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Event:
RapidFC 11
Date: Jan 19, 2019 |
#R1#
Jackson stuns Arteta with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Arteta loads up on a big right hand but Jackson slips the punch.
Arteta seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Arteta is breathing heavily.
Arteta waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jackson.
Jackson misses with a wild body shot.
Arteta drops down looking for a counter takedown but Jackson sprawls and moves away.
Jackson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Arteta.
Arteta shoots for a double leg takedown but Jackson sprawls well. He's pushed Arteta's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jackson steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Arteta.
Jab from Jackson.
Jackson slips a jab from Arteta.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Arteta appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Jackson misses with a looping right.
Jackson lands with a hook. Arteta tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T1#
Arteta misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jackson.
And Jackson tries to counter it with a takedown but Arteta pushes his down on his head and steps out.#TD2#
Jackson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Jackson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jackson stays in close to Arteta's body and controls the position.
Jackson advances position into side control!#SUB2#
Jackson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Arteta has escaped the position, nice work there.
An elbow from Jackson crashes against the mat.
Arteta tries to improve position but can't.
Jackson creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Jackson scoring with punches and elbows.
Sloppy strikes there by Jackson.
Jackson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T2#
Arteta takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Arteta is trying to get back to half guard.
Jackson lands an elbow.
Arteta tries to buck Jackson off but Jackson is having none of it.
Arteta keeping his opponent close.
Jackson throws an elbow but Arteta slips to the side and avoids it well.
The strikes coming from Jackson are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Arteta managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Jackson.
Jackson throws a strike aimed at the side of Arteta's head but Arteta avoids it well.
Arteta is looking to regain half guard here but Jackson keeps moving and retains side control.
Arteta managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Jackson.
#T3#
Arteta tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jackson misses with the ground and pound.
Jackson misses with the ground and pound.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jackson slaps away a takedown attempt from Arteta, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jackson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Arteta throws a hook but Jackson blocks it.
Jackson feints the counter takedown.
Jackson stuffs the takedown.
A little jabbing left from Jackson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mikel Arteta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Mikel Arteta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Arteta darts in looking for a takedown but Jackson gets double underhooks and turns Arteta into the cage. #T4#
Arteta tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jackson defends well and Arteta ends up having to push Jackson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Jackson throws a series of punches but Arteta avoids them all with ease.
Jackson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab from Arteta misses.
Arteta closes the distance and clinches up with Jackson, looking for a takedown. Arteta pushes Jackson against the cage but Jackson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Arteta throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jackson's waist but Jackson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Arteta off to one side.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jackson tries to clinch but Arteta is having none of it.
Arteta fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Jackson dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Arteta takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Arteta shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jackson sprawls well. Jackson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Arteta gets slowly back to his feet.
Arteta with a lazy takedown attempt #TD2#
and Jackson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Jackson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Arteta with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ground and pound from Jackson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson works his way into side control.
Jackson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jackson working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Arteta is working to avoid the ground and pound but Jackson connects with a decent elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Arteta is looking to reverse the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Jackson in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Arteta tries to get back to half guard but can't.
You can see the frustration on Arteta's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Jackson happy to just control the position for now.
Jackson trying to control the position but Arteta is working away.
Jackson postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Arteta is trying to improve his position.#T2#
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.
Jackson cracks Arteta with an elbow. That is naaassty.
You can see the frustration on Arteta's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Jackson landing strikes.
Arteta is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson trying to control the position but Arteta is working away.
Arteta on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Arteta tries to get out of the position.
Jackson in side control, throwing shots but Arteta defends.
Arteta tries to improve position but can't.
Jackson connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Arteta some visible discomfort.
Jackson lands a few punches from side control.
Arteta wants to control but Jackson postures up.
Jackson lands an elbow. #T3#
Arteta can't do much from the bottom here.
Arteta is looking to regain half guard here but Jackson keeps moving and retains side control.
Jackson working the body and head with strikes.
Arteta tries to improve position but can't.
Arteta takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Arteta is trying to improve his position.
Jackson looks up at the clock and then as Arteta takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Jackson smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Arteta is looking to reverse the position.#T4#
Jackson lands an elbow.
Jackson wants to control but Arteta is keeping him busy.
Arteta tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Arteta taking punishment in the form of punches.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jackson cracks Arteta with a big right hand but Arteta just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Arteta parries the strikes from Jackson easily there. Jackson is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Arteta to escape.
Jackson wants to control but Arteta is keeping him busy.
Arteta dodges the ground and pound from Jackson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Jackson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Arteta shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Jackson is doing well to control the position and prevent Arteta from advancing to side control.
Jackson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Jackson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jackson trying to control but Arteta is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jackson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Jackson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Arteta working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jackson.
Jackson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Arteta is keeping the position for now.
Arteta keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
Arteta knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jackson on the ground.
Arteta is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Arteta keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
Jackson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Arteta drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#T2##SUB#
Arteta working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Arteta is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jackson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Jackson sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Arteta seems to be looking for submissions.
#T3#
Jackson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jackson.
Jackson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Jackson looking for a sweep. Not yet Jackson, not yet.
Jackson is trying to keep Arteta in close.
#SUB#
Arteta drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Arteta jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Jimmy Jackson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Arteta trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Jackson missing with a left hand there. Arteta was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Arteta takes a swing at Jackson's ribcage but misses.
Jackson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Arteta tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jackson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Arteta somewhat.
Mikel Arteta has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jackson swings for the body but Arteta moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mikel Arteta showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jackson 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 Darius Henderson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmy Jackson!
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Event:
RapidFC 9
Date: Jan 12, 2019 |
#R1#
Arteta throws a body shot but no joy.
Arteta misses with a wild body shot.
Zorba changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Arteta looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD#
Arteta decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Zorba wants to control but Arteta is keeping busy.
Zorba gets full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Zorba can do anything to dispel that myth.
Zorba manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Arteta manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##SUB#
Arteta looking for a guillotine here but Zorba defends easily.
Zorba lands a couple of elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Arteta is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Arteta is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T1#
Zorba with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Zorba working some strikes from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zorba connects with a couple of short punches.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Zorba working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Arteta has momentary wrist control but Zorba slips an elbow through the middle.
Arteta trying to keep a closed guard but Zorba is proving a slippery customer.
Zorba with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB#
Arteta looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Zorba connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB#
Arteta working for a triangle but Zorba defends it easily.
Zorba lands a couple of elbows.
Zorba preventing the sweep.
Zorba has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T2#
Zorba lands a couple of elbows.
Zorba working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Zorba postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Zorba landing some decent shots from guard.
Zorba is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Zorba lands a couple of digs.
Zorba content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Zorba cracks Arteta with a solid left hand.
Zorba makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Zorba scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Zorba lands a couple of elbows.
Zorba working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #ROC2#
Arteta is rocked!#SUB#
Arteta looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Zorba lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T3#
Zorba trying to control but Arteta is working from the bottom.
Zorba works over Arteta with some ground and pound from guard.
Zorba postures up and lands a big shot to Arteta's brow. #SUB#
Arteta escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Zorba gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Zorba is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Zorba is pushing down on Arteta's leg trying to pass to half guard. Arteta is fighting to maintain full guard but Zorba has managed to sneak the leg through.
Zorba lands with a punch from half guard.
Arteta knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Zorba on the ground.#SUB#
Arteta looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Arteta is in trouble now - Zorba has advanced to mount!
Arteta is in a horrible position here. Zorba smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Oh Arteta is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#CUT2#
It looks like Mikel Arteta has been cut.#T4#
Zorba lands a nice shot to the head. #CUT2#
Mikel Arteta's cut is getting worse.
Zorba postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Arteta bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Zorba and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hector Zorba!
Hector Zorba took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, King Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 11, 2018 |
#R1#
Dougnaglo Jr throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dougnaglo Jr tries to clinch #TD2#
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. #SUB2#
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. #SUB#
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.#T1#
Arteta keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
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.#T2#
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.
#T3#
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. #T4#
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. #SUB#
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.
#R2#
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 #TD2#
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.#SUB2#
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. #REVR#
Arteta is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T1##SUB2#
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.
#T2#
Arteta wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Arteta tries to break free.
#SUB#
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?#T3#
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. #SUB#
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. #T4#
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.#SUB#
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!
#R3#
Arteta tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dougnaglo Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Arteta.#TD2#
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. #SUB2#
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.#SUB2#
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. #SUB2#
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. #T1#
Arteta wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dougnaglo Jr keeps working. #SUB2#
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. #SUB2#
Dougnaglo Jr is defending against the submission attempts here by Arteta.
Arteta works his way into side control. #T2#
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. #SUB2#
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! #SUB2#
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.#T3#
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. #SUB2#
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. #T4#
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.#SUB2#
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!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 14, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Abubalib closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Arteta did well to prevent Abubalib getting side control.
Abubalib looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Arteta controlling the position well. #SUB2#
Arteta looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Arteta is looking for a sweep. Abubalib is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
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 keeps trying to improve his position.
Abubalib is pressing down on Arteta's thigh, looking to free his foot. Arteta is holding on for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arteta controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Arteta is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Abubalib's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Abubalib's back!#T1##SUB2#
Arteta is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB2#
Arteta patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB2#
Arteta has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB2#
Arteta looking for the RNC.
Arteta trying to control.#SUB2#
Arteta working for a choke but Abubalib is defending well.
Abubalib trying to control but not successfully. #T2#
Abubalib is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Arteta.
#SUB2#
Arteta tightening his grip on Abubalib, looking for the choke.
Abubalib has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Good control from Arteta.
Arteta really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Abubalib. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB2#
Arteta is looking for a rear naked choke here but Abubalib reverses the position brilliantly into Arteta's guard!
Abubalib being controlled here momentarily. #T3#
Arteta wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Abubalib manages to pass to side control. #SUB2#
Arteta looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Abubalib stops Arteta from getting back to his feet.
#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Arteta holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Arteta wants to control but Abubalib is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Arteta looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Arteta trying to control here.
Arteta keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Arteta wants to improve his position but Abubalib is controlling well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Arteta looking for submissions off his back.
Arteta slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mikel Arteta will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##TD2#
Arteta looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Abubalib!#SUB2#
Arteta is trying to get an arm triangle but Abubalib is defending well. #SUB2#
Arteta goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Abubalib rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Arteta's guard! Nice work there by Abubalib! #SUB2#
Abubalib got a little sloppy there for a moment and Arteta has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Abubalib has managed to get both his arms back between Arteta's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Abubalib got a little sloppy there for a moment and Arteta has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Abubalib has managed to get both his arms back between Arteta's legs - danger averted.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arteta is pulling down on Abubalib's head. It's preventing any offense from Abubalib, at least for the moment.#SUB2#
Arteta is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Abubalib is aware though and is defending well.#T1#
Arteta looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Abubalib trying to control but Arteta is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Arteta looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Arteta throws his legs up looking for a submission but Abubalib uses it to pass to side control.
Arteta manages to work his way to half guard, despite Abubalib's best efforts.#SUB2#
Arteta looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Arteta looking for submissions off his back.
Arteta wants to improve his position but Abubalib is controlling well.
#T2#
Abubalib prevents Arteta from standing back up.
#SUB2#
Arteta looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Arteta is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Abubalib pulls his head out easily.
Arteta trying to control here.
Arteta tries to roll over but Abubalib keeps him under control.#T3##SUB2#
Arteta actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Arteta is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Abubalib pulls his head out easily.
Babul Abubalib overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Arteta tries to roll over but Abubalib keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Arteta looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Arteta is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Arteta is trying to control but can't.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Arteta fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Abubalib to the ground. Arteta is now in Abubalib's guard.#T4#
Abubalib keeping full guard, as Arteta tries to pass. #SUB2#
Arteta thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Arteta thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Arteta wants to control from the top but Abubalib keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Arteta pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Abubalib is keeping the position for now.
Arteta stopping the sweep attempt from Abubalib.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mikel Arteta will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Arteta throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Abubalib was covering up waiting for the punch and Arteta finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SUB2#
Arteta drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Abubalib manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Arteta has Abubalib in his guard.#REVR#
Arteta is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Arteta is looking to stand up but Abubalib isn't so interested in that idea.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Arteta looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Abubalib passes into side control.
Arteta is looking for a sweep.#T1#
A control attempt from Arteta but he's now mounted!
Arteta is looking to get to half guard.
Arteta is still trying to improve position.#T2#
Arteta regains half guard.#SUB2#
Arteta looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Arteta looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Arteta is trying to get back to full guard.
Arteta desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Arteta is trying to control but can't.
#T3##SUB2#
Arteta looking for submissions off his back.
Arteta is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Arteta is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Abubalib pulls his head out easily.
Arteta tries to roll over but Abubalib keeps him under control.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Arteta looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Arteta gets back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Arteta had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Abubalib defends it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Babul Abubalib.
Well Arteta 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mikel Arteta!
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