dir avoids the body shot from Pacquiao.
Dir doesn't manage to clinch there - Pacquiao circles away.
Pacquiao bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Floyd Pacquiao is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dir shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dir blocks a jab.
Pacquiao fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dir avoids it really well and circles away.
Dir tries to clinch but Pacquiao is having none of it.
Dir tries to score a power double leg takedown but Pacquiao sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dir somewhat.
Dir stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dir wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao throws a hook but Dir blocks it.
Pacquiao connects with the punch.
Pacquiao thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pacquiao keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nice straight punches there by Pacquiao. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Pacquiao.
Dir moves away from the strike by Pacquiao.
Dir has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dir there as he acknowledges the shot.
Dir tries to clinch but Pacquiao moves out of range.
Pacquiao fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dir manages to avoid it.
Dir closes the distance and clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Dir tries to score a body lock takedown but Pacquiao shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Pacquiao goes for a takedown attempt but Dir pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Haral Dir has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pacquiao fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dir manages to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Floyd Pacquiao comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Pacquiao 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Floyd Pacquiao!
A very excited looking Floyd Pacquiao rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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hype
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pop
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