PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pablo Itzpapalotltotec (ranked 895 p4p, 1267 weight class) and One Fortythree (ranked 132 p4p, 185 weight class). Itzpapalotltotec comes to the cage accompanied by Copacabana - Barry Manilow. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Itzpapalotltotec
vs
Fortythree

173 cm
31
155
22 - 16 - 1

168 cm
38
143
30 - 37 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

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World class boxer
Good gas tank

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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 22 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pablo Itzpapalotltotec!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 30 - 37 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, One Fortythree!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Shigeki Fujiwara and Sosuke Kotani.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fortythree throws an overhand right that lands on Itzpapalotltotec's shoulder, as Itzpapalotltotec tries to avoid the shot.
Itzpapalotltotec stalks Fortythree and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Fortythree's face. Fortythree staggers backwards, shaken.
Itzpapalotltotec slips a jab from Fortythree.
Fortythree's corner calls for a 1-2. Fortythree obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with an uppercut.
Itzpapalotltotec ducks under a wild hook from Fortythree.
Itzpapalotltotec scores with a decent looking hook.
Fortythree connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Itzpapalotltotec's hands.
We've been hearing reports that Itzpapalotltotec has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Itzpapalotltotec lands with an uppercut that bounces Fortythree off the cage and back into range.
Itzpapalotltotec throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fortythree counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Itzpapalotltotec jabs Fortythree to the body, keeping him at a distance.
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 throws a body shot but no joy.
Itzpapalotltotec sets himself, and Fortythree steps forward looking for the clinch! Itzpapalotltotec avoids it this time.
Fortythree connects with a crisp jab.
Pablo Itzpapalotltotec seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Itzpapalotltotec uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fortythree.
An attempted straight right counter from Itzpapalotltotec misses the target.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with a wild body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fortythree uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Itzpapalotltotec.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fortythree! But no joy.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with a body punch
and Fortythree counters with a straight right hand.
Fortythree steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Itzpapalotltotec.
A slow jab from Itzpapalotltotec misses its intended target.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a body punch but Fortythree moves out of range.
Itzpapalotltotec walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Itzpapalotltotec avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fortythree rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Itzpapalotltotec counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Itzpapalotltotec throws a shot from downtown. Fortythree moves away and avoids it.
Fortythree cracks Itzpapalotltotec with an open hand slap.
A slow jab from Itzpapalotltotec misses its intended target.
A little jabbing left from Fortythree on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fortythree blocks a jab.
Itzpapalotltotec looks to land a combination but Fortythree avoids it well.
Fortythree slips a jab from Itzpapalotltotec.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Itzpapalotltotec avoids the body shot from Fortythree.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a shot from downtown. Fortythree moves away and avoids it.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with a left hand
and Fortythree counters with a straight right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a sloppy body shot
and Fortythree counters with a left to the body.
Fortythree slips a straight right by Itzpapalotltotec.
Fortythree looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with a few strikes there.
We've been informed that Fortythree has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Jab from Fortythree.
Itzpapalotltotec scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fortythree looks to throw the jab but Itzpapalotltotec is out of range.
Itzpapalotltotec scores with a nice strike.
One Fortythree is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A swing and a miss from Fortythree.
Itzpapalotltotec ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Itzpapalotltotec bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Fortythree's head backwards.
A combination from Itzpapalotltotec does no damage.
Fortythree jabs at Itzpapalotltotec's body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Itzpapalotltotec slips a straight right by Fortythree.
Itzpapalotltotec avoids the body shot from Fortythree.
Itzpapalotltotec throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fortythree sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fortythree throws out a counter right but Itzpapalotltotec avoids it with no problem.
Itzpapalotltotec ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Itzpapalotltotec thuds his right hand into Fortythree's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a lazy uppercut
and Fortythree counters with a straight right hand.
Fortythree just misses with a punch to the body.
Itzpapalotltotec keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fortythree.
Itzpapalotltotec steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fortythree.
Itzpapalotltotec appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Fortythree moves in looking to clinch but Itzpapalotltotec pushes him off.
A looping hook to the body misses from Itzpapalotltotec. Fortythree does a little dance to reset his feet.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a jab when Fortythree was well out of range.
Fortythree scores with a hook.
Itzpapalotltotec on the wrong end of a nice hook.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fortythree tries to close the distance and clinch up but Itzpapalotltotec swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fortythree defending well as Itzpapalotltotec loads up on a big left hand.
A slow jab from Fortythree misses its intended target.
Itzpapalotltotec was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a right hand that misses
and Fortythree counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Itzpapalotltotec moves forwards but Fortythree connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Itzpapalotltotec ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fortythree moves away.
It seemed like Fortythree was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Fortythree connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Fortythree missing with a left hand there. Itzpapalotltotec was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Itzpapalotltotec is looking to counter punch.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with the combination.
Fortythree slips a straight right by Itzpapalotltotec.
Itzpapalotltotec takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but One Fortythree will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Fortythree throws out a loose jab but Itzpapalotltotec uses good head movement to avoid it.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Itzpapalotltotec tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fortythree was well out of range. Poor timing from Itzpapalotltotec.
Fortythree connects with the punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Itzpapalotltotec. Fortythree does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fortythree keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Itzpapalotltotec.
Itzpapalotltotec tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fortythree was well out of range. Poor timing from Itzpapalotltotec.
Itzpapalotltotec bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A lazy left from Fortythree finds it's target.
Fortythree just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with a hook
and Fortythree counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fortythree throws a body shot but no joy.
Itzpapalotltotec keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jab, jab by Itzpapalotltotec - just one landing.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a lazy right hand but Fortythree sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Itzpapalotltotec swings widly with a right hand
and Fortythree counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fortythree uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Itzpapalotltotec.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a body punch but Fortythree moves out of range.
Fortythree misses with a looping left.
A little feinted left hand from Itzpapalotltotec on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fortythree. Itzpapalotltotec does a little dance to reset his feet.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with a body punch
and Fortythree counters with a nice uppercut.
Donk. Itzpapalotltotec catches Fortythree right on the button with a cross.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a hook but Fortythree avoids it easily.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with a wild body shot.
Fortythree blocks a jab.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fortythree bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Itzpapalotltotec's head backwards.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a poor cross that misses
and Fortythree counters with a lovely shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fortythree connects with a body shot that sends Itzpapalotltotec's belly button to the back.
A jab from Fortythree misses.
Fortythree throws an off balance right hand
and Itzpapalotltotec counters with a left to the body.
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 misses with a straight left.
Fortythree let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
One Fortythree seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fortythree just misses with a punch to the body.
Jab by Itzpapalotltotec.
Fortythree swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fortythree.
Itzpapalotltotec blocks a jab.
Fortythree lands a body shot.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with a hook
and Fortythree counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Itzpapalotltotec misses with a body shot.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with a straight right.
Itzpapalotltotec changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Itzpapalotltotec scores with a sloppy right hand. Fortythree should have avoided that one.
Fortythree is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a right hand that misses
and Fortythree counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Fortythree cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The fighters circling - Itzpapalotltotec throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fortythree throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fortythree uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Itzpapalotltotec.
Fortythree throws a hook but Itzpapalotltotec avoids it easily.
Fortythree throws a jab but it's blocked by Itzpapalotltotec.
Itzpapalotltotec is looking for a counter combo.
Itzpapalotltotec takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fortythree displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Itzpapalotltotec throws out the jab.
Itzpapalotltotec lands a body shot.
Itzpapalotltotec swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Itzpapalotltotec uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fortythree.
Itzpapalotltotec swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fortythree avoids the body shot from Itzpapalotltotec.
A big left from Itzpapalotltotec misses.
Fortythree swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.

Itzpapalotltotec shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Fortythree napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fortythree regains half guard, as Itzpapalotltotec was trying to land strikes.
Fortythree tries to get to full guard but Itzpapalotltotec has control of the leg.
Itzpapalotltotec is keen to just control but Fortythree is a slippery customer.
Nice strikes from Itzpapalotltotec there.
Itzpapalotltotec landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

Itzpapalotltotec is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Fortythree sees it coming and defends easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but One Fortythree will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Itzpapalotltotec swings widly with a right hand
and Fortythree cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fortythree blocks a jab.
Nice sprawl there from Fortythree as Itzpapalotltotec shoots in.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with a body shot.
Fortythree scores with a jab to the body.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with an uppercut
and Fortythree counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Fortythree misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Itzpapalotltotec.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a body shot but no joy.
Fortythree throws a looping overhand right but Itzpapalotltotec ducks down to avoid it.

Fortythree instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fortythree misses with a punch on the inside.
Fortythree throws a punch but it's blocked by Itzpapalotltotec.
Fortythree lands with a right to the head.
Fortythree fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Itzpapalotltotec blocks a body shot from Fortythree.
Itzpapalotltotec has a couple of punches blocked by Fortythree.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Itzpapalotltotec tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fortythree misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fortythree misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fortythree works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Fortythree misses with a body punch.
A short right from Fortythree on the inside.
Fortythree lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fortythree softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fortythree misses with a punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Fortythree.
Itzpapalotltotec working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with a punch on the inside.
Itzpapalotltotec blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Itzpapalotltotec looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Fortythree throws a punch but it's blocked by Itzpapalotltotec.
Itzpapalotltotec trying to land knees to the body.
Itzpapalotltotec is trying to maintain a safe position but Fortythree gets an underhook and turns Itzpapalotltotec into the cage.
Fortythree lands a hook that snaps the head of Itzpapalotltotec backwards.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
One Fortythree seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fortythree lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fortythree struggles to land a body shot inside as Itzpapalotltotec controls his hands.
Itzpapalotltotec's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Itzpapalotltotec is trying to break the clinch but Fortythree has him pressed against the cage.
Nice body punch from Fortythree.
Itzpapalotltotec wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with the head strike.
Fortythree lands a left hand that snaps the head of Itzpapalotltotec backwards.
Fortythree lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fortythree tries to work over Itzpapalotltotec's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Itzpapalotltotec is trying to force a seperation but Fortythree has the dominant position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Itzpapalotltotec.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Itzpapalotltotec.
Itzpapalotltotec working aggressively here.
A short uppercut from Fortythree.
Fortythree works on Itzpapalotltotec's body with a couple of short punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Itzpapalotltotec jumps guard but Fortythree stands there with Itzpapalotltotec around his waist. Itzpapalotltotec gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Fortythree lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fortythree scores with a shot to the side of Itzpapalotltotec's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Itzpapalotltotec is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Itzpapalotltotec gets through Fortythree's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fortythree swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Itzpapalotltotec blocks an uppercut.
Fortythree lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fortythree tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Itzpapalotltotec's elbow.
Itzpapalotltotec wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Fortythree works on Itzpapalotltotec's body with a couple of short punches.
Itzpapalotltotec lands a shot to the body.
Fortythree tries a body shot but Itzpapalotltotec blocks it.
Fortythree gets through Itzpapalotltotec's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fortythree misses with a punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Itzpapalotltotec.
Fortythree misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fortythree swings wildly with an uppercut but Itzpapalotltotec uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fortythree tries to work over Itzpapalotltotec's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fortythree presses Itzpapalotltotec against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fortythree lands a right hand.
Itzpapalotltotec blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fortythree has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with a punch on the inside.
Fortythree misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fortythree lands a left hand that snaps the head of Itzpapalotltotec backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fortythree doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Itzpapalotltotec can't find room to land a body shot as Fortythree controls the action.
A short right from Fortythree.
Fortythree pushes Itzpapalotltotec back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Itzpapalotltotec stalling the fight.
A short left from Fortythree.
A short uppercut from Fortythree.
Fortythree misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short body shot lands from Itzpapalotltotec as the two fighters clinch.
Fortythree keeps control of Itzpapalotltotec as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Fortythree misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fortythree swings wildly with an uppercut but Itzpapalotltotec uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pablo Itzpapalotltotec has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fortythree lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
One Fortythree comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Fortythree 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... One Fortythree!
One Fortythree managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Sportivité, into his post fight interview.