PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Shelby Daniels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manos Anagnostopoulos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Daniels
vs
Anagnostopoulos

169 cm
18
161 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

186 cm
18
155 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Inexperienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Solid chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Shelby Daniels!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Manos Anagnostopoulos!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Fedor Mirinova and Illya Tyunina.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Daniels fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Anagnostopoulos sprawls well initially but Daniels persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

Daniels is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Anagnostopoulos is trying to stand back up but Daniels is controlling him

Daniels is working for a kimura but Anagnostopoulos is defending it quite comfortably.
Daniels performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Daniels seems to be working for a kimura but Anagnostopoulos defends the submission attempt.
Daniels perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

Daniels fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Anagnostopoulos to the ground. Daniels is now in Anagnostopoulos's guard.
Daniels trying to stand up but can't free himself from Anagnostopoulos's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anagnostopoulos is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

Anagnostopoulos wriggles free and stands up.

Daniels bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

Daniels swings around for an armbar but Anagnostopoulos sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Daniels's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Anagnostopoulos stands up and waves to Daniels to follow him.

Anagnostopoulos gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Anagnostopoulos uses the cage to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daniels is looking to clinch.
Anagnostopoulos displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Daniels throws out the jab.
Daniels misses with a few strikes there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Daniels fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Anagnostopoulos, pushing him back against the cage.

Daniels has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Anagnostopoulos uses from the top position.
Daniels might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Daniels pulls Anagnostopoulos in to control the position.
Anagnostopoulos wanted to stand there but Daniels had control of the position.

Anagnostopoulos stands up from Daniels's guard - Anagnostopoulos perhaps looking for a knockout.

Daniels drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Manos Anagnostopoulos will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Anagnostopoulos clinches up with Daniels and pushes him back against the cage.
Anagnostopoulos dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Anagnostopoulos is trying to stall.

Daniels gets control of Anagnostopoulos's arms and successfully pulls guard. Daniels will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daniels is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Daniels managing to control the position.
Anagnostopoulos is working Daniels over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anagnostopoulos prevents Daniels from getting back to his feet.
Daniels pulls Anagnostopoulos in to control the position.

Daniels has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Anagnostopoulos off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.

Daniels scores with a takedown into Anagnostopoulos's guard.

Anagnostopoulos is working an open guard so Daniels takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

Daniels looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Anagnostopoulos!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anagnostopoulos is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Daniels has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Anagnostopoulos tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anagnostopoulos is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.

Daniels goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Anagnostopoulos is on top in guard.
Daniels has his hands on Anagnostopoulos's head, controlling the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anagnostopoulos wanted to stand there but Daniels had control of the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Daniels is pulling down on Anagnostopoulos's head. It's preventing any offense from Anagnostopoulos, at least for the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Daniels wants to sweep here but Anagnostopoulos controlling him for the moment.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Daniels is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Anagnostopoulos is looking to stand up but Daniels won't let him.
Daniels is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Anagnostopoulos is controlling him.
Daniels lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Daniels throws a sloppy strike and Anagnostopoulos has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Daniels is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Anagnostopoulos!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Manos Anagnostopoulos!