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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Shawn Arteezy (ranked 1212 p4p, 138 weight class) and Luc Bittencourt (ranked 730 p4p, 0 weight class). Luc Bittencourt has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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152 lbs
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155 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
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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
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Shawn Arteezy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Luc Bittencourt!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Santiago Holmes and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bittencourt shoots in and bounces Arteezy off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Arteezy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Arteezy keeping full guard, as Bittencourt tries to pass.
We've been hearing good reports from Arteezy's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Bittencourt passes Arteezy's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Arteezy wants to improve his position but Bittencourt is controlling well.
Bittencourt wants to work for an arm triangle but Arteezy is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Arteezy is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bittencourt tries to pass the half guard into mount. Arteezy knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Arteezy is trying is best to control the position here.
Bittencourt seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Arteezy does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Arteezy is trying is best to control the position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arteezy is looking to control Bittencourt's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Arteezy avoid being mounted?
Arteezy regains full guard. Nicely done.
Arteezy had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bittencourt defends it easily.
Arteezy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bittencourt pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Arteezy is keeping the position for now.
Arteezy is looking for a triangle but Bittencourt pushes his legs off easily.
Arteezy trying to control the position.
Arteezy pulls Bittencourt in close to prevent any damage.
Bittencourt trying to control but Arteezy is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bittencourt forces his way into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arteezy is in trouble now - Bittencourt has advanced to mount!
Bittencourt prevents Arteezy from getting the reversal.
Arteezy is working hard here to advance position.
Bittencourt avoids the attempt from Arteezy to control.
Arteezy prevents Bittencourt from taking his back.
Arteezy is looking to improve his position but Bittencourt isn't that keen on the idea.
Bittencourt controlling the position easily from mount.
Bittencourt tries to control but Arteezy wriggling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arteezy working to try and regain half guard.
Arteezy is trying to escape the mount but Bittencourt keeps good control and instead manages to take Arteezy's back.
Bittencourt is looking for the choke from the back position but Arteezy is controlling his hands well.
Arteezy looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Bittencourt has the hooks in. Arteezy is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Bittencourt looking for the choke but no joy.
Arteezy is in bad spot here.
Arteezy is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Bittencourt.
Bittencourt doesn't have the hooks in and Arteezy manages to turn into his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arteezy tries to free his leg and advance position but Bittencourt is retaining full guard.
Arteezy postures up.
Arteezy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bittencourt is keeping the position for now.
Arteezy preventing the sweep.
Bittencourt not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Arteezy is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bittencourt is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Arteezy is pushing down on Bittencourt's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bittencourt is fighting to maintain full guard but Arteezy has managed to sneak the leg through.
Arteezy looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bittencourt is pressing down on Arteezy's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luc Bittencourt dominated that round.
That's time! Arteezy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Arteezy dives in and grabs Bittencourt's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bittencourt pushes down on Arteezy's head and hops out.
Arteezy lunges at Bittencourt with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bittencourt's hand.
Bittencourt fails with a takedown attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Arteezy. Bittencourt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bittencourt drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Arteezy is looking for a sweep.
Bittencourt works to advance to full mount. Arteezy defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bittencourt working for a guillotine from mount but Arteezy is in no mood to give up.
Arteezy looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Arteezy is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Bittencourt gets his way!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bittencourt controlling the position well here. Arteezy rolled but Bittencourt kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Arteezy tries to escape but Bittencourt has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Bittencourt is looking for the choke from the back position but Arteezy is controlling his hands well.
Bittencourt is trying to stick to Arteezy's back but Arteezy is turning into Bittencourt. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Bittencourt's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Arteezy.
Arteezy tries to free his leg and advance position but Bittencourt is retaining full guard.
Bittencourt throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Arteezy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bittencourt swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bittencourt has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Arteezy can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Arteezy pushing down on Bittencourt's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arteezy seems to be working for a kimura but Bittencourt defends the submission attempt.
Bittencourt avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Arteezy.
Bittencourt is looking to improve his position.
Bittencourt works his way to full guard. Good work.
Arteezy drops back looking for a leg! Bittencourt is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bittencourt manages to kick Arteezy off! Arteezy jumps back into Bittencourt's guard.
Arteezy stays in close to Bittencourt's body and controls the position.
Bittencourt has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Arteezy drops back, looking for a kneebar! Bittencourt looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Bittencourt looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Bittencourt!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arteezy is trying to get back to half guard.
Bittencourt is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Arteezy has escaped the position, nice work there.
Bittencourt tries to move to mount but Arteezy blocks the move with his legs.
Bittencourt is looking to take a break and control but Arteezy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bittencourt is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Arteezy is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Arteezy is looking for a sweep.
Arteezy looks to move to half guard but instead Bittencourt has passed into mount! Damn!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bittencourt prevents Arteezy from getting the reversal.
Bittencourt working for a guillotine from mount but Arteezy is in no mood to give up.
Bittencourt controlling the pace for now.
Arteezy prevents Bittencourt from taking his back.
Bittencourt controlling the pace for now.
Arteezy is trying to escape the mount.
Bittencourt looking to control but Arteezy is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bittencourt looking to control and managing it successfully.
Bittencourt looking to control but Arteezy is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luc Bittencourt 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!
Arteezy throws a body punch but Bittencourt moves out of range.
Arteezy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bittencourt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Arteezy.
Arteezy fails with a takedown attempt.
Arteezy takes a swing at Bittencourt's ribcage but misses.
Arteezy shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bittencourt but Bittencourt pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bittencourt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Arteezy was well out of range. Poor timing from Bittencourt.
Luc Bittencourt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bittencourt stuffs the takedown attempt from Arteezy. Arteezy gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shawn Arteezy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bittencourt throws a hook but Arteezy blocks it.
Arteezy leaves Bittencourt with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bittencourt fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Arteezy avoids it really well and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bittencourt throws a lazy right hand but Arteezy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Arteezy closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Luc Bittencourt has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bittencourt is looking for a sweep. Arteezy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Arteezy is controlling the pace.
Arteezy is looking to advance position but Bittencourt won't allow it.
Bittencourt makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bittencourt.
Arteezy tries to free his leg and advance position but Bittencourt is retaining full guard.
Well,Arteezy is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arteezy wants to control from the top but Bittencourt keeps moving.
Bittencourt is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Arteezy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bittencourt swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Arteezy wants to control from the top but Bittencourt keeps moving.
Bittencourt is looking for a triangle but Arteezy pushes his legs off easily.
Arteezy has gone for a leg lock! Bittencourt slips out almost immediately though and dives into Arteezy's guard.
Bittencourt passes into half guard.
Bittencourt uses his free foot to push down on Arteezy's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Arteezy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bittencourt is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Arteezy is surviving well by controlling Bittencourt's body position as best he can.
Bittencourt can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Arteezy is looking to escape.
Bittencourt is working for a guillotine from mount but Arteezy frees his head quite easily.
Arteezy can't escape the position.
Shawn Arteezy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bittencourt tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Bittencourt is working for a guillotine from mount but Arteezy frees his head quite easily.
Bittencourt looking to control but Arteezy is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arteezy holds on, trying desperately to control.
Arteezy tries to lock up and control but Bittencourt gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Bittencourt manages to capitalize on a mistake by Arteezy to take his back!
Bittencourt looking for the choke but no joy.
Arteezy is keeping busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Arteezy tries to break free.
Bittencourt looking for the choke from the back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Luc Bittencourt comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bittencourt 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 Peter Branson scores the fight for Luc Bittencourt!
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight for Luc Bittencourt!
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight for Luc Bittencourt!
Luc Bittencourt wins by unanimous decision!
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RATING
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