PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jyrki Sukulaku (ranked 511 p4p, 955 weight class) and Pablo Itzpapalotltotec (ranked 80 p4p, 133 weight class). Itzpapalotltotec has chosen Copacabana - Barry Manilow as his entrance music. Pablo Itzpapalotltotec has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Sukulaku
vs
Itzpapalotltotec

178 cm
29
155
17 - 9 - 0

173 cm
28
155
16 - 9 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
World class boxer
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 17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jyrki Sukulaku!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pablo Itzpapalotltotec!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sukulaku loads up on a big right hand but Itzpapalotltotec slips the punch.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with a wild body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Sukulaku misses the target.
Sukulaku on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Itzpapalotltotec moves out of range as Sukulaku strikes.
Sukulaku jabs Itzpapalotltotec right on the nose. Itzpapalotltotec blinks but takes it well.
Sukulaku throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sukulaku dips to his left and cracks Itzpapalotltotec with an uppercut!
Itzpapalotltotec scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sukulaku avoids the body shot from Itzpapalotltotec.
Sukulaku throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sukulaku looks to land a right hand but Itzpapalotltotec moved out of range.
Sukulaku looks to throw the jab but Itzpapalotltotec is out of range.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with a body shot.
It looked like Sukulaku wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sukulaku throws a sloppy head kick and Itzpapalotltotec moves out of range easily.
Sukulaku misses with a series of wild punches.
Itzpapalotltotec looks to score with a jab to the body but Sukulaku is just out of range.
Sukulaku misses with a hook. Itzpapalotltotec ducked under it nicely.
Sukulaku on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
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 defending well as Sukulaku loads up on a big left hand.
Sukulaku 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 cracks Sukulaku with a right hand to the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Itzpapalotltotec. Sukulaku does a little dance to reset his feet.
Itzpapalotltotec lands a slapping body shot.
Itzpapalotltotec is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Sukulaku rather than just go for the knockout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Itzpapalotltotec. Sukulaku does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sukulaku throws the left hand but Itzpapalotltotec avoids the punch easily.
Itzpapalotltotec swings for the body but Sukulaku moves out of range.
Good exchange - Itzpapalotltotec coming out on top.
Itzpapalotltotec will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Itzpapalotltotec fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sukulaku manages to avoid it.
Sukulaku goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Sukulaku uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Itzpapalotltotec.
Itzpapalotltotec lands an overhand right.
Sukulaku has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Finch Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Itzpapalotltotec with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sukulaku to score with a decent uppercut.
Sukulaku drops his hands momentarily and Itzpapalotltotec takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Itzpapalotltotec fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sukulaku manages to avoid it.
Sukulaku misses with an uppercut.
Sukulaku misses with a looping left.
Sukulaku is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Sukulaku misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice cross by Sukulaku.
Sukulaku drops his hands momentarily and Itzpapalotltotec takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sukulaku.
Sukulaku lands with a hook. Itzpapalotltotec tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sukulaku misses with a two punch combination.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Itzpapalotltotec has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Sukulaku takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sukulaku avoids the body shot from Itzpapalotltotec.
Itzpapalotltotec avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sukulaku misses with a looping left.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Itzpapalotltotec blocks a jab.
Itzpapalotltotec keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Itzpapalotltotec fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A jab from Sukulaku misses.
Sukulaku keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sukulaku connects with a good right hand that stumbles Itzpapalotltotec. Itzpapalotltotec circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Itzpapalotltotec takes a kick to the side of the head.
Jyrki Sukulaku seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sukulaku throws out a loose jab but Itzpapalotltotec uses good head movement to avoid it.
Itzpapalotltotec takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sukulaku defending well as Itzpapalotltotec loads up on a big left hand.
Sukulaku is looking to counter punch.
Itzpapalotltotec's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sukulaku connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Itzpapalotltotec scrambles back to his feet.
Sukulaku moves away from the strike by Itzpapalotltotec.
Sukulaku takes a swing at Itzpapalotltotec's ribcage but misses.
Itzpapalotltotec rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sukulaku moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sukulaku lands a head kick!
Itzpapalotltotec throws a body shot but no joy.
An attempted straight right counter from Sukulaku misses the target.
Itzpapalotltotec ducks under a wild hook from Sukulaku.
Itzpapalotltotec swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sukulaku lunges at Itzpapalotltotec with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Itzpapalotltotec's hand.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a body punch but Sukulaku moves out of range.
Itzpapalotltotec with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Itzpapalotltotec steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sukulaku.
Sukulaku cracks Itzpapalotltotec with an open hand slap.
Itzpapalotltotec slips a jab and a cross from Sukulaku.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Itzpapalotltotec moves away from the strike by Sukulaku.
Sukulaku throws a body punch but Itzpapalotltotec moves out of range.
A punch combination from Itzpapalotltotec misses.
Itzpapalotltotec slips a jab from Sukulaku.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sukulaku throws a big shot that misses.
Sukulaku throws a lazy right hand but Itzpapalotltotec sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sukulaku takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Itzpapalotltotec changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sukulaku takes one on the button.
Itzpapalotltotec is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Itzpapalotltotec stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sukulaku uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Itzpapalotltotec.
Sukulaku slips under a jab from Itzpapalotltotec.
Sukulaku lands with a shot to the body.
Sukulaku misses with a straight right.
Itzpapalotltotec takes a swing at Sukulaku's ribcage but misses.
Sukulaku throws a right hand that Itzpapalotltotec ducks under and follows up with a left that Itzpapalotltotec also avoids with ease.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sukulaku lands a jab.
Itzpapalotltotec punishes Sukulaku's body with a nice straight punch.
Sukulaku sizes up Itzpapalotltotec with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Itzpapalotltotec slips under a jab.
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 Jyrki Sukulaku 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.

A jab from Itzpapalotltotec misses.
Itzpapalotltotec lands a nice shot that snaps Sukulaku's head back.
Sukulaku connects with a good right hand that stumbles Itzpapalotltotec. Itzpapalotltotec circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Itzpapalotltotec ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sukulaku moves away.
Sukulaku looks to land a right hand but Itzpapalotltotec moved out of range.
A head kick misses from Sukulaku.
A nice side step and Itzpapalotltotec releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Sukulaku thows a left - swing and a miss!
Itzpapalotltotec scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sukulaku doesn't seem bothered though.
Itzpapalotltotec punishes Sukulaku's body with a nice straight punch.
Itzpapalotltotec getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Itzpapalotltotec lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Donk. Itzpapalotltotec catches Sukulaku right on the button with a cross.
Itzpapalotltotec uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sukulaku.
Sukulaku lands a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sukulaku connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Itzpapalotltotec bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sukulaku's head.
Itzpapalotltotec lands a jab to the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sukulaku. Itzpapalotltotec does a little dance to reset his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Itzpapalotltotec moves out of range of the strikes.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a series of punches but Sukulaku moves out of range.
Itzpapalotltotec scores with the left hand. Sukulaku knows he should have avoided that one.
Itzpapalotltotec avoids the head kick by Sukulaku.
Itzpapalotltotec now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Itzpapalotltotec. Sukulaku does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sukulaku lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with an uppercut. Sukulaku saw that one coming.
Itzpapalotltotec wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sukulaku misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a jab when Sukulaku was well out of range.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a right hand that misses
and Sukulaku counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sukulaku throws an overhand right that lands on Itzpapalotltotec's shoulder, as Itzpapalotltotec tries to avoid the shot.
Sukulaku waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Itzpapalotltotec.
Itzpapalotltotec displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sukulaku throws out the jab.
Itzpapalotltotec fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sukulaku pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A countering left hand to the body from Itzpapalotltotec 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!
Itzpapalotltotec is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Itzpapalotltotec bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Itzpapalotltotec looks to throw the jab but Sukulaku is out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Sukulaku on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sukulaku uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Itzpapalotltotec.
A big right from Itzpapalotltotec misses.
Sukulaku looks to land a left hand but Itzpapalotltotec moved out of range nicely.
Sukulaku missing with a left hand there. Itzpapalotltotec was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sukulaku misses with a head kick.
Sukulaku tries a head kick but it misses.
Itzpapalotltotec swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sukulaku looks to land a right hand but Itzpapalotltotec moved out of range.
Sukulaku avoids the body shot from Itzpapalotltotec.
A punch combination from Itzpapalotltotec misses.
Sukulaku throws a jab when Itzpapalotltotec was well out of range.
Sukulaku moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Itzpapalotltotec slips under a jab.
Sukulaku tries to bum rush Itzpapalotltotec with a series of wild strikes but Itzpapalotltotec uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Itzpapalotltotec on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Itzpapalotltotec swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sukulaku takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A punch combination from Sukulaku misses.
Itzpapalotltotec moves away from the strike by Sukulaku.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Itzpapalotltotec comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Itzpapalotltotec connects with a nice looking jab.
Itzpapalotltotec has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Itzpapalotltotec jabs at Sukulaku's body.
Itzpapalotltotec blocks a jab.
Sukulaku uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Itzpapalotltotec.
Sukulaku moves into range and connects with a jab.
Itzpapalotltotec uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sukulaku.
Itzpapalotltotec ducks under a wild hook from Sukulaku.
A slow jab from Itzpapalotltotec misses its intended target.
Itzpapalotltotec scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Itzpapalotltotec lands a body shot.
Sukulaku throws a hook but Itzpapalotltotec avoids it easily.
Itzpapalotltotec throws out a counter right but Sukulaku avoids it with no problem.
Sukulaku throws the left hand but Itzpapalotltotec avoids the punch easily.
Itzpapalotltotec appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Itzpapalotltotec just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sukulaku misses with a hook. Itzpapalotltotec ducked under it nicely.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with a wild combination.
Sukulaku missing with a left hand there. Itzpapalotltotec was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Itzpapalotltotec connects with a body shot.
A slow jab from Sukulaku misses its intended target.
Itzpapalotltotec looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Itzpapalotltotec keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sukulaku.
A swing and a miss from Sukulaku.
Sukulaku misses with a hook.
Sukulaku throws a sloppy head kick
and Itzpapalotltotec cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a nice looking combination but Sukulaku bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sukulaku throws a looping overhand right but Itzpapalotltotec ducks down to avoid it.
Sukulaku looks to throw the jab but Itzpapalotltotec is out of range.
Itzpapalotltotec now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Sukulaku misses with a straight left.
Sukulaku blocks a jab.
Sukulaku misses with a straight left.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A telegraphed right hand from Sukulaku misses the target.
It seemed like Itzpapalotltotec was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Itzpapalotltotec takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sukulaku throws a shot to the body.
Sukulaku throws a shot from downtown. Itzpapalotltotec moves away and avoids it.
Sukulaku swings for the body but Itzpapalotltotec moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Pablo Itzpapalotltotec will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Sukulaku's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Sukulaku slips a jab from Itzpapalotltotec.
A looping hook to the body misses from Itzpapalotltotec. Sukulaku does a little dance to reset his feet.
Itzpapalotltotec slips under a jab.
Itzpapalotltotec just misses with a punch to the body.
Itzpapalotltotec cracks a nice hook into Sukulaku's ribs.
Itzpapalotltotec thows a left - swing and a miss!
Itzpapalotltotec avoids the head kick by Sukulaku.
Sukulaku ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Itzpapalotltotec moves away.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a jab when Sukulaku was well out of range.
Sukulaku takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A shot to the liver by Sukulaku. Beautiful body shot.
Sukulaku misses with an uppercut
and Itzpapalotltotec counters with a nice uppercut.
Sukulaku takes one on the chin but seems OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sukulaku uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Itzpapalotltotec.
Sukulaku fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Itzpapalotltotec steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sukulaku.
Sukulaku throws a head kick that misses.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sukulaku.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice defenses there by Itzpapalotltotec.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sukulaku moves forwards but Itzpapalotltotec connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sukulaku is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A jab from Itzpapalotltotec does it's job there.
Itzpapalotltotec takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A lazy left from Itzpapalotltotec finds it's target.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a body shot but no joy.
Sukulaku was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sukulaku doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Sukulaku misses the target.
Sukulaku looks to throw the jab but Itzpapalotltotec is out of range.
Itzpapalotltotec now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A jab from Itzpapalotltotec misses.
A left lands for Sukulaku.
Sukulaku throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Itzpapalotltotec sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Itzpapalotltotec scores with a decent looking hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Itzpapalotltotec connects with a single shot there.
Itzpapalotltotec lands a glancing blow to the side of Sukulaku's head.
A cross from Sukulaku lands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sukulaku throws a jab when Itzpapalotltotec was well out of range.
Itzpapalotltotec slips a straight right by Sukulaku.
Sukulaku lands with a straight right. Itzpapalotltotec didn't see that one coming.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a body shot but no joy.
Itzpapalotltotec slips under a jab from Sukulaku.
A punch combination from Sukulaku misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Itzpapalotltotec! But no joy.
Itzpapalotltotec works Sukulaku's body with a nice hook.
Itzpapalotltotec bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Itzpapalotltotec avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pablo Itzpapalotltotec seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Itzpapalotltotec lands with a right hand.
Sukulaku misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sukulaku loads up on a big right hand but Itzpapalotltotec slips the punch.
Sukulaku throws a series of punches but Itzpapalotltotec moves out of range.
Itzpapalotltotec changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sukulaku.
Sukulaku ducks under a wild hook from Itzpapalotltotec.
Itzpapalotltotec uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sukulaku.
Itzpapalotltotec missing with a left hand there. Sukulaku was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Itzpapalotltotec scores with a body shot.
Sukulaku throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Itzpapalotltotec's head.
Itzpapalotltotec ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Itzpapalotltotec lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sukulaku at a distance.
Sukulaku darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sukulaku throws an overhand right that lands on Itzpapalotltotec's shoulder, as Itzpapalotltotec tries to avoid the shot.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a hook but Sukulaku blocks it.
Sukulaku throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Itzpapalotltotec avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A left and a right from Itzpapalotltotec both land. Nice combination.
Sukulaku misses with a looping left.
Sukulaku scores with a jab to the jaw.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with a wild body shot.
Sukulaku looks to land a right hand but Itzpapalotltotec moved out of range.
Sukulaku tries to bum rush Itzpapalotltotec with a series of wild strikes but Itzpapalotltotec uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sukulaku throws a hook but Itzpapalotltotec avoids it easily.
A nice side step and Itzpapalotltotec releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Sukulaku misses with a double jab.
A countering left hand to the body from Itzpapalotltotec misses.
Sukulaku displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Itzpapalotltotec throws out the jab.
Itzpapalotltotec scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sukulaku in his tracks.
A slow jab from Itzpapalotltotec misses its intended target.
Itzpapalotltotec swings for the body but Sukulaku moves out of range.
Itzpapalotltotec steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sukulaku.
Itzpapalotltotec bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It seemed like Itzpapalotltotec was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sukulaku lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Itzpapalotltotec circles away quickly and effectively.
Itzpapalotltotec moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Sukulaku ducks right into an uppercut from Itzpapalotltotec.
Sukulaku smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Itzpapalotltotec moves away from the strike by Sukulaku.
Sukulaku thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sukulaku tries a head kick but it misses.
Sukulaku lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Itzpapalotltotec smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Pablo Itzpapalotltotec.
Well Itzpapalotltotec 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Pablo Itzpapalotltotec!
During a confident post fight interview, Pablo Itzpapalotltotec thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.