PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pablo Itzpapalotltotec (ranked 419 p4p, 526 weight class) and Ranger Alderidge (ranked 55 p4p, 77 weight class). Itzpapalotltotec comes into the arena with Copacabana - Barry Manilow blaring out of the sound system. Alderidge has chosen Portland, Oregon as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Itzpapalotltotec
vs
Alderidge

173 cm
27
155
16 - 7 - 1

175 cm
26
160
11 - 4 - 0

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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 16 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pablo Itzpapalotltotec!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ranger Alderidge!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Shigeki Sano and Yukihiro Yamamoto.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Itzpapalotltotec swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Alderidge doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Itzpapalotltotec connects with a body shot.
Itzpapalotltotec scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Itzpapalotltotec just misses with a punch to the body.
Alderidge throws a body shot but no joy.
A big left from Itzpapalotltotec misses.
Alderidge fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Itzpapalotltotec on the side of the head.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with a hook to the body
and Alderidge counters with a stiff right hand.
Itzpapalotltotec swats away the attempt to clinch by Alderidge.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alderidge takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Alderidge lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Alderidge avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alderidge uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Itzpapalotltotec.
Itzpapalotltotec lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Itzpapalotltotec is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Alderidge.
Alderidge connects with a leg kick.
Pablo Itzpapalotltotec seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alderidge scores with a jab to the jaw.
Itzpapalotltotec pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd cheers as Itzpapalotltotec lands an impressive looking overhand right. Alderidge doesn't seem phased though.
Alderidge takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Alderidge slips under a jab.
Alderidge wants to counter the offense by Itzpapalotltotec and move into the clinch position.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with an uppercut. Alderidge saw that one coming.
Alderidge appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with a series of wild punches.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alderidge.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Itzpapalotltotec lands with a shot to the body.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with a wild body shot.
Alderidge looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Alderidge slips a straight right by Itzpapalotltotec.
Itzpapalotltotec sets himself, and Alderidge steps forward looking for the clinch! Itzpapalotltotec avoids it this time.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Itzpapalotltotec misses with a hook.
Alderidge uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Itzpapalotltotec.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Alderidge! But no joy.
Nice straight punches there by Itzpapalotltotec. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Itzpapalotltotec.
Alderidge uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Itzpapalotltotec.
Alderidge throws out a counter right but Itzpapalotltotec avoids it with no problem.
Alderidge with a nice calf kick.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with a body shot
enabling Alderidge to counter with a crisp jab.
A big left from Alderidge misses.
Alderidge tries to close the distance and clinch up but Itzpapalotltotec swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Itzpapalotltotec looks to score with a jab to the body but Alderidge is just out of range.
Itzpapalotltotec throws an overhand right that lands on Alderidge's shoulder, as Alderidge tries to avoid the shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alderidge takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Alderidge ducks under a wild hook from Itzpapalotltotec.
Alderidge bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Alderidge to counter with a crisp jab.
Itzpapalotltotec swings away with a body shot that misses
and Alderidge counters with a nice uppercut.
Alderidge tries to clinch up.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a body punch but Alderidge moves out of range.
Alderidge avoids the body shot from Itzpapalotltotec.
Alderidge swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Alderidge throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alderidge moves out of range of the strikes.
Alderidge tries to counter by closing the distance.
Alderidge scores with a leg kick.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a left and a right that both miss
and Alderidge counters with a stiff right hand.
Itzpapalotltotec throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Itzpapalotltotec takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Itzpapalotltotec fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alderidge manages to avoid it.
Alderidge swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Itzpapalotltotec looks to score with a jab to the body but Alderidge is just out of range.
Itzpapalotltotec uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Alderidge.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Itzpapalotltotec throws a body punch but Alderidge moves out of range.
Alderidge steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Itzpapalotltotec.
Alderidge uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Itzpapalotltotec.
A nice side step and Alderidge releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Itzpapalotltotec misses the body punch
and Alderidge counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Itzpapalotltotec swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Itzpapalotltotec throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Alderidge to counter with a crisp jab.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with a body shot.
Alderidge lands a nice looking body shot.
Itzpapalotltotec is looking to wear down Alderidge with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Itzpapalotltotec just misses with a punch to the body.
Alderidge looks to land a right hand but Itzpapalotltotec moved out of range.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with a right hand

and Alderidge counters by moving into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Pablo Itzpapalotltotec will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Itzpapalotltotec avoids the body shot from Alderidge.
Itzpapalotltotec bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Itzpapalotltotec looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Itzpapalotltotec bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Itzpapalotltotec lands an overhand right.
Alderidge avoids the body shot from Itzpapalotltotec.
Alderidge on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with a wild combination.
Alderidge throws out a counter right but Itzpapalotltotec avoids it with no problem.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with a body shot
and Alderidge counters with a nice body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alderidge misses with a low kick.
Itzpapalotltotec cracks Alderidge with an open hand slap.
Itzpapalotltotec misses the shot to the body.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with a two punch combination.
A little jabbing left from Alderidge on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a right hand that misses
and Itzpapalotltotec takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pablo Itzpapalotltotec is winning the standup battle so far.
Itzpapalotltotec ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Itzpapalotltotec swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a body punch but Alderidge moves out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Itzpapalotltotec as he connects with a hook.
Itzpapalotltotec thuds a left hand into Alderidge's body.
Alderidge fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a body shot but no joy.
Itzpapalotltotec swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Itzpapalotltotec 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Alderidge turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That kick from Alderidge tenderised Itzpapalotltotec's leg. Itzpapalotltotec is trying to keep his angry face on.
Itzpapalotltotec ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alderidge moves away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Itzpapalotltotec swings away with a body shot that misses
and Alderidge counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alderidge with a hook.
Itzpapalotltotec uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Alderidge.
Alderidge keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Itzpapalotltotec waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Alderidge.
Itzpapalotltotec changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A shot to the body from Itzpapalotltotec misses
and Alderidge connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Alderidge uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Itzpapalotltotec.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with a jab to the body
and Itzpapalotltotec takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Itzpapalotltotec tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alderidge was well out of range. Poor timing from Itzpapalotltotec.
Alderidge doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Itzpapalotltotec misses the body punch

and Alderidge moves into the clinch.
Alderidge blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Itzpapalotltotec trying to land knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Itzpapalotltotec swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Alderidge tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Alderidge has a couple of punches blocked by Itzpapalotltotec.
Alderidge throws a punch but it's blocked by Itzpapalotltotec.
Itzpapalotltotec blocking some punches.
Good body shot from Alderidge.
Alderidge misses with a knee to the head.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a head punch that misses.
Alderidge working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Itzpapalotltotec swings wildly with an uppercut but Alderidge uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alderidge tries a body shot but Itzpapalotltotec blocks it.
Itzpapalotltotec prevents a body shot from Alderidge.
A right hook to the body lands for Alderidge.
Alderidge misses with a body punch.
Alderidge lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a punch but it's blocked by Alderidge.
Still in the clinch, Alderidge scores with a nice short uppercut.
Alderidge tries to work over Itzpapalotltotec's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short left from Alderidge.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alderidge lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
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!
Alderidge tries a body shot but Itzpapalotltotec blocks it.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with a punch on the inside.
Alderidge pushes Itzpapalotltotec back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Itzpapalotltotec prevents a body shot from Alderidge.
Itzpapalotltotec blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Alderidge misses with some punches.
Itzpapalotltotec struggles to land a body shot inside as Alderidge controls his hands.
Alderidge tries to throw a body punch but Itzpapalotltotec avoids it by throwing Alderidge back against the cage.
Ranger Alderidge seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Alderidge lands a left hand.
Alderidge lands a shoulder strike.
Itzpapalotltotec prevents a body shot from Alderidge.
Alderidge lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Itzpapalotltotec.
Alderidge misses with a knee strike.
Alderidge blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Itzpapalotltotec prevents a body shot from Alderidge.
Alderidge works on Itzpapalotltotec's body with a couple of short punches.
Alderidge tries to throw a body punch but Itzpapalotltotec avoids it by throwing Alderidge back against the cage.
Alderidge fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

Itzpapalotltotec breaks the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ranger Alderidge showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. 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.

Alderidge bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A big right from Itzpapalotltotec misses.
Itzpapalotltotec lands with a good body shot.
Itzpapalotltotec slips a straight right by Alderidge.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Alderidge.
Alderidge avoids the body shot from Itzpapalotltotec.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Alderidge takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a lazy uppercut
and Alderidge counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A combination from Itzpapalotltotec does no damage.
Itzpapalotltotec swings away with a body shot that misses
and Alderidge cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Itzpapalotltotec tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alderidge was well out of range. Poor timing from Itzpapalotltotec.
Itzpapalotltotec fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alderidge manages to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alderidge throws out a loose jab but Itzpapalotltotec uses good head movement to avoid it.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with a shot to the body
and Alderidge counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Alderidge throws a nice outside leg kick.
Itzpapalotltotec fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alderidge manages to avoid it.
Itzpapalotltotec with a jab.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with a hook
and Alderidge cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Itzpapalotltotec lands a slapping body shot.
Itzpapalotltotec looks to score with a jab to the body but Alderidge is just out of range.
A big right from Itzpapalotltotec misses.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a body punch but Alderidge moves out of range.
Itzpapalotltotec fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Alderidge stuns Itzpapalotltotec with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alderidge jabs Itzpapalotltotec right on the nose. Itzpapalotltotec blinks but takes it well.
Itzpapalotltotec scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alderidge takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with a hook to the body
and Alderidge counters with a good low kick that Itzpapalotltotec was not able to check.
A shot to the body from Itzpapalotltotec misses
and Alderidge counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Itzpapalotltotec is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Alderidge.
Nice cross by Itzpapalotltotec.
Itzpapalotltotec scores with the left hand. Alderidge knows he should have avoided that one.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with a shot to the body
and Alderidge counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Itzpapalotltotec thows a left - swing and a miss!
Itzpapalotltotec throws a poor cross that misses
and Alderidge counters with a straight right hand.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a right and a left that Alderidge avoids nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with a right hand
and Itzpapalotltotec takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Itzpapalotltotec works over Alderidge's head and body with a nice combination.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a sloppy body shot
and Alderidge counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Itzpapalotltotec thinking.
A looping hook to the body misses from Itzpapalotltotec. Alderidge does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alderidge doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.

Alderidge rushes Itzpapalotltotec and presses him up against the cage.
Itzpapalotltotec prevents a body shot from Alderidge.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Itzpapalotltotec.
Itzpapalotltotec doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Alderidge on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Itzpapalotltotec lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Itzpapalotltotec's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Alderidge misses with a body punch.
Itzpapalotltotec lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Alderidge misses with a punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Itzpapalotltotec prevents a body shot from Alderidge.
Itzpapalotltotec lands a hook that snaps the head of Alderidge backwards.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Itzpapalotltotec's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Itzpapalotltotec ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alderidge moves away.
Alderidge tries to counter by closing the distance.
Itzpapalotltotec throws an overhand right that lands on Alderidge's shoulder, as Alderidge tries to avoid the shot.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a combination. Alderidge tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

Alderidge fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Itzpapalotltotec, pushing him back against the cage.

Itzpapalotltotec pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with a lunging right hand

and Alderidge counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Alderidge swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Still in the clinch, Itzpapalotltotec scores with a nice short uppercut.
Alderidge throws a punch but it's blocked by Itzpapalotltotec.
Alderidge struggles to land a body shot inside as Itzpapalotltotec controls his hands.
Alderidge working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Alderidge tries to work over Itzpapalotltotec's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with the head strike.
Alderidge lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Itzpapalotltotec lands on the inside with an uppercut.

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.
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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:29
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Ranger Alderidge!
A relieved looking Ranger Alderidge thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.