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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
The Island Season 8, 170 lbs, Round 1
Date: Aug 05, 2018 |
#R1# Anya fails with a takedown attempt.#CL2# Splinter gets tackled into the cage by Anya. Anya maintains the clinch. Anya tries to pull guard but Splinter holds him up against the cage and eventually Anya drops back down to his feet.
Splinter has Anya pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Anya manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Anya is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Splinter to keep the fight standing. Master Splinter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Les Anya. Anya is struggling to control the position. Splinter tries to work over Anya's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1# Anya tries to break the clinch but Splinter is controlling the position. Anya stalling against the cage.
Anya wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Anya pressing his opponent against the cage. Splinter drops down looking for an ankle pick but Anya pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2# Anya rushes Splinter and presses him up against the cage.#T2# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Anya throws a punch but it's blocked by Splinter. #TD# Splinter pulls guard. #ES# Splinter is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Anya presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. Splinter looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio. Anya tries to pull guard but Splinter holds him up against the cage and eventually Anya drops back down to his feet.
Anya is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Splinter is defending well for now.#TD# Splinter lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Anya is trying to escape back to his feet but Splinter uses the scramble to pass into side control.
#SUB# Splinter has an Americana. Anya didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Splinter is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Splinter hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Master Splinter! Our winner, Master Splinter, 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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