PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pablo Itzpapalotltotec (ranked 456 p4p, 1146 weight class) and Maximus Furioto (ranked 64 p4p, 156 weight class). Itzpapalotltotec comes to the cage accompanied by Copacabana - Barry Manilow. Furioto comes into a darkened arena with his song building. 韻踏合組合 - kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The key to victory for Pablo Itzpapalotltotec has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Itzpapalotltotec
vs
Furioto

173 cm
24
155
11 - 4 - 0

170 cm
32
155
14 - 6 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
Basic striking
Granite chin

Brooklyn Apothecary

Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing
Conquer

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 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pablo Itzpapalotltotec!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Maximus Furioto!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Skip Squint and Chris Dean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Furioto fails with the takedown.
Itzpapalotltotec is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Furioto fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A quick step to the side and Itzpapalotltotec tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Furioto doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Itzpapalotltotec counters with a nice uppercut.
Pablo Itzpapalotltotec has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maximus Furioto.
Furioto doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Itzpapalotltotec counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Furioto.
Itzpapalotltotec throwing a counter right hand but Furioto manages to avoid it.
Itzpapalotltotec cracks Furioto with a good jab.
Furioto fails with a takedown attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Itzpapalotltotec misses the target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Furioto closes the distance looking to clinch
and Itzpapalotltotec counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Itzpapalotltotec will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A lazy left from Itzpapalotltotec finds it's target.
Furioto tries for a takedown but Itzpapalotltotec circles away easily
and Itzpapalotltotec counters with a straight right hand.
Itzpapalotltotec swings for the body but Furioto moves out of range.
Itzpapalotltotec's jab looks to have found its range, popping Furioto under the eye.
Itzpapalotltotec stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Itzpapalotltotec wants it to stay on the feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Furioto has closed the distance and engaged Itzpapalotltotec in a clinch.

Furioto lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Itzpapalotltotec wants to improve his position but Furioto is controlling well.

Furioto is working for a submission of some sort.

Furioto is trying to work for a kimura but Itzpapalotltotec is defending well.
Itzpapalotltotec wants to control but Furioto is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Furioto is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Itzpapalotltotec is trying to control but can't.

Furioto is working for a kimura but Itzpapalotltotec is defending it quite comfortably.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Furioto is working for a submission of some sort.
Furioto is thwarting Itzpapalotltotec's attempts to control the position.
Furioto missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Furioto not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Itzpapalotltotec looking for submissions off his back.

Furioto is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Itzpapalotltotec trying to control here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Furioto is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Itzpapalotltotec keeps control of the position for the meantime.

Furioto looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Itzpapalotltotec looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Itzpapalotltotec is concentrating on defense, preventing Furioto from advancing position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pablo Itzpapalotltotec dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Furioto looks for a takedown but Itzpapalotltotec sprawls well.
Itzpapalotltotec stuffs the takedown.
An attempted straight right counter from Itzpapalotltotec misses the target.
Furioto shoots in but no luck this time.
Pablo Itzpapalotltotec has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maximus Furioto.
Furioto shoots in for a takedown but Itzpapalotltotec shows good takedown defense.
Itzpapalotltotec is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Furioto can do to turn this around?
Furioto with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Itzpapalotltotec counter with a right hand.
Furioto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Itzpapalotltotec.
Furioto shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Furioto tries to move into range but Itzpapalotltotec moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Itzpapalotltotec connects with a looping right hand.
Furioto wants to clinch
and Itzpapalotltotec counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Furioto shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Itzpapalotltotec sprawls well. Itzpapalotltotec wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Furioto gets slowly back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Itzpapalotltotec goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Furioto is defended easily by Itzpapalotltotec.
Itzpapalotltotec lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Itzpapalotltotec with a body punch. A glancing blow.

Furioto pushes Itzpapalotltotec up against the cage in a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Itzpapalotltotec fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Itzpapalotltotec fails to land.

Itzpapalotltotec breaks the clinch.
Furioto closes the distance looking to clinch
and Itzpapalotltotec counters with a right hand to the body.
Itzpapalotltotec moves into range and connects with a jab.
Furioto dives in for a single leg takedown but Itzpapalotltotec sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Furioto.

Furioto shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Itzpapalotltotec manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Itzpapalotltotec trying to keep a closed guard but Furioto is proving a slippery customer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Itzpapalotltotec pulls Furioto in to control the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Furioto accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Furioto with a flurry of punches that miss.
Furioto passes Itzpapalotltotec's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Itzpapalotltotec is trying to maintain the position but Furioto is very close to passing his half guard.

Furioto is looking for a kimura here.

Furioto is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Furioto is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Itzpapalotltotec sees it coming and defends easily.

Furioto is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Itzpapalotltotec defends it well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Furioto is looking for a kimura but Itzpapalotltotec is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Furioto to get the leverage.
Itzpapalotltotec keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.

Itzpapalotltotec looking for submissions off his back.
Furioto sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Itzpapalotltotec defending well though.

Furioto is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Itzpapalotltotec works his way to full guard. Good work.
Furioto throws a big elbow that misses.
Itzpapalotltotec preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Furioto passes Itzpapalotltotec's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pablo Itzpapalotltotec dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Furioto with a lazy takedown attempt
and Furioto takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Furioto moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.

Furioto closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Itzpapalotltotec controlling the position for now.
Itzpapalotltotec trying to control from the bottom.

Furioto is trying to work for a kimura but Itzpapalotltotec is defending well.

Furioto is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Itzpapalotltotec has managed to free his arm - good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Itzpapalotltotec actively working from the bottom here.

Furioto seems to be working for a kimura but Itzpapalotltotec defends the submission attempt.
Itzpapalotltotec is controlling Furioto's trapped leg to prevent Furioto from advancing to side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Furioto sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Itzpapalotltotec defending well though.

Furioto maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Itzpapalotltotec could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Furioto has cracked it and Itzpapalotltotec is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Furioto!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Maximus Furioto!
A very excited looking Maximus Furioto made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.