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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Aramis Knox (ranked 1234 p4p, 832 weight class) and Pablo Itzpapalotltotec (ranked 183 p4p, 116 weight class). Itzpapalotltotec has chosen Copacabana - Barry Manilow as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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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 24 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aramis Knox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pablo Itzpapalotltotec!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Itzpapalotltotec takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Itzpapalotltotec just misses with a punch to the body.
Knox misses with an uppercut.
Itzpapalotltotec lands with a shot to the body.
Itzpapalotltotec with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Knox throws a hook to the side of Itzpapalotltotec's head but Itzpapalotltotec sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Knox darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Itzpapalotltotec uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Knox.
Itzpapalotltotec doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with an uppercut. Knox saw that one coming.
Itzpapalotltotec lands with a good body shot.
Itzpapalotltotec defending well as Knox loads up on a big left hand.
Itzpapalotltotec just misses with a punch to the body.
Knox just misses with a punch to the body.
Itzpapalotltotec ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Itzpapalotltotec shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Itzpapalotltotec was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
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!
Knox keeps Itzpapalotltotec under control for a moment.
Knox is not content to let Itzpapalotltotec control the position.
Itzpapalotltotec is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Knox's shoulder. That is not cool.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knox is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Itzpapalotltotec controls the position from side control.
Knox is not content to let Itzpapalotltotec control the position.
Knox is looking to reverse the position.
Knox can't do much from the bottom here.
Knox is not content to let Itzpapalotltotec control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Itzpapalotltotec advances to mount.
Knox is wriggling around trying to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Itzpapalotltotec takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Itzpapalotltotec prevents Knox from getting the reversal.
Itzpapalotltotec fails to take his opponent's back.
Itzpapalotltotec controlling the pace for now.
Knox wants to control but Itzpapalotltotec is having none of it.
Itzpapalotltotec wants to take his opponent's back but Knox doesn't allow it.
Knox is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at The Rubber Guard Emporium, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Itzpapalotltotec controlling from mount.
Knox is looking to improve his position but Itzpapalotltotec isn't that keen on the idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knox wants to hold on but Itzpapalotltotec pushes him away.
Knox is trying desperately to improve position.
Itzpapalotltotec trying to control but Knox is having none of it.
Knox wants to control but Itzpapalotltotec is having none of it.
Itzpapalotltotec wants to control but instead Knox manages to regain half guard.
Itzpapalotltotec sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Knox flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Itzpapalotltotec controlling the pace.
Let's hope that Itzpapalotltotec has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knox has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Itzpapalotltotec is working away from the top position though.
Itzpapalotltotec is working for a submission of some sort.
Knox regains full guard. Nicely done.
Knox is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Knox can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Itzpapalotltotec controls the pace.
Knox keeping moving, preventing Itzpapalotltotec from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Itzpapalotltotec content to stall in guard here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pablo Itzpapalotltotec dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Knox moves away from the strike by Itzpapalotltotec.
A jab lands there for Knox.
Itzpapalotltotec avoids the body shot from Knox.
Knox thows a left - swing and a miss!
Itzpapalotltotec looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Knox lands a slapping body shot.
Itzpapalotltotec lands a lovely overhand right.
Knox misses with a looping right.
Itzpapalotltotec ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Knox connects with a jab.
Itzpapalotltotec bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Knox misses the target.
Knox pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Itzpapalotltotec displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Knox throws out the jab.
Itzpapalotltotec is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Knox rather than just go for the knockout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Knox lands with an overhand left.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Itzpapalotltotec bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Itzpapalotltotec on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Good exchange - Knox coming out on top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knox moves out of range of the strikes.
Knox is looking to counter the offense by Itzpapalotltotec and move into the clinch.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a hook to the side of Knox's head but Knox sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Itzpapalotltotec fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Itzpapalotltotec. Knox does a little dance to reset his feet.
Itzpapalotltotec scores with a shot to the body.
Knox throws a hook to the side of Itzpapalotltotec's head but Itzpapalotltotec sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a poor cross that misses
and Knox counters with a nice uppercut.
Itzpapalotltotec swings for the body but Knox moves out of range.
Knox is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Aramis Knox is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Knox.
Knox defending well as Itzpapalotltotec loads up on a big left hand.
It looked like Knox wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Itzpapalotltotec pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Itzpapalotltotec catches Knox with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A jab from Knox misses.
Knox throws a lazy right hand but Itzpapalotltotec sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Knox throws out a powerful jab.
Knox throws a jab when Itzpapalotltotec was well out of range.
Knox throws a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Itzpapalotltotec jabs at Knox's body.
Aramis Knox is winning the standup battle so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Itzpapalotltotec looks to land a right hand but Knox moved out of range.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Knox.
Aramis Knox seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a hook but Knox blocks it.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with a body shot.
Knox steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Itzpapalotltotec.
Knox lands a really nice looking cross but Itzpapalotltotec seems unphased.
Knox throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Knox tests Itzpapalotltotec's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Knox misses the shot to the body.
A little jabbing left from Itzpapalotltotec on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Knox throws a hook but Itzpapalotltotec avoids it easily.
Itzpapalotltotec staying out of range there.
Decent striking displayed by Knox there.
Knox steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Itzpapalotltotec.
Knox was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Knox moves away from the strike by Itzpapalotltotec.
Itzpapalotltotec dodges the punch combination from Knox.
Itzpapalotltotec is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Itzpapalotltotec misses the shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Itzpapalotltotec slips under a jab.
Itzpapalotltotec missing with a left hand there. Knox was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Itzpapalotltotec lands with a good body shot.
Itzpapalotltotec moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Knox takes a swing at Itzpapalotltotec's ribcage but misses.
Itzpapalotltotec swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Knox throws a hook but Itzpapalotltotec avoids it easily.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with a right hand
and Knox connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Itzpapalotltotec lands with a shot to the body.
Knox swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Itzpapalotltotec counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Itzpapalotltotec scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Itzpapalotltotec lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Itzpapalotltotec avoids the body shot from Knox.
A shot to the liver by Knox. Beautiful body shot.
Knox misses with a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Itzpapalotltotec.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knox misses with a straight left.
A jab from Itzpapalotltotec misses.
Itzpapalotltotec moves out of range as Knox strikes.
Knox moves out of range of the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Knox on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Knox throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Itzpapalotltotec sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Itzpapalotltotec avoids the body shot from Knox.
Knox doesn't manage to clinch there - Itzpapalotltotec circles away.
Itzpapalotltotec displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Knox throws out the jab.
Itzpapalotltotec throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Knox sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Itzpapalotltotec fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Knox manages to avoid it.
Knox defending well as Itzpapalotltotec loads up on a big left hand.
Knox stuns Itzpapalotltotec with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Knox throws the left hand but Itzpapalotltotec avoids the punch easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Itzpapalotltotec swats away the attempt to clinch by Knox.
Itzpapalotltotec swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Knox darts in and clinches Itzpapalotltotec up against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aramis Knox dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Itzpapalotltotec throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Knox sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Itzpapalotltotec throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Itzpapalotltotec displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Knox throws out the jab.
The crowd cheers as Knox lands an impressive looking overhand right. Itzpapalotltotec doesn't seem phased though.
Itzpapalotltotec lands the left hand.
Itzpapalotltotec on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Knox missing with a left hand there. Itzpapalotltotec was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Itzpapalotltotec shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Knox has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Itzpapalotltotec is working away from the top position though.
Knox is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Itzpapalotltotec pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Knox is staying active underneath Itzpapalotltotec, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Well, if Itzpapalotltotec is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knox misses with some strikes from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Knox wants to get back to full guard.
Itzpapalotltotec is trying to control. Knox wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Knox actively working from the bottom here.
Itzpapalotltotec is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Knox trying to hold on to Itzpapalotltotec's head to control him but Itzpapalotltotec postures up.
Itzpapalotltotec wants to take a breather but Knox is having none of it.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The fighters are battling for position here. Knox manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Knox keeping full guard, as Itzpapalotltotec tries to pass.
Knox is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Itzpapalotltotec frees his head nicely. Oh but Knox has switched to an armbar! Itzpapalotltotec is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Aramis Knox!
Our winner, Aramis Knox, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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