PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ayo Anoy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eddie Guavo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anoy comes into the arena with Massive Attack - Teardrop blaring out of the sound system. Guavo has chosen Jizz In My Pants as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Anoy
vs
Guavo

180 cm
21
165 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

175 cm
22
160 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ayo Anoy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Eddie Guavo!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Viktor Lagutenko and Sergei Dronov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guavo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Anoy sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Guavo somewhat.
Guavo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Guavo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Anoy swivels and escapes.
Guavo has a takedown stuffed.
Ayo Anoy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eddie Guavo.
Guavo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Guavo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Anoy circles away quickly and effectively.
Guavo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Anoy avoids a punch combination nicely.
A head kick misses from Guavo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guavo takes a swing at Anoy's ribcage but misses.
Anoy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Guavo swats away the attempt to clinch by Anoy.

Anoy scores a takedown into full mount!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anoy can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Guavo is looking to escape.
Guavo tries to lock up and control but Anoy gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

Anoy goes for an armbar but Guavo turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Guavo.
Guavo trying to stand up but can't free himself from Anoy's guard.
Anoy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Anoy tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Guavo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Anoy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Anoy wants to hit a switch here but Guavo passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Anoy there!
Anoy tries to hold on but Guavo postures up.
Anoy slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Anoy wants to get back to full guard.
Guavo with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Anoy is pressing down on Guavo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Anoy wants to sweep here but Guavo controlling him for the moment.
Guavo forces his way into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anoy moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Guavo wants to control from the top but Anoy keeps moving.

Guavo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Guavo is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Guavo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Anoy is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Anoy is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Guavo is aware though and is defending well.
Guavo won't allow Anoy to sweep him here.
Guavo controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Guavo tries to free his leg and advance position but Anoy is retaining full guard.
Anoy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Guavo throws a series of punches but Anoy avoids them all with ease.
Guavo misses with a takedown attempt
and Anoy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Guavo looks gassed!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Guavo scores with a takedown into Anoy's guard.
Guavo trying to control the position from guard on top but Anoy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Ayo Anoy will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Guavo looks to land a combination but Anoy avoids it well.
Anoy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Guavo circles away quickly and effectively.

Anoy moves into the clinch.
Anoy taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Guavo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Anoy lands with a short shot to the head.
Knees to the body from Anoy.
Anoy is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Guavo is keeping busy.
The referee is keeping an eye on Anoy - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Guavo goes for a takedown in the clinch but Anoy prevents it.
Guavo is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Guavo is breathing heavily.
Anoy misses with a knee to the head.
Anoy taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Anoy scores a nice knee to the body.
Anoy slowing the pace effectively.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Ayo Anoy.
Anoy scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Anoy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Guavo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Anoy circles away quickly and effectively.
Anoy throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Guavo's head.

Anoy closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

Anoy has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Guavo defend it? Anoy steps over the head and cranks it - Guavo is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Anoy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:03 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ayo Anoy!