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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between LA twotwo star (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diego Arteta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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175 lbs
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179 lbs
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Good takedowns
Counter striker
Good chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, LA twotwo star!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Diego Arteta!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
star takes a swing at Arteta's ribcage but misses.
Arteta avoids the body shot from star.
star lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Arteta is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by star.
star is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Arteta.
star takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Arteta tries to bum rush star with a series of wild strikes but star uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
star moves into range and connects with a jab.
Arteta misses with an uppercut.
Arteta jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
star fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Arteta manages to avoid it.
Diego Arteta is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
star misses with a looping left.
star closes this distance looking for a takedown but Arteta circles away.
A choreographed right hand from Arteta misses the target.
star slips under a jab.
Arteta swings away with a body shot that misses
and star counters with a shoot takedown. Arteta fights it but they end up in guard.
star pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Arteta is keeping the position for now.
Arteta pushes star off and scrambles back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
star lands the left hand.
star avoids a punch combination nicely.
Arteta is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by star.
star steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Arteta.
star works over Arteta's head and body with a nice combination.
star shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Arteta but Arteta pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from star.
star ducks under a wild hook from Arteta.
star misses with a double jab.
star misses with a double jab.
Arteta throws a lazy right hand but star sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
star thows a body shot but no joy.
star throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Arteta's waist but Arteta gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing star off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for LA twotwo star. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Arteta misses with a combination
and star counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Arteta throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Arteta is refusing to be controlled, as star sits in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
star is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Arteta wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
LA twotwo star dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Arteta misses with a looping left.
star pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
LA twotwo star seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
star misses with a takedown attempt - Arteta sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
star tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arteta misses with a series of wild punches.
Arteta might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
star misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arteta tries to clinch there but star circles away.
star swings for the body but Arteta moves out of range.
star tries for a takedown but Arteta sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for LA twotwo star. That's going to take a lot out of him.
star is looking to chop away at Arteta's legs.
No joy there for star, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
star steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Arteta.
That's two 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.
star throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
star shoots in but no luck this time.
star takes the fight into the clinch.
star taking a breather.
Arteta wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but star has him pressed against the cage.
star tries to stall but Arteta uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Arteta breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Arteta blocks a low kick nicely.
star throws a looping overhand right but Arteta ducks down to avoid it.
star shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Arteta as he avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arteta 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.
Arteta moves into range and clinches up with star.
Arteta tries to break the clinch but star is controlling the position.
Arteta breaks from the clinch.
Arteta digs a good body shot into star's ribs.
Arteta moves away from the strike by star.
Excellent takedown into side control there by star.
Arteta throws star to one side and escapes!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arteta slips under a jab from star.
star fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Arteta manages to avoid it.
Arteta throws a lazy right hand but star sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Arteta waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract star.
star shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than star was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Arteta wants to control but star is having none of it.
star trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Arteta showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
star fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
star swats away the attempt to clinch by Arteta.
star keeps the fight on the outside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
star blocks a jab.
Arteta throws a left and a right that both miss
and star counters by moving into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arteta wants to break free but star has control.
Arteta wants to break the clinch but can't.
Arteta wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Arteta wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
star is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Arteta breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Arteta thows a left - swing and a miss!
star slips a straight right by Arteta.
Arteta connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Arteta throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
star fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by star as he connects with a hook.
star walks into a jab.
Arteta scores with a decent looking hook.
Arteta takes a swing at star's ribcage but misses.
LA twotwo star is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
star fails in his attempt to clinch.
Diego Arteta seems to be getting the better of the standup.
star changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Arteta tries to avoid it but star manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Arteta to the ground. Arteta escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Arteta throws a shot from downtown. star moves away and avoids it.
Arteta scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
star fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Arteta manages to avoid it.
Arteta throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
star throws a head kick but Arteta moves out of range.
Arteta throws a right and a left that star avoids nicely.
star closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Arteta to the mat! Arteta manages to get full guard.
star throwing strikes from guard but Arteta blocks nicely.
star passes Arteta's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arteta looks like he's trying to stand up.
Arteta has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. star is working away from the top position though.
star is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Arteta is looking to improve his position but star isn't that keen on the idea.
star jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Arteta manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Arteta wants to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Diego Arteta comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Arteta has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Diego Arteta!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
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