PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jeremy Arnason (ranked 4290 p4p, 4661 weight class) and Roman Greco (ranked 517 p4p, 535 weight class). Arnason comes to the cage accompanied by Michael Jackson - Off The Wall. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Arnason
vs
Greco

178 cm
20
172
3 - 2 - 0

172 cm
19
180
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Very quick

Good wrestler
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jeremy Arnason!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Roman Greco!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, William Gold and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Greco fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Arnason avoids it really well and circles away.
Greco misses with a wild body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Arnason darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Arnason scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Arnason is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Greco shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Arnason pinned against the cage. Arnason gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've been told by Arnason's head coaches at Desert Fitness & Training (14 Elite Coaches) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arnason throws a series of strikes that have Greco backpedaling.
Greco shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Arnason as he avoids it easily.
Jeremy Arnason has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roman Greco.
Greco fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Arnason's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Arnason duly obliges.
Greco shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Greco darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Arnason wants to improve his position but Greco is controlling well.
Arnason preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Greco winds up and cracks Arnason with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Greco wants to free his trapped foot but Arnason is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Greco is working for a kimura but Arnason is defending it quite comfortably.
Arnason is controlling Greco's position as best he can from this difficult position.

Greco is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Arnason trying to control from the bottom.
Arnason tries to get to full guard but Greco has control of the leg.
Arnason trying to control but Greco postures up.
Arnason is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Greco is working for a kimura but Arnason is defending it quite comfortably.
Greco is figuring out what he wants to do next.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Greco is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Arnason controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Arnason trying to control but Greco postures up.
Arnason regains full guard. Nicely done.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Greco pushing down on Arnason's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Arnason is looking to control Greco's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Arnason avoid being mounted?
Greco is keen to just control but Arnason is a slippery customer.
Arnason wants to get back to full guard.
Arnason has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Greco is working away from the top position though.
Arnason knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Greco on the ground.
Arnason is looking for a sweep. Greco is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Greco wants to pass the guard but Arnason is defending well.
Arnason is refusing to be controlled, as Greco sits in half guard.
Arnason is controlling Greco's position as best he can from this difficult position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Arnason is looking to control Greco's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Arnason avoid being mounted?
Greco trying to control the pace.
Greco is looking to advance position but Arnason won't allow it.
Arnason has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Greco is working away from the top position though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Greco is controlling the pace.

Greco is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Arnason sees it coming and defends easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Jeremy Arnason will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.

Arnason throws a combination. Greco tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Greco has his takedown stuffed

and Arnason counters by moving into the clinch.
Greco trying to control the position but instead, Arnason has worked for underhooks and has pushed Greco into the cage.
Arnason lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Greco jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Arnason walks away with a smile on his face. Greco gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Greco shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Arnason as he jumps to the side.
Arnason tries to counter by clinching up but Greco breaks away and moves out of range.
Jeremy Arnason has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roman Greco.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greco fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Roman Greco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Greco swings for the body but Arnason moves out of range.
Roman Greco is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Arnason scores with a hook to the body. Greco takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Greco misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Greco shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Arnason but Arnason pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Greco is breathing heavily.
Greco gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A head kick misses from Greco.
Greco has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Greco throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Arnason's waist but Arnason gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Greco off to one side.
Greco fails with a takedown attempt.
As Greco tries to get set, Arnason tries to push him back and clinch up but Greco manages to avoid the attempt.
Arnason connects with a nice looking jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Greco has a takedown stuffed.
Arnason getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Greco misses with a takedown

and Arnason counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Arnason.
Arnason stalling the fight.
A frustrated look appears on Greco's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Arnason scores with a knee to the head.
Arnason lands a nice elbow.

It looks like Roman Greco has been cut.
Arnason lands with a light punch inside.
Arnason lands with a light punch inside.
Greco letting Arnason take a breather here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arnason lands a knee to the head.

Greco is rocked!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Arnason.
Arnason working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Arnason.
Arnason content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Greco wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Arnason as Greco tries to tie him up.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Arnason lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A bit of stalling here from Arnason.
Stalling in the clinch from Arnason.
Arnason seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arnason scores with a knee to the head.
Still in the clinch, Arnason scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jeremy Arnason has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Arnason lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Arnason lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Greco tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Arnason smiles and moves away.
Greco dives in and grabs Arnason's left leg, looking for a takedown. Arnason pushes down on Greco's head and hops out.
Arnason stuffs the takedown attempt from Greco. Greco gets slowly back to his feet.
Arnason connects with a nice looking jab.
Greco doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Arnason holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Greco wants to get back to striking at distance but Arnason won't allow it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jeremy Arnason dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Roman Greco's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Arnason drops Greco with a beautiful combination! Greco stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Arnason is looking for the KO!
Greco is still on wobbly legs! Can Arnason finish him?
Arnason scores with a decent looking hook.
Greco fails with a takedown attempt.
Greco seems to have recovered his senses.
Greco looks for a takedown but Arnason sprawls well.
A decent looking cross lands there for Arnason.
A left lands for Arnason.
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!
Arnason lunges at Greco with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Greco's hand.
Arnason thuds a left hand into Greco's body.
Arnason lands with a straight right. Greco didn't see that one coming.
Arnason connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Greco takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Arnason connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Arnason displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Greco.
Jeremy Arnason has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roman Greco.
Arnason scores with a jab. Greco acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Arnason lands with a big left! Greco is wobbled badly! Arnason comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Greco to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jeremy Arnason!
An out of breath Jeremy Arnason thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.