PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Lou Nahtic (ranked 5026 p4p, 211 weight class) and Jose Pacheco (ranked 4711 p4p, 199 weight class). Nahtic kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Sleeping My Day Away. Lou Nahtic is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Nahtic
vs
Pacheco

180 cm
46
140 lbs
23 - 39 - 1

178 cm
34
140 lbs
11 - 19 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

BJJ Brown Belt
Decent knees
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 39 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lou Nahtic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 19 - 0, fighting out of London, Jose Pacheco!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, John Roberts and Dean Styles.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nahtic connects with a looping right hand.
Pacheco takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Pacheco shoots in looking for a takedown. Nahtic tries to sprawl out of it but Pacheco keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Nahtic manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A punch lands to the side of Pacheco 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Pacheco ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nahtic throws a body shot but no joy.
Nahtic lands a lovely overhand right.
A jab from Nahtic does it's job there.
Nahtic throws a body shot but no joy.
A telegraphed right hand from Pacheco misses the target.
A solid leg kick lands there for Nahtic.
Pacheco has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Nahtic finds it's way round the side to connect with Pacheco's head.
Nahtic pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A shot to the liver by Nahtic. Beautiful body shot.
Pacheco misses with a wild body shot.
A shot to the liver by Nahtic. Beautiful body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Nahtic gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Pacheco sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Nahtic's guard.
Pacheco is trying to control. Nahtic wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Pacheco stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Pacheco will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nahtic cracks Pacheco with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Pacheco throws a sloppy head kick
and Nahtic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nahtic looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Pacheco tries to score a power double leg takedown but Nahtic sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Pacheco somewhat.
Nahtic throws a big counter combination but Pacheco scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Nahtic lunges at Pacheco with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Pacheco's hand.
Pacheco shoots in for a takedown but Nahtic shows good takedown defense.
Lou Nahtic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jose Pacheco.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Nahtic as Pacheco shoots in.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pacheco just misses with a punch to the body.
Pacheco avoids the head kick by Nahtic.
Pacheco shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Nahtic defends it nicely.
Nahtic scores with a body shot.
Nahtic fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nahtic scores with a jab. Pacheco acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nahtic lands a jab to the nose.
Nahtic is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Nahtic lands with an uppercut that bounces Pacheco off the cage and back into range.
Pacheco shoots in for a double leg but Nahtic sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Pacheco takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nahtic throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Nahtic stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Nahtic wants it to stay on the feet.
A nice combination there by Nahtic.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nahtic works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Pacheco avoids the body shot from Nahtic.
Pacheco shoots in for a takedown but Nahtic shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Pacheco shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nahtic pinned against the cage. Nahtic gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Pacheco looks winded!
Nahtic lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Nahtic connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nahtic lands a jab to Pacheco's midsection.
Nahtic throws a combination that misses

and Pacheco counters by moving into the clinch.
Pacheco swings wildly with an uppercut but Nahtic uses good head movement to avoid it.

Nahtic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pacheco shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pacheco looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Lou Nahtic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Pacheco manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Nahtic on his heels. He'll look to pass Nahtic's guard now, I'm sure.
Nahtic wants to sweep but no luck.
Nahtic has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Pacheco sitting in guard here, content to control.
Pacheco trying to control the position from guard on top but Nahtic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Pacheco stands up from Nahtic's guard - Pacheco perhaps looking for a knockout.
Nahtic throws a series of strikes that have Pacheco backpedaling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lou Nahtic dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Nahtic swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Pacheco.
Pacheco shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Nahtic sprawls well. Nahtic wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pacheco gets slowly back to his feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pacheco.
Pacheco shoots in but no luck this time.
Lou Nahtic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jose Pacheco.

Nahtic closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Pacheco to the mat! Pacheco manages to get full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Nahtic is stalling in the full guard.
Nahtic wants to control from the top but Pacheco keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Nahtic gets to his feet. Pacheco looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Nice cross by Nahtic.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nahtic moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nahtic connects with a right hand. Pacheco shakes it off.
Pacheco looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Nahtic is fending him off so far but Pacheco persists. Nope, Nahtic circles away and we're back to standing.
A punch lands to the side of Pacheco 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nahtic dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

Nahtic tries to sprawl but Pacheco drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Pacheco is looking to take a break and control but Nahtic is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Pacheco is looking for a kimura here.
Pacheco is breathing heavily.
Nahtic tries to roll over but Pacheco keeps him under control.

Nahtic is defending against the submission attempts here by Pacheco.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nahtic trying to control but Pacheco postures up.

Pacheco is trying to work for a kimura but Nahtic is defending well.
Nahtic wants to improve his position but Pacheco is controlling well.
Nahtic is not content to let Pacheco control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Pacheco is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Pacheco is trying to control the action in half guard but Nahtic is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Nahtic is looking to escape.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A jab lands there for Nahtic.
Pacheco fails with a takedown attempt.
A nice inside leg kick there by Nahtic. That's going to slow Pacheco down.
Nice uppercut there from Nahtic.
Nahtic looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Pacheco on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pacheco tries to close the distance and clinch but Nahtic swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pacheco tries to close the distance and clinch but Nahtic swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pacheco misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nahtic is looking to slow Pacheco down with leg kicks.
Pacheco sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Nahtic slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Lou Nahtic is winning the standup battle so far.
Pacheco shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nahtic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pacheco.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nahtic throws a leg kick which misses Pacheco's front leg but catches the back leg as Pacheco tries to avoid it.
Pacheco fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nice cross by Nahtic.
Pacheco is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lou Nahtic dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Nahtic swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pacheco steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Nahtic.
Pacheco has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Donk. Nahtic catches Pacheco right on the button with a cross.
Pacheco fails with the takedown
and Nahtic counters with a straight right hand.
Pacheco closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nahtic circles away.
Nahtic looks to land a combination but Pacheco avoids it well.
Pacheco takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nahtic connects with an inside leg kick.
Pacheco thuds a left hand into Nahtic's body.

Nahtic bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

Pacheco explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lou Nahtic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nahtic scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Nahtic takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nahtic throws a one two combo.
Nahtic lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nahtic really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Pacheco tries to score a power double leg takedown but Nahtic sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Pacheco somewhat.
Lou Nahtic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jose Pacheco.
Pacheco takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Nahtic.
Pacheco displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Nahtic.
Nahtic fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Pacheco on the side of the head.
No luck for Pacheco with that takedown attempt.
Pacheco misses with a low kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Pacheco or perhaps it was just good defense by Nahtic, which made it look bad.
Pacheco fails with the takedown
and Nahtic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nahtic shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Pacheco eats them both and turns towards Nahtic to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Nahtic thumps Pacheco with a low kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pacheco.
Nahtic tests Pacheco's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pacheco shoots in for a takedown but Nahtic shows good takedown defense.
A slapping leg kick lands for Nahtic.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pacheco takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Pacheco takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Pacheco takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nahtic dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Pacheco. That did some damage!
Pacheco is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Nahtic rather than just go for the knockout.
Nahtic scores with a nice head shot.
Nahtic swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pacheco darts in looking for a takedown but Nahtic gets double underhooks and turns Pacheco into the cage.
Nahtic scores with a hook.
Nahtic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pacheco can do to turn this around?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nahtic cracks Pacheco with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.

Pacheco is rocked!
The fighters circle momentarily. Nahtic darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Pacheco is still on wobbly legs! Can Nahtic finish him?
Nahtic darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nahtic just misses with a punch to the body.
Nahtic chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Pacheco seems to have recovered his senses.
Pacheco's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Pacheco has a takedown stuffed.
Nahtic misses with a combination
and Pacheco counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nahtic scores with a one two! Pacheco had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Nahtic dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Pacheco. That did some damage!
Pacheco takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Pacheco wants to clinch.
Jose Pacheco has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lou Nahtic is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pacheco takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
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!
Nahtic lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Nahtic.

Nahtic drives through with a takedown into Pacheco's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

Pacheco has his feet on Nahtic's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Pacheco throws a leg kick but Nahtic sees it coming and moves out of range.
Jab, jab by Nahtic - just one landing.
Nahtic scores with a crisp jab that stopped Pacheco in his tracks.
Pacheco shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Nahtic sprawls well. Nahtic wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pacheco gets slowly back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pacheco takes one to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lou Nahtic showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Nahtic, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lou Nahtic!
A very excited looking Lou Nahtic made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.