PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jesus Christ Karter (ranked 869 p4p, 1046 weight class) and Pablo Itzpapalotltotec (ranked 125 p4p, 148 weight class). Itzpapalotltotec is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Copacabana - Barry Manilow. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Karter
vs
Itzpapalotltotec

170 cm
36
155
27 - 18 - 1

173 cm
31
155
20 - 14 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 27 - 18 - 1, fighting out of New York, Jesus Christ Karter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pablo Itzpapalotltotec!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Paul Tew and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Itzpapalotltotec misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Karter.
Karter swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Itzpapalotltotec makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Karter lands with a kick to the ribs.
Karter misses the shot to the body.
Itzpapalotltotec defending well as Karter loads up on a big left hand.
Karter ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Itzpapalotltotec fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Karter manages to avoid it.
Karter takes a swing at Itzpapalotltotec's ribcage but misses.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Itzpapalotltotec has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Itzpapalotltotec cracks a nice hook into Karter's ribs.
Itzpapalotltotec loads up on a big right hand but Karter slips the punch.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jesus Christ Karter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Itzpapalotltotec takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Karter gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Itzpapalotltotec lands with a good body shot.
Karter works over Itzpapalotltotec's head and body with a nice combination.
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!
Itzpapalotltotec swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Karter has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Casa Steel in the buildup to the fight.
Karter throws a body punch but Itzpapalotltotec moves out of range.
Karter tries a head kick but it misses.
Itzpapalotltotec is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Karter with a body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Karter works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.

Itzpapalotltotec gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Karter to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Itzpapalotltotec is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Karter pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Itzpapalotltotec is keeping the position for now.
Itzpapalotltotec managing to control the position.
Itzpapalotltotec looking to hit a scissor sweep but Karter is one step ahead there.
Karter postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Itzpapalotltotec manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Karter manages to get himself to full guard.

Karter looking to hit a scissor sweep but Itzpapalotltotec is one step ahead there.
Itzpapalotltotec looking to pass the guard.
Itzpapalotltotec postures up.
Karter wants to sweep but no luck.
Itzpapalotltotec is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Karter looking for a sweep. Not yet Karter, not yet.
Itzpapalotltotec content to stall in guard here.

Itzpapalotltotec avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Itzpapalotltotec sitting in guard here, content to control.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

Karter throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Karter has a closed guard, preventing Itzpapalotltotec from standing up.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Itzpapalotltotec lands a right hook to the body.

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.
Karter moves away from the strike by Itzpapalotltotec.
Itzpapalotltotec tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Karter was well out of range. Poor timing from Itzpapalotltotec.
Karter sizes up Itzpapalotltotec with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nice shot by Karter.
Karter lands a nice hook to Itzpapalotltotec's body. Itzpapalotltotec takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Itzpapalotltotec moves out of range as Karter strikes.
Pablo Itzpapalotltotec is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Itzpapalotltotec lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Karter displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Itzpapalotltotec throws out the jab.
Itzpapalotltotec fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Karter manages to avoid it.
Karter changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Karter scores with a nice right hand.
Karter steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Itzpapalotltotec.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with a hook. Karter ducked under it nicely.
A jab from Itzpapalotltotec misses.
A little feinted left hand from Karter on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Karter.
Karter plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Karter lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Itzpapalotltotec listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Jesus Christ Karter will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Karter throws a wild body kick that Itzpapalotltotec sees coming a mile off.

Karter moves into range and clinches up with Itzpapalotltotec.
Karter drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Itzpapalotltotec gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Karter lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Itzpapalotltotec taking a breather.
Karter lands a right hand.
Karter lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

Itzpapalotltotec decides to pull guard.
Itzpapalotltotec looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Karter has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Itzpapalotltotec looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karter trying to control but Itzpapalotltotec is working from the bottom.
Karter scoring with some ground and pound.

Itzpapalotltotec working for a triangle but Karter defends it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Itzpapalotltotec is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Karter defends well.
Itzpapalotltotec being controlled here, momentarily.
Itzpapalotltotec keeping moving, preventing Karter from controlling successfully.
Itzpapalotltotec is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

Itzpapalotltotec throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Karter preventing the sweep.
Itzpapalotltotec looking to control.
Itzpapalotltotec wants to sweep but no luck.
Itzpapalotltotec keeping moving, preventing Karter from controlling successfully.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Karter misses with the combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Itzpapalotltotec. Karter does a little dance to reset his feet.
Itzpapalotltotec misses the jab.
Jesus Christ Karter is winning the standup battle so far.
Karter lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Itzpapalotltotec. Beautiful body shot.
Itzpapalotltotec with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Itzpapalotltotec misses the shot to the body.

Karter scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Karter is trying to control. Itzpapalotltotec wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Karter content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Karter moves into full mount! Itzpapalotltotec won't be happy about that!
Karter landing shots from mount.
Karter landing punches.

Karter wants to finish this one by submission but Itzpapalotltotec is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Karter.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Itzpapalotltotec is squirming around, avoiding Karter's attempts to control the action.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Itzpapalotltotec is working to get back to half guard.
Karter wants to control the pace but Itzpapalotltotec is squirming around nicely.
Itzpapalotltotec is trying desperately to improve position.
Itzpapalotltotec in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Itzpapalotltotec tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Karter trying to control but Itzpapalotltotec is having none of it.
Itzpapalotltotec working to try and regain half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jesus Christ Karter dominated that second 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. This is the final round!

Karter fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Itzpapalotltotec has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Karter.
Karter throws a leg kick but Itzpapalotltotec sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Karter is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Itzpapalotltotec can do to turn this around?
Karter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Itzpapalotltotec thuds a left hand into Karter's body.
Karter cracks Itzpapalotltotec with a good jab.
A jab from Itzpapalotltotec misses.
Itzpapalotltotec swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Karter uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Itzpapalotltotec.
Karter loads up on a big right hand but Itzpapalotltotec slips the punch.
A countering left hand to the body from Itzpapalotltotec misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Itzpapalotltotec connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Karter throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Karter lands a leg kick that knocks Itzpapalotltotec off balance momentarily.
Itzpapalotltotec connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Karter shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Itzpapalotltotec uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Karter.
Karter lands a jab.
Itzpapalotltotec lands a nice shot that snaps Karter's head back.
Karter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Itzpapalotltotec.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Karter.
Karter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Itzpapalotltotec avoids the body shot from Karter.
Itzpapalotltotec throws out a counter right but Karter avoids it with no problem.
Itzpapalotltotec keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Karter misses with a looping right.
Itzpapalotltotec avoids the head kick by Karter.
Karter moves into range and connects with a jab.
Karter drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with a wild body shot.
Itzpapalotltotec looks to throw the jab but Karter is out of range.
Donk. Karter catches Itzpapalotltotec right on the button with a cross.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karter tests Itzpapalotltotec's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Karter keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Itzpapalotltotec.
Itzpapalotltotec slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Karter throws a leg kick which misses Itzpapalotltotec's front leg but catches the back leg as Itzpapalotltotec tries to avoid it.
Karter misses with a straight left.
Itzpapalotltotec tries to move into range but Karter moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A shot to the body from Itzpapalotltotec misses
and Karter connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Karter staying out of range there.
Itzpapalotltotec tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Karter was well out of range. Poor timing from Itzpapalotltotec.
Itzpapalotltotec bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Karter fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Itzpapalotltotec.
Karter tries to land a leg kick but Itzpapalotltotec saw it coming and moves away.
Itzpapalotltotec digs a good hook to Karter's body.
Karter scores with a jab.
Itzpapalotltotec takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Karter showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Itzpapalotltotec.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karter scores with a leg kick.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a right and a left that Karter avoids nicely.
Karter avoids the body shot from Itzpapalotltotec.

Karter clinches with his opponent.
Itzpapalotltotec has a couple of punches blocked by Karter.
Karter working aggressively here.
Itzpapalotltotec lands a hook that snaps the head of Karter backwards.
Karter tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Itzpapalotltotec fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Karter working aggressively here.
Karter has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Itzpapalotltotec is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Itzpapalotltotec stalling.

Itzpapalotltotec pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Karter goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Karter slips under a jab from Itzpapalotltotec.
Karter throws a quick inside leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karter ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Karter takes a swing at Itzpapalotltotec's ribcage but misses.
Itzpapalotltotec walks into a straight right hand from Karter.
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!
Karter changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Itzpapalotltotec tries to avoid it but Karter manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Itzpapalotltotec to the ground. Itzpapalotltotec escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesus Christ Karter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a big shot that misses.
Itzpapalotltotec with a body punch. A glancing blow.

Karter scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Karter trying to pass the guard but Itzpapalotltotec defending well.
Itzpapalotltotec tries to roll over but Karter keeps him under control.
Itzpapalotltotec has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Karter is working away from the top position though.
Pablo Itzpapalotltotec has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Itzpapalotltotec tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jesus Christ Karter showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Karter has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jesus Christ Karter!
A relieved looking Jesus Christ Karter thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.