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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Lucasyno M (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Julio Artigas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Artigas is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Luna Tucumana . Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Good takedowns
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Lucasyno M!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Julio Artigas!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Donatello Bradman and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Artigas stuffs the takedown.
Artigas is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in M's half guard.
Still in half guard, Artigas seems content to control.
M is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Artigas's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Artigas's back!
M tightening his grip on Artigas, looking for the choke.
M scores with punches from the back.
M is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Artigas knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Artigas for a finish.
M looking for the RNC.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Artigas tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Artigas can't escape the position.
M has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Artigas's face.
Artigas is trying desperately to improve position.
M goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Artigas turns into him and now he's in M's guard.
M keeping full guard, as Artigas tries to pass.
Artigas wants to get up but he can't break M's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
M throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Artigas trying to control the position from guard on top but M is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
M is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Artigas stands up and waves to M to follow him.
M keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Artigas with a lazy takedown attempt
and M counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
M has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
M is breathing heavily.
Artigas blocking the ground and pound attempt from M.
M is controlling the pace.
Artigas keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
M thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
M wants to work for an arm triangle but Artigas is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
M thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Artigas trying to control but M postures up.
M trying to control from Artigas's half guard. Artigas has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
M with a poor takedown
and Artigas counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Artigas passes M's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Artigas prevents M from improving his position.
M is looking to control Artigas's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can M avoid being mounted?
M tries to get to full guard but Artigas has control of the leg.
Nice strikes from Artigas there.
Artigas throwing shots but M is blocking nicely.
Still in half guard, Artigas seems content to control.
M manages to get to full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Artigas wants to control from the top but M keeps moving.
Artigas gets to his feet. M looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Julio Artigas will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
M circles away from the clinch attempt
and M decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Artigas's guard.
M trying to control but Artigas is working from the bottom.
M stopping the sweep attempt from Artigas.
Artigas preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Artigas has a closed guard, preventing M from standing up.
Artigas controls M momentarily but M frees himself.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
M in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
M postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
M wants to control from the top but Artigas keeps moving.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Artigas scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Artigas wants to control but M is keeping him busy.
Lucasyno M overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Artigas wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by M, who protects the arm well.
M wants to control but Artigas postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
M manages to work his way to half guard, despite Artigas's best efforts.
Artigas tries to pass to full mount but M defends it.
Artigas wants to control but M is keeping him busy.
M controlling the position for now.
M works his way to full guard. Good work.
Artigas wants to control from the top but M keeps moving.
M is trying to keep Artigas in close.
Artigas throwing strikes from guard but M blocks nicely.
M throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
M trying to keep a closed guard but Artigas is proving a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Artigas stands and steps away. M gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Artigas shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. M manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Artigas controlling from the top position.
M looking for a sweep. Not yet M, not yet.
Artigas is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
M thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as M holds on and takes a little breather.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
M wants to sweep but no luck.
M looking for a guillotine here but Artigas defends easily.
Artigas decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on M, up you get!
Artigas throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. M was covering up waiting for the punch and Artigas finishes the takedown easily into guard.
M has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Artigas has passed into side control.
M is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Julio Artigas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Artigas cracks a nice hook into M's ribs.
A swing and a miss from Artigas.
Artigas shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. M is trying to defend but Artigas finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Artigas is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
M wants to control but Artigas is having none of it.
Artigas looking to control but M is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
M tries to lock up and control but Artigas gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Artigas trying to control but M is having none of it.
M can't escape the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
M is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Artigas has taken his back.
M wants to control his opponent's hands but Artigas gets his hands free.
M is really stuck here.
M is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Artigas.
M is trying to break free.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
M breaks Artigas's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Artigas not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
M tries to free his leg and advance position but Artigas is retaining full guard.
M trying to control the position from guard on top but Artigas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Artigas looking for a guillotine here but M defends easily.
M trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Artigas looking for a guillotine here but M defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Artigas controls M momentarily but M frees himself.
Artigas looking to hit a scissor sweep but M is one step ahead there.
M will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
M trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Artigas keeping moving, preventing M from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
M looking to pass the guard.
M is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
M has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Artigas is proving hard to escape from.
Julio Artigas is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Artigas pulls M in close to prevent any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Artigas darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Lucasyno M has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
M is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Artigas pulls his head out easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Julio Artigas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Artigas has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Julio Artigas!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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