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Event:
The Island Season 9, 145 lbs, Round 4
Date: May 07, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
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.#SUB#
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.
#SUB2#
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. #T1#
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. #SUB#
Arteezy had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bittencourt defends it easily.#SUB#
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. #SUB#
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.#T2#
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. #T3#
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.
#SUB2#
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. #SUB2#
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.
#T4#
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.
#SUB#
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.#SUB#
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.
#R2#
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.#TD2#
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.#SUB2#
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!#SUB2#
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!
#T1#
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. #SUB2#
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. #SUB2#
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. #SUB2#
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. #T2##SUB#
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.#SUB#
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.#SUB#
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! #REVB##T3#
Arteezy is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
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. #SUB2#
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!#T4#
Bittencourt prevents Arteezy from getting the reversal.#SUB2#
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!
#R3#
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.#T1#
Bittencourt throws a lazy right hand but Arteezy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#TD#
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?#T2#
Arteezy wants to control from the top but Bittencourt keeps moving. #SUB2#
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. #SUB2#
Bittencourt is looking for a triangle but Arteezy pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Arteezy has gone for a leg lock! Bittencourt slips out almost immediately though and dives into Arteezy's guard.#REVB#
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. #T3##SUB2#
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. #SUB2#
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. #SUB2#
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. #T4#
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!#SUB2#
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.
#SUB2#
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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Event:
The Island Season 9, 145 lbs, Round 3
Date: May 06, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Arteezy throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Sotaro was covering up waiting for the punch and Arteezy finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Arteezy throws a big right hand that misses.
Sotaro working a defensive guard here.
Sotaro can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Arteezy controls the pace.
Sotaro trying to keep a closed guard but Arteezy is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Arteezy drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Arteezy jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Sotaro is trying to keep Arteezy in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sotaro keeping moving, preventing Arteezy from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Sotaro looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Sotaro had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Arteezy defends it easily.
Sotaro being controlled here, momentarily. #T1##SUB#
Arteezy got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sotaro has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Arteezy has managed to get both his arms back between Sotaro's legs - danger averted.
Arteezy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sotaro is keeping the position for now.
Arteezy trying to control the position from guard on top but Sotaro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sotaro trying to keep a closed guard but Arteezy is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Sotaro throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sotaro looking to control.
Arteezy looking to pass the guard.
Arteezy forces his way into half guard.
Sotaro wants to get back to full guard.
Sotaro has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T2##SUB#
Sotaro actively working from the bottom here.
Arteezy is controlling the pace.
Arteezy has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Yaw-Yan Ardigma. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Arteezy is thwarting Sotaro's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Arteezy is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sotaro doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Arteezy.
Sotaro is staying active underneath Arteezy, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T3#
Arteezy looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Arteezy seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sotaro does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Sotaro looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sotaro is refusing to be controlled, as Arteezy sits in half guard.
Sotaro regains full guard. Nicely done.
Sotaro trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Sotaro is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Arteezy wants to control from the top but Sotaro keeps moving.
Arteezy seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Arteezy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Sotaro has his foot on Arteezy's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Arteezy works his way back into a safe position though.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Arteezy passes Sotaro's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Sotaro is refusing to be controlled, as Arteezy sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Arteezy is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Sotaro is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Shawn Arteezy!
Our winner, Shawn Arteezy, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
The Island Season 9, 145 lbs, Round 2
Date: May 05, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Arteezy shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Arteezy showed some decent athleticism there.
Barayev makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Barayev.
Arteezy has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Barayev is trying to control the position but Arteezy postures up.
Our spies down at at ELITE Island Gym - 19 Elite Coaches inform us that Barayev has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Barayev throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Arteezy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Arteezy is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Arteezy wants to control from the top but Barayev keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barayev being controlled here, momentarily.
Barayev is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
Arteezy passes Barayev's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Arteezy stalling. #SUB#
Arteezy is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Arteezy tries to pass to full mount but Barayev defends it. #SUB#
Arteezy seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barayev is trying to maintain the position but Arteezy is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Barayev looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Arteezy is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Barayev is just riding it out for now. Arteezy eventually gives up the hold.
Arteezy wants to control but Barayev is keeping him busy. #T2##SUB2#
Barayev actively working from the bottom here.
Arteezy performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Barayev won't allow Arteezy to pass to mount.
Barayev tries to roll over but Arteezy keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Barayev looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Well, if Arteezy is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#T3##SUB2#
Barayev looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Barayev trying to control from the bottom.
Arteezy tries to pass the half guard into mount. Barayev knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Arteezy is looking for a kimura but Barayev is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Arteezy to get the leverage.
Barayev is refusing to be controlled, as Arteezy sits in half guard.
Barayev trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Arteezy seems to be looking for submissions.
Arteezy perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Arteezy prevents Barayev from improving his position.#T4#
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.#SUB#
Arteezy is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Arteezy is looking for a kimura but Barayev is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Arteezy to get the leverage.
Arteezy content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Arteezy is looking to take a break and control but Barayev is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Arteezy prevents Barayev from improving his position.#SUB2#
Barayev is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Arteezy pulls his head out easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Arteezy seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Barayev does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Arteezy is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shawn Arteezy dominated that round.
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##TD#
Arteezy closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Barayev did well to prevent Arteezy getting side control.
Arteezy trying to mount his opponent but Barayev defends it. #SUB#
Arteezy is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Barayev has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Barayev actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Arteezy wants to work for an arm triangle but Barayev is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Barayev is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Arteezy pulls his head out easily.
Barayev wants to control but Arteezy is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Barayev actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Arteezy is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Barayev slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T1##SUB2#
Barayev looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Arteezy trying to control the position from guard on top but Barayev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Arteezy seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Arteezy stands and throws Barayev's legs to the side, diving into side control.
You can see the frustration on Barayev's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Barayev is trying to improve his position.
Arteezy wants to control but Barayev is keeping him busy. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Arteezy wants to take a breather but Barayev manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Arteezy.
Arteezy controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Barayev working for a triangle but Arteezy defends it easily.
Barayev keeping moving, preventing Arteezy from controlling successfully.
Barayev can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Arteezy controls the pace.
Shawn Arteezy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Arteezy tries to free his leg and advance position but Barayev is retaining full guard. #T3##SUB2#
Barayev looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Barayev can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Arteezy controls the pace.
Arteezy wants to control from the top but Barayev keeps moving. #SUB2#
Barayev is looking for a triangle but Arteezy pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Barayev is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Arteezy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Barayev keeping moving, preventing Arteezy from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Barayev is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Barayev preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Arteezy sitting in guard here, content to control. #T4#
Arteezy tries to free his leg and advance position but Barayev is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Arteezy drops back looking for a leg! Barayev is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Barayev manages to kick Arteezy off! Arteezy jumps back into Barayev's guard.
Arteezy looking to pass the guard.
Barayev preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Arteezy trying to control the position from guard on top but Barayev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Arteezy controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Barayev trying to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Arteezy pushes down on Barayev's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Barayev is looking for a sweep. Arteezy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shawn Arteezy dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Arteezy shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Barayev napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Barayev is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Barayev is refusing to be controlled, as Arteezy sits in half guard.
Arteezy is pressing down on Barayev's thigh, looking to free his foot. Barayev is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Barayev is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Arteezy pulls his head out easily.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB#
Arteezy is looking for a kimura but Barayev is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Arteezy to get the leverage.
Arteezy wants to take a breather but Barayev is having none of it. #SUB#
Arteezy is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Barayev actively working from the bottom here.
Arteezy works his foot free and advances to mount.
Barayev is trying to escape the mount.
#T1##SUB#
Arteezy working for a submission but Barayev is keeping him at bay.
Barayev tries to hold on but Arteezy pushes him away.
Arteezy tries to control but Barayev wriggling away.
Arteezy is stalling here but it's allowed Barayev to get half guard.
Arteezy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Barayev can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Barayev is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Arteezy pulls his head out easily.
Arteezy performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB#
Arteezy is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Arteezy is working for a kimura but Barayev is defending it quite comfortably.
Aslanbek Barayev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##SUB2#
Barayev actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Arteezy is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Barayev is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Arteezy wants to control but Barayev is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Barayev looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Barayev looking for submissions off his back.#T3#
Arteezy content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Arteezy seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Barayev does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Arteezy seems to be working for a kimura but Barayev defends the submission attempt.
Barayev is pressing down on Arteezy's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Arteezy wants to pass the guard but Barayev is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Barayev 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. Barayev swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Arteezy forces his way into half guard.
Shawn Arteezy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Well, if Arteezy is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Barayev manages to get to full guard.
Arteezy trying to control but Barayev is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Barayev had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Arteezy defends it easily.
Barayev keeping moving, preventing Arteezy from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shawn Arteezy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Arteezy 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight for Shawn Arteezy!
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight for Shawn Arteezy!
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight for Shawn Arteezy!
Shawn Arteezy wins by unanimous decision!
During a confident post fight interview, Shawn Arteezy thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
The Island Season 9, 145 lbs, Round 1
Date: May 04, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Arteezy shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Jr's guard.
Arteezy not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Jr looking to control.
Arteezy has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Arteezy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jr tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jr is trying to control the position but Arteezy postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Arteezy won't allow Jr to sweep him here.
Jr really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Arteezy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Arteezy advances position into side control!
Arteezy is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Jr will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#SUB#
Arteezy tries for a kimura but Jr is defending well.
Jr tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Arteezy wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Arteezy takes a little break here. Jr wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#SUB#
Arteezy is working to tighten his grip on Jr's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Jr has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Arteezy is really squeezing tight and eventually Jr passes out! Arteezy breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Shawn Arteezy!
A victorious Shawn Arteezy thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
SPARTA 48: THE ISLAND FINALE
Date: Apr 30, 2019 |
#R1#
A big right from Sakurai misses.
Sakurai has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Sakurai throws a body shot but no joy.
Sakurai misses with a wild body shot.
Sakurai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Arteezy was well out of range. Poor timing from Sakurai.
Arteezy takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nice straight punches there by Sakurai. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sakurai.
Arteezy throws a big shot that misses.
Sakurai has a takedown stuffed.
Arteezy misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Arteezy. Sakurai does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sakurai fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Arteezy looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Arteezy shoots in for a takedown but Sakurai shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sakurai swings for the body but Arteezy moves out of range.
Sakurai throws a jab when Arteezy was well out of range.
Sakurai is looking to wear down Arteezy with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T1##TD#
Sakurai shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Arteezy napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Arteezy tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sakurai wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Sakurai is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Arteezy is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
You can see the frustration on Arteezy's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Sakurai tries for a kimura but Arteezy is defending well.
Arteezy struggling a bit here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Arteezy is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Arteezy can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Sakurai is trying to get an arm triangle but Arteezy is defending well. #T2#
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Arteezy is looking for a sweep.
Arteezy gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Sakurai wants to pass to mount but Arteezy is defending the position. #SUB#
Arteezy is defending against the submission attempts here by Sakurai.
#SUB2#
Arteezy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sakurai pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Sakurai is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Arteezy doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sakurai. #T3#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Arteezy trying to control but Sakurai postures up.
Sakurai is looking to advance position but Arteezy won't allow it. #SUB#
Sakurai seems to be working for a kimura but Arteezy defends the submission attempt.
Arteezy is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Arteezy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Arteezy trying to control from the bottom.
#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Sakurai is working for a kimura but Arteezy is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Sakurai is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Sakurai is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Arteezy is just riding it out for now. Sakurai eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Arteezy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sakurai pulls his head out easily.
Arteezy tries to get to full guard but Sakurai has control of the leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Arteezy has hold of Sakurai's hands but Sakurai slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB2#
Arteezy actively working from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hayate Sakurai dominated that round.
That's time! Sakurai's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Arteezy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#TD#
Sakurai changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Arteezy looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Arteezy tries to improve position but can't.
Hayate Sakurai overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Sakurai tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Sakurai has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Sakurai tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Sakurai is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Arteezy knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arteezy tries to improve position but can't.
Arteezy is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Sakurai off and has taken his back!#T1##SUB2#
Arteezy tightening his grip on Sakurai, looking for the choke.
Sakurai is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Sakurai is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Arteezy is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Arteezy controlling the position well here. Sakurai rolled but Arteezy kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Sakurai tries to escape but Arteezy has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB2#
Sakurai defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Arteezy is looking for a rear naked choke here but Sakurai reverses the position brilliantly into Arteezy's guard!
#T2#
Arteezy is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sakurai passes into half guard.
Arteezy wants to get back to full guard.
Arteezy wants to control but Sakurai is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Sakurai is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Arteezy sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Sakurai is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Arteezy is looking to improve his position.
#T3##SUB#
Sakurai is working for a submission of some sort.
Arteezy wants to get back to full guard.
Arteezy trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Sakurai manages to pass to mount!
Arteezy wants to control but Sakurai is having none of it.
Arteezy is in all sorts of trouble here.
#SUB#
Sakurai looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#SUB#
Sakurai working for a guillotine from mount but Arteezy is in no mood to give up.
Arteezy is desperately trying to improve his position but Sakurai has a good base and remains in mount.#T4##SUB#
Sakurai is working for a guillotine from mount but Arteezy frees his head quite easily.
Arteezy tries to lock up and control but Sakurai gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Arteezy tries to get back to half guard but can't. #SUB#
Sakurai looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Sakurai is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Arteezy can do to turn this around?
Arteezy bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Arteezy controlling from the top position.
Arteezy has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Yaw-Yan Ardigma. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#SUB#
Sakurai looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Hayate Sakurai will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Arteezy staying out of range there.
Arteezy looks for a takedown but Sakurai sprawls well.
Arteezy throws a hook to the side of Sakurai's head but Sakurai sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sakurai jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#TD2#
Sakurai gets caught napping as Arteezy dives in and scores a takedown. Sakurai manages to retain guard.
Sakurai tries to strike from the bottom.
#SUB#
Arteezy avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sakurai keeping moving, preventing Arteezy from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arteezy sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T1#
Arteezy wants to control from the top but Sakurai keeps moving.
Arteezy wants to pass the guard but Sakurai is keeping the position.
Arteezy seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB#
Sakurai has his foot on Arteezy's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Arteezy works his way back into a safe position though.
Arteezy controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Arteezy tries to free his leg and advance position but Sakurai is retaining full guard.
Arteezy trying to control the position from guard on top but Sakurai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Sakurai is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Arteezy is aware though and is defending well.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Sakurai has his foot on Arteezy's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Arteezy works his way back into a safe position though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Arteezy trying to control the position from guard on top but Sakurai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sakurai looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Arteezy looking to sit in guard and control but Sakurai gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
Sakurai avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sakurai looking to pass the guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Arteezy is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Arteezy slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T3##SUB#
Sakurai is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Arteezy defends well.
Arteezy looking to sit in guard and control but Sakurai gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Arteezy pulls Sakurai in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Arteezy working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sakurai doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sakurai manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Shawn Arteezy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB2#
Arteezy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Arteezy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T4#
Sakurai sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Arteezy's guard.
Arteezy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Arteezy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Sakurai is looking for a kimura here.
Hayate Sakurai is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Arteezy trying to control from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Sakurai is looking for a kimura but Arteezy is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sakurai to get the leverage.
Arteezy wants to control but Sakurai is keeping busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Shawn Arteezy.
Well Sakurai 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hayate Sakurai!
Our winner, Hayate Sakurai, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
SPARTA 45
Date: Apr 24, 2019 |
#R1#
Arteezy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Show changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Show goes for a double leg but Arteezy avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Arteezy continues to drive forward.
Show shoots in for a double leg but Arteezy sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Show tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Arteezy swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Small Show. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Show fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Arteezy to the ground. Show is now in Arteezy's guard.#SUB2#
Arteezy has his foot on Show's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Show works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Arteezy pushes a forearm under Show's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Show is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Shawn Arteezy!
During a confident post fight interview, Shawn Arteezy thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Small Show spoke after the fight, saying 'My time is not yet now.'.
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Event:
SPARTA 37
Date: Apr 05, 2019 |
#R1#
Nice cross by Graybeard.
Graybeard connects with a right hand. Arteezy shakes it off.
Graybeard fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A looping hook to the body misses from Graybeard. Arteezy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Arteezy misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Arteezy takes a shot right to the bread basket.
No luck for Arteezy with that takedown attempt.
Graybeard lands with a good body shot.
Arteezy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Arteezy avoids the body shot from Graybeard.
Graybeard slaps away a takedown attempt from Arteezy, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shawn Arteezy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Graybeard looks to land a right hand but Arteezy moved out of range.#T1#
Graybeard lands a nice looking body shot.
Graybeard connects with a right hand. Arteezy shakes it off.
Arteezy slips under a jab.
Arteezy shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Graybeard sprawls well. Graybeard wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Arteezy gets slowly back to his feet.
A slow jab from Arteezy misses its intended target.
Arteezy takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#TD#
Arteezy fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Graybeard to the ground. Arteezy is now in Graybeard's guard.
Arteezy has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Graybeard trying to keep a closed guard but Arteezy is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
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.
Arteezy might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Arteezy slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T2#
Graybeard utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Graybeard keeping moving, preventing Arteezy from controlling successfully.
Arteezy controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Graybeard working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Arteezy.
Arteezy trying to control but Graybeard is working from the bottom.
Graybeard trying to control the position here.
Arteezy looking to pass the guard.
Graybeard preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Arteezy drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Arteezy jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
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. #T3#
Graybeard is pulling down on Arteezy's head. It's preventing any offense from Arteezy, at least for the moment.
Arteezy is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Arteezy wants to pass the guard but Graybeard is keeping the position.
Graybeard keeping moving, preventing Arteezy from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Graybeard is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Graybeard takes a swing at Arteezy's ribcage but misses.
Graybeard jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#ROC2#
Arteezy is rocked!
Graybeard has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Arteezy gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Graybeard counters with a left to the body.
Oh Arteezy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Graybeard has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Arteezy is breathing heavily.
Graybeard circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Arteezy tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Graybeard wins by KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dome Graybeard!
A relieved looking Dome Graybeard thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
SPARTA 28
Date: Mar 15, 2019 |
#R1#
Ndawonde throws a one two combo.
Arteezy moves out of range of the leg kick from Ndawonde.
Arteezy gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ndawonde counters with a nice body kick.
Ndawonde throws a shot from downtown. Arteezy moves away and avoids it.
Ndawonde throws a leg kick which misses Arteezy's front leg but catches the back leg as Arteezy tries to avoid it. #TD2#
Ndawonde tries to sprawl but Arteezy drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
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 are loving this. Great action here.
Arteezy trying to mount his opponent but Ndawonde defends it.
Arteezy slows the pace down in half guard.
Arteezy looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T1#
Ndawonde trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Arteezy is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ndawonde has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Arteezy is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ndawonde sees it coming and defends easily.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Arteezy in particular looking to stall.#SUB2#
Arteezy is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ndawonde doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Arteezy.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Ndawonde knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Arteezy on the ground.#T2#
Ndawonde is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Arteezy seems to be looking for submissions.
Ndawonde wants to get back to full guard.
Arteezy sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ndawonde defending well though. #SUB2#
Arteezy is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ndawonde has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Arteezy in particular looking to stall.
Ndawonde wants to get back to full guard.
Arteezy has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Yaw-Yan Ardigma. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Arteezy controlling the pace.
Arteezy wants to take a breather but Ndawonde is having none of it.
Ndawonde is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Arteezy is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T3#
Arteezy takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Ndawonde tries to roll over but Arteezy keeps him under control.
Ndawonde wants to control but Arteezy is keeping busy.
Arteezy takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
Arteezy is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Ndawonde is defending against the submission attempts here by Arteezy.
Arteezy is trying to control. Ndawonde wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ndawonde trying to hold on to Arteezy's head to control him but Arteezy postures up.
#T4##SUB2#
Arteezy in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Ndawonde tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Arteezy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Shawn Arteezy!
A very excited looking Shawn Arteezy made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
SPARTA 24
Date: Mar 06, 2019 |
#R1#
Arteezy has a takedown stuffed.
Gracie uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Arteezy.
Arteezy fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Arteezy shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gracie but Gracie pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gracie has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Yaw-Yan Ardigma in the buildup to the fight.
Robin Gracie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shawn Arteezy.
A slow jab from Gracie misses its intended target.
Arteezy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gracie sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Arteezy has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Arteezy throws out a loose jab but Gracie uses good head movement to avoid it.
Arteezy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie fails to land the takedown.
Arteezy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gracie.
Gracie feinted with a counter takedown.#TD#
Arteezy gets caught flat footed, as Gracie shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Gracie forces his way into half guard.#T1#
Gracie prevents Arteezy from improving his position.#SUB#
Gracie seems to be looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Arteezy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Arteezy wants to control the action here but instead Gracie manages to pass to full mount!
Arteezy wants to control but Gracie is having none of it.
Arteezy can't escape the position.
#SUB#
Gracie is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Arteezy to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Arteezy shrugs it off.
Arteezy sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#SUB2#
Arteezy looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Gracie pushes past his half guard into mount! #T2#
Arteezy is looking to get to half guard.#SUB#
Arteezy tries to improve his position but Gracie has taken his back! Gracie has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Arteezy tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Gracie pushes Arteezy away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Robin Gracie!
A victorious Robin Gracie thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
SPARTA 21
Date: Feb 27, 2019 |
#R1#
Arteezy misses with an uppercut.
Payakaroon punishes Arteezy's body with a nice straight punch.
Arteezy throws a poor cross that misses
and Payakaroon counters with a straight right hand.
Payakaroon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Arteezy moves away.
Horrible takedown attempt by Arteezy or perhaps it was just good defense by Payakaroon, which made it look bad.
Payakaroon definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Payakaroon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Arteezy.
#TD2#
Arteezy decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Arteezy is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Payakaroon defends it well.
Arteezy thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Payakaroon's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Arteezy tries to pass the half guard into mount. Payakaroon knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Payakaroon is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Arteezy is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Payakaroon is just riding it out for now. Arteezy eventually gives up the hold. #T1#
Arteezy is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Arteezy frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB2#
Arteezy working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Payakaroon looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Arteezy! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Shawn Arteezy!
A victorious Shawn Arteezy thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Samart Payakaroon had this to say: 'You are just lucky today!'.
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Event:
SPARTA 18: Smit vs. Ndlandla
Date: Feb 20, 2019 |
#R1#
Graybeard staying out of range there.
Arteezy throws a hook to the side of Graybeard's head but Graybeard sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Graybeard has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Yaw-Yan Ardigma in the buildup to the fight.
Graybeard lands with an overhand left.
Graybeard connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jab by Graybeard.
Graybeard is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Graybeard scores with a body shot.
Graybeard dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Arteezy has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Arteezy throws a body punch but Graybeard moves out of range.
Graybeard drops Arteezy with a straight right hand, right on the button! Graybeard follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dome Graybeard!
Our winner, Dome Graybeard, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
SPARTA 12: Smit vs. Gracie
Date: Jan 30, 2019 |
#R1#
Arteezy misses with a lunging right hand
letting Shabazz counter with a right hand.
Shabazz displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Arteezy.
Arteezy misses with a hook.
Shabazz throws a low kick but Arteezy moves out of range easily.
Arteezy misses with a body shot
and Shabazz counters with a nice body shot.
Shabazz digs a good body shot into Arteezy's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arteezy looks to score with a jab to the body but Shabazz is just out of range.
Shabazz moves out of range as Arteezy strikes.
Shabazz throws a counter combo.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Shabazz.#TD#
Arteezy drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#T1##SUB#
Arteezy tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Arteezy has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Arteezy is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Shabazz is trying to escape and Arteezy transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Shabazz is forced to tap! Nice work there by Arteezy! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Shawn Arteezy!
A relieved looking Shawn Arteezy thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
SPARTA 8: Floyd vs. Umbebe
Date: Jan 16, 2019 |
#R1#
Arteezy with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Payakaroon to score with a decent uppercut.
Arteezy misses with a hook
and Payakaroon counters with a left and a right that stings Arteezy.
Payakaroon has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Arteezy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Payakaroon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Arteezy definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Arteezy misses with an uppercut.
Payakaroon slaps away a takedown attempt from Arteezy, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Arteezy misses with an uppercut
and Arteezy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC2#
Arteezy is rocked!
Payakaroon darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Arteezy's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Payakaroon before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Samart Payakaroon!
Samart Payakaroon decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Event:
SPARTA 3: J. Luna vs. Umbebe
Date: Dec 30, 2018 |
#R1#
Arteezy takes one on the button.
Lapu seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Arteezy throws a body punch but Lapu moves out of range.
Lapu throws a body shot but no joy.
Arteezy looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Lapu connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Arteezy. Lapu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Arteezy takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lapu moves away from the strike by Arteezy.
Arteezy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lapu jabs Arteezy right on the nose. Arteezy blinks but takes it well.#T1#
Lapu steps in with a hook that catches Arteezy right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Lapu follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Arteezy looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lapu Lapu!
Lapu Lapu thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
SPARTA 2: Smith vs. Ribeiro
Date: Dec 26, 2018 |
#R1#
Moss throws a body punch but Arteezy moves out of range. #CL#
Arteezy gets tackled into the cage by Moss. Moss maintains the clinch.
Arteezy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Arteezy has Moss pressed against the cage.
Arteezy is struggling to control the position.
Moss connects with a nasty looking knee right to Arteezy's face.
Moss lands a knee to the head.
Moss connects with a knee to the head.
Moss tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arteezy fails to pull guard.
Moss throws a knee to the head but misses.
Arteezy takes an elbow to the temple.
Arteezy is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Moss lands a knee to the head.
#T1#
Arteezy is stalling here.
Moss tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A short right from Moss on the inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Moss.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Arteezy.
Moss tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Moss has a couple of punches blocked by Arteezy.
Stalling in the clinch from Arteezy.
Moss looking to throw knees to the head but Arteezy is blocking nicely.
Arteezy displaying some good clinch control by pressing Moss up against the cage.
Moss scores with a nice hook to the head.
Moss really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T2#
Moss misses with the head strike.
A knee to the head by Moss.
Arteezy wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Moss tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Moss looks to throw an elbow but misses.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Arteezy tries to pull guard but Moss holds him up against the cage and eventually Arteezy drops back down to his feet.
A short left from Moss.
Moss misses with a knee strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Arteezy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#TD2#
Arteezy decides to pull guard.
Arteezy is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T3#
Moss throws a strike but Arteezy rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Arteezy slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Arteezy wants to pass the guard but Moss is keeping the position.
Moss is looking to stand up but Arteezy isn't so interested in that idea.
Arteezy slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
We've been informed that Arteezy has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Moss wants to stand up but Arteezy is controlling him.
Arteezy sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Moss's guard. #SUB2#
Arteezy is trying for a kimura here. Moss looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Arteezy wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Shawn Arteezy!
Shawn Arteezy thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 15, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Arteezy tries to sprawl but Sakurai drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Sakurai is working for a submission of some sort.
Arteezy manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
Arteezy looking for a guillotine here but Sakurai defends easily.
Arteezy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sakurai is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Arteezy throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T1#
Sakurai stands and throws Arteezy's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Arteezy is looking for a sweep.
Sakurai misses with the ground and pound.
Arteezy is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Sakurai is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Arteezy knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Arteezy taking punishment in the form of punches.
Sakurai throws a strike aimed at the side of Arteezy's head but Arteezy avoids it well.
Arteezy sneaks back into half guard.#T2#
Sakurai prevents Arteezy from improving his position.
Sakurai scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Arteezy tries to roll over but Sakurai keeps him under control.
Sakurai sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Arteezy defending well though. #SUB2#
Sakurai is working for a kimura but Arteezy is defending it quite comfortably.
Arteezy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Sakurai is trying to control. Arteezy wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Sakurai seems to be looking for submissions.
Sakurai working the head and body with strikes.
Arteezy is looking to get back to full guard here but Sakurai has managed to pass to side control instead.
Arteezy tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Arteezy is breathing heavily.
Sakurai fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Sakurai scores with punches from side control. #T4#
Arteezy tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
Sakurai tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Sakurai is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Arteezy knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Sakurai thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Arteezy is looking to regain half guard here but Sakurai keeps moving and retains side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hayate Sakurai dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Sakurai moves into range and connects with a jab.
Shawn Arteezy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sakurai lands a jab to the head.
#TD#
Arteezy drives through with a takedown into guard. #SUB2#
Sakurai looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hayate Sakurai has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sakurai looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arteezy trying to control but Sakurai is working from the bottom.
Sakurai looking to control but Arteezy passes into half guard.
Sakurai is refusing to be controlled, as Arteezy sits in half guard. #T1#
Arteezy throwing shots but Sakurai is blocking nicely. #SUB2#
Sakurai actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Arteezy is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Arteezy is trying for a kimura here. Sakurai looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Arteezy wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Shawn Arteezy!
A victorious Shawn Arteezy thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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