PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pablo Itzpapalotltotec (ranked 925 p4p, 837 weight class) and Yusuke Urameshi (ranked 131 p4p, 120 weight class). Itzpapalotltotec comes to the cage accompanied by Copacabana - Barry Manilow. Urameshi has chosen Smile Bomb as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Pablo Itzpapalotltotec has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Itzpapalotltotec
vs
Urameshi

173 cm
31
155
21 - 15 - 1

172 cm
40
160
41 - 24 - 3

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Bondi MMA 🏝️

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 21 - 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 41 - 24 - 3, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yusuke Urameshi!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Taro Takaoka and Shigeki Sano.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Itzpapalotltotec tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Urameshi was well out of range. Poor timing from Itzpapalotltotec.
A lazy left from Urameshi finds it's target.
Urameshi misses with a looping right.
Itzpapalotltotec throws an off balance right hand
and Urameshi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Urameshi.
Urameshi lands a slapping body shot.
Itzpapalotltotec fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Urameshi manages to avoid it.
Urameshi takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Itzpapalotltotec digs a good body shot into Urameshi's ribs.
Urameshi has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Urameshi lands a jab.
Urameshi connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Itzpapalotltotec takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A left lands for Urameshi.
Itzpapalotltotec keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab from Itzpapalotltotec finds it's way through Urameshi's defenses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Urameshi - just one landing.
Urameshi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Itzpapalotltotec scores with a body shot.
Urameshi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Itzpapalotltotec.
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 scores with a jab to the jaw.
Itzpapalotltotec fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Urameshi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Urameshi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Itzpapalotltotec uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Urameshi lands a nice shot to the body.
Itzpapalotltotec cracks a nice hook into Urameshi's ribs.
Itzpapalotltotec takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Urameshi scores with a jab to the body.
Urameshi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Itzpapalotltotec was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Itzpapalotltotec lands a nice shot to the body.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a body shot but no joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with a looping left.
Itzpapalotltotec digs a good body shot into Urameshi's ribs.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a right hand that misses
and Urameshi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Urameshi.
Urameshi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Urameshi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Urameshi with a nice cross.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with a hook.
Urameshi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Itzpapalotltotec.
Urameshi throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Itzpapalotltotec to counter with a crisp jab.
Urameshi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Itzpapalotltotec looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A jab from Itzpapalotltotec finds it's way through Urameshi's defenses.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a body shot but no joy.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with a wild combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Urameshi defending well as Itzpapalotltotec loads up on a big left hand.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Urameshi! But no joy.
Itzpapalotltotec jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Itzpapalotltotec lands with a good body shot.
Urameshi throws a body punch but Itzpapalotltotec moves out of range.
Itzpapalotltotec was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Urameshi throws a jab but it's blocked by Itzpapalotltotec.
Urameshi is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Itzpapalotltotec had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Itzpapalotltotec ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Urameshi moves away.
Itzpapalotltotec lands a jab.
Itzpapalotltotec moves out of range as Urameshi strikes.
Urameshi gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Itzpapalotltotec.
Urameshi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Itzpapalotltotec misses the shot to the body.
Urameshi appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A big left from Urameshi misses.
Itzpapalotltotec appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Itzpapalotltotec scores with a nice strike.
Urameshi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Itzpapalotltotec moves away.
Urameshi throws a hook but Itzpapalotltotec blocks it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with a hook
and Urameshi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Itzpapalotltotec avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Itzpapalotltotec swinging wildly here.
Itzpapalotltotec tests Urameshi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Urameshi cracks Itzpapalotltotec with an open hand slap.
Urameshi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a body shot but no joy.
A left lands for Itzpapalotltotec.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
No joy there for Itzpapalotltotec, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Urameshi lands a jab.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with a hook. Urameshi ducked under it nicely.
A little jabbing left from Urameshi on the counter but it doesn't find 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.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Itzpapalotltotec ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Urameshi moves away.
Urameshi sizes up Itzpapalotltotec with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Urameshi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Itzpapalotltotec looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a hook to the side of Urameshi's head but Urameshi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Urameshi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Itzpapalotltotec looks to score with a jab to the body but Urameshi is just out of range.
Itzpapalotltotec falls off balance throwing a combination
and Urameshi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Itzpapalotltotec scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Itzpapalotltotec fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Itzpapalotltotec has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Itzpapalotltotec moves out of range as Urameshi strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Urameshi darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Itzpapalotltotec just misses with a punch to the body.
Urameshi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Urameshi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Itzpapalotltotec stuns Urameshi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
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 ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Urameshi moves away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Itzpapalotltotec connects with a nice looking jab.
Urameshi lands a jab to Itzpapalotltotec's midsection.
Urameshi ducks under a wild hook from Itzpapalotltotec.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Urameshi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Itzpapalotltotec sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with a body punch
and Itzpapalotltotec takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Urameshi to counter with a crisp jab.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with a straight right.
A big left from Itzpapalotltotec misses.
Urameshi jabs at Itzpapalotltotec's body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Urameshi. Itzpapalotltotec does a little dance to reset his feet.
Itzpapalotltotec connects with a body shot.
Urameshi misses with a shot to the body
and Itzpapalotltotec connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Itzpapalotltotec scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
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!
Urameshi lands with an overhand left.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Itzpapalotltotec looks to score with a jab to the body but Urameshi is just out of range.
Itzpapalotltotec lands a right hook to the body.
Itzpapalotltotec ducks right into an uppercut from Urameshi.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with a wild combination.
Urameshi throws the left hand but Itzpapalotltotec avoids the punch easily.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with a body shot.
Itzpapalotltotec ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Urameshi moves away.
Urameshi just misses with a punch to the body.
Urameshi misses with a body shot.
Urameshi avoids the body shot from Itzpapalotltotec.
Itzpapalotltotec walks into a stiff left hand from Urameshi.
Itzpapalotltotec pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Itzpapalotltotec loads up on a big right hand but Urameshi slips the punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Urameshi.
Itzpapalotltotec scores with a body shot.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a jab when Urameshi was well out of range.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with a straight right.
Urameshi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Itzpapalotltotec looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Urameshi avoids the body shot from Itzpapalotltotec.
A telegraphed right hand from Urameshi misses the target.
Itzpapalotltotec scores with a decent looking hook.
Itzpapalotltotec keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Urameshi.
Itzpapalotltotec was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Itzpapalotltotec takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Pablo Itzpapalotltotec seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with a body shot.
Itzpapalotltotec swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Urameshi jabs Itzpapalotltotec to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Urameshi misses with an uppercut
and Itzpapalotltotec counters with a straight right hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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 tries to move into range but Urameshi moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Urameshi misses with a wild body shot.
Itzpapalotltotec misses the shot to the body.
A nice side step and Urameshi releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Itzpapalotltotec lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Urameshi at a distance.
Itzpapalotltotec swings for the body but Urameshi moves out of range.
Urameshi connects with a body shot.
Urameshi throws out a powerful jab.
Urameshi throws a jab when Itzpapalotltotec was well out of range.
Urameshi misses with a body shot.
Urameshi misses with a hook. Itzpapalotltotec ducked under it nicely.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Urameshi.
Itzpapalotltotec is looking to wear down Urameshi with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Urameshi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Itzpapalotltotec.
Urameshi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Itzpapalotltotec swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Urameshi avoids the body shot from Itzpapalotltotec.
Urameshi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Yusuke Urameshi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Itzpapalotltotec's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Urameshi throws a hook but Itzpapalotltotec avoids it easily.
Urameshi connects with a body shot that sends Itzpapalotltotec's belly button to the back.
Urameshi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Itzpapalotltotec.
Urameshi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Itzpapalotltotec ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Urameshi on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Itzpapalotltotec loads up on a big right hand but Urameshi slips the punch.
A little jabbing left from Urameshi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Itzpapalotltotec takes a swing at Urameshi's ribcage but misses.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Itzpapalotltotec swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Itzpapalotltotec lands a slapping body shot.
Yusuke Urameshi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Urameshi looks to throw the jab but Itzpapalotltotec is out of range.
Some wild striking there from Urameshi.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Urameshi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a big shot that misses.
Itzpapalotltotec throws an overhand right that lands on Urameshi's shoulder, as Urameshi tries to avoid the shot.
Urameshi throws out a counter right but Itzpapalotltotec avoids it with no problem.
Itzpapalotltotec fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Urameshi manages to avoid it.
A big right from Itzpapalotltotec misses.
Itzpapalotltotec bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Urameshi's head backwards.
Itzpapalotltotec avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Urameshi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A quick step to the side and Itzpapalotltotec tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Urameshi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Itzpapalotltotec.
Urameshi slips a straight right by Itzpapalotltotec.
Itzpapalotltotec lands a nice hook to Urameshi's body. Urameshi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Itzpapalotltotec takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Urameshi swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Itzpapalotltotec counter with a right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Itzpapalotltotec swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Urameshi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Itzpapalotltotec ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Itzpapalotltotec misses with a looping right.
Urameshi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Itzpapalotltotec circles away quickly and effectively.
It looked like Itzpapalotltotec was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Urameshi.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with a jab, cross combination.
Urameshi throws out a loose jab but Itzpapalotltotec uses good head movement to avoid it.
Some wild striking there from Urameshi.
Urameshi takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Itzpapalotltotec looks to throw the jab but Urameshi is out of range.
Itzpapalotltotec takes a swing at Urameshi's ribcage but misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Itzpapalotltotec throws the left hand but Urameshi avoids the punch easily.
Itzpapalotltotec keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Itzpapalotltotec was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Urameshi blocks a jab.
Itzpapalotltotec looks to land a right hand but Urameshi moved out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Urameshi 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Urameshi throws a body punch but Itzpapalotltotec moves out of range.
Itzpapalotltotec paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A telegraphed right hand from Itzpapalotltotec misses the target.
Urameshi misses with a looping left.
Itzpapalotltotec rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Urameshi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Itzpapalotltotec swings for the body but Urameshi moves out of range.
Urameshi connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Itzpapalotltotec momentarily.
Urameshi throws a lazy right hand but Itzpapalotltotec sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Urameshi missing with a left hand there. Itzpapalotltotec was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Urameshi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Itzpapalotltotec throwing a counter right hand but Urameshi manages to avoid it.
Urameshi ducks under a wild hook from Itzpapalotltotec.
Urameshi misses with an uppercut. Itzpapalotltotec saw that one coming.
A big left from Itzpapalotltotec misses.
Urameshi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Urameshi lands a jab.
Itzpapalotltotec dips to his left and cracks Urameshi with an uppercut!
Itzpapalotltotec lands a right hook to the body.
Itzpapalotltotec uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Urameshi.
Urameshi swings away with a body shot that misses
and Itzpapalotltotec counters with a right hand to the body.
Urameshi throws the left hand but Itzpapalotltotec avoids the punch easily.
Urameshi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Sloppy strikes from Urameshi. Those never looked like landing.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pablo Itzpapalotltotec showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Itzpapalotltotec has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:29
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Yusuke Urameshi!
Yusuke Urameshi decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.