PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ikenna Dougnaglo Jr (ranked 5286 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mikel Arteta (ranked 5629 p4p, 579 weight class). Ikenna Dougnaglo Jr had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Dougnaglo Jr
vs
Arteta

190 cm
18
200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

192 cm
18
208 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Good chin

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ikenna Dougnaglo Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mikel Arteta!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Bruno Lombardi and Columbo Gatti.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dougnaglo Jr throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dougnaglo Jr tries to clinch

and Arteta counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Dougnaglo Jr tries to kick Arteta off in order to stand up. Arteta Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.

Arteta goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Dougnaglo Jr has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Arteta but great work by Dougnaglo Jr.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Arteta can do anything to dispel that myth.
Arteta is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Dougnaglo Jr is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Arteta tries to lock up and control but Dougnaglo Jr gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Arteta is squirming around, avoiding Dougnaglo Jr's attempts to control the action.

Dougnaglo Jr is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Arteta is surviving well by controlling Dougnaglo Jr's body position as best he can.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dougnaglo Jr thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Dougnaglo Jr controlling the pace for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Arteta is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Dougnaglo Jr misses with a head shot.
Arteta really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dougnaglo Jr. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Arteta keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

Dougnaglo Jr has hold of Arteta's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Arteta manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Dougnaglo Jr thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Arteta tries to reverse the position but Dougnaglo Jr maintains control.
Dougnaglo Jr looking to control but Arteta is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Arteta wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dougnaglo Jr tries to keep control of the position but Arteta is staying busy.
Arteta tries to roll but Dougnaglo Jr sticks to his back.
Arteta is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Dougnaglo Jr wants to control but Arteta is keeping busy.
I really don't envy Arteta right now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dougnaglo Jr avoiding Arteta 's attempts to control his hands.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
I really don't envy Arteta right now.
Dougnaglo Jr is not going to allow Arteta to sit and survive in this position.
Dougnaglo Jr keeps control of the position as Arteta tries to break free.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arteta trying to get back to his feet but Dougnaglo Jr is in full control for now.
Arteta rolls, trying to escape but Dougnaglo Jr keeps control of the position.
Dougnaglo Jr struggling to keep hold of the position.
Dougnaglo Jr struggling to land strikes to the head as Arteta covers up.
Arteta tries to break free.
Arteta is still trying to improve position.
Arteta trying to control the position but Dougnaglo Jr manages to sink in the hooks.
Dougnaglo Jr has the hooks in. Arteta is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arteta trying to control the hands but Dougnaglo Jr breaks the grip.
Arteta trying to get back to his feet but Dougnaglo Jr is in full control for now.
Dougnaglo Jr throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Dougnaglo Jr keeps control of the position as Arteta tries to break free.
Arteta keeps trying to improve his position.
Dougnaglo Jr not allowing Arteta to control his hands.

Arteta fending off the submission attempt from Dougnaglo Jr.
Dougnaglo Jr is breathing heavily.
Arteta tries to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Arteta throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Arteta is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dougnaglo Jr.
Arteta throws a hook but Dougnaglo Jr blocks it.
Arteta shoots for a double leg takedown but Dougnaglo Jr sprawls well. He's pushed Arteta's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Arteta shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dougnaglo Jr pinned against the cage. Dougnaglo Jr gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Dougnaglo Jr wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
A low kick from Dougnaglo Jr misses

and Arteta counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Arteta.
Arteta trying to control but Dougnaglo Jr is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Arteta postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Dougnaglo Jr is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Arteta, into his guard.

Arteta is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Arteta is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dougnaglo Jr is aware though and is defending well.
Arteta has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Dougnaglo Jr has passed into side control.
Arteta tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dougnaglo Jr wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Dougnaglo Jr passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Arteta!
Arteta working to try and regain half guard.
Dougnaglo Jr tries to control but Arteta wriggling away.
Arteta tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Arteta avoids a series of strikes thrown by Dougnaglo Jr.
Arteta can't escape the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arteta wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Arteta tries to break free.

Dougnaglo Jr is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Arteta is really stuck here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dougnaglo Jr is not going to allow Arteta to sit and survive in this position.
Ikenna Dougnaglo Jr overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dougnaglo Jr keeps control of the position as Arteta tries to break free.
Dougnaglo Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Arteta can do to turn this around?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arteta is trying to stand back up.
You can see the frustration on Arteta's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Arteta looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.

Dougnaglo Jr is looking for the choke from the back position but Arteta is controlling his hands well.
Arteta is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Arteta wants to get back to his feet.
Arteta tries to escape but Dougnaglo Jr has the hooks in and won't let him break free.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arteta tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Arteta tries to improve his position but instead Dougnaglo Jr has taken his back!
Arteta is really stuck here.
Arteta trying to control but not successfully.
Arteta tries to escape but Dougnaglo Jr has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Dougnaglo Jr is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Arteta is defending well though. Dougnaglo Jr let's go of the attempt for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ikenna Dougnaglo Jr dominated that second round.
That's time! Dougnaglo Jr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Arteta tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dougnaglo Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Arteta.

Arteta shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Arteta thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dougnaglo Jr's head.
Arteta performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

Arteta is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dougnaglo Jr defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Arteta wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dougnaglo Jr keeps working.

Arteta is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dougnaglo Jr doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Arteta.
Dougnaglo Jr wants to control but Arteta is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Dougnaglo Jr is defending against the submission attempts here by Arteta.
Arteta works his way into side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Arteta looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Dougnaglo Jr is avoiding damage well.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.

Arteta tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Arteta has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

Arteta tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Arteta has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Dougnaglo Jr manages to get back to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dougnaglo Jr trying to hold on to Arteta's head to control him but Arteta postures up.
Ground and pound from Arteta.
Arteta is pressing down on Dougnaglo Jr's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dougnaglo Jr is holding on for now.

Arteta is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dougnaglo Jr defends it well.
Dougnaglo Jr makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dougnaglo Jr.
Arteta looking to pass the guard.

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.
Arteta forces his way into half guard.

Dougnaglo Jr is defending against the submission attempts here by Arteta.
Arteta performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Dougnaglo Jr is staying active underneath Arteta, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Arteta thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dougnaglo Jr's head.
Mikel Arteta has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ikenna Dougnaglo Jr is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dougnaglo Jr gets back to full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mikel Arteta comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dougnaglo Jr 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ikenna Dougnaglo Jr!