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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
ITFC 5
Date: Jun 06, 2017 |
#R1#
Hughs misses with a looping right.
Greiner drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hughs defends it well.
Greiner closes the distance and clinches up with Hughs, looking for a takedown. Greiner pushes Hughs against the ropes but Hughs circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD2#
Greiner manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Hughs on his heels. He'll look to pass Hughs's guard now, I'm sure.
Greiner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Greiner looking to sit in guard and control but Hughs gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Greiner is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Hughs keeping moving, preventing Greiner from controlling successfully.
Hughs looking for a sweep. Not yet Hughs, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greiner throws an elbow that misses. Hughs uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Greiner's guard. Nice move by Hughs!#REVR#
Greiner has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Greiner pulls Hughs in to control the position. #T1#
Greiner is trying to control the position but Hughs postures up.
Greiner tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Greiner seems keen to control Hughs's posture.
Hughs wants to pass the guard but Greiner is keeping the position.
Hughs has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Greiner is controlling Hughs's posture.
Hughs wants to pass the guard but Greiner is keeping the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Greiner trying to control the position.
Greiner wants to sweep but no luck.
Hughs looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Greiner scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Hughs is refusing to be controlled, as Greiner sits in half guard. #T3#
Greiner throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nice strikes from Greiner there.
Greiner is trying to control the action in half guard but Hughs is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Greiner controlling the pace.
Hughs is not content to let Greiner control the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Greiner takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hughs misses with a straight left.
Greiner throws out a loose jab but Hughs uses good head movement to avoid it.
Greiner shoots in but Hughs avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hughs attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Greiner throws a body punch but Hughs moves out of range. #TD2#
Greiner looking to score a takedown here. Hughs is defending well but Greiner drives through and ends up in Hughs's guard.
Greiner looks winded!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Greiner accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Greiner trying to control but Hughs is working from the bottom.
Greiner is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Greiner wants to control from the top but Hughs keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Greiner dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Hughs walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Greiner checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Greiner fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
As Greiner backs away, Hughs returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Hughs looks to score with a jab to the body but Greiner is just out of range.
Hughs throws a front kick aimed at Greiner's knee but Greiner avoids it well.
Hughs fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Greiner manages to avoid it.
Greiner has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Hughs is landing a low percentage of strikes.#TD2#
Greiner shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Greiner showed some decent athleticism there. #SUB2#
Greiner is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Greiner not landing any meaningful shots this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greiner is just content to waste time from the top position. Hughs takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #T1#
Greiner missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Greiner trying to control but Hughs is working from the bottom.
Hughs looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Greiner is working Hughs over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hughs keeping moving, preventing Greiner from controlling successfully.
Greiner works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Greiner is looking to take a break and control but Hughs is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SUB2#
Greiner seems to be working for a kimura but Hughs defends the submission attempt.
Hughs keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hughs is not content to let Greiner control the position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Greiner ducks under a wild hook from Hughs.#TD2#
Greiner 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.
Greiner with a flurry of punches that miss. #T3#
Greiner is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Greiner wants to control from the top but Hughs keeps moving.
Greiner's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Greiner trying to control but Hughs is working from the bottom.
Greiner throwing strikes from guard but Hughs blocks nicely.
Greiner is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hughs on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hughs tries to get out of the position.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Greiner is working Hughs over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Greiner trying to control but Hughs is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Greiner shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hughs defends it nicely.
Nice defenses there by Greiner.
Greiner moves out of range of the leg kick from Hughs.
Hughs throws a body punch but Greiner moves out of range.
Hughs avoids a kick to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hughs throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#TD2#
Greiner scores with a takedown into Hughs's guard.
Greiner throws a strike but Hughs rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Thomas Greiner will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Greiner loads up on a big right hand but Hughs slips the punch.
Hughs half committed to a counter leg kick.
Greiner shoots in looking for a takedown. Hughs tries to sprawl out of it but Greiner keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Hughs manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hughs looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Hughs swings for the body but Greiner moves out of range.
Greiner blocks a head kick by Hughs.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hughs attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Greiner.
Hughs throws a body shot but no joy.
Greiner looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Greiner fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hughs avoids it really well and circles away.
Eddie Hughs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Greiner.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Greiner is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Hughs's half guard.
Greiner trying to control from half guard but Hughs is working away. #T1#
Greiner might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hughs haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Greiner takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Greiner missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Greiner thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Greiner seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hughs does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Greiner thows a huge punch but Hughs dodges it nicely.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Greiner.
Hughs is looking to get back to his feet here but Greiner is keeping cool and he's managed to take Hughs's back.
Greiner scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Even with his hooks in, Greiner manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Hughs manages to scramble and ends up in full guard, under a barage of strikes . Great composure from Hughs.
Greiner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hughs swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Greiner in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Greiner is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Greiner trying to control the position from guard on top but Hughs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Greiner stays in close to Hughs's body and controls the position.
Greiner wants to control from the top but Hughs keeps moving. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Greiner is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Greiner looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Greiner drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Hughs dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Greiner pulls Hughs in close to prevent any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Greiner looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Eddie Hughs.
I think Greiner has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thomas Greiner!
A very excited looking Thomas Greiner rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Event:
ITFC 1: New Blood
Date: May 21, 2017 |
#R1#
Greiner throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around McSmall's waist but McSmall gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Greiner off to one side. #TD2#
Greiner scores with a takedown into McSmall's guard.
McSmall knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Greiner on the ground.
Greiner looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
McSmall has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Greiner can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Greiner looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##SUB#
McSmall has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Greiner can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
McSmall being controlled here, momentarily.
McSmall is trying to control the position but Greiner postures up.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Greiner content to stall in guard here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Greiner drives through with a takedown into McSmall's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Greiner pushes down on McSmall's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Greiner controlling the pace.
Greiner working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
McSmall on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if McSmall tries to get out of the position.
Greiner stalling.
Greiner drops an elbow to the side of McSmall's head.
McSmall is breathing heavily.
Greiner looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Greiner looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks McSmall with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Greiner keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Ground and pound from Greiner. #ROC2#
McSmall is rocked!#T3#
Greiner scores with a big shot! McSmall's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save McSmall! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thomas Greiner!
Thomas Greiner spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Event:
QFC Tournament 759 Round 2
Date: May 13, 2017 |
#R1#
Mep getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CUT2#
It looks like Thomas Greiner has been cut.#TD#
Greiner looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SUB2#
Mep working for submissions but it's allowed Greiner to get to half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Greiner connects with a nice short shot to Mep's temple.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mep moves into full guard.
Greiner looking to pass the guard.
Greiner pushes down on Mep's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, if Greiner is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Greiner scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T1#
Greiner keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Mep is looking for a sweep. Greiner is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Greiner seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB#
Greiner is looking for a kimura here.
Greiner content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Greiner connects with a nice short shot to Mep's temple. #SUB2#
Mep looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nice strikes from Greiner there.
Greiner controlling the pace.
Greiner winds up and cracks Mep with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Mep is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Greiner jumps into side control!
Greiner cracks Mep with a big elbow. #T3#
Mep is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Greiner off and has taken his back!
Greiner has hold of Mep's arm. He needs to escape this position sooner or later but for now he's happy enough to control the position and prevent the submission attempts.#SUB2#
Mep has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Greiner has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB2#
Mep working for the choke.
Will Mep go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Mep keeps control of the position as Greiner tries to break free.
#T4#
Greiner rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Greiner is refusing to be controlled, as Mep sits in half guard.
Greiner moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Mep trying to control the position from guard on top but Greiner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mep passes Greiner's left leg - he's now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Greiner dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Thomas Greiner's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##TD#
Greiner looking to score a takedown here. Mep is defending well but Greiner drives through and ends up in Mep's guard.
Greiner controls from within his opponent's guard.
Greiner scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Mep had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Greiner defends it easily.#SUB#
Greiner is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Greiner avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T1##SUB2#
Mep has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Greiner is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Mep.
Mep is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Greiner grinds an elbow into Mep's temple.
Greiner scoring with punches from side control.
Greiner moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Greiner has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Mep!#T2#
Greiner landing strikes from the mount and Mep is in trouble!
Greiner scoring with strikes but Mep is staying in there.
Mep is looking to get to half guard.
Mep tries to hold on but Greiner postures up.
Greiner working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Greiner is landing with some decent strikes but Mep is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Mep manages to regain half guard. Good work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mep wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Greiner is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mep has managed to free his arm - good work. #T3#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Greiner lands a nice short elbow.
Greiner performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB#
Greiner is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Greiner not doing much here.
#SUB2#
Mep looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Greiner prevents Mep from improving his position.
Mep has hold of Greiner's hands but Greiner slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB#
Greiner is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mep doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Greiner.
Greiner content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Greiner is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Greiner dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Thomas Greiner's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Greiner keeps the fight on the outside.
Mep lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Greiner moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#TD#
Greiner changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Mep looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Mep prevents Greiner from moving into mount.
Greiner is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mep can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Greiner is trying to get an arm triangle but Mep is defending well.
Greiner scoring with punches from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mep tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Greiner wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Mep is letting Greiner control him for a moment.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mep is trying to get back to half guard.#T1#
Greiner working away.#SUB#
Greiner tries for a kimura but Mep is defending well.
Mep takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Mep is not content to let Greiner control the position.
Greiner in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Mep is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Eek Mep has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Greiner takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Greiner looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Greiner perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Greiner wants to pass the guard but Mep is defending well. #SUB#
Greiner is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Mep manages to get to full guard.
#T3##SUB2#
Mep pushes a forearm under Greiner's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Greiner is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Eek Mep!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 759 Round 1
Date: May 12, 2017 |
#R1#
Greiner throws a leg kick but Lee checks it. #TD#
Greiner shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Lee napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Lee parries the strikes from Greiner easily there. Greiner is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Lee to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lee wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Greiner working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Lee is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Greiner has just dragged him back down to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greiner trying to control the action but Lee is working from the bottom.
Lee is pushing Greiner's head away, looking to escape. Greiner manages to hold on to the position though.#T1#
Greiner scoring with punches from side control.
Greiner trying to control the position but Lee is working away.
Greiner advances to full mount.
BOOM! Greiner connects with a massive shot to the dome!
#SUB#
Greiner has control of Lee's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Lee regains control of the situation pretty easily.
#SUB#
Greiner working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Lee takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#T2#
Greiner is landing with some decent strikes but Lee is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Greiner controlling from the full mount.
Greiner 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.
You get the feeling that Lee really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Greiner cracks Lee with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Greiner drops a big elbow. That's hurt Lee! More shots from Greiner and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thomas Greiner!
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