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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
SPFC 8
Date: Jun 11, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Akenzua moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Anoai gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Anoai engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Anoai's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
It looks like Anoai might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#SUB#
Anoai got a little sloppy there for a moment and Akenzua has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Anoai has managed to get both his arms back between Akenzua's legs - danger averted.
Anoai is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##SUB#
Akenzua looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Anoai content to stall in guard here.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#SUB#
Akenzua throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Akenzua is breathing heavily.
Anoai sitting in guard, not really doing much. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Akenzua fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Anoai avoids it really well and circles away.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Akenzua tries to clinch but Anoai is having none of it.
Anoai is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
No luck for Akenzua with that takedown attempt.
Anoai feints the counter takedown.
Nice takedown defense from Anoai. No joy for Akenzua on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rodrigo Akenzua. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Akenzua tries to clinch but Anoai moves out of range.
Anoai changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Akenzua tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Anoai swivels and escapes.
The fight stays on the outside here - Akenzua looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T3#
Akenzua shoots in looking for a takedown but Anoai manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Akenzua's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Anoai avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Anoai feints the counter takedown.
Akenzua moves in looking to clinch but Anoai pushes him off.
Akenzua looks to clinch #TD2#
and Anoai counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anoai engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anoai is continuing to stall.
Let's hope that Anoai has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T4#
The adventures of Anoai the control monster continue. Boring.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Anoai circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leati Anoai dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Akenzua wants to clinch.
Akenzua tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD2#
and Anoai counters with a shoot takedown. Akenzua fights it but they end up in guard.
Anoai engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1##REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Akenzua shoots in looking for a takedown but Anoai manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Akenzua's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Akenzua is looking to clinch but Anoai is avoiding it.
Anoai drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Akenzua defends it well.
Akenzua tries to clinch but Anoai moves out of range. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Akenzua is looking to clinch but Anoai is avoiding it.
Akenzua shoots in for a takedown but Anoai shows good takedown defense.
Akenzua misses with a double jab.
Akenzua with a lazy takedown attempt #CL2#
and Anoai moves into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rodrigo Akenzua. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Anoai tightens his grip and picks Akenzua up, before dumping him to the ground. Akenzua manages to land in guard.
Anoai content to stall in guard here. #T3#
Akenzua wants to get back to his feet but Anoai is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Anoai controlling from the top position.
More stalling from Anoai.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Akenzua tries to close the distance and clinch up but Anoai swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Akenzua wants to clinch up but Anoai keeps it at a distance.
Anoai avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Anoai wants to counter with a clinch but Akenzua pushes him away.
Akenzua throws a left and a right that both miss
#CL2#
and Anoai counters by clinching up. #TD2#
Anoai works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Anoai 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Leati Anoai has got the better of the ground game so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leati Anoai 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! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Akenzua has his takedown stuffed#CL2#
and Anoai counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #TD2#
Anoai tightens his grip and picks Akenzua up, before dumping him to the ground. Akenzua manages to land in guard.
Anoai showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akenzua looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Anoai sitting in guard here, content to control. #T1##REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Akenzua shoots in looking for a takedown. Anoai tries to sprawl out of it but Akenzua keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Anoai manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Anoai tries to counter by closing the distance.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Akenzua closes this distance looking for a takedown but Anoai circles away.
Anoai with the counter takedown but Akenzua avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rodrigo Akenzua. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anoai avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Anoai changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Akenzua looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Akenzua is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And Anoai tries to counter it with a takedown but Akenzua pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Akenzua fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Anoai feints the counter takedown.
Akenzua wants to clinch up but Anoai keeps it at a distance.
Akenzua rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Anoai moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T3#
Anoai avoids the head kick by Akenzua.
Anoai drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Akenzua defends it well.
Akenzua swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Anoai with the counter takedown but Akenzua avoids it easily.
Akenzua tries to bum rush Anoai with a series of wild strikes but Anoai uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rodrigo Akenzua seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Akenzua tries to clinch there but Anoai circles away.
Anoai tries to counter by closing the distance.
Akenzua misses with a takedown attempt #CL2#
and Anoai counters by clinching up. #TD2#
Anoai lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Anoai has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Anoai looking to control and managing it successfully. #T4#
Anoai is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Akenzua is in real trouble.
Anoai slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Rodrigo Akenzua has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Leati Anoai comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Anoai 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leati Anoai!
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Event:
SPFC 5
Date: May 21, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Johansson feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Anoai controls Johansson momentarily but Johansson frees himself.
Johansson 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.
Anoai trying to keep a closed guard but Johansson is proving a slippery customer.
Johansson preventing the sweep.
Johansson landing some decent shots from guard.
Johansson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Anoai is trying to keep Johansson in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johansson connects with a couple of short punches.
Anoai is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Anoai is trying to control the action in half guard but Johansson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T1#
Johansson lands with a few short shots to the body.
Anoai wants to control but Johansson is keeping him busy.
Johansson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Anoai wants to pass the guard but Johansson is defending well.
Anoai wants to control but Johansson is keeping him busy.
Johansson is trying to get back to full guard.
Anoai takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Anoai is keen to just control but Johansson is a slippery customer.
Anoai is looking to stall here but Johansson recovers full guard.
Johansson seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Anoai trying to control but Johansson is working from the bottom. #T2#
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.#SUB2#
Anoai is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Johansson is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Johansson has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Anoai can do anything to dispel that myth.
Anoai controls Johansson momentarily but Johansson frees himself.
Anoai controlling Johansson's posture.
Anoai working a defensive guard here.
Anoai lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T3#
Johansson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Anoai is stalling in the full guard.
Anoai trying to control the position from guard on top but Johansson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anoai is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Anoai controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Anoai must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Johansson keeping moving, preventing Anoai from controlling successfully. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Anoai content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Johansson has locked up a guillotine! Johansson's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Anoai is holding on here and Johansson must be using up a lot of energy. Anoai has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Johansson gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ivar Johansson!
A very excited looking Ivar Johansson 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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