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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Donny Aguirre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manny Pacquiao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Pacquiao's choice of entrance music: Katy Perry- Roar. Manny Pacquiao has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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151 lbs
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147 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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BJJ White Belt
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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
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Donny Aguirre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Manny Pacquiao!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aguirre looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pacquiao is fending him off so far but Aguirre persists. Nope, Pacquiao circles away and we're back to standing.
Pacquiao works the jab nicely.
Some wild striking there from Aguirre.
Pacquiao lands a nice hook to Aguirre's body. Aguirre takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Pacquiao lands a left and a right that sends Aguirre crashing to the canvas! Pacquiao dives into mount looking to finish!
Aguirre is rocked!
It looks like Donny Aguirre has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pacquiao controlling the pace for now.
Oh Aguirre is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Aguirre really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Pacquiao stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Aguirre could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Pacquiao looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pacquiao throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pacquiao fails to land with a series of punches.
Pacquiao pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Aguirre seems to have got his legs back now.
Aguirre shoots in looking for a takedown. Pacquiao tries to sprawl out of it but Aguirre 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.
Pacquiao digs a good hook to Aguirre's body.
Pacquiao will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pacquiao falls off balance throwing a combination
and Aguirre counters by moving into the clinch.
Aguirre gets control of Pacquiao's arms and successfully pulls guard. Aguirre will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pacquiao stands up and waves to Aguirre to follow him.
Aguirre clinches up against the cage.
Aguirre stalling the fight.
Pacquiao wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Pacquiao wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Pacquiao is trying to break free.
Aguirre fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Donny Aguirre. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pacquiao is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Aguirre tries for a takedown. No joy.
Pacquiao breaks from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao's corner calls for a 1-2. Pacquiao obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Pacquiao throws a series of punches but Aguirre moves out of range.
Aguirre tries for a takedown but Pacquiao sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Pacquiao misses with a combination
and Aguirre counters with a flying knee. Nice.
A punch combination from Pacquiao misses.
Pacquiao moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Pacquiao looks winded!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aguirre closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Aguirre lands in his opponent's guard.
Pacquiao wants to stand but Aguirre is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao pushes Aguirre off and gets back to his feet.
Aguirre instigates a clinch.
Aguirre is trying to pull guard but Pacquiao has him pressed against the cage.
Aguirre stalls.
Aguirre goes for a takedown in the clinch but Pacquiao prevents it.
Pacquiao gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Aguirre.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Aguirre prevents Pacquiao from breaking the clinch.
Pacquiao is trying to push Aguirre away but Aguirre has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Pacquiao is looking to break free of the clinch but Aguirre has double underhooks.
Aguirre changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Pacquiao fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Aguirre is looking to clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pacquiao just misses with a punch to the body.
Pacquiao misses with a wild combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manny Pacquiao dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Donny Aguirre's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Pacquiao looks to land a combination but Aguirre avoids it well.
Pacquiao misses with a two punch combination.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Aguirre wants a takedown but no success here.
Pacquiao tries to break free but Aguirre pushes him back against the cage.
Pacquiao is looking to break free of the clinch but Aguirre has double underhooks.
Pacquiao escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Aguirre takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Aguirre fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Pacquiao swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pacquiao goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Aguirre shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Pacquiao as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Donny Aguirre. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aguirre fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Aguirre looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pacquiao scores with a jab. Aguirre acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Pacquiao throws out a powerful jab.
Pacquiao digs a good hook to Aguirre's body.
A combination from Pacquiao does no damage.
Pacquiao misses with a combination
and Aguirre counters by clinching up.
Pacquiao is breathing heavily.
A right hand to the body from Aguirre.
Aguirre wants to stall.
Pacquiao breaks the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Aguirre at a distance.
Pacquiao throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pacquiao throws a shot to the body.
Pacquiao tests Aguirre's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Aguirre fails with an attempt to clinch.
Manny Pacquiao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pacquiao will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Aguirre looks for a takedown but Pacquiao sprawls well.
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 double jab.
Pacquiao is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Pacquiao throws a series of punches but Aguirre moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao throws a right and a left that Aguirre avoids nicely.
Pacquiao misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pacquiao falls off balance throwing a combination
and Aguirre counters with an inside leg kick.
Manny Pacquiao seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice sprawl there from Pacquiao as Aguirre shoots in.
Aguirre darts in and clinches Pacquiao up against the cage.
Pacquiao is trying to break free.
Aguirre is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Pacquiao is defending well.
Aguirre has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Pacquiao after a bit of a struggle.
Pacquiao breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pacquiao dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pacquiao lands with a nice combination. Aguirre backs away looking to recover.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aguirre showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pacquiao.
No joy there for Pacquiao, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pacquiao throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Aguirre holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Pacquiao is trying to break free.
Aguirre tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Pacquiao just stands there and leans against the cage.
Pacquiao is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Pacquiao has had enough of the clinch but Aguirre keeps him there for the moment.
Aguirre is looking for a takedown.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pacquiao wants to break free but Aguirre has control.
Pacquiao wants to break the clinch but can't.
Pacquiao has had enough of the clinch but Aguirre keeps him there for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manny Pacquiao showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Donny Aguirre's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Pacquiao fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pacquiao tries to bum rush Aguirre with a series of wild strikes but Aguirre uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Aguirre.
Pacquiao will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pacquiao will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pacquiao throws a right hand that Aguirre ducks under and follows up with a left that Aguirre also avoids with ease.
Donny Aguirre is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jab from Pacquiao.
Aguirre doesn't manage to clinch there - Pacquiao circles away.
Pacquiao takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pacquiao fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Pacquiao throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Aguirre counters by clinching up.
Aguirre breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pacquiao misses with a combination
and Aguirre counters with a nice leg kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Aguirre.
Aguirre throws a sloppy head kick and Pacquiao moves out of range easily.
Aguirre gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Pacquiao.
Pacquiao swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Aguirre throws a head kick that misses.
Aguirre thumps Pacquiao with a low kick.
Manny Pacquiao is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Aguirre shoots for a takedown but Pacquiao saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Donny Aguirre. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pacquiao closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Aguirre changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Pacquiao is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Aguirre rather than just go for the knockout.
Pacquiao lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Aguirre circles away quickly and effectively.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao lands with a right hand.
Pacquiao has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Aguirre fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Pacquiao avoids it really well and circles away.
A left and a right from Pacquiao both land. Nice combination.
Pacquiao throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Aguirre forces Pacquiao back against the cage and clinches.
Pacquiao wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Aguirre jumps guard but Pacquiao turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aguirre is looking to take this one to the mat.
Pacquiao has had enough of the clinch but Aguirre keeps him there for the moment.
Aguirre breaks from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao fails to land with a series of punches.
Pacquiao connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Pacquiao lands with a nice combination. Aguirre backs away looking to recover.
Pacquiao throws a right hand that Aguirre ducks under and follows up with a left that Aguirre also avoids with ease.
Pacquiao throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Aguirre.
Aguirre lands with a slapping head kick.
Pacquiao throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Aguirre shoots in looking for a takedown. Pacquiao tries to sprawl out of it but Aguirre 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.
Pacquiao swinging wildly here.
Pacquiao throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aguirre fails to land with a series of punches.
Aguirre doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Aguirre tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Pacquiao swivels and escapes.
Pacquiao lands a two punch combo.
Pacquiao scores with a jab to the head.
Pacquiao swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Aguirre counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Aguirre gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Manny Pacquiao is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Pacquiao lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Aguirre moves into the clinch.
Donny Aguirre has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Aguirre pulls Pacquiao into guard.
Donny Aguirre has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pacquiao wants to stand but Aguirre is controlling his posture from full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Manny 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manny Pacquiao!
Manny Pacquiao bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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hype
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pop
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