PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Luciano Pacheco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ozz Bezaryus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Luciano Pacheco has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Pacheco
vs
Bezaryus

188 cm
18
177 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

185 cm
18
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Luciano Pacheco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ozz Bezaryus!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Chris Dean and Steve Erwin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Bezaryus has Pacheco up against the cage in a clinch.

Bezaryus escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Bezaryus gets a clinch.
Bezaryus using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Pacheco has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bezaryus misses with a knee to the head.
Pacheco fails to pull the fight into his guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Pacheco jumps guard.
Bezaryus wants to pass the guard but Pacheco is keeping the position.
Bezaryus wants to stand but Pacheco is controlling his posture from full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Pacheco looking for a guillotine here but Bezaryus defends easily.
Pacheco throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bezaryus wants to pass the guard but Pacheco is keeping the position.

Bezaryus has gone for a leg lock! Pacheco slips out almost immediately though and dives into Bezaryus's guard.

The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bezaryus avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pacheco missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Pacheco has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Pacheco throwing strikes from guard but Bezaryus blocks nicely.
Pacheco postures up in Bezaryus's guard and throws a big left but Bezaryus blocks it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pacheco wants to stand but Bezaryus has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Pacheco missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Pacheco missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Pacheco throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Pacheco throws a big elbow that misses.
Bezaryus working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pacheco.
Bezaryus really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Pacheco. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Pacheco in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bezaryus preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Pacheco with a flurry of punches that miss.
Pacheco throws a big elbow that misses.
Bezaryus pulls Pacheco in close to prevent any damage.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pacheco with a flurry of punches that miss.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

Bezaryus has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bezaryus has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Pacheco tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bezaryus just stands there and leans against the cage.

Bezaryus manages to break the clinch.
Pacheco shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bezaryus defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luciano Pacheco. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bezaryus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pacheco tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bezaryus sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Pacheco somewhat.
Bezaryus connects with a high kick.

It looks like Luciano Pacheco has been cut.

Pacheco clinches up with Bezaryus and pushes him back against the cage.
Bezaryus with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bezaryus throws an elbow that misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bezaryus misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pacheco.

Pacheco has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Bezaryus is trying to keep an underhook but Pacheco manages to get the takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Luciano Pacheco will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Luciano Pacheco's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Bezaryus has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bezaryus tries to land a knee to the head but Pacheco blocks with his arms.

The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Bezaryus manages to break the clinch.

Bezaryus closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bezaryus doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bezaryus is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Bezaryus pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A head kick from Bezaryus lands but Pacheco takes it in his stride.

Bezaryus drives through and clinches with Pacheco against the cage.
Pacheco drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bezaryus pulls his leg out and moves away.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bezaryus fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pacheco, pushing him back against the cage.
Pacheco tries to pull guard but Bezaryus holds him up against the cage and eventually Pacheco drops back down to his feet.
Nice body punch from Bezaryus.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Bezaryus is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pacheco is defending well for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bezaryus throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bezaryus missing with knees to the body.
Pacheco is trying to pull guard but Bezaryus turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luciano Pacheco. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pacheco is trying to pull guard but Bezaryus turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pacheco blocks an elbow strike.

Bezaryus escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Bezaryus rushes Pacheco and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Bezaryus pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Bezaryus darts in and clinches Pacheco up against the cage.
Pacheco managing to block the knees to the body from Bezaryus.

Bezaryus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Bezaryus closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bezaryus tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bezaryus is trying to push Pacheco away but Pacheco has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bezaryus tries to circle away but Pacheco has him pinned against the cage.

Bezaryus ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Bezaryus no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Bezaryus working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pacheco.
Pacheco with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Pacheco throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pacheco is looking to work some ground and pound but Bezaryus has wrist control.
Pacheco throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Pacheco works over Bezaryus with some ground and pound from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ozz Bezaryus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Luciano Pacheco'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. This is the final round!

Bezaryus has closed the distance and engaged Pacheco in a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Bezaryus's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bezaryus is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pacheco is defending well for now.

Bezaryus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Bezaryus has taken the fight to the clinch.
Pacheco tries to pull guard but Bezaryus holds him up against the cage and eventually Pacheco drops back down to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pacheco takes a knee to the side of the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bezaryus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Bezaryus pushes Pacheco up against the cage in a clinch.
Bezaryus goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

Bezaryus escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Pacheco shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Bezaryus avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pacheco working some strikes from top position.
Pacheco throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Pacheco throws a big right hand that misses.
Pacheco in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Pacheco trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pacheco throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bezaryus works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bezaryus looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bezaryus working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pacheco.
Pacheco working some strikes from top position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pacheco accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Pacheco throws a big elbow that misses.
Pacheco scoring with some ground and pound.
Pacheco lands a couple of elbows.
Pacheco with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Bezaryus takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pacheco lands a couple of elbows.
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!
Pacheco works over Bezaryus with some ground and pound from guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pacheco in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Pacheco postures up and lands a big shot to Bezaryus's brow.
Pacheco postures up in Bezaryus's guard and throws a big left but Bezaryus blocks it.
Pacheco throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pacheco accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bezaryus has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pacheco postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Pacheco throws a big elbow that misses.
Pacheco loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bezaryus trying to keep a closed guard but Pacheco is proving a slippery customer.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

Bezaryus clinches up with Pacheco and pushes him back against the cage.
Pacheco tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bezaryus just stands there and leans against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Bezaryus breaks the clinch.
Luciano Pacheco is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bezaryus displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Pacheco.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luciano Pacheco. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Pacheco tries to keep at a distance but Bezaryus has taken the fight into the clinch.
Pacheco is trying to pull guard but Bezaryus has him pressed against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bezaryus misses with an elbow strike.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Luciano Pacheco.
I think Pacheco 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 Skip Squint scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 29:29
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Luciano Pacheco!