PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pablo Itzpapalotltotec (ranked 775 p4p, 905 weight class) and Montesh Dominguez (ranked 115 p4p, 142 weight class). Itzpapalotltotec comes into the arena with Copacabana - Barry Manilow blaring out of the sound system. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Itzpapalotltotec
vs
Dominguez

173 cm
28
155
17 - 10 - 1

179 cm
27
158
12 - 13 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Dangerous knees
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 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pablo Itzpapalotltotec!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Montesh Dominguez!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Itzpapalotltotec throws a right and a left that Dominguez avoids nicely.
The fighters circling - Dominguez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Itzpapalotltotec ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Itzpapalotltotec swings for the body but Dominguez moves out of range.
Itzpapalotltotec wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Itzpapalotltotec gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Dominguez misses with an uppercut. Itzpapalotltotec saw that one coming.
Dominguez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with a body shot
and Dominguez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Itzpapalotltotec punishes Dominguez's body with a nice straight punch.
Itzpapalotltotec lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Dominguez tries to move into range but Itzpapalotltotec moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.

Itzpapalotltotec throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Dominguez tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Itzpapalotltotec is in Dominguez's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Itzpapalotltotec trying to control the position from guard on top but Dominguez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dominguez looking for a sweep. Not yet Dominguez, not yet.
Itzpapalotltotec slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Itzpapalotltotec slips nicely into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dominguez looks like he's trying to stand up.
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.
Dominguez wants to control but Itzpapalotltotec is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Itzpapalotltotec is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dominguez defends it well.
Dominguez is trying to get back to full guard.
Dominguez has his hands clasped together around Itzpapalotltotec's back. He's all about the action.
Dominguez is trying to stand back up but Itzpapalotltotec is controlling him
Itzpapalotltotec slows the pace down in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Itzpapalotltotec wants to take a breather but Dominguez is having none of it.
Itzpapalotltotec trying to mount his opponent but Dominguez defends it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Dominguez manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Dominguez 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 is stalling in the full guard.
Itzpapalotltotec wants to control from the top but Dominguez keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Itzpapalotltotec wants to pass the guard but Dominguez is keeping the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Itzpapalotltotec controlling from the top position.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Dominguez tries to clinch there but Itzpapalotltotec circles away.
Itzpapalotltotec uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dominguez.
Itzpapalotltotec swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Itzpapalotltotec scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with a wild body shot.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Good shot there by Itzpapalotltotec.
A slow jab from Dominguez misses its intended target.
Dominguez misses with a straight left.
Dominguez fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Itzpapalotltotec looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Itzpapalotltotec lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dominguez at a distance.
Dominguez drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a body punch but Dominguez moves out of range.
Dominguez lands a jab to Itzpapalotltotec's midsection.
Dominguez defending well as Itzpapalotltotec loads up on a big left hand.
A nice leg kick from Dominguez, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dominguez avoids the body shot from Itzpapalotltotec.
A nice side step and Dominguez releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Itzpapalotltotec swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with a hook to the body
and Dominguez makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Itzpapalotltotec looks to score with a jab to the body but Dominguez is just out of range.
Dominguez throws a predictable looking body shot
and Dominguez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dominguez walks into a stiff left hand from Itzpapalotltotec.
Dominguez throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dominguez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice cross by Dominguez.
A big left from Dominguez misses.
Dominguez scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dominguez has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Dominguez walks into a stiff left hand from Itzpapalotltotec.
Dominguez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Itzpapalotltotec misses with a body shot.
Dominguez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Itzpapalotltotec.
Dominguez throws out a powerful jab.
Itzpapalotltotec avoids the body shot from Dominguez.
Dominguez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Itzpapalotltotec looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with a body shot.
Montesh Dominguez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Itzpapalotltotec throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Itzpapalotltotec swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pablo Itzpapalotltotec dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Dominguez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Itzpapalotltotec moves away.
Itzpapalotltotec staying out of range there.
Dominguez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Itzpapalotltotec just misses with a punch to the body.
Dominguez just misses with a punch to the body.
Itzpapalotltotec works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Dominguez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Itzpapalotltotec sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dominguez swings widly with a right hand
and Itzpapalotltotec counters with a stiff right hand.
Itzpapalotltotec dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dominguez tests Itzpapalotltotec's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pablo Itzpapalotltotec is winning the standup battle so far.
Dominguez throws a poor cross that misses
and Itzpapalotltotec counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Dominguez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Itzpapalotltotec avoids the head kick by Dominguez.
Dominguez takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Itzpapalotltotec scores with a jab to the head.
Itzpapalotltotec looks to score with a jab to the body but Dominguez is just out of range.
Dominguez takes a swing at Itzpapalotltotec's ribcage but misses.
Sloppy strikes from Itzpapalotltotec. Those never looked like landing.
Itzpapalotltotec takes a swing at Dominguez's ribcage but misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Itzpapalotltotec slips under a jab.
Dominguez ducks under a wild hook from Itzpapalotltotec.
Itzpapalotltotec moves out of range of the strikes.
A big right from Dominguez misses.
Itzpapalotltotec keeps the fight on the outside.
Dominguez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dominguez missing with a left hand there. Itzpapalotltotec was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a big counter combination but Dominguez scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Dominguez looks to land a right hand but Itzpapalotltotec moved out of range.
Itzpapalotltotec ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dominguez dodges the punch combination from Itzpapalotltotec.
A nice side step and Dominguez releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Dominguez takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Itzpapalotltotec fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dominguez manages to avoid it.
Itzpapalotltotec misses the jab.
A left lands for Itzpapalotltotec.
Itzpapalotltotec swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Itzpapalotltotec lands a nice shot that snaps Dominguez's head back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a body shot but no joy.
Dominguez on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Itzpapalotltotec fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Itzpapalotltotec swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dominguez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dominguez misses with a wild body shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Itzpapalotltotec misses its target.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with a wild body shot.
Dominguez takes a swing at Itzpapalotltotec's ribcage but misses.
Itzpapalotltotec is looking to wear down Dominguez with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Itzpapalotltotec takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Itzpapalotltotec scores with a nice strike.
Dominguez misses with a body punch
and Dominguez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dominguez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Itzpapalotltotec moves away.
It looked like Itzpapalotltotec was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Dominguez.
Dominguez misses the shot to the body.
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 Dominguez throws out the jab.
Itzpapalotltotec lunges at Dominguez with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dominguez's hand.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a shot to the body.
A nice leg kick from Dominguez, right into the meat of the thigh.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Itzpapalotltotec takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Dominguez with the inside leg kick.
Dominguez looks to score with a jab to the body but Itzpapalotltotec is just out of range.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a one two combo.
Itzpapalotltotec is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dominguez can do to turn this around?
Itzpapalotltotec swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dominguez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Itzpapalotltotec keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Itzpapalotltotec uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dominguez.
An attempted straight right counter from Itzpapalotltotec misses the target.
Dominguez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Itzpapalotltotec.
Itzpapalotltotec lands with a right hand.
Itzpapalotltotec scores with a body shot.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a right hand that Dominguez ducks under and follows up with a left that Dominguez also avoids with ease.
Itzpapalotltotec bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It looked like Itzpapalotltotec was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Dominguez.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Itzpapalotltotec feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Dominguezs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Dominguez tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Itzpapalotltotec is able to avoid easily.

Dominguez clinches up against the cage.
Dominguez pushes off an throws an elbow but Itzpapalotltotec leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Itzpapalotltotec is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dominguez is defending well for now.
Itzpapalotltotec lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dominguez throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Itzpapalotltotecs head.
Dominguez lands a left hand.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with some punches.
Dominguez using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Itzpapalotltotec has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dominguez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dominguez lands a knee to the body.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a head punch that misses.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dominguez using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Itzpapalotltotec has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Itzpapalotltotec working aggressively here.
Dominguez gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Dominguez lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Itzpapalotltotec backwards.
Dominguez scores with a shoulder strike.
Dominguez struggles to land a body shot inside as Itzpapalotltotec controls his hands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short uppercut from Dominguez.
A head punch on the inside from Itzpapalotltotec fails to land.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with a hook to the ribs.
Itzpapalotltotec lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dominguez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pablo Itzpapalotltotec dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Dominguez throws a low kick but it's checked well by Itzpapalotltotec.
Itzpapalotltotec tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dominguez was well out of range. Poor timing from Itzpapalotltotec.
Dominguez takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Dominguez connects with a crisp jab.
Itzpapalotltotec shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A big right from Dominguez misses.
Itzpapalotltotec digs a good hook to Dominguez's body.
Dominguez takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dominguez misses with a wild body shot.
Dominguez lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Itzpapalotltotec at a distance.
Itzpapalotltotec looks to score with a jab to the body but Dominguez is just out of range.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dominguez doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Dominguez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with a looping right.
Dominguez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Itzpapalotltotec lands with a good body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dominguez throws a body punch but Itzpapalotltotec moves out of range.
Itzpapalotltotec looks to score with a jab to the body but Dominguez is just out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dominguez looks to land a right hand but Itzpapalotltotec moved out of range.
Dominguez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A little feinted left hand from Itzpapalotltotec on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dominguez wants to clinch up but Itzpapalotltotec keeps it at a distance.
Dominguez throws a one two combo.
Itzpapalotltotec fails with the takedown.
Itzpapalotltotec missing with a left hand there. Dominguez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Itzpapalotltotec looks to score with a jab to the body but Dominguez is just out of range.
Dominguez throws out a loose jab but Itzpapalotltotec uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dominguez lands a jab to Itzpapalotltotec's midsection.
Itzpapalotltotec takes a swing at Dominguez's ribcage but misses.
Itzpapalotltotec lands with a right hand.
Dominguez just misses with a punch to the body.
Dominguez throws a hook but Itzpapalotltotec blocks it.
Itzpapalotltotec clobbers Dominguez with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Dominguez avoids the body shot from Itzpapalotltotec.
Dominguez has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Itzpapalotltotec takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dominguez bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Itzpapalotltotec's head backwards.
Itzpapalotltotec dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Itzpapalotltotec just misses with a punch to the body.
Dominguez doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.

Itzpapalotltotec looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

Dominguez has one foot on Itzpapalotltotec's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Dominguez digs a good body shot into Itzpapalotltotec's ribs.
Dominguez takes one to the chin there.
Dominguez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Itzpapalotltotec keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dominguez.
Dominguez connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.

Itzpapalotltotec gets the takedown into side control.

Dominguez throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Itzpapalotltotec stuns Dominguez with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Dominguez swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dominguez.
Itzpapalotltotec tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dominguez was well out of range. Poor timing from Itzpapalotltotec.
Itzpapalotltotec doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dominguez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Itzpapalotltotec manages to avoid it.
Dominguez lands with a shot to the body.
Dominguez misses with a body shot
and Itzpapalotltotec cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Itzpapalotltotec slips under a jab.
Dominguez lands a jab to Itzpapalotltotec's midsection.
Itzpapalotltotec lands with a shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Dominguez.
Itzpapalotltotec works over Dominguez's head and body with a nice combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dominguez throws an overhand right that lands on Itzpapalotltotec's shoulder, as Itzpapalotltotec tries to avoid the shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A looping hook to the body misses from Itzpapalotltotec. Dominguez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dominguez takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Dominguez throws a lazy right hand but Itzpapalotltotec sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dominguez throws a hook to the side of Itzpapalotltotec's head but Itzpapalotltotec sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez misses with a wild body shot.
Itzpapalotltotec is looking to counter punch.
Dominguez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Itzpapalotltotec was well out of range. Poor timing from Dominguez.
Dominguez doesn't manage to clinch there - Itzpapalotltotec circles away.
Dominguez has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dominguez there as he acknowledges the shot.
Itzpapalotltotec keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Dominguez misses with an uppercut
and Itzpapalotltotec counters with a left to the body.
Dominguez misses the jab.
Montesh Dominguez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with a hook. Dominguez ducked under it nicely.
Dominguez slips a straight right by Itzpapalotltotec.
Dominguez throws a right hand that misses
and Itzpapalotltotec counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Montesh Dominguez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Itzpapalotltotec changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Itzpapalotltotec digs a good body shot into Dominguez's ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dominguez takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Dominguez looks to land a left hand but Itzpapalotltotec moved out of range nicely.
Dominguez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pablo Itzpapalotltotec is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dominguez takes a shot right to the bread basket.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Montesh Dominguez.
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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pablo Itzpapalotltotec!
After winning the bout, Pablo Itzpapalotltotec thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.