PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jim Reefer (ranked 1379 p4p, 1288 weight class) and Pablo Itzpapalotltotec (ranked 203 p4p, 190 weight class). Itzpapalotltotec has chosen Copacabana - Barry Manilow as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Reefer
vs
Itzpapalotltotec

179 cm
28
160
13 - 9 - 0

173 cm
31
155
21 - 16 - 1

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Conquer
Conviction

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 13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jim Reefer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pablo Itzpapalotltotec!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yasuomi Hirokawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Itzpapalotltotec scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jim Reefer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reefer attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Itzpapalotltotec staying out of range there.
Itzpapalotltotec fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Reefer looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Itzpapalotltotec has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Itzpapalotltotec there as he acknowledges the shot.
A big left from Reefer misses.
Itzpapalotltotec takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Reefer has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Primal Concrete Gym in the buildup to the fight.
A big right from Reefer misses.
Itzpapalotltotec moves forwards but Reefer connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Reefer closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Reefer loads up on a big right hand but Itzpapalotltotec slips the punch.
A bone on bone clash there as Itzpapalotltotec blocks the leg kick.
Itzpapalotltotec digs a good body shot into Reefer's ribs.
Reefer listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Itzpapalotltotec fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reefer manages to avoid it.
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.
Itzpapalotltotec lands a nice shot to the body.
A shot to the liver by Itzpapalotltotec. Beautiful body shot.
Reefer throws a lazy right hand but Itzpapalotltotec sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Reefer throws a hook to the side of Itzpapalotltotec's head but Itzpapalotltotec sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Decent striking displayed by Itzpapalotltotec there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reefer is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Itzpapalotltotec swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Reefer takes one on the button.
Itzpapalotltotec keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Itzpapalotltotec fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Itzpapalotltotec. Reefer does a little dance to reset his feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Itzpapalotltotec misses the target.
Reefer tries to land a front kick but Itzpapalotltotec steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Itzpapalotltotec fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Itzpapalotltotec scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Reefer throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Itzpapalotltotec on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reefer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Itzpapalotltotec throws out the jab.
Reefer quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Reefer throws the kick towards the body but Itzpapalotltotec avoids it.
Itzpapalotltotec uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Reefer.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Itzpapalotltotec is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Reefer rather than just go for the knockout.
Reefer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A nice side step and Itzpapalotltotec releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Itzpapalotltotec cracks a nice hook into Reefer's ribs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reefer scoring well with a low kick there.
Reefer takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Itzpapalotltotec shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Reefer defends it nicely.
A slow jab from Reefer misses its intended target.
A good leg kick by Reefer.
Reefer ducks under a wild hook from Itzpapalotltotec.
Itzpapalotltotec scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jim Reefer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Itzpapalotltotec lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Reefer avoids the body shot from Itzpapalotltotec.
Reefer looks to score with a jab to the body but Itzpapalotltotec is just out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Itzpapalotltotec 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Itzpapalotltotec listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Itzpapalotltotec fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Reefer throwing a counter right hand but Itzpapalotltotec manages to avoid it.
Jim Reefer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pablo Itzpapalotltotec.
Itzpapalotltotec pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Itzpapalotltotec lands a nice shot to the body.
Itzpapalotltotec lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Reefer at a distance.
Reefer connects with a good right hand that stumbles Itzpapalotltotec. Itzpapalotltotec circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Reefer throws a body shot but no joy.
Reefer cracks Itzpapalotltotec with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Itzpapalotltotec takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Itzpapalotltotec is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Reefer had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Itzpapalotltotec tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reefer was well out of range. Poor timing from Itzpapalotltotec.
Reefer takes a swing at Itzpapalotltotec's ribcage but misses.
Itzpapalotltotec on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A looping hook to the body misses from Reefer. Itzpapalotltotec does a little dance to reset his feet.
Reefer looks to land a combination but Itzpapalotltotec avoids it well.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Itzpapalotltotec! But no joy.
Reefer listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Itzpapalotltotec. Reefer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Reefer scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Itzpapalotltotec moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Reefer ducks right into an uppercut from Itzpapalotltotec.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Reefer misses.
Itzpapalotltotec lands a lovely overhand right.
Itzpapalotltotec moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Reefer lands a glancing blow to the side of Itzpapalotltotec's head.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Itzpapalotltotec, as that shot connected.
Itzpapalotltotec rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Reefer moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Reefer scores with a crisp jab that stopped Itzpapalotltotec in his tracks.
Reefer has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Itzpapalotltotec finds it's way round the side to connect with Reefer's head.
Reefer throws a big shot that misses.
Itzpapalotltotec connects with a good right hand that stumbles Reefer. Reefer circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Itzpapalotltotec staying out of range there.
Itzpapalotltotec swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Itzpapalotltotec ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reefer moves away.
Reefer misses with a looping right.
Itzpapalotltotec throws out a counter right but Reefer avoids it with no problem.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good standup being displayed there by Reefer as he connects with a hook.
Reefer lands a right hook to the body.
Nice defenses there by Reefer.
Itzpapalotltotec cracks Reefer with a good 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 Jim Reefer will probably get the nod.
That's time! Reefer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Itzpapalotltotec looks to land a left hand but Reefer moved out of range nicely.
Reefer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Reefer scoring well with a low kick there.
Reefer misses with a looping left.
Itzpapalotltotec bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Reefer's head backwards.
Reefer misses with a hook
and Itzpapalotltotec cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Itzpapalotltotec clobbers Reefer with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Itzpapalotltotec lands a jab.
Itzpapalotltotec ducks under a wild hook from Reefer.
Itzpapalotltotec fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Itzpapalotltotec fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Reefer darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Itzpapalotltotec takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters circling - Itzpapalotltotec throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Itzpapalotltotec avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It seemed like Itzpapalotltotec was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Reefer tried to score with a low kick but Itzpapalotltotec checks it.
Reefer scores with a decent looking hook.
Itzpapalotltotec connects with a good right hand that stumbles Reefer. Reefer circles away out of range and recomposes himself.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reefer tries to land a leg kick but Itzpapalotltotec saw it coming and moves away.
A nice side step and Itzpapalotltotec releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Itzpapalotltotec scores with a nice head shot.
Reefer lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Reefer uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Itzpapalotltotec has time to react.
Reefer throws a hook but Itzpapalotltotec avoids it easily.
Reefer lands a nice shot that snaps Itzpapalotltotec's head back.
Reefer misses with a looping right.
Reefer takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Itzpapalotltotec has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Itzpapalotltotec takes a jab right on the kisser.
Itzpapalotltotec scores with a punch to the head.
Itzpapalotltotec tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reefer was well out of range. Poor timing from Itzpapalotltotec.
Itzpapalotltotec tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Reefer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Itzpapalotltotec ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reefer moves away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big left from Reefer misses.
Itzpapalotltotec looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Reefer throws out a loose jab but Itzpapalotltotec uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jab from Itzpapalotltotec.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body kick there by Reefer.
Reefer throws a push kick but Itzpapalotltotec slaps the foot to one side.
Itzpapalotltotec swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Itzpapalotltotec walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Reefer closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Reefer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Itzpapalotltotec ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jim Reefer is winning the standup battle so far.
Itzpapalotltotec scores with a nice right hand.
Reefer looks to throw the jab but Itzpapalotltotec is out of range.
Reefer swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Itzpapalotltotec.
Reefer looks to score with a jab to the body but Itzpapalotltotec is just out of range.
Reefer looks to throw the jab but Itzpapalotltotec is out of range.
Itzpapalotltotec lands a jab to the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Itzpapalotltotec. Reefer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Reefer misses with a leg kick.
Reefer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Itzpapalotltotec misses the shot to the body.
Reefer was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Itzpapalotltotec takes a jab right on the kisser.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Reefer.
Itzpapalotltotec scores with a nice strike.
Reefer looks to land a left hand but Itzpapalotltotec moved out of range nicely.
Reefer misses with a looping right.
Reefer walks into a stiff left hand from Itzpapalotltotec.
Reefer throws a quick inside leg kick.
Itzpapalotltotec connects with a right hand. Reefer shakes it off.
A looping hook to the body misses from Itzpapalotltotec. Reefer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Itzpapalotltotec avoids the body shot from Reefer.
Itzpapalotltotec scores with a punch to the head.
Reefer lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Reefer thows a body kick. Itzpapalotltotec tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Reefer thuds his shin into the meat of Itzpapalotltotec's side.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Itzpapalotltotec tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reefer was well out of range. Poor timing from Itzpapalotltotec.
Reefer is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Reefer lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Reefer misses.
Reefer scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Itzpapalotltotec.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with a wild body shot.
Reefer fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Reefer takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Reefer lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Reefer.
Reefer pushes Itzpapalotltotec away with a front kick.
A jab from Itzpapalotltotec finds it's way through Reefer's defenses.
A leg kick checked by Itzpapalotltotec.
Reefer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Itzpapalotltotec.
Itzpapalotltotec avoids a kick to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reefer throws a lazy right hand but Itzpapalotltotec sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Reefer thuds his shin into the meat of Itzpapalotltotec's side.
Reefer throws a hook but Itzpapalotltotec avoids it easily.
Itzpapalotltotec moves into range and connects with a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Jim Reefer will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Reefer needs to keep his hands up - Itzpapalotltotec had a free shot at his head there.
Reefer looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Itzpapalotltotec avoids the body shot from Reefer.
Reefer dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Itzpapalotltotec. That did some damage!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Reefer.
Reefer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Itzpapalotltotec.
A left lands for Reefer.
Reefer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Itzpapalotltotec.
Reefer 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.
Itzpapalotltotec moves out of range as Reefer strikes.
Itzpapalotltotec takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Reefer moves forwards but Itzpapalotltotec connects with a nice, crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good exchange - Itzpapalotltotec coming out on top.
Itzpapalotltotec has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Reefer.
Itzpapalotltotec swings for the body but Reefer moves out of range.
Itzpapalotltotec's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Reefer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Itzpapalotltotec swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Reefer was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Itzpapalotltotec.
Itzpapalotltotec looks to score with a jab to the body but Reefer is just out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Itzpapalotltotec lands a glancing blow to the side of Reefer's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reefer lands a jab to the nose.
Reefer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Itzpapalotltotec scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Itzpapalotltotec tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reefer was well out of range. Poor timing from Itzpapalotltotec.
Itzpapalotltotec avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Itzpapalotltotec moves out of range as Reefer strikes.
Reefer connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Itzpapalotltotec momentarily.
Itzpapalotltotec uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Reefer.
Reefer takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Reefer throws a push kick but Itzpapalotltotec slaps the foot to one side.
Reefer walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Reefer 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.
Reefer takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Itzpapalotltotec looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Itzpapalotltotec bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Itzpapalotltotec swinging wildly here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with a wild body shot.
Itzpapalotltotec just misses with a punch to the body.
Itzpapalotltotec scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Reefer doesn't seem bothered though.
Itzpapalotltotec uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Reefer.
Reefer throws a sloppy head kick and Itzpapalotltotec moves out of range easily.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a right and a left that both miss.
Reefer connects with a right hand. Itzpapalotltotec shakes it off.
Reefer walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Reefer dodges the punch combination from Itzpapalotltotec.
Nice jab there from Itzpapalotltotec.
Reefer throws a hook but Itzpapalotltotec avoids it easily.
Itzpapalotltotec with a body punch. A glancing blow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reefer throws a leg kick but Itzpapalotltotec checks it.
Itzpapalotltotec swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Itzpapalotltotec lands a slapping body shot.
Itzpapalotltotec lands a jab.
Reefer misses with a looping left.
Reefer looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Itzpapalotltotec keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Reefer.
Itzpapalotltotec steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Reefer. That one must have hurt.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reefer.
A lazy left from Itzpapalotltotec finds it's target.
Itzpapalotltotec takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Reefer needs to keep his hands up - Itzpapalotltotec had a free shot at his head there.
Itzpapalotltotec with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Reefer to score with a decent uppercut.
Reefer misses the body punch
and Itzpapalotltotec connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Reefer throws a leg kick
and Itzpapalotltotec counters with a stiff right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reefer scores with a spinning back kick!
Itzpapalotltotec sizes up Reefer with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Itzpapalotltotec digs a good body shot into Reefer's ribs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Reefer. Itzpapalotltotec does a little dance to reset his feet.
Reefer tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Itzpapalotltotec is able to avoid easily.
Reefer slips under a jab from Itzpapalotltotec.
Itzpapalotltotec connects with a jab.
Reefer throws an overhand right that lands on Itzpapalotltotec's shoulder, as Itzpapalotltotec tries to avoid the shot.
Reefer goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Reefer takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Good exchange - Reefer coming out on top.
Reefer throws a lazy right hand but Itzpapalotltotec sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Itzpapalotltotec scores with the left hand. Reefer knows he should have avoided that one.
Reefer swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Itzpapalotltotec.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reefer stuns Itzpapalotltotec with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Itzpapalotltotec tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reefer was well out of range. Poor timing from Itzpapalotltotec.
Reefer looking to land some kicks to the body here.
It seemed like Itzpapalotltotec was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Pablo Itzpapalotltotec has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Itzpapalotltotec jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pablo Itzpapalotltotec comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Reefer 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Pablo Itzpapalotltotec!
Pablo Itzpapalotltotec seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.