PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nate Holyfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diego Arteta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diego Arteta told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Holyfield
vs
Arteta

181 cm
20
169 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

179 cm
20
179 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter striker
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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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 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nate Holyfield!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Diego Arteta!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holyfield slips a jab and a cross from Arteta.
Holyfield throws a solid leg kick but Arteta takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Holyfield.
Arteta takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Arteta misses the shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Holyfield.
Arteta just misses with a punch to the body.
Holyfield defending well as Arteta loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holyfield throws a predictable looking body shot

and Arteta counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Arteta tries to circle away but Holyfield has him pinned against the cage.

Arteta breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Arteta ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Holyfield moves away.
Arteta takes a swing at Holyfield's ribcage but misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Holyfield ducks under a wild hook from Arteta.
The crowd cheers as Arteta lands an impressive looking overhand right. Holyfield doesn't seem phased though.
Holyfield displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Arteta throws out the jab.
Holyfield ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Arteta checks a leg kick.
Arteta misses with a looping left.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Holyfield.
Arteta thows a body shot but no joy.

That's two 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.
Arteta lands with a nice body punch.
Holyfield bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Arteta tries to bum rush Holyfield with a series of wild strikes but Holyfield uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Holyfield staying out of range there.
Arteta throws a body punch but Holyfield moves out of range.
Nice cross by Arteta.
Arteta takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holyfield defending well as Arteta loads up on a big left hand.
Diego Arteta is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Arteta throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Arteta lands a slapping body shot.
Holyfield throws a hook but Arteta blocks it.
Arteta misses with an uppercut.
Holyfield avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Arteta lands a with a good body shot.
Holyfield swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Holyfield takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Holyfield uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Arteta.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holyfield swings for the body but Arteta moves out of range.
Arteta throws a hook to the side of Holyfield's head but Holyfield sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Arteta misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Arteta scores with a crisp jab that stopped Holyfield in his tracks.
Holyfield has his takedown stuffed
and Arteta connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Arteta displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Holyfield throws out the jab.
Arteta is looking to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Diego Arteta dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Arteta throws a hook to the side of Holyfield's head but Holyfield sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Holyfield lands a high kick!
Arteta looks to throw the jab but Holyfield is out of range.
Arteta lands a right hook to the body.
Arteta lands with a straight right. Holyfield didn't see that one coming.
Arteta misses the shot to the body.
Holyfield misses with a takedown attempt
and Arteta counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Arteta lands a slapping body shot.
Arteta works Holyfield's body with a nice hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab from Arteta.
Holyfield is trying hard to land a takedown here. Arteta sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Arteta misses with a wild body shot.
Arteta misses with a hook. Holyfield ducked under it nicely.
Holyfield fails to land with a series of punches.
Holyfield misses with a hook to the body
and Arteta counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Arteta fails in his attempt to clinch.
A slow jab from Arteta misses its intended target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arteta comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Holyfield closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Arteta holding on.

Holyfield goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Arteta rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Holyfield's guard! Nice work there by Arteta!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Holyfield escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Arteta gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Holyfield working for a triangle but Arteta defends it easily.
Arteta is looking to stand up but Holyfield won't let him.

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.

Holyfield throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Arteta escapes and throws Holyfield's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Arteta wants to stand but Holyfield has his arm trapped.
Arteta is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Holyfield is trying to control Arteta's posture but Arteta avoids it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Arteta tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
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.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Good leg kick by Holyfield there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Holyfield swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Arteta counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Diego Arteta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice uppercut there from Arteta.
Holyfield avoids a punch combination nicely.
Arteta misses with a looping right.
Holyfield misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Arteta keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Holyfield misses with a double jab
and Arteta counters with a stiff right hand.
A shot to the body from Holyfield misses
and Arteta counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Arteta misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Holyfield.
Arteta keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Arteta throws the left hand but Holyfield avoids the punch easily.
The crowd cheers as Arteta lands an impressive looking overhand right. Holyfield doesn't seem phased though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holyfield throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Arteta wants to clinch up but Holyfield keeps it at a distance.
Holyfield on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Holyfield is looking to chop away at Arteta's legs.
Nate Holyfield has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Diego Arteta seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Arteta keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Arteta tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Holyfield was well out of range. Poor timing from Arteta.
Holyfield fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Arteta manages to avoid it.
Holyfield moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arteta throws a big shot that misses.
Arteta is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Holyfield.
Holyfield moves out of range of the strikes.
Holyfield tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Diego Arteta is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Holyfield fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Arteta avoids it really well and circles away.
Arteta cracks Holyfield with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Holyfield is looking to wear down Arteta with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
Holyfield swats away the attempt to clinch by Arteta.
Holyfield throws a head kick that misses.
Arteta throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Arteta waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Holyfield.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Arteta cracks a nice hook into Holyfield's ribs.
Arteta takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Diego Arteta comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Arteta winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Diego Arteta!