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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kristof Pardi (ranked 2290 p4p, 2324 weight class) and Pablo Itzpapalotltotec (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pardi comes to the cage accompanied by Party Boy Theme. 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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20 - 18 - 2 |
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173 cm
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25 - 20 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent MT
KO power |
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Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 18 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kristof Pardi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pablo Itzpapalotltotec!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Gwen Towbar and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Itzpapalotltotec gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Itzpapalotltotec looking to control.
Itzpapalotltotec wants to stand but Pardi is controlling the position.
Pardi seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Itzpapalotltotec looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pardi is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Itzpapalotltotec trying to control the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Pardi's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pardi controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pardi looking to pass the guard.
Itzpapalotltotec trying to control the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
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.
Pardi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pardi.
Itzpapalotltotec shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Pardi's guard.
Pardi keeping moving, preventing Itzpapalotltotec from controlling successfully.
Pardi is adopting a defensive guard.
Pardi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Itzpapalotltotec.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pardi pulls Itzpapalotltotec in close to prevent any damage.
Pardi can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Itzpapalotltotec controls the pace.
Pardi is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Itzpapalotltotec in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Pardi has control of Itzpapalotltotec's left arm, preventing Itzpapalotltotec from doing any damage.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Pardi fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pardi looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Itzpapalotltotec looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Pardi has picked Itzpapalotltotec up and slammed him! Itzpapalotltotec can't keep hold of the triangle and Pardi manages to pass to side control!
Itzpapalotltotec tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Itzpapalotltotec wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Itzpapalotltotec is looking to reverse the position.
Pardi tries to advance to mount but can't.
Pardi is staying tight to Itzpapalotltotec's torso, preventing him from escaping.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Itzpapalotltotec stops Pardi from passing to mount.
Itzpapalotltotec struggling a bit here.
Itzpapalotltotec tries to escape but Pardi is in control.
Itzpapalotltotec is letting Pardi control him for a moment.
Itzpapalotltotec can't do much from the bottom here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Itzpapalotltotec is being controlled here.
Pardi has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kristof Pardi dominated that round.
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.
Itzpapalotltotec fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Pardi sprawls well initially but Itzpapalotltotec persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with a head shot. Pardi uses the momentum to regain guard.
Itzpapalotltotec is fighting to break Pardi's control of his arms but Pardi is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Itzpapalotltotec throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pardi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Itzpapalotltotec lands a couple of digs.
Pardi keeping moving, preventing Itzpapalotltotec from controlling successfully.
Itzpapalotltotec must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Pardi has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Itzpapalotltotec stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pardi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Itzpapalotltotec is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Pardi keeping moving, preventing Itzpapalotltotec from controlling successfully.
Pardi is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Itzpapalotltotec looking to pass the guard.
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 in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Pardi defending well as Itzpapalotltotec loads up on a big left hand.
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!
Itzpapalotltotec in side control, throwing shots but Pardi defends.
Pardi is trying to control Itzpapalotltotec's posture but Itzpapalotltotec avoids it.
Pardi is not content to let Itzpapalotltotec control the position.
Itzpapalotltotec tries to advance to mount but can't.
You can see the frustration on Pardi's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Itzpapalotltotec is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Pardi has escaped the position, nice work there.
Itzpapalotltotec looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Pardi is avoiding damage well.
Itzpapalotltotec scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Pardi to see if he's OK.
Itzpapalotltotec in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Itzpapalotltotec working away.
Pardi isn't going anywhere.
Pardi struggling a bit here.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Itzpapalotltotec landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Pardi gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Pardi desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Itzpapalotltotec missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Itzpapalotltotec is working for a kimura but Pardi is defending it quite comfortably.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Itzpapalotltotec seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pablo Itzpapalotltotec showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Pardi tries to clinch up but Itzpapalotltotec circles away and keeps his distance.
Itzpapalotltotec manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Pardi on his heels. He'll look to pass Pardi's guard now, I'm sure.
Pardi pulls Itzpapalotltotec in close to his closed guard and prevents Itzpapalotltotec from doing any damage or advancing position.
Pardi's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Itzpapalotltotec slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Itzpapalotltotec prevents Pardi from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Itzpapalotltotec not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Itzpapalotltotec loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pardi trying to keep a closed guard but Itzpapalotltotec is proving a slippery customer.
Pardi controlling the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Itzpapalotltotec manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Pardi on his heels. He'll look to pass Pardi's guard now, I'm sure.
Pardi is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Itzpapalotltotec wants to get back to his feet.
Pardi controlling the action here.
Itzpapalotltotec is trying to stand up here but Pardi is controlling him well.
Itzpapalotltotec has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pardi trying to mount his opponent but Itzpapalotltotec defends it.
Pardi prevents Itzpapalotltotec from standing back up.
Itzpapalotltotec is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Pardi is thwarting Itzpapalotltotec's attempts to control the position.
Pardi prevents Itzpapalotltotec from improving his position.
Itzpapalotltotec is trying to stand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pardi trying to mount his opponent but Itzpapalotltotec defends it.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Itzpapalotltotec scores with a takedown into Pardi's guard.
Itzpapalotltotec is standing up over Pardi. Pardi looks to escape but Itzpapalotltotec dives into side control.
Pardi is trying to escape the position but Itzpapalotltotec is controlling the position.
Pardi takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Itzpapalotltotec wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pardi keeps working.
Pardi wants to control but Itzpapalotltotec postures up.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Itzpapalotltotec wants to control for a moment but Pardi uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Itzpapalotltotec thows a huge punch but Pardi dodges it nicely.
Itzpapalotltotec is pressing down on Pardi's thigh, looking to free his foot. Pardi is holding on for now.
Pardi slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Pardi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Itzpapalotltotec throwing strikes but missing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pardi trying to control the position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pablo Itzpapalotltotec comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pablo Itzpapalotltotec!
Pablo Itzpapalotltotec thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Kristof Pardi stepped up to the mic, saying 'That was intense. REALLY intense. Well, not really intense. But pretty intense (https://youtu.be/OhbPPy4TuYI)'.
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energy
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hype
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