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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pablo Pablito (ranked 4968 p4p, 4731 weight class) and Alex Tozawa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pablo Pablito!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alex Tozawa!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Gwen Towbar and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tozawa shoots in for a takedown but Pablito shows good takedown defense.
The fighters circle momentarily. Pablito darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Pablito displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tozawa.
Pablito moves into the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Tozawa's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Tozawa takes an elbow to the forehead.
Tozawa is trying to break the clinch but Pablito is controlling him.
Tozawa blocks the elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tozawa tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Pablito smiles and moves away.
Pablo Pablito has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Tozawa.
Tozawa gets tackled into the cage by Pablito. Pablito maintains the clinch.
Pablito throws an elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pablito comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like Alex Tozawa has been cut.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Pablito just misses with a elbow thrown towards Tozawa's brow.
Pablito pushes off an throws an elbow but Tozawa leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Pablito comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Tozawa is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Tozawa jumps guard but Pablito stands there with Tozawa around his waist. Tozawa gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Pablito looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Tozawa is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pablito misses with an elbow strike.
Pablito misses with an elbow over the top.
Pablito keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tozawa's efforts to push away.
Tozawa tries to break the clinch but Pablito is controlling the position.
Pablito is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Pablito lands an elbow inside.
Tozawa avoids a wild elbow strike from Pablito.
Pablito gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Tozawa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tozawa throws a half hearted mid kick.
Pablo Pablito is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tozawa tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Pablito is able to avoid easily.
Pablito is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Tozawa shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Pablito counter with a right hand.
Tozawa looks winded!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pablito drives through and clinches with Tozawa against the cage.
Pablito looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Pablito looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Pablito creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Tozawa's defenses.
Pablito lands an elbow inside.
Tozawa dodges an elbow strike from Pablito.
Pablito throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Pablito gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Tozawa tries to pull guard but Pablito won't allow it.
Pablito lands an elbow inside that Tozawa shrugs off.
Pablito prevents Tozawa from breaking the clinch.
Pablito avoiding damage as Tozawa throws knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tozawa tries to stall but Pablito uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Tozawa blocks an elbow strike from Pablito.
Tozawa dodges an elbow strike from Pablito.
Tozawa is trying to pull guard but Pablito turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Pablito lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Pablito lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice elbow from Pablito.
Tozawa takes an elbow to the forehead.
Tozawa working aggressively here.
Tozawa wants to take the fight to the mat but Pablito manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Tozawa dodges an elbow strike from Pablito.
Tozawa tries to stall but Pablito uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Pablito is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Pablito.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pablo Pablito dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alex Tozawa's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Pablito has taken the fight to the clinch.
Pablito throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Pablito is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tozawa can do to turn this around?
Pablito lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Pablito comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Tozawa tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Pablito.
Tozawa is trying to break the clinch but Pablito has him pressed against the cage.
Tozawa avoids the elbow strike from Pablito, against the cage.
Pablito stalls.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tozawa has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Pablito avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Pablito comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Tozawa drops down looking for an ankle pick but Pablito pulls his leg out and moves away.
Pablo Pablito has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Tozawa.
Pablito has managed to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tozawa blocks the elbow strike.
Tozawa is trying to force a seperation but Pablito has the dominant position.
Pablito creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Tozawa's defenses.
Pablito gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Pablito just misses with a elbow thrown towards Tozawa's brow.
Tozawa stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Tozawa wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pablito has him pressed against the cage.
Pablito lands an elbow inside that Tozawa shrugs off.
Nice elbow from Pablito.
Tozawa blocks an elbow strike from Pablito.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pablito gets underhooks to prevent Tozawa's takedown attempt.
Tozawa is breathing heavily.
Tozawa is trying to pull guard but Pablito turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Pablito lands an elbow just above Tozawa 's eye.
That has opened up Alex Tozawa's cut even more.
Tozawa has Pablito pressed against the cage.
Pablito throws an elbow but it misses.
Tozawa tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Pablito just stands there and leans against the cage.
Pablito lands an elbow that stopped Tozawa in his tracks for a moment.
Tozawa blocks an elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Pablito throws an elbow but misses.
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!
Pablito lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Tozawa is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Pablito pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Pablito avoiding damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Pablito just misses with a elbow thrown towards Tozawa's brow.
Nice elbow from Pablito.
Pablito throws an elbow that misses.
Pablito misses with an elbow strike.
Tozawa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tozawa tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Pablito just stands there and leans against the cage.
Pablito creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Pablito pushes off an throws an elbow but Tozawa leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Pablo Pablito has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Pablito creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Pablito just misses with a elbow thrown towards Tozawa's brow.
Tozawa is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Tozawa is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pablito throws an elbow but it misses.
Pablito pressing his opponent against the cage.
Tozawa tries to pull guard but Pablito holds him up against the cage and eventually Tozawa drops back down to his feet.
Pablito pushes off an throws an elbow but Tozawa leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Nice elbow from Pablito.
Pablito lands a damaging elbow.
Tozawa tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Pablito just misses with a elbow thrown towards Tozawa's brow.
Pablito lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pablo Pablito dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Alex Tozawa's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Pablito rushes Tozawa and presses him up against the cage.
Pablito looks to throw an elbow but misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Pablito just misses with a elbow thrown towards Tozawa's brow.
Pablito pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Pablito comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Tozawa fails to pull the fight into his guard.
With the fighters up against the cage, Pablito throws an elbow but misses.
Tozawa blocks an elbow strike from Pablito.
Tozawa blocks an elbow strike from Pablito.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pablito gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Tozawa.
Pablito pushes off an throws an elbow but Tozawa leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Tozawa dodges an elbow strike from Pablito.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tozawa is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Pablito gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Pablo Pablito has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Tozawa.
Tozawa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pablito lands an elbow inside.
Pablito lands an elbow just above Tozawa 's eye.
Pablito pushes off an throws an elbow but Tozawa leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Tozawa has had enough of the clinch but Pablito keeps him there for the moment.
Pablito throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Pablito looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Tozawa blocks an elbow strike from Pablito.
Tozawa jumps guard but Pablito stands there with Tozawa around his waist. Tozawa gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Pablito lands an elbow inside that Tozawa shrugs off.
The cut above Alex Tozawa's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Tozawa has had enough of the clinch but Pablito keeps him there for the moment.
Tozawa has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Pablito is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tozawa is trying to maintain a safe position but Pablito gets an underhook and turns Tozawa into the cage.
Pablito misses with an elbow over the top.
Tozawa changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Pablito fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Pablito rushes Tozawa and presses him up against the cage.
Pablito creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Tozawa takes an elbow to the forehead.
Pablito lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Tozawa avoids a wild elbow strike from Pablito.
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!
Pablito misses with an elbow strike.
Tozawa fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pablito throws an elbow that misses.
Pablito gets underhooks to prevent Tozawa's takedown attempt.
With the fighters up against the cage, Pablito throws an elbow but misses.
Pablito creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Tozawa dodges an elbow strike from Pablito.
Tozawa jumps guard but Pablito stands there with Tozawa around his waist. Tozawa gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Pablo Pablito is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pablito lands an elbow inside.
Tozawa blocks an elbow strike from Pablito.
Tozawa tries to pull guard but Pablito won't allow it.
Tozawa avoids the elbow strike from Pablito, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tozawa tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Pablito smiles and moves away.
Pablito scores with a shot to the body.
Pablito fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tozawa takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Pablito closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Pablito lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Alex Tozawa's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Pablito just misses with a elbow thrown towards Tozawa's brow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pablito throws an elbow that misses.
Alex Tozawa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pablito throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pablo Pablito showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Pablito 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 30:24
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:24
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pablo Pablito!
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