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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pablo Itzpapalotltotec (ranked 835 p4p, 581 weight class) and Damian Tonon (ranked 119 p4p, 85 weight class). Itzpapalotltotec's entrance music is Copacabana - Barry Manilow. A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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 12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pablo Itzpapalotltotec!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Damian Tonon!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Topper Green and Chris Dean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Itzpapalotltotec tries to keep at a distance but Tonon has taken the fight into the clinch.
Tonon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Itzpapalotltotec creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Itzpapalotltotec.
Itzpapalotltotec struggles to land a body shot inside as Tonon controls his hands.
Tonon decides to pull guard.
Itzpapalotltotec trying to control the position from guard on top but Tonon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Itzpapalotltotec tries to free his leg and advance position but Tonon is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tonon is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Itzpapalotltotec defends well.
Itzpapalotltotec slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Itzpapalotltotec tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Itzpapalotltotec is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Tonon knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Itzpapalotltotec wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Tonon, who protects the arm well.
Tonon tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Itzpapalotltotec is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Tonon knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Itzpapalotltotec tries for a kimura but Tonon is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tonon is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Itzpapalotltotec goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Tonon has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Itzpapalotltotec but great work by Tonon.
Itzpapalotltotec tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Tonon wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Itzpapalotltotec manages to get back to half guard.
Itzpapalotltotec gets full guard.
Tonon trying to control but Itzpapalotltotec is working from the bottom.
Tonon stopping the sweep attempt from Itzpapalotltotec.
Itzpapalotltotec looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Tonon has picked Itzpapalotltotec up and slammed him! Itzpapalotltotec can't keep hold of the triangle and Tonon manages to pass to side control!
Itzpapalotltotec trying his best to control but Tonon has mounted him.
Itzpapalotltotec is trying to escape the mount.
Tonon avoids the attempt from Itzpapalotltotec to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Itzpapalotltotec really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Tonon working for a submission but Itzpapalotltotec is keeping him at bay.
Tonon wants to control the pace but Itzpapalotltotec is squirming around nicely.
Itzpapalotltotec is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Tonon goes for an armbar but Itzpapalotltotec turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Itzpapalotltotec.
Itzpapalotltotec drops back, looking for a kneebar! Tonon looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Tonon looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Tonon!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tonon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Itzpapalotltotec keeps working.
Tonon tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Itzpapalotltotec wants to control but Tonon postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Tonon goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Itzpapalotltotec has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Tonon but great work by Itzpapalotltotec.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Damian Tonon will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Tonon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Itzpapalotltotec.
Itzpapalotltotec circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tonon tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Itzpapalotltotec counters with a straight right hand.
Tonon throws a body punch but Itzpapalotltotec moves out of range.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with an uppercut.
Tonon feints the counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Itzpapalotltotec.
Itzpapalotltotec clinches up with Tonon and pushes him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Itzpapalotltotec is working Tonon over against the cage.
Tonon on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Itzpapalotltotec.
Itzpapalotltotec lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tonon goes for a takedown attempt but Itzpapalotltotec pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Tonon moves forwards but Itzpapalotltotec connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Tonon rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Itzpapalotltotec counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A swing and a miss from Itzpapalotltotec.
Tonon ducks under a wild hook from Itzpapalotltotec.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Itzpapalotltotec connects with a body shot.
Itzpapalotltotec lands a jab to the nose.
Itzpapalotltotec is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tonon can do to turn this around?
Itzpapalotltotec misses with a looping right.
Itzpapalotltotec swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Itzpapalotltotec listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Tonon throws an off balance right hand
enabling Itzpapalotltotec to counter with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tonon misses with a takedown
and Itzpapalotltotec counters with a right hand to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Itzpapalotltotec rushes Tonon and presses him up against the cage.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Itzpapalotltotec.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a punch but it's blocked by Tonon.
Tonon misses with a body punch.
Tonon tries to pull guard but Itzpapalotltotec holds him up against the cage and eventually Tonon drops back down to his feet.
Pablo Itzpapalotltotec has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damian Tonon.
Itzpapalotltotec swings wildly with an uppercut but Tonon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Itzpapalotltotec is pressed up against the cage. Tonon has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Itzpapalotltotec down to the mat. Itzpapalotltotec avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Some wild striking there from Itzpapalotltotec.
Tonon tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tonon slips under a jab from Itzpapalotltotec.
Tonon will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Tonon doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Itzpapalotltotec counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tonon tries to clinch but Itzpapalotltotec moves away
and Tonon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tonon shoots for a double leg takedown but Itzpapalotltotec sprawls well. He's pushed Tonon's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
It looks like Itzpapalotltotec has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Tonon tries to keep at a distance but Itzpapalotltotec has taken the fight into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pablo Itzpapalotltotec dominated that second round.
That's time! Itzpapalotltotec's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
A right-left combo lands from Itzpapalotltotec.
Itzpapalotltotec misses the shot to the body.
Tonon moves forwards but Itzpapalotltotec connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Pablo Itzpapalotltotec is winning the standup battle so far.
Itzpapalotltotec swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Itzpapalotltotec displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Tonon shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tonon throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Itzpapalotltotec wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Itzpapalotltotec avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Itzpapalotltotec seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Itzpapalotltotec slaps away a takedown attempt from Tonon, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A quick step to the side and Itzpapalotltotec tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Itzpapalotltotec uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Tonon shoots in looking for a takedown but Itzpapalotltotec manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tonon's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Pablo Itzpapalotltotec has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damian Tonon.
Tonon shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Itzpapalotltotec makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Itzpapalotltotec clinches.
Itzpapalotltotec tries to throw a body punch but Tonon avoids it by throwing Itzpapalotltotec back against the cage.
Tonon is looking for a takedown.
Tonon is stalling here.
Tonon jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Itzpapalotltotec walks away with a smile on his face. Tonon gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Itzpapalotltotec forces Tonon back against the cage and clinches.
Itzpapalotltotec is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tonon is defending well for now.
Tonon blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Itzpapalotltotec fails to land.
Itzpapalotltotec lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tonon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Itzpapalotltotec swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tonon fails to pull guard.
Tonon's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Itzpapalotltotec tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tonon blocks a body shot from Itzpapalotltotec.
Tonon tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Itzpapalotltotec just stands there and leans against the cage.
Itzpapalotltotec swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Itzpapalotltotec fails to land.
Itzpapalotltotec working aggressively here.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with a hook to the ribs.
Itzpapalotltotec lands with a short shot to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Itzpapalotltotec.
Itzpapalotltotec tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tonon blocking some punches.
Tonon blocks an uppercut.
Itzpapalotltotec scores with a nice hook to the head.
Itzpapalotltotec swings wildly with an uppercut but Tonon uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tonon has clasped his hands together around Itzpapalotltotec's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tonon trying to control the action but Itzpapalotltotec is working from the bottom.
Itzpapalotltotec is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Tonon is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Damian Tonon has got the better of the ground game so far.
Itzpapalotltotec tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tonon fails to advance to Itzpapalotltotec's back.
Tonon trying to control but Itzpapalotltotec is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pablo Itzpapalotltotec showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Itzpapalotltotec has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pablo Itzpapalotltotec!
An out of breath Pablo Itzpapalotltotec thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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