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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Manny Pacquiao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Igor Ahtopaine (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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155 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Counter striker
Solid chin |
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, 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 Helsinki, Igor Ahtopaine!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Roosa Järviläinen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pacquiao misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ahtopaine tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Pacquiao swivels and escapes.
Pacquiao misses with a hook.
Ahtopaine avoids the head kick by Pacquiao.
Pacquiao misses with a takedown attempt - Ahtopaine sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Manny Pacquiao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pacquiao tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ahtopaine paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Good standup being displayed there by Pacquiao as he connects with a hook.
Ahtopaine is trying hard to land a takedown here. Pacquiao sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ahtopaine shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pacquiao as he avoids it easily.
Manny Pacquiao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Igor Ahtopaine.
Pacquiao tries for a takedown but Ahtopaine circles away easily
and Ahtopaine counters with a nice double leg into side control. Pacquiao won't be happy with that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pacquiao is trying to control Ahtopaine's posture but Ahtopaine avoids it.
Ahtopaine tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Ahtopaine is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Pacquiao has escaped the position, nice work there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pacquiao is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ahtopaine tries for a kimura but Pacquiao is defending well.
Ahtopaine laying and praying for a moment but Pacquiao takes advantage and regains half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ahtopaine seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Pacquiao does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ahtopaine looks gassed!
Pacquiao pushes Ahtopaine off looking to stand but Ahtopaine dives back in and keeps control.
Ahtopaine 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.
Pacquiao keeping hold of Ahtopaine's head, controlling as best he can.
Pacquiao is looking to control Ahtopaine's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pacquiao avoid being mounted?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao wants to improve his position but Ahtopaine is controlling well.
Ahtopaine is looking for a kimura but Pacquiao is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ahtopaine to get the leverage.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Ahtopaine closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ahtopaine defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Pacquiao.
Pacquiao with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ahtopaine counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Ahtopaine tries to free his leg and advance position but Pacquiao is retaining full guard.
Pacquiao has a closed guard, preventing Ahtopaine from standing up.
Pacquiao on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Pacquiao tries to get out of the position.
Pacquiao tries to strike from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao pulls Ahtopaine in close to prevent any damage.
Pacquiao's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Pacquiao wants to get back to his feet but Ahtopaine is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pacquiao is on top in guard.
Pacquiao trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pacquiao is working hard here to advance position.
Ahtopaine is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ahtopaine is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Pacquiao looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Igor Ahtopaine dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Pacquiao moves into the clinch successfully.
Ahtopaine wants a takedown but no success here.
Pacquiao throws an elbow that misses.
Pacquiao goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ahtopaine prevents it.
Pacquiao tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ahtopaine jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Pacquiao walks away with a smile on his face. Ahtopaine gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Manny Pacquiao is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahtopaine fails with the takedown
and Pacquiao counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Manny Pacquiao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Igor Ahtopaine.
Pacquiao doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ahtopaine counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ahtopaine.
Pacquiao might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pacquiao working a defensive guard here.
Ahtopaine wants to control from the top but Pacquiao keeps moving.
Ahtopaine has gone for a leg lock! Pacquiao slips out almost immediately though and dives into Ahtopaine's guard.
Ahtopaine trying to keep a closed guard but Pacquiao is proving a slippery customer.
Pacquiao trying to stand up but can't free himself from Ahtopaine's guard.
Pacquiao stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ahtopaine swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ahtopaine throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Ahtopaine working for submissions but it's allowed Pacquiao to get to half guard.
Pacquiao sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Pacquiao tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Ahtopaine.
Pacquiao knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ahtopaine on the ground.
Ahtopaine won't allow Pacquiao to pass to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ahtopaine kicks off Pacquiao and gets to his feet.
Pacquiao with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ahtopaine counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Pacquiao keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Pacquiao is not content to let Ahtopaine control the position.
Pacquiao keeping hold of Ahtopaine's head, controlling as best he can.
Ahtopaine wants to control but Pacquiao is keeping him busy.
Pacquiao regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ahtopaine is controlling him.
Ahtopaine tries to free his leg and advance position but Pacquiao is retaining full guard.
Ahtopaine trying to control the position from guard on top but Pacquiao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pacquiao looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Igor Ahtopaine has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ahtopaine with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ahtopaine drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Pacquiao manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Ahtopaine has Pacquiao in his guard.
Pacquiao postures up.
Pacquiao is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Igor Ahtopaine showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
Ahtopaine wants to clinch
and Pacquiao counters by moving into the clinch.
Pacquiao throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ahtopaine pulls guard effortlessly.
Ahtopaine trying to keep a closed guard but Pacquiao is proving a slippery customer.
Pacquiao is pushing down on Ahtopaine's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ahtopaine is fighting to maintain full guard but Pacquiao has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ahtopaine actively working from the bottom here.
Pacquiao is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Ahtopaine gets back to full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pacquiao stands up from Ahtopaine's guard - Pacquiao perhaps looking for a knockout.
Pacquiao tries to clinch up but Ahtopaine circles away and keeps his distance.
Pacquiao shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Ahtopaine is trying to defend but Pacquiao finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Ahtopaine looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ahtopaine won't allow Pacquiao to pass to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Pacquiao tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Ahtopaine misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Pacquiao seems to be looking for submissions.
Ahtopaine looking for submissions off his back.
Ahtopaine actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Pacquiao shoots in for a takedown but Ahtopaine shows good takedown defense.
Nice takedown defense from Pacquiao. No joy for Ahtopaine on that attempt.
Pacquiao tries for a takedown but Ahtopaine circles away easily
and Ahtopaine counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ahtopaine.
Ahtopaine would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Pacquiao looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ahtopaine is one step ahead there.
Pacquiao working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ahtopaine doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ahtopaine manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao wants to stand and escape but Ahtopaine is having none of it.
Ahtopaine is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Ahtopaine with a flurry of punches that miss.
Pacquiao has a closed guard, preventing Ahtopaine from standing up.
Igor Ahtopaine is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pacquiao looking for a guillotine here but Ahtopaine defends easily.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Ahtopaine drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Igor Ahtopaine.
I've got Ahtopaine 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Igor Ahtopaine!
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