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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Luciano Pacheco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manol Sirakov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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177 lbs
2 - 5 - 0 |
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170 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced |
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Good takedowns
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Luciano Pacheco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Manol Sirakov!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Topper Green and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sirakov manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Pacheco on his heels. He'll look to pass Pacheco's guard now, I'm sure.
Pacheco wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Sirakov manages to pass to side control.
Sirakov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pacheco has managed to free his arm - good work.
Sirakov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Pacheco trying to hold on to Sirakov's head to control him but Sirakov postures up.
Sirakov is looking for a kimura here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sirakov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Pacheco wants to control but Sirakov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pacheco wants to improve his position but Sirakov is controlling well.
Sirakov sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sirakov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Sirakov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Pacheco knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sirakov on the ground.
Sirakov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Pacheco trying to control from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Sirakov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Pacheco trying to control but Sirakov postures up.
Sirakov is working for a submission of some sort.
Pacheco trying to control here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sirakov is controlling the pace.
Pacheco on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Sirakov slows the pace down in half guard.
Sirakov is looking for a kimura here.
Sirakov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Pacheco trying to control but Sirakov postures up.
Sirakov looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Pacheco wants to control but Sirakov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sirakov is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Pacheco reverses the position - he's now on top in Sirakov's guard.
Pacheco has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Pacheco postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manol Sirakov dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Pacheco is defended easily by Sirakov.
Sirakov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pacheco, pushing him back against the cage.
Pacheco manages to pull guard.
Pacheco can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sirakov controls the pace.
Sirakov trying to control the position from guard on top but Pacheco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sirakov pushing down on Pacheco's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Sirakov.
Sirakov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Sirakov is working for a kimura but Pacheco is defending it quite comfortably.
Pacheco wants to control but Sirakov is keeping busy.
Pacheco taking some punishment here, with Sirakov in his half guard.
Sirakov sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Sirakov throwing shots but Pacheco is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sirakov wants to work for an arm triangle but Pacheco is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Sirakov looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Sirakov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pacheco trying to control here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Sirakov prevents Pacheco from improving his position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Pacheco is trying to control but can't.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Sirakov controlling the action here.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sirakov clinches up with Pacheco and pushes him back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Pacheco ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Pacheco no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Pacheco has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sirakov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sirakov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Pacheco's guard.
Sirakov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Pacheco defends it well.
Pacheco is defending against the submission attempts here by Sirakov.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sirakov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Pacheco doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sirakov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manol Sirakov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
Sirakov scores with a takedown into Pacheco's guard.
Pacheco trying to control the position here.
Pacheco throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sirakov controlling from the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sirakov is pushing down on Pacheco's leg trying to pass to half guard. Pacheco is fighting to maintain full guard but Sirakov has managed to sneak the leg through.
Sirakov controlling the pace.
Sirakov is continuing to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sirakov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Pacheco does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Still in half guard, Sirakov seems content to control.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Pacheco gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Sirakov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pacheco controls Sirakov momentarily but Sirakov frees himself.
Sirakov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Sirakov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sirakov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Pacheco is trying to control the position but Sirakov postures up.
Sirakov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Pacheco dives in for a single leg takedown but Sirakov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Pacheco gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Sirakov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pacheco looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Pacheco has momentary wrist control but Sirakov slips an elbow through the middle.
Manol Sirakov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sirakov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Luciano Pacheco has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
And that's the end of the fight!
Manol Sirakov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sirakov 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manol Sirakov!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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