PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pablo Itzpapalotltotec (ranked 420 p4p, 967 weight class) and Ziggy Ozbourne (ranked 59 p4p, 132 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Itzpapalotltotec might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Copacabana - Barry Manilow. Ozbourne has chosen Crazy Train as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Itzpapalotltotec
vs
Ozbourne

173 cm
26
155
14 - 6 - 0

185 cm
26
170
9 - 4 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
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 14 - 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 9 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Ziggy Ozbourne!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Richard Clark and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ozbourne throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Itzpapalotltotec counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ozbourne throws a body punch but Itzpapalotltotec moves out of range.
Itzpapalotltotec throwing a counter right hand but Ozbourne manages to avoid it.
Itzpapalotltotec checks a leg kick.
Itzpapalotltotec swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jab by Ozbourne.
A low kick from Ozbourne misses
and Itzpapalotltotec connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ozbourne blocks a jab.
Ozbourne lands a jab to the head.
Ozbourne misses with the body kick
letting Itzpapalotltotec counter with a right hand.
Ozbourne throws a shot to the body.
Itzpapalotltotec tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ozbourne was well out of range. Poor timing from Itzpapalotltotec.
Itzpapalotltotec tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ozbourne walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Itzpapalotltotec checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Itzpapalotltotec appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Ozbourne there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ozbourne jabs Itzpapalotltotec to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Itzpapalotltotec on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ozbourne. Ozbourne obviously looking to wear him down.
Ozbourne misses with a body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Itzpapalotltotec uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ozbourne.
Itzpapalotltotec appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a right and a left that Ozbourne avoids nicely.
Ozbourne throws out a counter right but Itzpapalotltotec avoids it with no problem.
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.
Ozbourne misses with a body shot.
Ozbourne rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Itzpapalotltotec counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ozbourne dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Itzpapalotltotec. That did some damage!
Itzpapalotltotec throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ozbourne misses with a low kick.
Itzpapalotltotec moves forwards but Ozbourne connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ozbourne. Itzpapalotltotec does a little dance to reset his feet.
A counter left hand to the body from Itzpapalotltotec misses its target.
Itzpapalotltotec swings for the body but Ozbourne moves out of range.
Ozbourne throws a leg kick
and Itzpapalotltotec makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ozbourne misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Itzpapalotltotec.
It looked like Itzpapalotltotec wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ozbourne lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ozbourne bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Itzpapalotltotec looks to score with a jab to the body but Ozbourne is just out of range.
Ozbourne throws a combination that misses
and Itzpapalotltotec counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ozbourne paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ozbourne has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ozbourne takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ozbourne digs a good body shot into Itzpapalotltotec's ribs.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with an uppercut. Ozbourne saw that one coming.
Ozbourne connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ozbourne misses with an uppercut
and Itzpapalotltotec counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ozbourne misses with a leg kick
and Itzpapalotltotec counters with a right hand to the body.
Ozbourne catches Itzpapalotltotec with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Itzpapalotltotec throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ozbourne on the side of the head.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ozbourne.
Ozbourne shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ozbourne displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Itzpapalotltotec throws out the jab.
Ozbourne throws a body shot but no joy.
Ozbourne lands a leg kick that knocks Itzpapalotltotec off balance momentarily.
Ozbourne uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ozbourne chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ozbourne. Itzpapalotltotec does a little dance to reset his feet.
Itzpapalotltotec checks a low kick from Ozbourne.
It looked like Itzpapalotltotec was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ozbourne.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ozbourne.
Itzpapalotltotec takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ozbourne throws a sloppy body shot
and Itzpapalotltotec counters with a nice uppercut.
An inside leg kick lands from Ozbourne.
Itzpapalotltotec uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ozbourne.
Itzpapalotltotec is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ozbourne tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ozbourne swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Itzpapalotltotec swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Itzpapalotltotec is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Good shot there by Ozbourne.
Ozbourne keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Itzpapalotltotec.
Ozbourne works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ozbourne scores with a punch to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ozbourne throws a nice outside leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Itzpapalotltotec swings for the body but Ozbourne moves out of range.
Ozbourne throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Itzpapalotltotec checks a leg kick nicely.
Itzpapalotltotec was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A combination from Itzpapalotltotec does no damage.
Ozbourne throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ozbourne lands a slapping body shot.
Ozbourne stalks Itzpapalotltotec and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Itzpapalotltotec's face. Itzpapalotltotec staggers backwards, shaken.
Ozbourne misses with a hook to the body
and Itzpapalotltotec counters with a nice uppercut.
Ozbourne swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Itzpapalotltotec.
Ozbourne takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Itzpapalotltotec slips under a jab.
Itzpapalotltotec swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ozbourne misses with an uppercut
and Itzpapalotltotec connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with an uppercut.
Ozbourne tries a quick counter leg kick but Itzpapalotltotec is wise to it.
Ozbourne tries to clinch but Itzpapalotltotec is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ziggy Ozbourne dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Ozbourne lands a nice shot to the body.
Ozbourne attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ozbourne throws a series of punches but Itzpapalotltotec moves out of range.
Itzpapalotltotec swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ozbourne is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Itzpapalotltotec.
Ozbourne takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ozbourne lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ozbourne has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Itzpapalotltotec ducks under a wild hook from Ozbourne.
Nice defenses there by Itzpapalotltotec.
A little feinted left hand from Itzpapalotltotec on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ozbourne is looking to land body kicks.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a big counter combination but Ozbourne scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Itzpapalotltotec gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ozbourne throws the left hand but Itzpapalotltotec avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ozbourne scores with a leg kick.
Itzpapalotltotec avoids the head kick by Ozbourne.
Itzpapalotltotec is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ozbourne fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Itzpapalotltotec manages to avoid it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ozbourne.
Ozbourne misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Itzpapalotltotec.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ozbourne missing with a left hand there. Itzpapalotltotec was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A quick step to the side and Itzpapalotltotec tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Ozbourne.
Ozbourne lands a right hook to the body.
Itzpapalotltotec cracks Ozbourne with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ozbourne looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A nice combination there by Ozbourne.
Ozbourne throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ozbourne looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
An attempted straight right counter from Itzpapalotltotec misses the target.
Ozbourne throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Itzpapalotltotec counters with a stiff right hand.
Itzpapalotltotec moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ozbourne feints and then cracks Itzpapalotltotec's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Itzpapalotltotec down.
Ozbourne thows a leg kick but Itzpapalotltotec checks it
and Itzpapalotltotec makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ziggy Ozbourne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ozbourne's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Itzpapalotltotec connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ozbourne scrambles back to his feet.
Itzpapalotltotec throws the left hand but Ozbourne avoids the punch easily.
Ozbourne with the inside leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ozbourne defending well as Itzpapalotltotec loads up on a big left hand.
Itzpapalotltotec scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ozbourne tries to clinch
and Itzpapalotltotec counters with a right hand to the body.
Ozbourne misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ozbourne cracks Itzpapalotltotec with an open hand slap.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Itzpapalotltotec might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Itzpapalotltotec ducks under a wild hook from Ozbourne.
Itzpapalotltotec ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ozbourne moves away.
Ozbourne throws a leg kick but Itzpapalotltotec checks it.
A swing and a miss from Ozbourne.
Ozbourne plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A lazy body kick from Ozbourne
and Itzpapalotltotec counters with a nice uppercut.
Ozbourne throws an off balance right hand
enabling Itzpapalotltotec to counter with a crisp jab.
Ozbourne buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ozbourne with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ozbourne takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ozbourne misses with an uppercut. Itzpapalotltotec saw that one coming.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ozbourne, as that shot connected.
Ozbourne misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Itzpapalotltotec.
Ozbourne throws a leg kick
and Itzpapalotltotec counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ozbourne walks into a stiff left hand from Itzpapalotltotec.
Ozbourne misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Itzpapalotltotec.
An attempted straight right counter from Itzpapalotltotec misses the target.
Ziggy Ozbourne seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ozbourne waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Itzpapalotltotec.
Ozbourne throws a leg kick that is checked
and Itzpapalotltotec counters with a two punch combo.

Ozbourne is rocked!
Ozbourne scores with a leg kick.
Ozbourne is still on wobbly legs! Can Itzpapalotltotec finish him?
Ozbourne darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ozbourne throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Itzpapalotltotec connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
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 out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ozbourne swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Itzpapalotltotec counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ozbourne throws a leg kick but Itzpapalotltotec checks it.
Itzpapalotltotec swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A jab from Itzpapalotltotec misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ozbourne misses with a wild combination.
A swing and a miss from Itzpapalotltotec.
Ozbourne misses with a shot to the body
letting Itzpapalotltotec counter with a right hand.
Ozbourne looks to throw the jab but Itzpapalotltotec is out of range.
Itzpapalotltotec misses the jab.
Ozbourne misses with a hook to the body
letting Itzpapalotltotec counter with a right hand.
Ozbourne throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Itzpapalotltotec makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with a few strikes there.
A low kick from Ozbourne misses
and Itzpapalotltotec counters with a straight right hand.
Ozbourne slips a straight right by Itzpapalotltotec.
Ozbourne ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Itzpapalotltotec moves away.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a big counter combination but Ozbourne scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Ozbourne 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.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Itzpapalotltotec displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ozbourne throws out the jab.
Itzpapalotltotec was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ozbourne throws out a powerful jab.
Ozbourne misses with a body punch
letting Itzpapalotltotec counter with a right hand.
Ozbourne jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a hook to the side of Ozbourne's head but Ozbourne sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ziggy Ozbourne will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Ozbourne is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Itzpapalotltotec.
Ozbourne seems to have recovered his senses.
A slow jab from Ozbourne misses its intended target.
Itzpapalotltotec checks a leg kick.
Itzpapalotltotec is looking for a counter combo.
Ozbourne wants to land a leg kick but Itzpapalotltotec is out of range.
Itzpapalotltotec displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ozbourne throws out the jab.
It looked like Itzpapalotltotec wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ozbourne misses with a right hand
and Itzpapalotltotec counters with a lovely straight right hand!

It looks like Ziggy Ozbourne has been cut.
Ozbourne has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ozbourne throws a leg kick
and Itzpapalotltotec counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ozbourne fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Itzpapalotltotec is out of range.
Ozbourne waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Itzpapalotltotec.
Some bone on bone action there as Itzpapalotltotec checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ozbourne scores with a crisp jab that stopped Itzpapalotltotec in his tracks.
Ozbourne throws a big shot that misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ozbourne lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Itzpapalotltotec has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Itzpapalotltotec and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Itzpapalotltotec is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A jab from Ozbourne misses.
A big right from Itzpapalotltotec misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ozbourne falls off balance throwing a combination
and Itzpapalotltotec counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A cross from Ozbourne lands.
A big left from Itzpapalotltotec misses.
Ozbourne swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Itzpapalotltotec misses its target.
Ozbourne with a nice calf kick.
Ozbourne uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Itzpapalotltotec.
Ozbourne appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Itzpapalotltotec slips a straight right by Ozbourne.
Ozbourne throws a body kick that misses
and Itzpapalotltotec counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ozbourne misses with a combination
and Itzpapalotltotec counters with a left to the body.
Ozbourne throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ozbourne takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A big left from Itzpapalotltotec misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ozbourne.
Ozbourne misses with a body punch
and Itzpapalotltotec counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ozbourne dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Itzpapalotltotec. That did some damage!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from Itzpapalotltotec misses.
Ozbourne lands a jab to the nose.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a lazy right hand but Ozbourne sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ozbourne looks to score with a jab to the body but Itzpapalotltotec is just out of range.
Itzpapalotltotec seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Ozbourne takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Itzpapalotltotec uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ozbourne.
Itzpapalotltotec lands a body shot.
Ozbourne throws a leg kick that is checked
and Itzpapalotltotec counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ozbourne thinking.
Ozbourne misses with a lunging right hand
and Ozbourne takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Itzpapalotltotec checks a leg kick.
Ozbourne throws a jab when Itzpapalotltotec was well out of range.
Itzpapalotltotec was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Itzpapalotltotec uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ozbourne.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ozbourne feints a jab promting Itzpapalotltotec to slip. Ozbourne then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Itzpapalotltotec slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Ozbourne takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A big left from Ozbourne misses.
Itzpapalotltotec thuds a left hand into Ozbourne's body.
Ozbourne throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with a straight right.
Ozbourne misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Itzpapalotltotec to counter with a crisp jab.
Ozbourne wants to slow Itzpapalotltotec down by chopping away at his legs.
Ziggy Ozbourne is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Itzpapalotltotec moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Itzpapalotltotec checks a leg kick.
Itzpapalotltotec thows a left - swing and a miss!
Itzpapalotltotec on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
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 checks a leg kick nicely.
Itzpapalotltotec was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ozbourne takes one to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Itzpapalotltotec throws out a loose jab but Ozbourne uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ozbourne throws a body punch but Itzpapalotltotec moves out of range.
Ozbourne slips a jab and a cross from Itzpapalotltotec.
Ozbourne tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Itzpapalotltotec was well out of range. Poor timing from Ozbourne.
Ozbourne is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Itzpapalotltotec.
Ozbourne throws a lazy body kick
and Itzpapalotltotec counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Itzpapalotltotec.
It looked like Itzpapalotltotec was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ozbourne.
Ozbourne fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Itzpapalotltotec is out of range.
Ozbourne swings for the body but Itzpapalotltotec moves out of range.
Itzpapalotltotec appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ozbourne punishes Itzpapalotltotec's body with a nice straight punch.
Ozbourne with a nice calf kick.
Ozbourne scores with a spinning back kick!
Pablo Itzpapalotltotec has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ozbourne steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Itzpapalotltotec.
A leg kick checked by Itzpapalotltotec.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Pablo Itzpapalotltotec.
Well Ozbourne has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:30

The fight is ruled a draw!