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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Pablo Itzpapalotltotec (ranked 1724 p4p, 1145 weight class) and Teshima Shigochiyo (ranked 193 p4p, 138 weight class). Itzpapalotltotec comes to the cage accompanied by Copacabana - Barry Manilow. Shigochiyo is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Yoshida Brothers - Rising. Pablo Itzpapalotltotec has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pablo Itzpapalotltotec!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Teshima Shigochiyo!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Luis Engracia and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shigochiyo defending well as Itzpapalotltotec loads up on a big left hand.
Shigochiyo shoots in but no luck this time.
Itzpapalotltotec is looking to counter punch.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a jab when Shigochiyo was well out of range.
Itzpapalotltotec definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Shigochiyo dives in for a single leg takedown but Itzpapalotltotec sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Itzpapalotltotec throwing a counter right hand but Shigochiyo manages to avoid it.
Shigochiyo misses with a takedown
and Itzpapalotltotec connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pablo Itzpapalotltotec has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Teshima Shigochiyo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shigochiyo ducks under a wild hook from Itzpapalotltotec.
Shigochiyo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Itzpapalotltotec 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Itzpapalotltotec thows a left - swing and a miss!
Itzpapalotltotec tries to clinch but Shigochiyo is having none of it.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shigochiyo.
Pablo Itzpapalotltotec seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Itzpapalotltotec swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Itzpapalotltotec lands a head shot.
Shigochiyo takes a jab right on the kisser.
A jab from Itzpapalotltotec does it's job there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Itzpapalotltotec drives through and clinches with Shigochiyo against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Itzpapalotltotec's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Itzpapalotltotec looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Shigochiyo lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Shigochiyo is working for a submission of some sort.
Itzpapalotltotec looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Itzpapalotltotec wants to improve his position but Shigochiyo is controlling well.
Itzpapalotltotec wants to control but Shigochiyo is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shigochiyo is looking for a kimura here.
Shigochiyo seems to be looking for submissions.
Shigochiyo wants to work for an arm triangle but Itzpapalotltotec is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Itzpapalotltotec wants to improve his position but Shigochiyo is controlling well.
Shigochiyo is working for a kimura but Itzpapalotltotec is defending it quite comfortably.
Shigochiyo is working for a submission of some sort.
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.
Shigochiyo is working for a submission of some sort.
Itzpapalotltotec is controlling Shigochiyo's trapped leg to prevent Shigochiyo from advancing to side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shigochiyo trying to control the action but Itzpapalotltotec is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pablo Itzpapalotltotec 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.
Itzpapalotltotec defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Shigochiyo.
Shigochiyo misses with a combination
and Itzpapalotltotec counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a hook to the side of Shigochiyo's head but Shigochiyo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shigochiyo is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Shigochiyo ducks under a wild hook from Itzpapalotltotec.
Shigochiyo with the counter takedown but Itzpapalotltotec avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Itzpapalotltotec gets caught napping as Shigochiyo dives in and scores a takedown. Itzpapalotltotec manages to retain guard.
Shigochiyo stays in close to Itzpapalotltotec's body and controls the position.
Shigochiyo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Itzpapalotltotec has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Shigochiyo has managed to get both his arms back between Itzpapalotltotec's legs - danger averted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shigochiyo wants to control from the top but Itzpapalotltotec keeps moving.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Itzpapalotltotec pulls Shigochiyo in close to his closed guard and prevents Shigochiyo from doing any damage or advancing position.
Shigochiyo wants to control from the top but Itzpapalotltotec keeps moving.
Itzpapalotltotec escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Shigochiyo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Itzpapalotltotec wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Shigochiyo drops back, looking for a kneebar! Itzpapalotltotec looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Itzpapalotltotec looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Itzpapalotltotec!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shigochiyo is being controlled here.
Shigochiyo is looking to reverse the position.
Itzpapalotltotec swings around for an armbar but Shigochiyo sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Itzpapalotltotec's guard.
Shigochiyo trying to control the position from guard on top but Itzpapalotltotec is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shigochiyo is fighting to break Itzpapalotltotec's control of his arms but Itzpapalotltotec is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shigochiyo slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Itzpapalotltotec not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Itzpapalotltotec looking for a guillotine here but Shigochiyo defends easily.
Itzpapalotltotec is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Shigochiyo is aware though and is defending well.
Shigochiyo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Shigochiyo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Shigochiyo wants to control from the top but Itzpapalotltotec keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Itzpapalotltotec controls Shigochiyo momentarily but Shigochiyo frees himself.
Shigochiyo looking to sit in guard and control but Itzpapalotltotec gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Itzpapalotltotec wanted to stand there but Shigochiyo had control of the position.
Itzpapalotltotec slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Itzpapalotltotec is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shigochiyo can do to turn this around?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Itzpapalotltotec decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Shigochiyo, up you get!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pablo Itzpapalotltotec dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Itzpapalotltotec works Shigochiyo's body with a nice hook.
Shigochiyo misses with an uppercut. Itzpapalotltotec saw that one coming.
Itzpapalotltotec was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Shigochiyo closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Shigochiyo lands in his opponent's guard.
Itzpapalotltotec looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shigochiyo trying to control but Itzpapalotltotec is working from the bottom.
Shigochiyo drops back, looking for a kneebar! Itzpapalotltotec looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Itzpapalotltotec looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Itzpapalotltotec!
Itzpapalotltotec tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Itzpapalotltotec has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Itzpapalotltotec trying to control the action but Shigochiyo is working from the bottom.
Shigochiyo is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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.
Itzpapalotltotec wants to control but Shigochiyo is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Shigochiyo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Itzpapalotltotec wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shigochiyo keeps working.
Shigochiyo sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Itzpapalotltotec wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Itzpapalotltotec wants to take a breather but Shigochiyo is having none of it.
Itzpapalotltotec wants to get back to his feet.
Shigochiyo wants to get back to full guard but Itzpapalotltotec has mounted him!
Pablo Itzpapalotltotec overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Shigochiyo tries to hold on but Itzpapalotltotec postures up.
Itzpapalotltotec moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Shigochiyo has worked his arm free - good work by Shigochiyo!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Itzpapalotltotec controls the position.
Itzpapalotltotec swings around for an armbar but Shigochiyo sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Itzpapalotltotec's guard.
Shigochiyo wants to control from the top but Itzpapalotltotec keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Itzpapalotltotec looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Teshima Shigochiyo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pablo Itzpapalotltotec is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Shigochiyo is fighting to break Itzpapalotltotec's control of his arms but Itzpapalotltotec is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pablo Itzpapalotltotec showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Itzpapalotltotec, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pablo Itzpapalotltotec!
After winning the bout, Pablo Itzpapalotltotec thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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RATING
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