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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pawel Wisniewski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Herman Pacquiao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wisniewski comes to the cage accompanied by Vienio & Pele - To jest moj hardcore. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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182 lbs
16 - 7 - 0 |
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169 lbs
41 - 16 - 2 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Lethal high kicks
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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
16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pawel Wisniewski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
41 - 16 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Herman Pacquiao!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Elvis Blanc and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wisniewski swats away the attempt to clinch by Pacquiao.
Jab, jab by Pacquiao - just one landing.
Wisniewski lands a jab.
Nice uppercut there from Pacquiao.
Wisniewski throws a leg kick
and Pacquiao counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Wisniewski checks the leg kick nicely there.
Pacquiao's jab looks to have found its range, popping Wisniewski under the eye.
Pacquiao misses with a low kick.
Good leg kick by Wisniewski there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Wisniewski throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Pacquiao makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Wisniewski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Wisniewski.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pacquiao tries a low kick but Wisniewski avoids it.
Pacquiao tries a head kick but it misses.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Wisniewski crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Pacquiao - the referee stops the clock and Wisniewski gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Pacquiao. Wisniewski manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wisniewski throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Herman Pacquiao is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wisniewski is looking to slow Pacquiao down with leg kicks.
Pacquiao gets caught flat footed, as Wisniewski shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Pacquiao keeping full guard, as Wisniewski tries to pass.
Wisniewski looking to sit in guard and control but Pacquiao gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Wisniewski is trying to hold Pacquiao in close to prevent damage but Pacquiao has managed to pass into half guard.
Pacquiao seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Wisniewski does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Wisniewski is trying to maintain the position but Pacquiao is very close to passing his half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wisniewski keeps working.
Pacquiao tries to stand and escape but Wisniewski actually recovers to full guard.
Pacquiao trying to control the position from guard on top but Wisniewski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pacquiao stopping the sweep attempt from Wisniewski.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pacquiao trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wisniewski is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Wisniewski throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Wisniewski trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Wisniewski wants to sweep but no luck.
Pacquiao trying to control but Wisniewski is working from the bottom.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Herman Pacquiao hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Wisniewski fails to land with a series of punches.
Pacquiao lands a leg kick that knocks Wisniewski off balance momentarily.
Pacquiao rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wisniewski moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wisniewski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pacquiao sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wisniewski misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pacquiao throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao throws the left hand but Wisniewski avoids the punch easily.
Wisniewski shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pacquiao connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Wisniewski momentarily.
Pacquiao throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wisniewski keeps the fight on the outside.
Wisniewski throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Wisniewski shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pacquiao as he avoids it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pacquiao throws a hook but Wisniewski avoids it easily.
Pacquiao is looking to slow Wisniewski down with leg kicks.
Pacquiao scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wisniewski throws a leg kick but Pacquiao checks it.
Wisniewski throws a leg kick
and Pacquiao counters with a solid body kick.
Pacquiao scores with a jab to the head.
Wisniewski throws a jab but it's blocked by Pacquiao.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Herman Pacquiao will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A looping hook to the body misses from Pacquiao. Wisniewski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wisniewski throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Wisniewski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pacquiao.
Wisniewski slips a jab and a cross from Pacquiao.
Wisniewski throws a hook to the side of Pacquiao's head but Pacquiao sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wisniewski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wisniewski jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pacquiao bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pacquiao misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wisniewski.
Wisniewski cracks a nice hook into Pacquiao's ribs.
Wisniewski throws a leg kick but Pacquiao checks it.
Pacquiao misses with a body kick.
Wisniewski lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Pacquiao tries to bum rush Wisniewski with a series of wild strikes but Wisniewski uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pacquiao swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pacquiao looks to land a combination but Wisniewski avoids it well.
Wisniewski shoots in looking for a takedown but Pacquiao manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Wisniewski's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Pacquiao defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Wisniewski.
Wisniewski throws a looping overhand right but Pacquiao ducks down to avoid it.
Wisniewski falls off balance throwing a combination
and Pacquiao counters with a head kick.
Wisniewski fails with the takedown
and Pacquiao counters with a nice kick to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pawel Wisniewski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wisniewski misses with a takedown attempt - Pacquiao sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Wisniewski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pacquiao checks a leg kick.
Pacquiao lands a nice shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Pacquiao throws a leg kick that is checked
and Wisniewski decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Pacquiao's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wisniewski tries to free his leg and advance position but Pacquiao is retaining full guard.
Pacquiao wants to hit a switch here but Wisniewski passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Pacquiao there!
Wisniewski throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Pacquiao because Wisniewski loaded up on that one.
Wisniewski unloads with some shots from mount but Pacquiao bucks and avoids them well.
Pacquiao tries to hold on but Wisniewski postures up.
Wisniewski can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pacquiao is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wisniewski scores with a couple of good head shots there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wisniewski thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Pacquiao wants to control but Wisniewski is having none of it.
Pacquiao manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Wisniewski trying to control the action but Pacquiao is working from the bottom.
Wisniewski not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Pacquiao wants to control but Wisniewski is keeping busy.
Wisniewski is stalling here. Pacquiao is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Wisniewski seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Pacquiao has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wisniewski is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Wisniewski's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Wisniewski is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Wisniewski prevents Pacquiao from improving position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pacquiao controls the position.
Wisniewski is trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pawel Wisniewski dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Pacquiao swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pacquiao wants to clinch up but Wisniewski keeps it at a distance.
Wisniewski throws a sloppy head kick and Pacquiao moves out of range easily.
Pacquiao misses with a straight right.
Wisniewski swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pacquiao is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Wisniewski rather than just go for the knockout.
Pacquiao thows a body shot but no joy.
Pacquiao with a nice cross.
Pacquiao ducks right into an uppercut from Wisniewski.
Wisniewski throws a low kick but it's checked well by Pacquiao.
Wisniewski fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A low kick from Pacquiao is predictable there
and Wisniewski counters with a nice body shot.
Wisniewski lands a nice leg kick that just misses Pacquiao's sensitive parts.
Nice defenses there by Pacquiao.
Wisniewski throws a leg kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wisniewski takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Pacquiao thows a body shot but no joy.
Pacquiao moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Wisniewski misses with a wild combination.
Wisniewski throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wisniewski is defended easily by Pacquiao.
Pacquiao rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wisniewski moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wisniewski swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Pacquiao tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wisniewski swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wisniewski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pacquiao.
Herman Pacquiao seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao is looking to slow Wisniewski down with leg kicks.
Pacquiao jabs Wisniewski right on the nose. Wisniewski blinks but takes it well.
Pacquiao dodges the punch combination from Wisniewski.
Wisniewski blocks the body kick.
Pacquiao lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wisniewski circles away quickly and effectively.
Pacquiao works Wisniewski's body with a nice hook.
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 misses with a hook to the body
and Wisniewski counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Wisniewski is trying to control the action in half guard but Pacquiao is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Wisniewski throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Wisniewski looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Wisniewski lands a nice short elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao tries to get to full guard but Wisniewski has control of the leg.
Wisniewski throwing shots but Pacquiao is blocking nicely.
Pacquiao is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Wisniewski's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Wisniewski's back!
Pacquiao controlling well, preventing Wisniewski from escaping the position.
Good control from Pacquiao.
Wisniewski manages to reverse the position and now he's in Pacquiao's guard. Nice work there by Wisniewski.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wisniewski throws a big right hand that misses.
Pacquiao is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Pacquiao keeping moving, preventing Wisniewski from controlling successfully.
Wisniewski loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Wisniewski makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wisniewski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pacquiao is keeping the position for now.
Wisniewski missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pawel Wisniewski showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Wisniewski 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pawel Wisniewski!
Pawel Wisniewski decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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