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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
EPGH 2
Date: Oct 28, 2017 |
#R1#
Shawcross throws a head kick that misses.
Ryan Shawcross seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Shawcross darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Hrjinski gets full guard.
Hrjinski is trying to keep Shawcross in close.
Shawcross wants to get up but he can't break Hrjinski's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hrjinski is controlling Shawcross's posture.
Shawcross wants to get up but he can't break Hrjinski's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Hrjinski working a defensive guard here.
#T1#
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#SUB2#
Shawcross got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hrjinski has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Shawcross has managed to get both his arms back between Hrjinski's legs - danger averted.
Shawcross controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Hrjinski will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Hrjinski looking to control.
Hrjinski is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#TD#
Shawcross scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Shawcross trying to control the action but Hrjinski is working from the bottom. #SU#
Shawcross decides to stand back up.
Hrjinski fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD#
Shawcross gets a double leg takedown into Hrjinski's guard.
Shawcross postures up.
#T3#
Hrjinski is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Shawcross wants to pass the guard but Hrjinski is keeping the position.
Hrjinski looking to control.
Shawcross throws a big elbow that misses.
Hrjinski seems keen to control Shawcross's posture.
Shawcross prevents Hrjinski from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#CL2#
Hrjinski has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD2#
Hrjinski manages to pull guard.
Shawcross trying to control but Hrjinski is working from the bottom.
Shawcross wants to pass the guard but Hrjinski is keeping the position.
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.
Hrjinski is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Hrjinski controls Shawcross momentarily but Shawcross frees himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hrjinski thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ryan Shawcross will probably get the nod.
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#
Hrjinski dives in for a single leg takedown but Shawcross sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Ryan Shawcross is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hrjinski.
Shawcross closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Hrjinski shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Shawcross defends it nicely.
Ryan Shawcross has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bjorg Hrjinski.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hrjinski doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Shawcross cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#TD#
Shawcross drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Shawcross has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Shawcross tries to stand but Hrjinski is controlling from the bottom. #T1#
Hrjinski is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Shawcross passes into half guard.
Hrjinski trying to control from the bottom.
Hrjinski wants to improve his position but Shawcross is controlling well.
Hrjinski regains full guard. Nicely done.
Shawcross knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hrjinski on the ground.
Hrjinski looking to control.
#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.
Shawcross is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hrjinski can do to turn this around?
Hrjinski wants to control the position but Shawcross says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #SUB#
Shawcross is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hrjinski doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Shawcross. #SUB#
Shawcross is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Hrjinski to slip a leg under and get back to full guard. #T3#
Hrjinski wants to stand and escape but Shawcross is having none of it.
Hrjinski seems keen to control Shawcross's posture.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Shawcross tries to free his leg and advance position but Hrjinski is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Hrjinski has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD2#
Hrjinski pulls guard.
Hrjinski is trying to keep Shawcross in close.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Shawcross prevents Hrjinski from getting back to his feet. #T4#
Hrjinski is trying to keep Shawcross in close.
Hrjinski throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Hrjinski trying to control the position.
Hrjinski is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Shawcross is controlling him.
Hrjinski trying to keep a closed guard but Shawcross is proving a slippery customer.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hrjinski trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #REF3#
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 round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Shawcross dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Nice takedown defense from Shawcross. No joy for Hrjinski on that attempt.
Hrjinski shoots for a takedown but Shawcross saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Shawcross throws a quick counter head kick but Hrjinski was just out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hrjinski.
Hrjinski's coach down at was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Hrjinski's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Ryan Shawcross has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bjorg Hrjinski.#TD#
Shawcross closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Hrjinski quickly recovers to half guard.
Shawcross tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Hrjinski.
Shawcross blocks the strikes from Hrjinski.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hrjinski is trying to maintain the position but Shawcross is very close to passing his half guard.
Hrjinski slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T1#
Shawcross trying to control but Hrjinski is working from the bottom.
Hrjinski trying to control the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Shawcross feints and as Hrjinski raises his hands in defense, Shawcross changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hrjinski is trying to keep Shawcross in close.
#T2#
Hrjinski is pulling down on Shawcross's head to control his posture.
Shawcross content to stall in guard here.
Shawcross prevents Hrjinski from getting back to his feet.
Hrjinski is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3#
Shawcross is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Shawcross passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Hrjinski works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ryan Shawcross overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Shawcross drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Shawcross jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hrjinski looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB2#
Shawcross got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hrjinski has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Shawcross has managed to get both his arms back between Hrjinski's legs - danger averted.#T4#
Hrjinski thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Hrjinski is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hrjinski has control of Shawcross's left arm, preventing Shawcross from doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Shawcross has managed to clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hrjinski.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Hrjinski successfully pulls guard.
Hrjinski is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bjorg Hrjinski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ryan Shawcross is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB2#
Hrjinski is looking for a triangle but Shawcross pushes his legs off easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ryan Shawcross showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Shawcross, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Jeff Smith scores the fight for Ryan Shawcross!
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight for Ryan Shawcross!
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight for Ryan Shawcross!
Ryan Shawcross wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
Saturday Night Pride Fights 2
Date: Sep 30, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Junior closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Hrjinski quickly recovers to half guard.#SUB2#
Junior is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hrjinski sees it coming and defends easily.
Junior prevents Hrjinski from improving his position.
Junior is trying to control the action in half guard but Hrjinski is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Junior controlling the action here.
Hrjinski won't allow Junior to pass to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Junior wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hrjinski keeps working.
Hrjinski moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hrjinski will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
#T1#
Hrjinski is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Junior trying to control the position from guard on top but Hrjinski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Junior pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hrjinski is keeping the position for now.
Hrjinski trying to control the position.
Hrjinski keeping full guard, as Junior tries to pass. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Junior gets the takedown into side control. #T2##SUB2#
Junior thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Hrjinski tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Junior is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hrjinski has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Junior is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hrjinski knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hrjinski is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Junior's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T3##SUB2#
Junior is looking for a kimura but Hrjinski is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Junior to get the leverage.
Junior is looking to pass Hrjinski's guard but actually Hrjinski recovers to full guard.
Junior trying to control the position from guard on top but Hrjinski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Junior wants to pass the guard but Hrjinski is keeping the position.
Junior wants to control from the top but Hrjinski keeps moving.
Junior looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Hrjinski looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Junior stands and throws Hrjinski's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Hrjinski is trying to control Junior's posture but Junior avoids it. #SUB2#
Junior is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hrjinski is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Junior goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Hrjinski rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Junior's guard! Nice work there by Hrjinski!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Francisco Junior dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Hrjinski gets caught napping as Junior dives in and scores a takedown. Hrjinski manages to retain guard.
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.
Junior stops Hrjinski from standing up.
Hrjinski is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Junior slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Junior advances nicely into full mount. #SUB2#
Junior is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Hrjinski has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Hrjinski!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Junior looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Junior looking for a guillotine here but Hrjinski defends easily.
Junior has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Hrjinski sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Junior working for submissions but it's allowed Hrjinski to get to half guard.
Hrjinski trying to mount his opponent but Junior defends it.
Junior avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hrjinski. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Junior wants to get back to full guard.
Hrjinski looks to land a strike but Junior avoids it nicely and regains full guard.#SUB2#
Junior has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hrjinski can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hrjinski controls from within his opponent's guard.
Hrjinski wants to control from the top but Junior keeps moving.
Francisco Junior has got the better of the ground game so far.
Junior wants to sweep here but Hrjinski controlling him for the moment.
Hrjinski looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Hrjinski trying to move into half guard but instead Junior has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Junior wants to control from the top but Hrjinski keeps moving.
Hrjinski keeping full guard, as Junior tries to pass.
Hrjinski keeping moving, preventing Junior from controlling successfully. #T4#
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.#SUB2#
Junior thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Junior gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Hrjinski to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Hrjinski postures up in Junior's guard and throws a big left but Junior blocks it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hrjinski trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Junior is trying to control the position but Hrjinski postures up.
Junior looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hrjinski is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Francisco Junior will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Hrjinski tries to clinch up#TD2#
and Junior counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Junior is pressing down on Hrjinski's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hrjinski is holding on for now.
Hrjinski wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Junior is looking for a kimura but Hrjinski is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Junior to get the leverage.
Hrjinski is looking to control Junior's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hrjinski avoid being mounted?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Junior is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hrjinski defends it well.
Junior uses his free foot to push down on Hrjinski's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Hrjinski. #T1#
Junior sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Junior wants to control the pace but Hrjinski is squirming around nicely.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Hrjinski really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Junior avoids the attempt from Hrjinski to control.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hrjinski tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Junior tries to control but Hrjinski wriggling away. #SUB2#
Hrjinski defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Junior.
Hrjinski is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hrjinski is working to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Junior has hold of Hrjinski's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Hrjinski manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Hrjinski is working to get back to half guard.
#T3##SUB2#
Junior is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Junior extends the arm and Hrjinski is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Francisco Junior!
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Event:
EPGH 1
Date: Sep 16, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Sanchez gets the takedown into side control.
Sanchez working the ground and pound from side control.
Sanchez misses with the ground and pound.
Hrjinski is not content to let Sanchez control the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Sanchez misses with the ground and pound.
Hrjinski is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Sanchez tries to pass to full mount but Hrjinski defends it.
Hrjinski makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hrjinski.
Hrjinski not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hrjinski keeping moving, preventing Sanchez from controlling successfully.
Sanchez scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hrjinski trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #T1#
Hrjinski working a defensive guard here.
Sanchez lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB#
Hrjinski is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sanchez defends well.
Hrjinski trying to keep a closed guard but Sanchez is proving a slippery customer.
Sanchez with a nice head shot there.
Sanchez wants to control from the top but Hrjinski keeps moving.
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.
Sanchez is working Hrjinski over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Sanchez postures up.
Sanchez postures up and lands a big shot to Hrjinski's brow. #T2#
Sanchez with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sanchez connects with a couple of short punches.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sanchez's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Sanchez keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hrjinski's head.
Sanchez throwing strikes from guard but Hrjinski blocks nicely.
Sanchez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sanchez with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Sanchez landing some decent shots from guard. #ROC2#
Hrjinski is rocked!
Sanchez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Oh Hrjinski is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sanchez working some strikes from top position.
Hrjinski wants to stand up but Sanchez is controlling him.
Hrjinski seems to have got his legs back now.
Sanchez throwing strikes from guard but Hrjinski blocks nicely. #T3#
Hrjinski preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sanchez throws a big elbow that misses.
Sanchez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hrjinski. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hrjinski trying to control the position.
Hrjinski managing to control the position.
Hrjinski trying to strike off his back.
Sanchez is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Sanchez trying to control the position from guard on top but Hrjinski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sanchez postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Sanchez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Sanchez working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Sanchez postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Sanchez connects with a couple of short punches.
Hrjinski is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sanchez is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Sanchez postures up.
Hrjinski being controlled here, momentarily.
Sanchez postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hrjinski has momentary wrist control but Sanchez slips an elbow through the middle.
Sanchez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hrjinski is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miguel Sanchez dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Sanchez shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hrjinski is trying to defend but Sanchez finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#ES#
Hrjinski pushes Sanchez off and gets back to his feet.#CL2#
Sanchez darts in and clinches Hrjinski up against the ropes.#TD#
Hrjinski pulls Sanchez into guard.
Miguel Sanchez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sanchez postures up and lands a big shot to Hrjinski's brow.
Sanchez controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Sanchez is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sanchez postures up.
Sanchez works over Hrjinski with some ground and pound from guard.
Hrjinski pulls Sanchez in close to prevent any damage.
Hrjinski trying to keep a closed guard but Sanchez is proving a slippery customer.
Sanchez must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T1#
Sanchez won't allow Hrjinski to get back to his feet.
Sanchez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sanchez trying to control the position from guard on top but Hrjinski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sanchez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sanchez distracts Hrjinski with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Sanchez with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Sanchez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sanchez lands a couple of digs.
Sanchez gets to his feet and stands over Hrjinski, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Hrjinski felt that one! Sanchez unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Hrjinski from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Miguel Sanchez!
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