PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pablo Itzpapalotltotec (ranked 1389 p4p, 1245 weight class) and Montesh Dominguez (ranked 195 p4p, 171 weight class). Itzpapalotltotec's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Copacabana - Barry Manilow. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Itzpapalotltotec
vs
Dominguez

173 cm
31
155
20 - 15 - 1

179 cm
29
158
15 - 17 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Dangerous knees
Fast

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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 20 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pablo Itzpapalotltotec!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Montesh Dominguez!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Itzpapalotltotec has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Itzpapalotltotec there as he acknowledges the shot.
Dominguez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Itzpapalotltotec.
Itzpapalotltotec swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dominguez has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Dominguez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Itzpapalotltotec.
Itzpapalotltotec digs a good hook to Dominguez's body.
Montesh Dominguez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with a hook.
Dominguez takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dominguez misses with a wild body shot.
Dominguez swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Dominguez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Itzpapalotltotec throws an overhand right that lands on Dominguez's shoulder, as Dominguez tries to avoid the shot.
Itzpapalotltotec lands a nice shot to the body.
Itzpapalotltotec looks to land a right hand but Dominguez moved out of range.
Nice defenses there by Dominguez.
Dominguez takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Itzpapalotltotec takes a jab right on the kisser.
Dominguez throws a sloppy body shot
and Itzpapalotltotec counters with a stiff right hand.
We've been hearing reports that Itzpapalotltotec has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a lazy right hand but Dominguez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A little jabbing left from Dominguez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a poor cross that misses
and Dominguez counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Itzpapalotltotec takes a body punch but keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dominguez swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Itzpapalotltotec to counter with a crisp jab.
Itzpapalotltotec lands a right hook to the body.
Itzpapalotltotec stuns Dominguez with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Itzpapalotltotec looks to land a right hand but Dominguez moved out of range.
Dominguez cracks Itzpapalotltotec with a good jab.
A shot to the body from Dominguez misses
and Itzpapalotltotec counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Dominguez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big right from Itzpapalotltotec misses.
Dominguez throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Itzpapalotltotec counters with a left to the body.
Itzpapalotltotec avoids the body shot from Dominguez.
Dominguez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Itzpapalotltotec is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a big shot that misses.
Dominguez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Itzpapalotltotec with a nice cross.
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 slips under a jab.
Dominguez wants to clinch
and Dominguez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Itzpapalotltotec misses the jab.
Dominguez throws a nice head kick!
Itzpapalotltotec misses with a straight left.
Itzpapalotltotec throws the left hand but Dominguez avoids the punch easily.
Itzpapalotltotec uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dominguez.
Dominguez takes a swing at Itzpapalotltotec's ribcage but misses.
Dominguez misses with a jab to the body
and Itzpapalotltotec connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a hook but Dominguez avoids it easily.
Itzpapalotltotec connects with a crisp jab.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a right hand that misses
and Dominguez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a body shot but no joy.
Dominguez looks to throw the jab but Itzpapalotltotec is out of range.
Dominguez takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Dominguez connects with the punch.
Dominguez misses the shot to the body.
Itzpapalotltotec cracks a nice hook into Dominguez's ribs.
Dominguez throws a shot from downtown. Itzpapalotltotec moves away and avoids it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Itzpapalotltotec ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Itzpapalotltotec is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Itzpapalotltotec looks to land a right hand but Dominguez moved out of range.
Itzpapalotltotec cracks Dominguez with a right hand to the side of the head.
Dominguez throws a body shot but no joy.
Dominguez throws a low kick but Itzpapalotltotec avoids it.
Dominguez throws a low kick but Itzpapalotltotec avoids it.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A bone on bone clash there as Itzpapalotltotec blocks the leg kick.
Itzpapalotltotec avoids a kick to the body.
Dominguez misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Itzpapalotltotec counters with a straight right hand.

Dominguez gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Itzpapalotltotec taking a breather.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Itzpapalotltotec.
Dominguez is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Itzpapalotltotec is defending well for now.
Dominguez lands a good knee to the midsection. Itzpapalotltotec won't want to take too many of those.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dominguez misses with a punch on the inside.
Come on Itzpapalotltotec - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Itzpapalotltotec is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Dominguez lands with a short head shot on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice right hand lands inside from Dominguez.
Itzpapalotltotec cracks Dominguez with a nice body shot.
Dominguez blocks a body shot from Itzpapalotltotec.
Itzpapalotltotec tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dominguez avoids it.
Itzpapalotltotec lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dominguez backwards.
Itzpapalotltotec is trying to push Dominguez away but Dominguez has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Itzpapalotltotec avoids the elbow strike from Dominguez, against the cage.

Itzpapalotltotec breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dominguez thuds his right hand into Itzpapalotltotec's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dominguez pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Itzpapalotltotec uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dominguez.
Itzpapalotltotec appears to be looking for a big counter.
Dominguez throws a leg kick that misses.
Itzpapalotltotec half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Dominguez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
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 Pablo Itzpapalotltotec will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Itzpapalotltotec works over Dominguez's head and body with a nice combination.
Dominguez scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Itzpapalotltotec doesn't seem bothered though.
Dominguez scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Dominguez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Itzpapalotltotec.
Dominguez swings for the body but Itzpapalotltotec moves out of range.
Itzpapalotltotec avoids the body shot from Dominguez.
Dominguez has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Itzpapalotltotec. Dominguez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dominguez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Itzpapalotltotec.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dominguez.
Dominguez is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Itzpapalotltotec with a body shot.
Dominguez misses with a body shot.
Itzpapalotltotec uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dominguez.
Dominguez digs a good body shot into Itzpapalotltotec's ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Itzpapalotltotec blocks a head kick by Dominguez.
Itzpapalotltotec bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A jab from Itzpapalotltotec finds it's way through Dominguez's defenses.
Itzpapalotltotec takes a swing at Dominguez's ribcage but misses.
Dominguez stuns Itzpapalotltotec with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Dominguez.
Itzpapalotltotec was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Itzpapalotltotec tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dominguez was well out of range. Poor timing from Itzpapalotltotec.
Dominguez swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dominguez looks to land a right hand but Itzpapalotltotec moved out of range.
Itzpapalotltotec sizes up Dominguez with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dominguez darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jab by Dominguez.
Dominguez ducks under a wild hook from Itzpapalotltotec.
Dominguez throws a lazy uppercut
and Itzpapalotltotec counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dominguez on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Itzpapalotltotec throws out a loose jab but Dominguez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dominguez misses with a body shot.
Itzpapalotltotec connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dominguez momentarily.
Itzpapalotltotec scores with a shot to the body.
Dominguez throws a body punch but Itzpapalotltotec moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dominguez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Itzpapalotltotec appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Itzpapalotltotec lands a really nice looking cross but Dominguez seems unphased.
Dominguez moves out of range of the strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a body shot but no joy.
Dominguez throws a hook but Itzpapalotltotec blocks it.
Itzpapalotltotec ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A swing and a miss from Dominguez.
Dominguez just misses with a punch to the body.
Itzpapalotltotec loads up on a big right hand but Dominguez slips the punch.
Dominguez misses with a body shot.
Dominguez takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Itzpapalotltotec moves out of range of the strikes.
Itzpapalotltotec punishes Dominguez's body with a nice straight punch.
Dominguez lands with a straight right. Itzpapalotltotec didn't see that one coming.
Itzpapalotltotec takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dominguez slips a jab and a cross from Itzpapalotltotec.
Dominguez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dominguez fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Itzpapalotltotec changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Pablo Itzpapalotltotec is winning the standup battle so far.
A jab from Itzpapalotltotec misses.
Dominguez misses with a jab, cross combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Itzpapalotltotec fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dominguez manages to avoid it.
Itzpapalotltotec lands a jab to the head.
A jab from Itzpapalotltotec misses.
Itzpapalotltotec 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.
Dominguez connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dominguez misses with a looping right.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dominguez.
Dominguez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dominguez throws a jab but it's blocked by Itzpapalotltotec.
Dominguez slips under a jab from Itzpapalotltotec.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with a lunging right hand
and Dominguez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dominguez throws a body punch but Itzpapalotltotec moves out of range.
Itzpapalotltotec ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dominguez moves away.
Dominguez thuds his right hand into Itzpapalotltotec's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Itzpapalotltotec keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Itzpapalotltotec scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Itzpapalotltotec jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Dominguez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Itzpapalotltotec.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a right and a left that Dominguez avoids nicely.
Dominguez tries a quick counter leg kick but Itzpapalotltotec is wise to it.
Dominguez lands with a straight right. Itzpapalotltotec didn't see that one coming.
Dominguez closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Dominguez scores with a hook to the body. Itzpapalotltotec takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Itzpapalotltotec ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dominguez moves away.
Itzpapalotltotec keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dominguez.
Dominguez is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Itzpapalotltotec rather than just go for the knockout.
Dominguez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Itzpapalotltotec was well out of range. Poor timing from Dominguez.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with a hook. Dominguez ducked under it nicely.
Nice uppercut there from Itzpapalotltotec.
Itzpapalotltotec avoids the body shot from Dominguez.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Itzpapalotltotec staying out of range there.
Itzpapalotltotec was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Itzpapalotltotec takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Dominguez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It looked like Itzpapalotltotec was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Dominguez.
Dominguez misses with an uppercut
and Dominguez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
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 Pablo Itzpapalotltotec will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Danga de danga de dang - Itzpapalotltotec scores with a four punch combination!
Itzpapalotltotec swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Itzpapalotltotec just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice defenses there by Itzpapalotltotec.
A decent looking cross lands there for Itzpapalotltotec.
A shot to the body from Dominguez misses
and Itzpapalotltotec cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dominguez throws a sloppy head kick and Itzpapalotltotec moves out of range easily.
Itzpapalotltotec fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dominguez throws a body shot but no joy.
Itzpapalotltotec was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Itzpapalotltotec connects with a body shot.
Dominguez throws the left hand but Itzpapalotltotec avoids the punch easily.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with a body shot.
Dominguez misses with an uppercut
letting Itzpapalotltotec counter with a right hand.
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 lands a nice shot that snaps Dominguez's head back.
Dominguez misses with a body shot
and Itzpapalotltotec counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dominguez throws out a loose jab but Itzpapalotltotec uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dominguez has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Itzpapalotltotec misses the shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Itzpapalotltotec avoids the head kick by Dominguez.
Dominguez avoids the body shot from Itzpapalotltotec.
Dominguez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Itzpapalotltotec lands a right hook to the body.
Itzpapalotltotec lands with a right hand.
Itzpapalotltotec fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dominguez looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dominguez throws a leg kick that is checked
and Itzpapalotltotec counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dominguez motions for Itzpapalotltotec to come forward. Dominguez throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dominguez stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Itzpapalotltotec is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dominguez can do to turn this around?
Itzpapalotltotec blocks a head kick by Dominguez.
Dominguez tries to land a leg kick but Itzpapalotltotec saw it coming and moves away.
Dominguez thows a leg kick but Itzpapalotltotec checks it
and Dominguez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Itzpapalotltotec connects with a body shot that sends Dominguez's belly button to the back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dominguez takes one on the chin but keeps coming.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Itzpapalotltotec has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dominguez.
Dominguez misses with a hook. Itzpapalotltotec ducked under it nicely.
It looked like Itzpapalotltotec wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jab from Itzpapalotltotec.
Dominguez tries to clinch but Itzpapalotltotec moves away
and Itzpapalotltotec makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dominguez stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Itzpapalotltotec is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dominguez.
Itzpapalotltotec uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dominguez.
Dominguez swinging wildly here.
Dominguez misses with a right hand
and Dominguez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Itzpapalotltotec misses the jab.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with a body shot.
Itzpapalotltotec looks to throw the jab but Dominguez is out of range.
Itzpapalotltotec showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dominguez.
A shot to the liver by Itzpapalotltotec. Beautiful body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Itzpapalotltotec.
Dominguez swings widly with a right hand
and Dominguez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Itzpapalotltotec waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dominguez.
Dominguez throws a half hearted mid kick.
Itzpapalotltotec is looking to counter punch.
Dominguez lands a slapping body shot.
Itzpapalotltotec avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Itzpapalotltotec misses its target.
Dominguez throws a body shot but no joy.
Itzpapalotltotec lands a right hook to the body.
Dominguez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Itzpapalotltotec.
A swing and a miss from Dominguez.
Dominguez slips a jab and a cross from Itzpapalotltotec.
Dominguez throws a sloppy head kick
and Itzpapalotltotec counters with a stiff right hand.
Dominguez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with a wild body shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Dominguez misses.
Dominguez slips a jab and a cross from Itzpapalotltotec.
Itzpapalotltotec takes one on the chin but seems OK.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Itzpapalotltotec scores with a jab to the body.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with a body shot.
Itzpapalotltotec looks to land a left hand but Dominguez moved out of range nicely.
Dominguez moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Dominguez throws a poor cross that misses
and Itzpapalotltotec counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Dominguez misses with a hook.
Dominguez with a nice cross.
Dominguez scores with a hook to the body. Itzpapalotltotec takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dominguez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Itzpapalotltotec was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Montesh Dominguez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Itzpapalotltotec dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dominguez lands a jab.
Dominguez listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dominguez throws a hook but Itzpapalotltotec blocks it.
Dominguez swings for the body but Itzpapalotltotec moves out of range.
Pablo Itzpapalotltotec is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dominguez throws a lazy uppercut
and Itzpapalotltotec makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pablo Itzpapalotltotec showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Itzpapalotltotec, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous 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.