PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mu Spinelli (ranked 5998 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anderi Ferlakov (ranked 24381 p4p, 729 weight class). Mu Spinelli has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Spinelli
vs
Ferlakov

220 cm
18
270 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

194 cm
19
268 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Inexperienced

Good wrestler
Brawler
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mu Spinelli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Anderi Ferlakov!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Daniel Cesar and Alexandre Firmino.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ferlakov is defended easily by Spinelli.
Ferlakov tries to clinch up but Spinelli circles away and keeps his distance.
Spinelli appears to be looking for a counter takedown.

Ferlakov looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Spinelli!
Spinelli is not content to let Ferlakov control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spinelli can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Spinelli is not content to let Ferlakov control the position.
Spinelli can't do much from the bottom here.
Spinelli tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ferlakov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ferlakov in side control, throwing shots but Spinelli defends.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ferlakov has knee on belly momentarily but Spinelli bucks him off and regains half guard.
Ferlakov wants to free his trapped foot but Spinelli is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ferlakov works his foot free and advances to mount.

Ferlakov working for a guillotine from mount but Spinelli is in no mood to give up.
Ferlakov looking to control but Spinelli is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spinelli blocking the ground and pound.

Ferlakov jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Spinelli manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Ferlakov tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.

That's four 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.
Ferlakov working the ground and pound but Spinelli is defending the strikes.
Ferlakov trying to control the action but Spinelli is working from the bottom.
Spinelli avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Ferlakov.
Ferlakov is looking to take a break and control but Spinelli is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ferlakov lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anderi Ferlakov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

A head kick misses from Ferlakov.
Spinelli tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ferlakov is looking to clinch but Spinelli is avoiding it.
Spinelli slaps away a takedown attempt from Ferlakov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ferlakov misses with the combination.
Spinelli throws a quick counter kick to the body but Ferlakov avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferlakov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Spinelli thinks about countering with a head kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferlakov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Spinelli sprawls well. Spinelli wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ferlakov gets slowly back to his feet.
Spinelli is looking to counter punch.
Mu Spinelli has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anderi Ferlakov.

Ferlakov gets a double leg takedown into Spinelli's guard.
Spinelli is adopting a defensive guard.
Ferlakov landing with the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spinelli is pulling down on Ferlakov's head. It's preventing any offense from Ferlakov, at least for the moment.
Ferlakov trying to control but Spinelli is working from the bottom.
Spinelli 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.
Ferlakov trying to control but Spinelli is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spinelli working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ferlakov.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

Ferlakov decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Spinelli is staying active underneath Ferlakov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Ferlakov seems to be working for a kimura but Spinelli defends the submission attempt.
Ferlakov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

Ferlakov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Spinelli doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ferlakov.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferlakov trying to control the action but Spinelli is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Ferlakov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Spinelli is just riding it out for now. Ferlakov eventually gives up the hold.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Ferlakov closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anderi Ferlakov 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! And we move into the final round!

Spinelli swats away the attempt to clinch by Ferlakov.

Ferlakov closes the distance and clinches.

Ferlakov successfully pulls guard.
Spinelli trying to control the position from guard on top but Ferlakov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Spinelli 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.
Anderi Ferlakov has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferlakov striking off his back but it's not causing Spinelli any problems.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Spinelli is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Ferlakov is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Ferlakov has escaped and now he's on top!

Ferlakov would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Spinelli will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Spinelli pulls Ferlakov in close to prevent any damage.
Ferlakov trying to control the position from guard on top but Spinelli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Ferlakov would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

Ferlakov forces Spinelli back against the cage and clinches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferlakov just leaning against Spinelli, taking a breather.

Ferlakov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ferlakov moves in looking to clinch but Spinelli pushes him off.
Spinelli is looking to counter punch.

Ferlakov shoots in and gets a takedown into Spinelli's guard.
Spinelli pulls Ferlakov in close to prevent any damage.
Ferlakov tries to free his leg and advance position but Spinelli is retaining full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spinelli is adopting a defensive guard.
Ferlakov trying to control the position from guard on top but Spinelli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Spinelli is pulling down on Ferlakov's head. It's preventing any offense from Ferlakov, at least for the moment.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

And that's the end of the fight!
Anderi Ferlakov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ferlakov winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anderi Ferlakov!