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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Manny Pacquiao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Testing Inprogress (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pacquiao comes to the cage accompanied by Its Time for War. Testing Inprogress will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Excellent boxer
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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
34 - 28 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Manny Pacquiao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 2, fighting out of New York, Testing Inprogress!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yukihiro Shimada and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Inprogress takes one on the chin but seems OK.
It looks like Testing Inprogress has been cut.
Sloppy strikes from Pacquiao. Those never looked like landing.
Inprogress avoids the body shot from Pacquiao.
Pacquiao throws a body shot but no joy.
A left and a right from Pacquiao both land. Nice combination.
Inprogress connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Pacquiao misses with a straight left.
Pacquiao swings away with a body shot that misses
and Inprogress counters with a nice low kick that buckles Pacquiao's knee momentarily.
Pacquiao throws out a loose jab but Inprogress uses good head movement to avoid it.
As Pacquiao backs off Inprogress throws a huge counter combo but Pacquiao manages to avoid it all.
Inprogress is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Pacquiao will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
As Pacquiao backs off Inprogress throws a huge counter combo but Pacquiao manages to avoid it all.
Pacquiao misses with a hook to the body
and Inprogress connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Inprogress lets loose with a powerful body kick. Pacquiao will feel that in the morning.
Inprogress plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Inprogress misses with a right hand
and Pacquiao counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pacquiao keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Manny Pacquiao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pacquiao takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Pacquiao is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Inprogress.
Inprogress now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Pacquiao lands a big uppercut and Inprogress crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Inprogress looks OK. Pacquiao waves Inprogress back to his feet!
Inprogress is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pacquiao swings away with a body shot that misses
and Inprogress cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Inprogress is still on wobbly legs! Can Pacquiao finish him?
Pacquiao misses with an uppercut
and Inprogress counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A jab from Pacquiao misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Inprogress, right into the meat.
Pacquiao jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Inprogress seems to have recovered his senses.
Inprogress dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Pacquiao. That did some damage!
Inprogress connects with a nice looking jab.
Pacquiao throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Inprogress sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Inprogress on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Pacquiao lands a left and a right that send Inprogress crashing to the mat, dazed. Pacquiao thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pacquiao rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Inprogress counters with a two punch combo.
Inprogress has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Pacquiao misses with a double jab.
Inprogress connects with a solid leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Inprogress as he connects with a hook.
Inprogress lands with a kick to the temple. Pacquiao shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Pacquiao looks to land a right hand but Inprogress moved out of range.
Inprogress connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Inprogress bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Pacquiao's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Inprogress is looking to slow Pacquiao down with leg kicks.
Pacquiao looks to land a right hand but Inprogress moved out of range.
Inprogress moves out of range as Pacquiao strikes.
Pacquiao swings for the body but Inprogress moves out of range.
Inprogress swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Inprogress is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Pacquiao had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Pacquiao misses with a straight left.
A jab from Pacquiao misses.
Pacquiao works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That has opened up Testing Inprogress's cut even more.
Inprogress bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Pacquiao's head backwards.
Pacquiao walks into a straight right hand from Inprogress.
Pacquiao tries to bum rush Inprogress with a series of wild strikes but Inprogress uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A lazy left from Inprogress finds it's target.
Inprogress throws a quick inside leg kick.
Inprogress lands a right hook to the body.
Inprogress throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Inprogress steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pacquiao.
Inprogress lands with a shot to the body.
Inprogress fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Inprogress bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Pacquiao's head.
Inprogress staying out of range there.
Inprogress is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
That kick from Inprogress tenderised Pacquiao's leg. Pacquiao is trying to keep his angry face on.
Pacquiao takes one to the side of the head.
Pacquiao misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Inprogress.
Pacquiao has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Pacquiao there as he acknowledges the shot.
Pacquiao connects with the punch.
Pacquiao fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Inprogress manages to avoid it.
Pacquiao tries to bum rush Inprogress with a series of wild strikes but Inprogress uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pacquiao throws a right hand that Inprogress ducks under and follows up with a left that Inprogress also avoids with ease.
Pacquiao throws a hook but Inprogress blocks it.
Pacquiao connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Inprogress's hands.
Inprogress throws a nice inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Inprogress's corner calls for a 1-2. Inprogress obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Pacquiao lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Good exchange - Inprogress coming out on top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao throws a series of punches but Inprogress moves out of range.
Inprogress fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pacquiao manages to avoid it.
Inprogress closes this distance looking for a takedown but Pacquiao circles away.
Pacquiao is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Pacquiao throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Inprogress counters with a straight right hand.
A big left from Pacquiao misses.
Inprogress dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Pacquiao. That did some damage!
A nice combination there by Inprogress.
It looks like Manny Pacquiao has been cut.
Pacquiao swings widly with a right hand
and Inprogress counters with a nice low kick that buckles Pacquiao's knee momentarily.
Some wild striking there from Pacquiao.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Inprogress! But no joy.
Inprogress connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Inprogress tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pacquiao was well out of range. Poor timing from Inprogress.
Inprogress throws a nice inside leg kick.
Inprogress fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pacquiao manages to avoid it.
Manny Pacquiao is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pacquiao misses with a looping left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Testing Inprogress will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Inprogress lands a jab to the head.
Pacquiao misses with a body shot.
Inprogress lands a glancing blow to the side of Pacquiao's head.
Manny Pacquiao is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pacquiao comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Pacquiao looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Pacquiao misses with a wild combination.
Pacquiao throws the left hand but Inprogress avoids the punch easily.
Inprogress connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Inprogress dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Pacquiao. That did some damage!
Inprogress lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Pacquiao misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Inprogress looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Inprogress lands the left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big left from Pacquiao misses.
Pacquiao misses with a hook.
Inprogress dodges the punch combination from Pacquiao.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Inprogress throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Pacquiao was covering up waiting for the punch and Inprogress finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Pacquiao has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Inprogress off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Pacquiao throws a hook but Inprogress blocks it.
Inprogress throws a counter combo.
Pacquiao walks into a stiff left hand from Inprogress.
Inprogress uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pacquiao.
Pacquiao misses with a lunging right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Pacquiao throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Inprogress counters with a nice leg kick.
Inprogress uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pacquiao.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pacquiao uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Inprogress with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Pacquiao throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Inprogress lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Pacquiao looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Testing Inprogress seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Inprogress lands a slapping body shot.
Pacquiao takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Inprogress lands a nice shot that snaps Pacquiao's head back.
Pacquiao takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Pacquiao misses with a body shot.
Pacquiao throws a combination that misses
and Pacquiao takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pacquiao misses the jab.
That kick from Inprogress tenderised Pacquiao's leg. Pacquiao is trying to keep his angry face on.
Inprogress thows a body kick. Pacquiao tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Pacquiao fails to land with a series of punches.
Pacquiao moves forwards but Inprogress connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Inprogress is looking to slow Pacquiao down with leg kicks.
Pacquiao misses the body punch
enabling Inprogress to counter with a crisp jab.
Inprogress connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Pacquiao's hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Inprogress scores with a nice head shot.
Pacquiao throws an off balance right hand
and Inprogress counters with a leg kick.
Inprogress scores with a takedown into Pacquiao's guard.
Pacquiao wants to get back to his feet but Inprogress passes into half guard.
Inprogress passes to full mount!
Inprogress fails to move to back control.
Inprogress is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Pacquiao has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Pacquiao!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Inprogress has Pacquiao pulled in close to control his posture.
Inprogress lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Inprogress trying to control the position from guard on top but Pacquiao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Inprogress is looking to pass into half guard but Pacquiao pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Pacquiao is in guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pacquiao trying to control the position from guard on top but Inprogress is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Inprogress is controlling Pacquiao's posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Testing Inprogress showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Pacquiao's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Inprogress slips under a jab from Pacquiao.
Pacquiao throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Inprogress cracks Pacquiao with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Inprogress feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Pacquiaos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Inprogress lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nice body kick there by Inprogress.
Pacquiao throws a right hand that misses
and Inprogress counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A left and a right from Pacquiao both land. Nice combination.
Pacquiao chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Inprogress can pounce on him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pacquiao scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Pacquiao scores with a jab.
Pacquiao misses with the combination.
Pacquiao tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Inprogress was well out of range. Poor timing from Pacquiao.
Pacquiao looks to land a combination but Inprogress avoids it well.
Inprogress chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pacquiao throws out a loose jab but Inprogress uses good head movement to avoid it.
Inprogress lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Pacquiao connects with a combination that backs up Inprogress into the cage. Pacquiao lands a flurry of punches that gets past Inprogress's guard. Inprogress is down and the referee has seen enough. It is all over! Pacquiao bursts into tears - this win obviously means a huge amount to him.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Manny Pacquiao!
A relieved looking Manny Pacquiao thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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