PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ludenko Ogirko (ranked 6009 p4p, 7304 weight class) and Janko Hrasko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Ogirko
vs
Hrasko

191 cm
18
188
0 - 1 - 0

191 cm
18
184
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ludenko Ogirko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Janko Hrasko!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Winston Alpacca and Sandra Marshall.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ogirko fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hrasko checks it well.
Hrasko checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ludenko Ogirko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ogirko throws a wild body kick that Hrasko sees coming a mile off.
Ogirko throws a leg kick
and Hrasko counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A head kick misses from Ogirko.
A lazy body kick from Ogirko
and Hrasko counters with a series of strikes. Ogirko will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hrasko lands a head kick. Ogirko smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Ogirko avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ogirko misses with a leg kick

and Hrasko counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Hrasko stalling.
Hrasko using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ogirko tries to stall but Hrasko uses the opportunity to gain a better position.

Hrasko pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ogirko throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hrasko connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Some bone on bone action there as Hrasko checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ogirko will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ogirko pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hrasko. That's going to slow Ogirko down.

Hrasko closes the distance and clinches.
Hrasko effectively controlling the action here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hrasko as Ogirko tries to tie him up.
Hrasko lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ogirko or not.
Ogirko is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ogirko is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hrasko is keeping busy.
Hrasko creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ogirko's defenses.
Hrasko throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ogirko blocks it with crossed arms.
Ogirko taking a breather.

Hrasko breaks the clinch.
Ogirko throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Ogirko takes a head kick and keeps coming.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ogirko motions for Hrasko to come forward. Ogirko throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ogirko throws a lazy head kick

and Hrasko counters by moving into the clinch.
Ogirko looking to stall.

Hrasko's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nice body kick there by Hrasko.
Ogirko is breathing heavily.
Ogirko on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hrasko. Hrasko obviously looking to wear him down.
Ogirko throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Hrasko counters with a slapping leg kick.
Hrasko blocks a head kick by Ogirko.

Hrasko moves into the clinch.
Hrasko displaying some good clinch control by pressing Ogirko up against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hrasko is stalling here.

Hrasko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A head kick misses from Ogirko.
Hrasko looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Hrasko lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hrasko scores with a head kick. Ogirko tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.

Ogirko tries to keep at a distance but Hrasko has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hrasko displaying some good clinch control by pressing Ogirko up against the cage.

Hrasko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ogirko tries to score with a low kick but Hrasko moves his leg out of the way.
Hrasko tries to counter with a clinch but Ogirko shakes him off and moves away.
Hrasko checks a leg kick nicely.
Ogirko tries a head kick but it misses.

Hrasko rushes Ogirko and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hrasko lands an elbow inside that Ogirko shrugs off.
Hrasko content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Hrasko.
Ogirko tries to stall but Hrasko uses the opportunity to gain a better position.

Hrasko escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ogirko misses with a body kick.
Hrasko takes a head kick and keeps coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A low kick from Ogirko is predictable there
and Hrasko counters with a one-two to the body.

Hrasko moves into the clinch.

Hrasko escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Good work by Hrasko as he checks the leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Hrasko.
Hrasko lands a body shot.
Ogirko shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ogirko attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ogirko on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Janko Hrasko dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

A head kick misses from Ogirko.
Ogirko misses with a leg kick
and Hrasko counters with a nice low kick that buckles Ogirko's knee momentarily.
Ogirko thows a leg kick but Hrasko checks it
and Hrasko counters with a left and a right that stings Ogirko.
Ogirko is looking to chop away at Hrasko's legs.
Nice body kick there by Hrasko.
Hrasko lands a head kick!

It looks like Ludenko Ogirko has been cut.
Hrasko throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.

Ogirko is rocked!
Hrasko checks a leg kick nicely.
Janko Hrasko seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ogirko wants to slow Hrasko down by chopping away at his legs.
Hrasko blocks a head kick by Ogirko.
Hrasko throws a counter combo.
Good work by Hrasko as he checks the leg kick.
Hrasko throws a counter combo.
Hrasko connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ogirko. Ogirko circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hrasko goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Oh Ogirko is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ogirko misses with a leg kick
and Hrasko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hrasko has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hrasko checks a leg kick.
Hrasko thuds his shin into the meat of Ogirko's side.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hrasko lands a head kick!

Hrasko clinches with his opponent.
Hrasko gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

Hrasko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've been informed that Hrasko has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Ogirko tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ludenko Ogirko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hrasko blocks a head kick by Ogirko.
Ogirko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Hrasko forces Ogirko back against the cage and clinches.
Hrasko lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

Hrasko pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hrasko throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Ogirko's head.
Ogirko tries a head kick but it misses.
Hrasko scores with a head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An inside leg kick from Ogirko misses.
Hrasko looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A low kick from Ogirko misses
and Hrasko counters with a nice low kick that buckles Ogirko's knee momentarily.

Hrasko moves into the clinch.

Hrasko's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ogirko throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Hrasko counters with a one-two to the body.
Hrasko fakes the leg kick and cracks Ogirko in the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ogirko throws a low kick, looking for Hrasko's leg but Hrasko calmly moves out of range.
Hrasko scores with a nice body kick.
Ogirko shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ogirko wants to land a leg kick but Hrasko is out of range.
Ogirko takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ogirko tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hrasko was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Ogirko seems to have got his legs back now.

Hrasko moves into the clinch successfully.
Janko Hrasko seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Ogirko is stalling here.
Hrasko is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Hrasko comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A bit of stalling here from Ogirko.
Ogirko is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.

Hrasko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hrasko moves out of range of the body kick from Ogirko.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ogirko throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hrasko counters with a two punch combo.
Hrasko moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ogirko throws a head kick that misses.
Hrasko shapes to counter with a head kick.

Hrasko has Ogirko up against the cage in a clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Hrasko leaning his opponent against the cage.
Hrasko gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Hrasko pushes Ogirko back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hrasko lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Hrasko lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ogirko is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ogirko dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Ogirko taking a breather.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ogirko taking a breather.
Hrasko lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Ogirko takes a knee right on the jaw!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ogirko takes an elbow to the forehead.
A short right from Hrasko on the inside.
Ogirko trying to stall but Hrasko improves his position.
Ogirko is trying to stall.
Hrasko lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ogirko backwards.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Ludenko Ogirko.
Ogirko throws a leg kick but Hrasko moved away.
Ogirko throws a leg kick that is checked

and Hrasko counters by clinching up.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ogirko looking to slow down the pace here.
Hrasko lands a shoulder strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Hrasko.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Janko Hrasko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ludenko Ogirko's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Hrasko clinches with his opponent.
A short left from Hrasko.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Hrasko works on Ogirko's body with a couple of short punches.

Hrasko manages to break the clinch.
Hrasko throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Ogirko's head.
Ogirko thows a leg kick but Hrasko checks it
and Hrasko counters with a three punch combo that has Ogirko backing up. Ogirko nods at Hrasko to acknowledge the strikes.
Ogirko tries to land a leg kick but Hrasko saw it coming and moves away.

Hrasko gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hrasko crunches a lovely knee into Ogirko's ribcage.
Ogirko trying to stall but Hrasko improves his position.
Ogirko is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Ogirko is trying to stall.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Hrasko manages to break the clinch.
Ogirko throws a leg kick
and Hrasko makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ogirko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hrasko. That's going to slow Ogirko down.

Hrasko gets a clinch.
Ogirko letting Hrasko take a breather here.
Hrasko working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ogirko looking to stall.
Hrasko lands a nice knee to the body.
Hrasko displaying some good clinch control by pressing Ogirko up against the cage.
Ogirko leaning against his opponent.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Ogirko is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Hrasko pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Hrasko has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ogirko will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.

Hrasko pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hrasko.

Ogirko tries to keep at a distance but Hrasko has taken the fight into the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Ludenko Ogirko.
Ogirko pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Hrasko has managed to clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hrasko is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.

Hrasko escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ogirko is looking to score with low kicks.
Ogirko throws a low kick, looking for Hrasko's leg but Hrasko calmly moves out of range.
Hrasko moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hrasko lands a high kick!
Ogirko throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hrasko misses with a head kick.
Hrasko avoids the head kick by Ogirko.
Hrasko replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Ogirko blocks it well.
Good work by Hrasko as he checks the leg kick.
As Ogirko backs off Hrasko throws a huge counter combo but Ogirko manages to avoid it all.
Ogirko throws a leg kick but Hrasko checks it.
Hrasko lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Ogirko tries to land a leg kick but Hrasko saw it coming and moves away.
Jab by Hrasko.
Ogirko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A low kick from Ogirko is predictable there
and Hrasko counters with a good low kick that Ogirko was not able to check.
A head kick from Hrasko lands but Ogirko takes it in his stride.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ogirko throws a leg kick but Hrasko sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crunch! Hrasko slams his shin into Ogirko's torso.
Janko Hrasko is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

Hrasko moves into the clinch successfully.

Hrasko manages to break the clinch.
Ogirko throws a head kick that misses.
Ogirko throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.

Hrasko has Ogirko up against the cage in a clinch.
Ogirko is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hrasko is keeping busy.

Hrasko breaks the clinch.
Ogirko misses with a low kick.
Ludenko Ogirko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hrasko plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!

And that's the end of the fight!
Janko Hrasko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hrasko 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Janko Hrasko!