Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Bellicose 141
Date: Sep 11, 2022

#R1#
Durall misses the shot to the body.
Pacheco blocks a jab.
Nice defenses there by Pacheco.
The fighters circle momentarily. Durall darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pacheco. Durall does a little dance to reset his feet.
Durall appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Durall. That snapped Pacheco's head back.
Durall dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pacheco blocks a leg kick.
Durall looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The crowd cheers as Durall lands an impressive looking overhand right. Pacheco doesn't seem phased though.#ROC#Pacheco is rocked!
Pacheco thuds a left hand into Durall's body.
Durall misses with a wild body shot.
Pacheco throws a leg kick
and Durall counters with a stiff right hand.
Pacheco is still on wobbly legs! Can Durall finish him?
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 is looking to land body kicks.
Durall circles away from the clinch attempt
and Durall makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A slow jab from Pacheco misses its intended target.
Crack! Durall connects with the perfect overhand right and Pacheco falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Durall!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ronald Durall!
Ronald Durall bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: Bellicose 133
Date: Aug 20, 2022

#R1#
Pacheco throws a body shot but no joy.
Slice swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pacheco misses with a looping right.
Pacheco wants to clinch.
Slice swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Slice throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL2#
Pacheco closes the distance and clinches.
Slice is trying to push Pacheco away but Pacheco has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Pacheco looks to throw an elbow but misses. #TD2#
Pacheco has Slice pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Pacheco pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Slice tumbling to the mat - Pacheco dives into Slice's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pacheco trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pacheco content to stall in guard here.
Pacheco trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Pacheco wants to control from the top but Slice keeps moving.
Pacheco advances to half guard.
Pacheco is looking to advance position but Slice won't allow it. #SUB2#
Pacheco is working for a submission of some sort.
Pacheco content to control rather than advance.
Pacheco working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Slice's thigh. Slice counters though and makes it back to full guard. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Slice is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Pacheco trying to control the position from guard on top but Slice is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Slice is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Pacheco stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Slice swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Slice can't keep his opponent in guard - Pacheco advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T3#
Slice pushes Pacheco off looking to stand but Pacheco dives back in and keeps control. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pacheco is looking for a kimura but Slice is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Pacheco to get the leverage.
Pacheco controlling the action here.
Slice wants to get back to his feet.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Pacheco takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Slice works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Slice swats away the attempt to clinch by Pacheco.
Slice scores with a jab.
Pacheco moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Slice takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Slice throws a lazy right hand but Pacheco sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T4#
Slice's jab looks to have found its range, popping Pacheco under the eye.
Slice misses with a hook.
Pacheco lands a nice leg kick that just misses Slice's sensitive parts.
Pacheco throws a leg kick which misses Slice's front leg but catches the back leg as Slice tries to avoid it.
Pacheco throws a hook but Slice blocks it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Slice throws an overhand right that lands on Pacheco's shoulder, as Pacheco tries to avoid the shot.
Pacheco tries to clinch up.
Pacheco pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pacheco slips a straight right by Slice.
Pacheco looks to score with a jab to the body but Slice is just out of range.
Pacheco slips a straight right by Slice.
Decent striking displayed by Slice there.
Slice checks a low kick from Pacheco.
Pacheco displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Slice throws out the jab.
Pacheco fails in his attempt to clinch.
Slice looks to land a right hand but Pacheco moved out of range.
Pacheco looks to land a body kick but Slice moved away.
Slice moves out of range of the body kick from Pacheco.
Slice misses with an uppercut. Pacheco saw that one coming.
Slice scores with a jab.
A low kick lands for Pacheco.
Slice misses with a body shot.
Pacheco tries to land a front kick but Slice steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Iago Pacheco will probably get the nod.
That's time! Slice's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Slice is trying hard to land a takedown here. Pacheco sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Pacheco throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bartholomew Slice is winning the standup battle so far.
Slice throws an overhand right that lands on Pacheco's shoulder, as Pacheco tries to avoid the shot.
Pacheco misses the shot to the body.
Pacheco tries to land a front kick but Slice steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Pacheco ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Slice is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Slice looks to throw the jab but Pacheco is out of range.
Slice connects with a nice looking jab.
Slice misses with an uppercut. Pacheco saw that one coming.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pacheco looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Slice misses with an uppercut.
Pacheco ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Slice moves away.
We've been told by Slice's head coaches at Doom's Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Pacheco fakes the leg kick and cracks Slice in the body.
Pacheco slips under a jab.
Slice swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pacheco fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Slice checks it well.
Pacheco is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Slice rather than just go for the knockout.
Pacheco swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Slice.
Slice misses with a hook.
Slice displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pacheco throws out the jab.
A cross from Slice lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice uppercut there from Pacheco.
Pacheco tries to clinch but Slice moves out of range. #T1#
Slice misses with an uppercut. Pacheco saw that one coming.
Slice circles away from the clinch attempt.
Slice walks forward, straight into a front kick from Pacheco.
Pacheco looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A slow jab from Slice misses its intended target.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Pacheco pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Pacheco ducks under a wild hook from Slice.
Pacheco fails with an attempt to clinch.
Slice misses with a looping left.
Good standup being displayed there by Slice as he connects with a hook.
Pacheco ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A jab from Slice misses.
Pacheco staying out of range there.
Pacheco defending well as Slice loads up on a big left hand.
Slice throws a shot from downtown. Pacheco moves away and avoids it.
Slice lands with a shot to the body.
Slice just misses with a punch to the body.
Slice fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pacheco manages to avoid it.
Pacheco tries to clinch but Slice is having none of it.
Pacheco slips a jab from Slice.
Slice walks forward, straight into a front kick from Pacheco.
Pacheco defending well as Slice loads up on a big left hand. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pacheco throws a front kick that sends Slice stumbling back into the cage.
Pacheco doesn't manage to clinch there - Slice circles away.
Slice jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pacheco throws a body shot but no joy.
Slice moves out of range of the body kick.
Pacheco keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Slice.
Pacheco defending well as Slice loads up on a big left hand.
Slice throws a hook to the side of Pacheco's head but Pacheco sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pacheco tries to counter by closing the distance.
Pacheco throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Slice keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pacheco walks into a straight right hand from Slice.
Pacheco misses with a low kick.
Slice just misses with a punch to the body.
Pacheco walks into a jab.
Slice bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Slice tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pacheco steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Slice.
Pacheco will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away. #CL2#
Pacheco has closed the distance and engaged Slice in a clinch.
Slice blocks the elbow strike. #BC#
Slice breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A slow jab from Slice misses its intended target. #T3#
Pacheco throws a hook to the side of Slice's head but Slice sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pacheco tries to land a leg kick but Slice saw it coming and moves away.
Pacheco throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Pacheco misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Slice cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pacheco tries to land a front kick but Slice steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nice uppercut lands for Slice. That snapped Pacheco's head back.
Pacheco tries to close the distance and clinch but Slice swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A quick step to the side and Slice tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pacheco fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Slice manages to avoid it.
Slice misses with a looping right.
Slice misses with a hook.
Pacheco uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Slice.
Pacheco bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pacheco misses with a body kick.
Slice swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Pacheco keeps Slice at a distance using the push kick.
Slice has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Pacheco.
Slice throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Pacheco on the side of the head.
Pacheco misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Slice.
A jab from Pacheco misses.
Slice takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Slice will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Slice throws a lazy right hand but Pacheco sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pacheco swings for the body but Slice moves out of range.
Slice slips under a jab.#T4#
Pacheco scores with a leg kick. #CL2#
Pacheco fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Slice, pushing him back against the cage.
Slice lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Slice fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Slice pushes Pacheco back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Slice breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Slice misses with a looping left.
Slice misses the jab.
Pacheco lands a nice leg kick that just misses Slice's sensitive parts.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pacheco. Slice does a little dance to reset his feet.
Slice slips a jab from Pacheco.
Slice throws out a loose jab but Pacheco uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pacheco feints a counter leg kick.
Pacheco checks the leg kick nicely there.
Slice swats away the attempt to clinch by Pacheco.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pacheco looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pacheco with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Pacheco is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Slice.
Slice throws a lazy right hand but Pacheco sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Bartholomew Slice will probably get the nod.
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!#R3#
Slice throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pacheco sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pacheco appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Slice slips a straight right by Pacheco.
Slice swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Pacheco moves out of range as Slice strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pacheco! But no joy.
Slice takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Slice shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Pacheco eats them both and turns towards Slice to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Pacheco scores with a jab.
Pacheco displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Slice throws out the jab.
Slice throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Slice misses with a straight left.
Nice body punch from Slice.
Pacheco swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Slice throws a jab when Pacheco was well out of range.
Pacheco now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Pacheco ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Slice moves away.
A swing and a miss from Slice.
A slapping leg kick lands for Pacheco.
Pacheco wants to land a leg kick but Slice is out of range.
Slice appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Slice takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
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 does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Slice swinging wildly here.
Pacheco throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Slice is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T1#
Pacheco misses with a hook. Slice ducked under it nicely.
Slice thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL2#
Pacheco clinches up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pacheco.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Pacheco just misses with a elbow thrown towards Slice's brow. #BC#
Slice escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Slice looks to land a right hand but Pacheco moved out of range.
Pacheco throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nice body punch from Pacheco.
Slice throws a jab but it's blocked by Pacheco.
Pacheco is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Slice misses the target.
Pacheco misses with a body kick.
It looked like Slice wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Slice throws a hook but Pacheco blocks it.
Slice looks to land a right hand but Pacheco moved out of range.
Slice shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pacheco but Pacheco pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nice uppercut lands for Slice. That snapped Pacheco's head back.
Pacheco displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Slice throws out the jab.
Slice backing away here, and Pacheco unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#T2#
Pacheco throws a low kick but Slice moves out of range easily.
Pacheco misses with a low kick.
Pacheco throws a body punch but Slice moves out of range.
Slice takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Pacheco closes the distance and clinches.
Pacheco misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pacheco jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Slice walks away with a smile on his face. Pacheco gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Pacheco tries to close the distance and clinch but Slice swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pacheco tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Slice was well out of range. Poor timing from Pacheco.
Slice swings for the body but Pacheco moves out of range.
Pacheco wants to counter with a clinch but Slice pushes him away.
Pacheco keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Slice misses with an uppercut.
Pacheco steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Slice.
Slice takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Pacheco connects with a crisp jab.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Pacheco lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Slice has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Slice and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Slice throws an overhand right that lands on Pacheco's shoulder, as Pacheco tries to avoid the shot.
Pacheco fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pacheco is looking to clinch but Slice is avoiding it.
Slice throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Slice thows a left - swing and a miss! #T3#
Pacheco slips under a jab.
Slice throws a big shot that misses.
Pacheco misses with a hook. Slice ducked under it nicely.
Slice throwing a counter right hand but Pacheco manages to avoid it.
Pacheco swings for the body but Slice moves out of range.
Slice misses with a hook. Pacheco ducked under it nicely.
Slice looks to throw the jab but Pacheco is out of range.
Pacheco uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Slice.
Pacheco avoids the head kick by Slice.
Pacheco tries to clinch but Slice moves out of range.
Pacheco tries to clinch there but Slice circles away.
Slice blocks the body kick.
Pacheco staying out of range there.#CL#
Slice rushes Pacheco and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Slice is trying to break the clinch but Pacheco is controlling him.#BC#
Slice manages to break the clinch.
Slice ducks under a wild hook from Pacheco.
Pacheco moves out of range as Slice strikes.#CL#
Slice moves into the clinch.
Slice dodges an elbow strike from Pacheco.
Slice avoids the elbow strike from Pacheco, against the cage.
Pacheco is leaning against Slice and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T4##BC#
Slice pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Slice throws a hook but Pacheco avoids it easily.
Slice scores with a punch to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Slice has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Slice there as he acknowledges the shot.
Pacheco is looking to clinch.
Slice is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Pacheco's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Slice throws a right and a left that both miss.
Slice sizes up Pacheco with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A big left from Slice misses.
Pacheco is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Slice with a body shot.
Slice checks a leg kick. #CL#
Slice closes the distance and clinches.
Pacheco is leaning against Slice and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Pacheco is trying to pull guard but Slice has him pressed against the cage.
Slice avoids the elbow strike from Pacheco, against the cage.
Slice wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Pacheco jumps guard but Slice turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Bartholomew Slice has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Iago Pacheco.
Slice lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Slice takes an elbow to the temple. #BC#
Slice breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pacheco tries to close the distance and clinch but Slice swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pacheco throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

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 Bartholomew Slice.
I think Slice 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bartholomew Slice!
Bartholomew Slice decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: Bellicose 125 - Prospects 10
Date: Jul 27, 2022

#R1#
Pacheco throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Burrows seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Pacheco is looking to land body kicks.
Pacheco misses with a body kick.
Burrows seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Pacheco misses with a lunging right hand
and Burrows counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Pacheco connects with a body shot.
Some wild striking there from Burrows.
Pacheco steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Burrows fails to land with a series of punches.
A thudding body kick lands there by Pacheco!
Burrows looks to land a combination but Pacheco avoids it well.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Pacheco.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burrows ducks right into an uppercut from Pacheco.
Pacheco checks a leg kick.
Pacheco misses with a straight right.
Burrows seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Pacheco throws a body shot but no joy.
Burrows seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Pacheco misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Pacheco scores with a nice body kick.
Pacheco throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Pacheco throws a half hearted mid kick.
Burrows takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Pacheco lands with a good body shot.
Pacheco misses with a low kick.
Pacheco throws a shot to the body.
Burrows walks into a left hand.
Pacheco bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Pacheco throws an overhand right that lands on Burrows's shoulder, as Burrows tries to avoid the shot.
As Pacheco looks to move away, Burrows throws a big counter combo but Pacheco just gets out of the way.
Burrows walks into a jab.
Pacheco throws a nice inside leg kick.
Burrows displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pacheco throws out the jab.
Burrows appears to be looking for a big counter.
Pacheco with a nice calf kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Burrows tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Burrows throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T2#
Burrows on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Pacheco connects with a solid leg kick.
Burrows misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Burrows has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
A chopping leg kick lands by Pacheco.
A slapping body kick lands there for Pacheco.
Pacheco throws a half hearted mid kick.
Pacheco scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Pacheco tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Burrows is able to avoid easily.
Both fighters circling a little - Pacheco finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Pacheco stuns Burrows with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Pacheco lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Pacheco swings for the body but Burrows moves out of range.
Burrows is looking to counter punch.#T3#
Pacheco looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Iago Pacheco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pacheco avoids a punch combination nicely.
Burrows looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pacheco scores with a leg kick.
Pacheco misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Burrows.
Pacheco takes a swing at Burrows's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Burrows was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Burrows has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Pacheco.
Pacheco lands a nice leg kick that just misses Burrows's sensitive parts.
No joy there for Burrows, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pacheco lands a nice looking body kick.
Pacheco is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Burrows rather than just go for the knockout.
Pacheco lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Pacheco lands with an uppercut that bounces Burrows off the cage and back into range.
A big right from Pacheco misses.
It looked like Burrows wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nice jab there from Pacheco. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pacheco misses with a body kick.
Burrows appears to be looking for a big counter.
Pacheco thows a body kick. Burrows tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Pacheco.
Pacheco throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Pacheco throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Burrows is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Burrows with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Good work by Pacheco as he checks the leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Pacheco.
Pacheco lands with a shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Burrows.
A bone on bone clash there as Burrows blocks the leg kick.
Burrows rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pacheco moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pacheco scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pacheco lands with a kick to the ribs.
Burrows will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A slapping body kick lands there for Pacheco.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Iago Pacheco dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Pacheco scores with a kick to the body.
Pacheco feints and then cracks Burrows's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Burrows down.
Burrows misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pacheco lands with a nice body punch.
A shot to the body from Pacheco misses
and Burrows counters with a thumping low kick.
Pacheco moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Pacheco has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pacheco looks to score with a jab to the body but Burrows is just out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Burrows misses the target.
Pacheco pushes Burrows away with a front kick.
Pacheco throws a low kick but Burrows moves out of range easily.
Burrows on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pacheco throws a front kick that sends Burrows stumbling back into the cage.
A nice inside leg kick there by Pacheco. That's going to slow Burrows down.
Pacheco throws a jab when Burrows was well out of range.
Pacheco throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Pacheco - that will leave a mark! #T1#
A swing and a miss from Pacheco.
Burrows was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Pacheco throws a looping overhand right but Burrows ducks down to avoid it.
Pacheco throws a nice outside leg kick.
Pacheco swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Burrows swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Pacheco lands with a shot to the body.
Pacheco scores with a punch to the head.
Burrows steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Pacheco. That one must have hurt.
Pacheco explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Pacheco stuns Burrows with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Adam Burrows is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pacheco misses with a leg kick.
Burrows takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Pacheco throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Burrows attempts a counter takedown but Pacheco avoids it well and moves away.
Burrows takes a swing at Pacheco's ribcage but misses.
Burrows takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.#T2#
Pacheco cracks Burrows with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pacheco throws a body shot but no joy.
Burrows is looking to counter punch.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Burrows might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Pacheco throws a leg kick but Burrows moved away.
Iago Pacheco is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pacheco leaves Burrows with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Burrows will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Burrows misses with a low kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Pacheco.
Pacheco connects with a body shot that sends Burrows's belly button to the back.
Iago Pacheco seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pacheco looks to score with a jab to the body but Burrows is just out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Pacheco.
Pacheco moves into range and connects with a jab.
Pacheco fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Pacheco with the inside leg kick. #T3#
Pacheco scores with a nice body kick.
Pacheco checks a leg kick.
Burrows throws a low kick but Pacheco avoids it.
Pacheco throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Burrows needs to keep his hands up - Pacheco had a free shot at his head there.
Burrows has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Pacheco.
Pacheco throws a wild body kick that Burrows sees coming a mile off.
Pacheco throws an off balance right hand
and Burrows counters with a two punch combo.
Pacheco misses with a hook.
Pacheco fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Burrows has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Burrows keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Burrows seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Pacheco throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Burrows throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A telegraphed right hand from Burrows misses the target. #T4#
Pacheco throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burrows takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Pacheco lets loose with a powerful body kick. Burrows will feel that in the morning.
Burrows takes one to the chin there.
Burrows walks into a stiff left hand from Pacheco.
Pacheco throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Burrows counters with a stiff right hand.
Burrows moves out of range of the body kick from Pacheco.
Burrows went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Burrows's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Pacheco connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Burrows scrambles back to his feet.
Burrows chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Pacheco can pounce on him.
Pacheco swings widly with a right hand
and Burrows counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Burrows takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pacheco throws a body kick that misses
and Burrows counters with a three punch combo that has Pacheco backing up. Pacheco nods at Burrows to acknowledge the strikes.
Pacheco tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Burrows was well out of range. Poor timing from Pacheco.
As Pacheco looks to move away, Burrows throws a big counter combo but Pacheco just gets out of the way.
Burrows keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pacheco.
As Pacheco looks to move away, Burrows throws a big counter combo but Pacheco just gets out of the way.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Iago Pacheco showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Pacheco misses with an attempted mid kick.
As Pacheco tries to get set, Burrows tries to push him back and clinch up but Pacheco manages to avoid the attempt.
Pacheco with a nice calf kick.
Burrows fails to land with a series of punches.
Burrows keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Burrows went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Pacheco takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Burrows walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Pacheco lands a nice hook to Burrows's body. Burrows takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Pacheco goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Pacheco misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Burrows.
Pacheco misses with a wild body shot.
Burrows is looking for a counter combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burrows misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Burrows wants to slow Pacheco down by chopping away at his legs.
Burrows scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pacheco misses with an attempted mid kick.
Pacheco fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Burrows manages to avoid it.#T1#
Pacheco throws a low kick, looking for Burrows's leg but Burrows calmly moves out of range.
Burrows was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Pacheco feints and then cracks Burrows's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Burrows down.
Burrows takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Burrows tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Pacheco. Burrows shrugs it off though.
Pacheco moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nice body punch from Pacheco.
Pacheco tries to land a front kick but Burrows steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Pacheco throws a leg kick but Burrows moved away.
A good leg kick by Pacheco.
Pacheco misses with a hook
and Burrows counters with a left and a right that stings Pacheco.
Pacheco scores with the left hand. Burrows knows he should have avoided that one.
A swing and a miss from Pacheco.
Adam Burrows has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
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!
Burrows uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pacheco.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pacheco. Burrows does a little dance to reset his feet.
Burrows appears to be looking for a big counter.
Pacheco misses the shot to the body.
Pacheco throws a front kick aimed at Burrows's knee but Burrows avoids it well.
It looked like Burrows was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Burrows keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Burrows throwing a counter right hand but Pacheco manages to avoid it.
Pacheco bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Pacheco lands a nice looking body shot.
Pacheco drops his hands momentarily and Burrows takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A thudding body kick lands there by Pacheco!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Pacheco. Burrows shrugs it off though.
Pacheco connects with an inside leg kick.
Pacheco throws a leg kick which misses Burrows's front leg but catches the back leg as Burrows tries to avoid it.
Burrows misses with a low kick.
Pacheco lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Burrows at a distance. #T3#
Burrows takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Burrows lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Pacheco scores with a hook to the body. Burrows takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Pacheco with a nice calf kick.
Burrows fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pacheco lands with a nice body punch.
Burrows tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Pacheco lands a jab to the nose.
Pacheco throws a leg kick which misses Burrows's front leg but catches the back leg as Burrows tries to avoid it.
Burrows moves forwards but Pacheco connects with a nice, crisp jab.
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 lands a leg kick that knocks Burrows off balance momentarily.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Pacheco - that will leave a mark!
A slapping body kick lands there for Pacheco.
Iago Pacheco is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Pacheco fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Burrows has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Pacheco pushes Burrows away with a front kick.
Pacheco fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Burrows looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jab from Pacheco.
Pacheco lands a jab to the nose.
Pacheco thuds a left hand into Burrows's body.
Burrows bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Burrows went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Pacheco lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Burrows at a distance.
Pacheco lands a front kick.
Burrows tries a low kick but Pacheco avoids it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A jab from Pacheco finds it's way through Burrows's defenses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Pacheco.
Pacheco with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Pacheco fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Iago Pacheco comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Pacheco has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Iago Pacheco!
Iago Pacheco decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Bellicose 93
Date: May 07, 2022

#R1#
A big left from Pacheco misses.
Pacheco with the inside leg kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dimblett.
Dimblett seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Pacheco lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dimblett tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Dimblett is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pacheco lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dimblett's sensitive parts.
Jab, jab by Pacheco - just one landing.
Good exchange - Pacheco coming out on top.
Pacheco dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dimblett. That did some damage!#T1#
Pacheco moves out of range of the strikes.
Pacheco with a nice calf kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Pacheco.
Iago Pacheco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pacheco dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dimblett. That did some damage!
Dimblett has his takedown stuffed
and Pacheco counters with a stiff right hand.
Pacheco turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Pacheco scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dimblett in his tracks.
A nice leg kick lands there from Pacheco.
Pacheco fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dimblett has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Pacheco sizes up Dimblett with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T2#
Dimblett on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Pacheco scores with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice leg kick from Pacheco, right into the meat of the thigh. #TD#
Dimblett gets a takedown into half guard.
Pacheco really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dimblett. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Pacheco is refusing to be controlled, as Dimblett sits in half guard.
Pacheco is looking to escape.#SUB#
Dimblett is looking for a kimura but Pacheco is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dimblett to get the leverage.
Dimblett is controlling the pace.
Pacheco is trying to stand. #T3#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Pacheco is defending against the submission attempts here by Dimblett. #ES2#
Pacheco kicks off Dimblett and gets to his feet.
Pacheco connects with a solid leg kick.
Pacheco lands a head shot.
Dimblett walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Dimblett with a lazy takedown attempt
and Pacheco cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paddy Dimblett. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dimblett shoots in for a takedown but Pacheco shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Dimblett is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Pacheco connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T4#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Pacheco.
Dimblett gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pacheco bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dimblett's head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Pacheco.
Dimblett on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Dimblett walks into a jab.
Pacheco is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Dimblett had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Pacheco lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Dimblett takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Pacheco connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Dimblett bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Iago Pacheco dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Pacheco lands a nice shot that snaps Dimblett's head back.
Pacheco connects with a leg kick.
Pacheco fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dimblett has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A nice leg kick lands there from Pacheco.
Dimblett chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Pacheco can pounce on him.
Pacheco scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Pacheco lands with an uppercut that bounces Dimblett off the cage and back into range.
Good shot there by Pacheco.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dimblett shoots in but no luck this time.
Pacheco turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Pacheco throws a quick inside leg kick. #T1#
Good shot there by Pacheco.
Jab from Pacheco.
Pacheco feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Dimbletts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Pacheco with a nice calf kick.
Pacheco scores with a nice head shot.
Dimblett takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Pacheco lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dimblett's sensitive parts.
An inside leg kick lands from Pacheco.
A nice inside leg kick there by Pacheco. That's going to slow Dimblett down.
Pacheco dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dimblett. That did some damage!
Pacheco throws a quick inside leg kick. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A left lands for Pacheco.
Pacheco lands with a hook. Dimblett tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Dimblett chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Pacheco can pounce on him.
Dimblett shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Pacheco defends it nicely.
Dimblett takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Pacheco paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Pacheco has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
Dimblett moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Pacheco stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Pacheco wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paddy Dimblett. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pacheco lands a glancing blow to the side of Dimblett's head.
A good leg kick by Pacheco.
Pacheco with a nice calf kick.
Dimblett moves out of range of the strikes.
Iago Pacheco seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pacheco darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Iago Pacheco is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dimblett shoots in and drives through. Pacheco sprawls well.
Pacheco lands with an uppercut that bounces Dimblett off the cage and back into range.
Dimblett throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pacheco counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dimblett shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#T4#
Dimblett has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dimblett there as he acknowledges the shot.
Dimblett takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
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 lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Pacheco cracks Dimblett with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Pacheco lands with a right hand.
Dimblett takes one to the side of the head.
Pacheco turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Pacheco lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Horrible takedown attempt by Dimblett or perhaps it was just good defense by Pacheco, which made it look bad.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Iago Pacheco showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
A nice leg kick lands there from Pacheco.
Dimblett takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Dimblett takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Dimblett.
Dimblett remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pacheco tries to escape but Dimblett is in control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dimblett trying to control the action but Pacheco is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Dimblett has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Pacheco is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Dimblett yanks on the arm and Pacheco is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Dimblett.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Paddy Dimblett!
Paddy Dimblett thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: CDFC 34:Ahola vs Routure
Date: Apr 08, 2022

#R1##CL2#
Archambeau drives through and clinches with Pacheco against the cage.
Archambeau is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Pacheco to keep the fight standing.
Pacheco misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pacheco wants to break free but Archambeau has control. #BC#
Pacheco breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pacheco throws a low kick but Archambeau moves out of range easily.
Pacheco moves out of range of the body kick.
Pacheco swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Pacheco lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Archambeau has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Archambeau and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Archambeau drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Pacheco defends it well.#CL2#
Archambeau gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Pacheco looks to throw an elbow but misses.
I was talking to Pacheco's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Archambeau jumps guard but Pacheco turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Pacheco just misses with a elbow thrown towards Archambeau's brow. #TD2#
Archambeau pulls guard. #SUB2#
Archambeau looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Archambeau controlling Pacheco's posture.
Pacheco is looking to stand up but Archambeau won't let him. #T1#
Archambeau working a defensive guard here. #SUB2#
Archambeau has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pacheco can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Pacheco wanted to stand there but Archambeau had control of the position. #SUB2#
Archambeau is looking for a triangle but Pacheco pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Pacheco is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Archambeau has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Pacheco is looking to defend but Archambeau has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Pacheco! Archambeau pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Pacheco taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jean Pierre Archambeau!
Jean Pierre Archambeau is the new lightweight champion!
After winning the bout, Jean Pierre Archambeau thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: CDFC 28:Tsabalala vs Ahola
Date: Mar 05, 2022

#R1#
Anderson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pacheco is looking to slow Anderson down with leg kicks.
The fighters circle momentarily. Pacheco darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Anderson wants to clinch.
Anderson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Iago Pacheco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A solid leg kick lands there for Pacheco.
Anderson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Anderson is looking to clinch. #T1#
Anderson avoids the body shot from Pacheco.
Anderson steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Pacheco.
We've been told by Pacheco's head coaches at Besta-Fera Training Center that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Pacheco jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Anderson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Anderson doesn't manage to clinch there - Pacheco circles away.
Pacheco feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Pacheco stuns Anderson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Pacheco scores with a leg kick.
Pacheco scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Pacheco fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Anderson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Pacheco scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Anderson looks to clinch
and Pacheco connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pacheco throws a body punch but Anderson moves out of range.
Pacheco lunges at Anderson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Anderson's hand. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pacheco misses with a double jab.
Anderson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Iago Pacheco is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Anderson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Pacheco counters with a stiff right hand.
Jab, jab by Pacheco - just one landing.
Pacheco defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Anderson.
Anderson's coach down at For Pride and Prodigies was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Anderson's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Pacheco lands with a nice body punch.
Anderson is looking to clinch but Pacheco is avoiding it.
Pacheco lands with a thumping leg kick.
Donk. Pacheco catches Anderson right on the button with a cross.
Anderson throws a sloppy head kick
and Pacheco counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3#
Pacheco thumps Anderson with a low kick.
Pacheco avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Anderson wants to clinch up but Pacheco keeps it at a distance.
Anderson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Pacheco avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pacheco scores with a body shot.
Pacheco is looking to slow Anderson down with leg kicks.
Pacheco bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Anderson's head.
Pacheco cracks Anderson with a good jab.
Anderson staying out of range there.
Pacheco is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Pacheco misses with a looping left.
Anderson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Anderson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Pacheco finds it's way round the side to connect with Anderson's head. #T4##TD2#
Anderson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Anderson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anderson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Anderson trying to pass the guard but Pacheco defending well.
Anderson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Pacheco pushes Anderson off looking to stand but Anderson dives back in and keeps control.
Anderson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Pacheco tries to kick Anderson off but Anderson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Pacheco scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Anderson manages to mount him!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Iago Pacheco dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Pacheco misses with a straight right.
Pacheco scores with a nice head shot.
Pacheco connects with an inside leg kick.
Pacheco lands with a thumping leg kick.
Anderson takes one to the side of the head.
Anderson dives in and grabs Pacheco's left leg, looking for a takedown. Pacheco pushes down on Anderson's head and hops out.
Pacheco lands with a straight right. Anderson didn't see that one coming.
Pacheco fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Anderson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson is looking to clinch but Pacheco is avoiding it.
Pacheco looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Anderson takes one on the button.
A nice leg kick from Pacheco, right into the meat of the thigh.
Anderson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T1##TD2#
Anderson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Anderson not doing much here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pacheco pushes Anderson off looking to stand but Anderson dives back in and keeps control.
Anderson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Pacheco is trying to stand back up but Anderson is controlling him
Anderson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Pacheco is looking to escape.#T2#
Pacheco trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Anderson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Pacheco lands with a right hand.
Iago Pacheco is winning the standup battle so far.
Anderson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pacheco throws out the jab.
Pacheco slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Pacheco scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Pacheco looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Pacheco throws a quick inside leg kick.
Anderson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Anderson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anderson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pacheco shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Pacheco looks to score with a jab to the body but Anderson is just out of range.#T3#
Pacheco scoring well with a low kick there.
Anderson tries to clinch up.
Pacheco fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Anderson manages to avoid it.
Pacheco is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Anderson can do to turn this around?
Pacheco pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A cross from Pacheco lands.
Anderson tries to clinch up but Pacheco circles away and keeps his distance.
Pacheco connects with an inside leg kick.
Pacheco throws a quick inside leg kick.
Pacheco lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Anderson doesn't manage to clinch there - Pacheco circles away.
Pacheco lands a nice hook to Anderson's body. Anderson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T4#
Decent striking displayed by Pacheco there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Pacheco.
Pacheco fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Anderson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Pacheco circles away from the clinch attempt
and Pacheco counters with an inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anderson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pacheco is fending him off so far but Anderson persists. Nope, Pacheco circles away and we're back to standing.
Iago Pacheco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brook Anderson.
Pacheco lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Anderson shoots in for a double leg but Pacheco sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Anderson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Pacheco lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Iago Pacheco dominated that second round.
That's time! Pacheco's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
Pacheco throws a body punch but Anderson moves out of range. #CL2#
Anderson rushes Pacheco and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Pacheco wants to break free but Anderson has control.
Pacheco tries to circle away but Anderson has him pinned against the cage.
Pacheco working hard to break the clinch.
Anderson keeps control of Pacheco as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Anderson avoids the elbow strike from Pacheco, against the cage.
Anderson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Pacheco's efforts to push away.#BC#
Pacheco pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Anderson gets a clinch.
Anderson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Pacheco goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T1#
Anderson fails to pull guard.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Pacheco.
Pacheco gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Anderson.
Iago Pacheco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brook Anderson.
Anderson tries to pull guard but Pacheco holds him up against the cage and eventually Anderson drops back down to his feet.
Pacheco wants to get back to striking at distance but Anderson won't allow it. #BC#
Pacheco escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #TD2#
Anderson shoots in and bounces Pacheco off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

Pacheco wriggles free and stands up.
Anderson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pacheco sets himself, and Anderson steps forward looking for the clinch! Pacheco avoids it this time.#T2#
Pacheco feints and then cracks Anderson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Anderson down.
Pacheco is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pacheco lands with an overhand left.
Pacheco cracks a nice hook into Anderson's ribs.#CL2#
Anderson rushes Pacheco and presses him up against the cage.
Pacheco throws an elbow that misses.
Pacheco is trying to push Anderson away but Anderson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Anderson avoids a wild elbow strike from Pacheco.
Anderson has Pacheco pressed against the cage, preventing Pacheco from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Anderson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Pacheco walks away with a smile on his face. Anderson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Nice takedown defense from Pacheco. No joy for Anderson on that attempt.
Anderson tries to clinch there but Pacheco circles away. #T3#
Pacheco feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Andersons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Anderson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Pacheco.
Pacheco throws a jab but it's blocked by Anderson.
Anderson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pacheco. Pacheco obviously looking to wear him down.
Anderson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pacheco paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pacheco looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Pacheco misses with a low kick.
Pacheco scores with a jab.
Pacheco with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A decent looking cross lands there for Pacheco.
Anderson shoots in for a takedown but Pacheco shows good takedown defense. #T4#
Anderson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pacheco paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Anderson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Pacheco with a nice cross.
Pacheco throws a leg kick which misses Anderson's front leg but catches the back leg as Anderson tries to avoid it.
Anderson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pacheco bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Anderson's head backwards.
Anderson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Anderson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A low kick lands for Pacheco.
Pacheco lands a jab to the head.
A solid leg kick lands there for Pacheco.
Pacheco paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Iago Pacheco clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4#
Pacheco stuffs the takedown attempt from Anderson. Anderson gets slowly back to his feet.
Pacheco fires out a quick counter leg kick but Anderson just manages to avoid it.
Pacheco dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pacheco looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pacheco lands with a cross.
Anderson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Anderson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson wants to clinch up but Pacheco keeps it at a distance.
Brook Anderson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pacheco connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Anderson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pacheco swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pacheco fires out a quick counter leg kick but Anderson just manages to avoid it.#T1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Anderson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pacheco fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Anderson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A solid leg kick lands there for Pacheco.
Pacheco throws a looping overhand right but Anderson ducks down to avoid it.
Pacheco connects with an inside leg kick.
Anderson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Anderson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pacheco. Pacheco obviously looking to wear him down.
Good leg kick by Pacheco. #TD2#
Anderson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #T2#
Anderson stops Pacheco from standing up.
Pacheco keeping full guard, as Anderson tries to pass.
Anderson slips nicely into half guard.
Anderson wants to pass the guard but Pacheco is defending 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!
Pacheco is trying to stand. #ES#
Pacheco manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Pacheco throws a low kick but Anderson avoids it.
Anderson wants to counter with a clinch but Pacheco pushes him away.
Pacheco misses with a body punch #CL2#
and Anderson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Anderson.
Anderson jumps guard but Pacheco stands there with Anderson around his waist. Anderson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Iago Pacheco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brook Anderson.
Anderson tries to pull guard but Pacheco holds him up against the cage and eventually Anderson drops back down to his feet. #T3#
Anderson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Anderson tries to pull guard but Pacheco won't allow it.
Anderson blocks the elbow strike.
Pacheco throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Anderson takes an elbow to the temple.
Anderson keeps control of Pacheco as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Anderson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Pacheco just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC#
Pacheco breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Anderson.
Pacheco feinted there with a counter leg kick.#T4#
Pacheco misses with a series of wild punches.
Pacheco scores with the left hand. Anderson knows he should have avoided that one.
Anderson closes the distance but Pacheco moves to the side
and Anderson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pacheco with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A low kick from Anderson misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Pacheco lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Anderson wants to clinch
and Pacheco counters with a nice low kick that buckles Anderson's knee momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Iago Pacheco had his way with Brook Anderson in that round.
That's time! Pacheco's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R5#
Pacheco paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Anderson wants to clinch
and Pacheco counters with a straight right hand.
Pacheco lands with an overhand left.
Anderson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Pacheco.
Pacheco walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Anderson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Pacheco fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Pacheco lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson looks for a takedown but Pacheco sprawls well.
Anderson closes the distance but Pacheco moves to the side
and Pacheco counters with a low kick, right behind Anderson 's knee. #T1#
Pacheco scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Anderson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pacheco lands an overhand right.
Pacheco connects with an inside leg kick.
A jab from Pacheco finds it's way through Anderson's defenses.
Anderson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pacheco is fending him off so far but Anderson persists. Nope, Pacheco circles away and we're back to standing.
Pacheco with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Pacheco fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Anderson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Pacheco lands with a nice body punch. #T2#
Pacheco fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Pacheco.
Anderson moves to clinch but Pacheco breaks away
and Pacheco cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Anderson moves forwards but Pacheco connects with a nice, crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pacheco connects with a solid leg kick.
Anderson shoots in for a takedown but Pacheco shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Iago Pacheco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brook Anderson.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Anderson is defended easily by Pacheco.
Anderson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T3#
Anderson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Pacheco lands a nice shot that snaps Anderson's head back.
Pacheco stuns Anderson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Brook Anderson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pacheco connects with a body shot that sends Anderson's belly button to the back.
Anderson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Pacheco finds it's way round the side to connect with Anderson's head.
Anderson takes one to the side of the head.
Pacheco buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #TD2#
Anderson gets a takedown into half guard.

Pacheco pushes Anderson off and gets back to his feet.
Iago Pacheco is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Anderson is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pacheco fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Anderson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Pacheco cracks Anderson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Pacheco dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Anderson. That did some damage!
Anderson wants to clinch
and Anderson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A nice leg kick lands there from Pacheco.
Anderson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Pacheco.
Anderson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.

And that's the end of the fight!
Iago Pacheco showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Pacheco, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 50:44
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 50:44
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 50:43

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Iago Pacheco!
Iago Pacheco is the new lightweight champion!
Iago Pacheco bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: CDFC 21:Jarvinen vs Koloa
Date: Feb 05, 2022

#R1#
Pacheco scores with a jab to the body.
Pacheco throws a head kick that half lands.
Danielson avoids the head kick by Pacheco.
No luck for Danielson with that takedown attempt.
A nice side step and Pacheco releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Danielson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pacheco but Pacheco pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A head kick from Pacheco lands but Danielson takes it in his stride.
Pacheco displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Danielson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bryan Danielson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pacheco lands with a thumping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pacheco connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Pacheco looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Pacheco lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Danielson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Pacheco pinned against the cage. Pacheco gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T1#
Danielson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Pacheco circles away.
Pacheco leaves Danielson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Pacheco keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Danielson has his takedown stuffed
and Pacheco counters with an outside leg kick.
Danielson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Pacheco catches Danielson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Pacheco cracks Danielson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Pacheco scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Danielson fails with the takedown.
Danielson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Pacheco sprawls well. Pacheco wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Danielson gets slowly back to his feet.#T2#
Pacheco scores with a head kick.
Pacheco dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Danielson. That did some damage!
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 stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Pacheco wants it to stay on the feet.
Pacheco fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Pacheco stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Pacheco wants it to stay on the feet.
Danielson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Pacheco.
Bryan Danielson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Danielson ducks right into an uppercut from Pacheco.
Danielson misses with a takedown attempt
and Danielson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Danielson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pacheco is fending him off so far but Danielson persists. Nope, Pacheco circles away and we're back to standing.
Danielson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Pacheco counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Danielson is breathing heavily.
Pacheco lands a nice leg kick that just misses Danielson's sensitive parts.
Pacheco throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Danielson.
Danielson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T3#
Danielson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Danielson has a takedown stuffed.
Danielson shoots in and drives through. Pacheco sprawls well.
Danielson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Pacheco sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Danielson somewhat.
Pacheco lands with a slapping head kick.
Pacheco throws a nice inside leg kick.
Danielson shoots for a takedown but Pacheco saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Pacheco with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Pacheco with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Pacheco throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#T4#
Pacheco throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pacheco lands with a shot to the body.
Pacheco goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Danielson walks into a straight right hand from Pacheco.
Pacheco scoring well with a low kick there.
The fighters circle momentarily. Pacheco darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Pacheco.
Danielson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Pacheco pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Danielson is looking to counter the offense by Pacheco and move into the clinch.
Danielson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pacheco is fending him off so far but Danielson persists. Nope, Pacheco circles away and we're back to standing.
Pacheco tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Danielson was well out of range. Poor timing from Pacheco.
Pacheco throws a sloppy head kick and Danielson moves out of range easily.
Pacheco lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A good leg kick by Pacheco.
Danielson staying out of range there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Iago Pacheco dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Pacheco lands a leg kick that knocks Danielson off balance momentarily.
Pacheco has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Danielson is defended easily by Pacheco.
Danielson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Pacheco counters with a straight right hand.
Danielson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Pacheco sprawls well. Pacheco wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Danielson gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bryan Danielson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Danielson needs to keep his hands up - Pacheco had a free shot at his head there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danielson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Pacheco.
Pacheco bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Danielson's head.
Pacheco connects with a body shot that sends Danielson's belly button to the back.
Pacheco fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Iago Pacheco seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1##TD#
Danielson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Pacheco's guard.
Danielson stops Pacheco from standing up. #SUB#
Danielson drops back looking for a leg! Pacheco is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Pacheco manages to kick Danielson off! Danielson jumps back into Pacheco's guard.
Pacheco wants to stand and escape but Danielson is having none of it. #SUB#
Danielson 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.
Pacheco is looking to stand up but Danielson isn't so interested in that idea. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Pacheco scores with a decent looking hook.
Danielson goes for a double leg but Pacheco avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Pacheco continues to drive forward.#T2#
Danielson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Pacheco to keep the fight standing.
Danielson tries to pull guard but Pacheco holds him up against the cage and eventually Danielson drops back down to his feet. #BC2#
Pacheco pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pacheco turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Pacheco throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Danielson's head.
Pacheco scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Danielson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pacheco misses with a wild body shot.
Iago Pacheco is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pacheco throws a head kick but Danielson moves out of range.
A nice leg kick from Pacheco, right into the meat of the thigh.
Danielson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Pacheco catches Danielson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Pacheco connects with a nice looking jab.
Bryan Danielson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Danielson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Pacheco defends well and Danielson ends up having to push Pacheco into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#T3#
Pacheco working hard to break the clinch.#BC2#
Pacheco breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pacheco moves into range and connects with a jab.
Danielson darts in looking for a takedown but Pacheco gets double underhooks and turns Danielson into the cage.
Pacheco throws an elbow but it misses.
Danielson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Pacheco walks away with a smile on his face. Danielson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Danielson tries to move into range but Pacheco moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Danielson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A chopping leg kick lands by Pacheco.
Danielson misses with a takedown
and Pacheco counters with a nice low kick that buckles Danielson's knee momentarily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pacheco goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Danielson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Pacheco as he jumps to the side.
Pacheco let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Danielson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #T4#
Pacheco digs a good body shot into Danielson's ribs.
Pacheco stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pacheco throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Danielson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Pacheco cracks Danielson with an open hand slap.
Danielson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Danielson blocks a head kick by Pacheco.
Danielson dives in and grabs Pacheco's left leg, looking for a takedown. Pacheco pushes down on Danielson's head and hops out.
Pacheco with a nice calf kick.
Pacheco lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Danielson closes the distance and clinches up with Pacheco, looking for a takedown. Danielson pushes Pacheco against the cage but Pacheco circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Pacheco throws a quick inside leg kick.
Pacheco connects with a high kick.
Danielson shoots in and drives through. Pacheco sprawls well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Iago Pacheco showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Pacheco scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Pacheco. Beautiful body shot.
Danielson takes a kick to the side of the head.
Pacheco lands with a thumping leg kick.
Pacheco thumps Danielson with a low kick.
Pacheco cracks Danielson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Danielson shoots in looking for a takedown. Pacheco tries to sprawl out of it but Danielson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Pacheco manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Danielson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pacheco lands a nice leg kick that just misses Danielson's sensitive parts.
Danielson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Pacheco throws a nice outside leg kick. #T1#
Danielson goes for a double leg but Pacheco avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Pacheco continues to drive forward.
Danielson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bryan Danielson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Danielson tries to pull guard but Pacheco won't allow it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#BC2#
Pacheco pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Danielson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Pacheco stuffs the takedown.
Pacheco feints and then cracks Danielson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Danielson down.
Danielson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nice cross by Pacheco.
Horrible takedown attempt by Danielson or perhaps it was just good defense by Pacheco, which made it look bad.
Danielson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Pacheco throws a nice inside leg kick.
Pacheco connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Pacheco lands with a nice body punch. #T2#
Pacheco lands a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pacheco lands a high kick!
Pacheco buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A cross from Pacheco lands.
A nice leg kick from Pacheco, right into the meat of the thigh.
Danielson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Danielson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nice takedown defense from Pacheco. No joy for Danielson on that attempt.
Pacheco lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Pacheco moves into range and connects with a jab.
Danielson shoots in for a takedown but Pacheco shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Pacheco lands with a kick to the temple. Danielson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #T3#
Pacheco scores with a leg kick.
Pacheco with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Danielson has his takedown stuffed
and Pacheco counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pacheco lunges at Danielson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Danielson's hand.
Danielson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Pacheco.
Danielson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pacheco dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Danielson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Pacheco can pounce on him.
A good leg kick by Pacheco.
Pacheco lands a nice leg kick that just misses Danielson's sensitive parts.
Pacheco lands a high kick!
Pacheco throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A chopping leg kick lands by Pacheco.
Iago Pacheco is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Pacheco stuffs the takedown attempt from Danielson. Danielson gets slowly back to his feet.
Danielson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Pacheco appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Danielson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Pacheco counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Pacheco lands a leg kick that knocks Danielson off balance momentarily.
Pacheco throws a leg kick which misses Danielson's front leg but catches the back leg as Danielson tries to avoid it.
Danielson misses with a takedown
and Pacheco counters with a low kick, right behind Danielson 's knee.
Pacheco lands with a cross.
Pacheco throws a sloppy head kick and Danielson moves out of range easily.
Bryan Danielson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pacheco throws a nice inside leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Iago Pacheco comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Pacheco 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 24:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 24:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 24:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Iago Pacheco!
In his post fight interview, Iago Pacheco started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: IFC Fight Night-Ganga vs Smiff
Date: Dec 21, 2021

#R1#
Schneider tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pacheco swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Schneider tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Schneider tries to clinch up
and Pacheco counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Schneider tries to close the distance and clinch but Pacheco swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Schneider wants to clinch.
An inside leg kick lands from Pacheco.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good leg kick by Pacheco.
Pacheco scores with a jab. Schneider acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Schneider takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Schneider tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pacheco swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Schneider has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Aloha MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Schneider tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pacheco manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Pacheco swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Schneider.
Schneider takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Pacheco avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A little jabbing left from Pacheco on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Schneider fails in his attempt to clinch.
Schneider is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Schneider wants to clinch up but Pacheco keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Schneider has Pacheco up against the cage in a clinch.
Pacheco works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Schneider takes an elbow to the forehead. #BC2#
Pacheco breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Schneider tries to clinch there but Pacheco circles away.
Jab, jab by Pacheco - just one landing.
Pacheco keeps the fight on the outside.
Schneider with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Pacheco to score with a decent uppercut.#T2#
Schneider tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pacheco swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pacheco lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Schneider is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Schneider takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Schneider wants to clinch but Pacheco slips to the side
and Pacheco counters with a stiff right hand.
Schneider moves to clinch but Pacheco breaks away
and Pacheco counters with a leg kick.
Schneider has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Pacheco.
Schneider tries to close the distance and clinch but Pacheco swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Donk. Pacheco catches Schneider right on the button with a cross.
Schneider doesn't manage to clinch there - Pacheco circles away.
Pacheco lands with a thumping leg kick.
Schneider tries to close the distance and clinch but Pacheco swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Schneider moves to clinch but Pacheco breaks away
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Stefan Schneider seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Good leg kick by Pacheco.
Pacheco cracks a nice hook into Schneider's ribs.
Pacheco lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Pacheco connects with an inside leg kick.
Pacheco comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Schneider closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Schneider moves in looking to clinch but Pacheco pushes him off.
Pacheco follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Pacheco chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Pacheco circles away from the clinch attempt.
Schneider tries to clinch but Pacheco moves away
and Pacheco counters with a slapping leg kick.
Schneider fails with an attempt to clinch.
Schneider drops his hands momentarily and Pacheco takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Pacheco moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pacheco lands the left hand.#T4#
Pacheco keeps the fight on the outside.
Pacheco feints a counter leg kick.
Schneider doesn't manage to clinch there - Pacheco circles away.
Pacheco looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Pacheco is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Schneider had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Donk. Pacheco catches Schneider right on the button with a cross.
Pacheco scores with a head kick. Schneider tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Pacheco connects with a good right hand that stumbles Schneider. Schneider circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Pacheco ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Schneider takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Schneider tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pacheco manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A nice side step and Pacheco releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Pacheco swats away the attempt to clinch by Schneider.
Pacheco scoring well with a low kick there.
Schneider tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pacheco paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Schneider closes the distance looking to clinch
and Pacheco counters with a nice leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Iago Pacheco dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Schneider wants to clinch up but Pacheco keeps it at a distance.
Pacheco counters with a body kick.
Schneider tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pacheco swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pacheco with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Pacheco with the inside leg kick.
Pacheco lands a nice leg kick that just misses Schneider's sensitive parts.
Schneider needs to keep his hands up - Pacheco had a free shot at his head there.
Pacheco scoring well with a low kick there.
Schneider wants to clinch
and Pacheco counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Schneider is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Pacheco lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Schneider tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A good leg kick by Pacheco.
Pacheco's jab looks to have found its range, popping Schneider under the eye.
Pacheco has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Schneider tries to close the distance and clinch but Pacheco swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Stefan Schneider is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Schneider fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pacheco avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T1#
A good leg kick by Pacheco.
Schneider wants to clinch
and Pacheco counters with a slapping leg kick.
Pacheco scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Schneider tries to clinch
and Pacheco counters with a stiff right hand.
Pacheco with a jab.
A solid body kick from Pacheco.
Pacheco lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A nice leg kick lands there from Pacheco.
Schneider tries to clinch up
and Pacheco counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Schneider moves to clinch but Pacheco breaks away
and Pacheco counters with a slapping leg kick.
Schneider is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T2#
Schneider walks into a straight right hand from Pacheco.
Iago Pacheco seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pacheco turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Schneider wants to clinch up but Pacheco keeps it at a distance.
Pacheco swats away the attempt to clinch by Schneider.
Schneider is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Both fighters circling a little - Pacheco finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Pacheco is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Schneider tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pacheco swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Schneider tries to close the distance and clinch but Pacheco swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pacheco keeps the fight on the outside.
That kick from Pacheco tenderised Schneider's leg. Schneider is trying to keep his angry face on.#T3#
Schneider moves in looking to clinch but Pacheco pushes him off.
A little jabbing left from Pacheco on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Schneider fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pacheco looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Schneider tries to clinch up
and Pacheco counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Schneider on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Schneider tries to clinch but Pacheco moves out of range. #CL#
Schneider clinches.
Schneider prevents a body shot from Pacheco.
Pacheco is trying to break free.
Schneider keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Pacheco's efforts to push away.
Pacheco creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Pacheco misses with an elbow strike. #T4#
Pacheco lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Pacheco working hard to break the clinch.
Pacheco lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Schneider prevents a body shot from Pacheco.
Pacheco misses with an elbow strike.
Schneider stalling in the clinch but Pacheco improves position.
Schneider looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#BC2#
Pacheco breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Schneider walks into a straight right hand from Pacheco.#CL#
Schneider clinches up against the cage.
Pacheco wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Schneider has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
Schneider pulls guard effortlessly.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SU2#
Pacheco stands up and waves to Schneider to follow him.
Schneider wants to clinch but Pacheco slips to the side
and Pacheco cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Iago Pacheco showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Schneider's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Schneider on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Schneider moves forwards but Pacheco connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nice body kick there by Pacheco.
Schneider tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Schneider tries to clinch up.
Schneider tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Pacheco counters with a good low kick that Schneider was not able to check.
Pacheco scores with a shot to the body.
Schneider moves to clinch but Pacheco breaks away
and Pacheco counters with a slapping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schneider ducks right into an uppercut from Pacheco.
Schneider takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Schneider tries to clinch there but Pacheco circles away.
Schneider wants to clinch up but Pacheco keeps it at a distance.
Schneider wants to clinch.#T1#
Pacheco scores with a jab.
Schneider moves to clinch but Pacheco breaks away
and Pacheco counters with a nice uppercut.
Schneider fails with an attempt to clinch.
Schneider takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Pacheco lands a head kick!
Good leg kick by Pacheco.
Pacheco digs a good hook to Schneider's body.
Pacheco with a nice calf kick.
Pacheco with the inside leg kick. #T2#
That kick from Pacheco tenderised Schneider's leg. Schneider is trying to keep his angry face on.
Pacheco with a nice calf kick.
Pacheco scores with a nice head shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Schneider tries to clinch but Pacheco moves out of range.
Schneider closes the distance but Pacheco moves to the side
and Pacheco counters with a leg kick.
Schneider wants to clinch.
Schneider fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pacheco dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Schneider. That did some damage!
Schneider tries to clinch but Pacheco moves away
and Pacheco counters with a low kick, right behind Schneider 's knee.
Schneider tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Pacheco counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pacheco lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Schneider looks to clinch
and Pacheco counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Schneider looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Schneider darts in trying to clinch
and Pacheco cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A low kick lands for Pacheco.
An inside leg kick lands from Pacheco.
Pacheco goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Pacheco scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Pacheco circles away from the clinch attempt.
Schneider tries to clinch but Pacheco is having none of it.
Pacheco is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Pacheco punishes Schneider's body with a nice straight punch.
Pacheco lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Iago Pacheco is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Pacheco throws a head kick that Schneider semi-blocks.
Pacheco swats away the attempt to clinch by Schneider.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pacheco connects with a solid leg kick.
Pacheco throws a quick inside leg kick.
Pacheco lands a head kick!
Schneider tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Pacheco to counter with a crisp jab.
Schneider tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Schneider tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Schneider fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pacheco bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Schneider moves in looking to clinch but Pacheco pushes him off.
Pacheco connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Stefan Schneider has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Schneider moves in looking to clinch but Pacheco pushes him off.

And that's the end of the fight!
Iago Pacheco comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Pacheco 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 24:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 24:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 24:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Iago Pacheco!
In his post fight interview, Iago Pacheco started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
Stefan Schneider spoke after the fight, saying 'Respect to my opponent it doesn't matter that I lost IM only 25 and improving every fight and IM gonna come back and win my next fight!'.

Event: IFC FN-Fraiberg vs Sabatini
Date: Nov 09, 2021

#R1#
Maddison has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Maddison there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jab, jab by Pacheco - just one landing.
Maddison looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Maddison staying out of range there.
Iago Pacheco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maddison shoots in looking for a takedown. Pacheco tries to sprawl out of it but Maddison keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Pacheco manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pacheco jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #T1#
Pacheco throws a leg kick which misses Maddison's front leg but catches the back leg as Maddison tries to avoid it.
Maddison tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pacheco misses with an uppercut.
It looked like Maddison was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Maddison wants to clinch up but Pacheco keeps it at a distance.
Maddison avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Pacheco throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Maddison feinted with a counter takedown.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Maddison changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Pacheco tries to avoid it but Maddison manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Pacheco to the ground. Pacheco escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnathan Maddison. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pacheco tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Maddison shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Pacheco defends it nicely.
Maddison misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T3#
Maddison dives in and grabs Pacheco's left leg, looking for a takedown. Pacheco pushes down on Maddison's head and hops out.
A good leg kick by Pacheco.
Pacheco motions for Maddison to come forward. Pacheco throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Pacheco throws a looping overhand right but Maddison ducks down to avoid it.
It looked like Maddison was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A big right from Pacheco misses.
Maddison moves out of range of the strikes.
It looked like Maddison was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Pacheco keeps Maddison at a distance using the push kick. #T4#
Pacheco misses the shot to the body.
Pacheco throws an overhand right that lands on Maddison's shoulder, as Maddison tries to avoid the shot.
Pacheco just misses with a punch to the body.
Pacheco throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Maddison was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Maddison shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pacheco misses with a straight right.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pacheco misses with a hook. Maddison ducked under it nicely.
Maddison shoots for a double leg takedown but Pacheco sprawls well. He's pushed Maddison's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Iago Pacheco dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Maddison shoots in but no luck this time.
Pacheco tries to work over Maddison's front leg with a kick but Maddison checks it.
A left lands for Pacheco.
Maddison looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pacheco cracks Maddison with a good jab.
Pacheco misses the shot to the body.
Maddison is looking to counter the offense by Pacheco and move into the clinch.#T1#
A slow jab from Pacheco misses its intended target.
Maddison shoots for a double leg takedown but Pacheco sprawls well. He's pushed Maddison's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Pacheco throws out a counter right but Maddison avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnathan Maddison. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maddison slips a jab from Pacheco.
Maddison is looking for a counter combo.
Maddison looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A left lands for Pacheco.
Maddison shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pacheco displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Maddison.
Iago Pacheco seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
Pacheco fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maddison manages to avoid it.
Pacheco lands with an uppercut that bounces Maddison off the cage and back into range.
Pacheco throws a half hearted mid kick.
Pacheco misses with a low kick.
Pacheco misses the shot to the body.
As Pacheco looks to move away, Maddison throws a big counter combo but Pacheco just gets out of the way.
Maddison shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pacheco as he avoids it easily. #T3#
Pacheco keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
It seemed like Pacheco was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Maddison fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Johnathan Maddison is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Maddison shoots in but no luck this time.
Pacheco stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Pacheco wants it to stay on the feet.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Maddison might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Maddison blocks the body kick.
Pacheco stuffs the takedown.#T4#
Pacheco motions for Maddison to come forward. Pacheco throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Maddison was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A nice inside leg kick there by Pacheco. That's going to slow Maddison down.
Pacheco lands a leg kick that knocks Maddison off balance momentarily.
Maddison is trying hard to land a takedown here. Pacheco sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Maddison dives in and grabs Pacheco's left leg, looking for a takedown. Pacheco pushes down on Maddison's head and hops out.
Maddison tries to clinch up but Pacheco circles away and keeps his distance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Maddison walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Pacheco tries a head kick but it misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Iago Pacheco showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Pacheco.
Maddison appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Pacheco misses with a looping left.
Maddison drops down looking for a counter takedown but Pacheco sprawls and moves away.
Maddison tries to close the distance and clinch but Pacheco swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pacheco missing with a left hand there. Maddison was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pacheco throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Maddison sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Maddison throws a big counter combination but Pacheco scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maddison moves away from the strike by Pacheco.
Maddison seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Pacheco ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Pacheco throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Pacheco pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Maddison on the wrong end of a nice hook.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Maddison.
Maddison doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Pacheco to counter with a crisp jab.
Pacheco jabs at Maddison's body.
Iago Pacheco is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Maddison fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnathan Maddison. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maddison shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pacheco as he avoids it easily.
Pacheco lands with an overhand left.
Maddison slips under a jab.
As Pacheco looks to move away, Maddison throws a big counter combo but Pacheco just gets out of the way.
Pacheco waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Maddison.
Maddison checks a leg kick.
Maddison seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T3#
Pacheco cracks a nice hook into Maddison's ribs.
Pacheco has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pacheco thuds his right hand into Maddison's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Pacheco throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It looked like Maddison was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Pacheco throws a nice inside leg kick.
Pacheco keeps the fight on the outside.
Maddison shoots in and drives through. Pacheco sprawls well.
Pacheco throws out a counter right but Maddison avoids it with no problem.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Pacheco. #T4#
Pacheco connects with a single shot there.
Pacheco goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Pacheco lets loose with a powerful body kick. Maddison will feel that in the morning.
Pacheco swings for the body but Maddison moves out of range.
Pacheco lands a front kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pacheco throws a nice head kick!

And that's the end of the fight!
Iago Pacheco comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Pacheco has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight 24:30
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 24:30
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 24:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Iago Pacheco!

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