PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tooney Greco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeff Monson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Greco might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Tooney highlight reel. Jeff Monson told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Greco
vs
Monson

215 cm
24
272 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

176 cm
24
240 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Good chin

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tooney Greco!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jeff Monson!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Monson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Greco tries to avoid it but Monson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Greco to the ground. Greco escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Greco lands a nice looking body shot.
Greco slaps away a takedown attempt from Monson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Greco dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Monson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Tooney Greco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeff Monson.
Monson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Monson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Greco as he avoids it easily.
Greco fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Monson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Monson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Greco but Greco pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Monson misses with a hook to the body
letting Greco counter with a right hand.
Monson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Greco counters with a nice uppercut.
Monson looks gassed!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Monson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Monson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Greco counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Monson tries to clinch up
and Greco cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Greco scores with a body shot.
Monson needs to keep his hands up - Greco had a free shot at his head there.
Greco cracks the inside of Monson's front leg.
Jeff Monson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Monson throws a sloppy head kick
and Greco counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Greco scores with a jab to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monson misses with a takedown attempt
and Monson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Greco lands a jab to the nose.
Greco moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Monson tries for a takedown but Greco circles away easily
and Greco cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Monson is trying desperately to land a takedown but Greco is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Monson.
Greco connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Greco lands a lovely overhand right.
Monson has his takedown stuffed
and Greco counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Monson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Greco counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Greco explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greco dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Monson. That did some damage!
Greco throws a head kick that Monson semi-blocks.
Greco connects with a nice looking jab.
Greco clobbers Monson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Crunch! Greco slams his shin into Monson's torso.
Monson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A decent looking cross lands there for Greco.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Greco, right into the meat.
Greco scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Greco throws a quick inside leg kick.
Monson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Greco counters with a nice leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Monson walks into a stiff left hand from Greco.
Greco lands a nice leg kick that just misses Monson's sensitive parts.
Monson has his takedown stuffed
and Greco counters with a right hand to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Greco.
Greco punishes Monson's body with a nice straight punch.
Greco scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Greco throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Monson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Greco ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Greco.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tooney Greco dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Good leg kick by Greco there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Monson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Greco counters with a low kick, right behind Monson 's knee.
Greco is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Greco explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Greco swats away the attempt to clinch by Monson.
Monson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A head kick by Monson misses
and Greco counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Monson shoots and misses
and Monson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Greco cracks a nice hook into Monson's ribs.
Monson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Monson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Greco fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Monson.
Monson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Greco counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Monson is breathing heavily.
Greco uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Monson has time to react.
Monson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Greco counters with an inside leg kick.
Tooney Greco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeff Monson.
A jab lands there for Greco.
Greco is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Monson can do to turn this around?
A nice inside leg kick there by Greco. That's going to slow Monson down.
Greco cracks a nice hook into Monson's ribs.
Greco throws a series of strikes that have Monson backpedaling.
Greco lands a nice looking body shot.
Greco with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tooney Greco is winning the standup battle so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Greco lands a jab to the nose.
Good standup being displayed there by Greco as he connects with a hook.
Greco is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Greco dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Monson. That did some damage!
Greco tests Monson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Monson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Greco counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Greco lands with a good body shot.
Jeff Monson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Greco's corner calls for a 1-2. Greco obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Greco stuns Monson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Greco throws a nice outside leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tooney Greco is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Greco throws out a powerful jab.
A solid body kick from Greco.
Greco throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Greco wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Monson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Greco makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Monson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Greco works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Greco scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Monson walks into a left hand.
Greco punishes Monson's body with a nice straight punch.
Monson with a poor takedown
and Greco counters with a left to the body.
Monson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Greco clobbers Monson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Greco.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Greco lands an overhand right.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Monson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Greco. Greco obviously looking to wear him down.
Monson walks into a stiff left hand from Greco.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tooney Greco dominated that second round.
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.

Monson fails with the takedown
and Greco makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Monson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Greco connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Monson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Greco counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Monson thinking.
Monson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Greco counters with a nice body shot.
Tooney Greco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeff Monson.
Monson has his takedown stuffed
and Greco counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Greco lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Monson at a distance.
Monson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Monson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Greco scores with a nice head shot.
Greco scores with a push kick.
Greco works Monson's body with a nice hook.
Greco stuns Monson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Greco with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Greco digs a good body shot into Monson's ribs.
Greco lands with a kick to the temple. Monson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Greco connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Monson momentarily.
Monson tries for a takedown but Greco circles away easily
and Greco cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Greco scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Monson shoots and misses
and Greco counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Greco ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Greco works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Greco plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Good shot there by Greco.
Monson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Monson looks to clinch
and Greco counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Monson wants to clinch but Greco slips to the side
and Greco counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Monson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Greco. Greco obviously looking to wear him down.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greco throws a one two combo.
Greco connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Monson misses with a takedown attempt
and Greco counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Greco lands a head kick!
Monson with a poor takedown
and Greco cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Greco scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Monson doesn't seem bothered though.
Greco connects with a high kick.
Monson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Greco lands a really nice looking cross but Monson seems unphased.
A solid leg kick lands there for Greco.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Greco takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Greco digs a good hook to Monson's body.
Greco scores with a decent looking hook.
Greco scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Greco scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Greco scores with a leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Greco.
Greco dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Monson. That did some damage!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A nice leg kick lands there from Greco.
Greco lands a jab to Monson's midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tooney Greco clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Monson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Greco counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Monson misses with a takedown attempt
and Greco counters with a left to the body.
Greco lands a jab to Monson's midsection.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Monson might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Greco has got the better of the exchanges.
Greco fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Greco thuds a left hand into Monson's body.
Greco connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Monson with a poor takedown
letting Greco counter with a right hand.
Tooney Greco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeff Monson.
Greco digs a good hook to Monson's body.
Monson is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Greco scores with a jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Greco as he connects with a hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Greco connects with a crisp jab.
Monson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Monson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Monson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Greco lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Monson at a distance.
Greco connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Greco throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Greco thuds a left hand into Monson's body.
Greco dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Greco cracks Monson with a good jab.
Monson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Greco throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Monson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Greco lands an overhand right.
Monson fails with the takedown
and Greco counters with a nice uppercut.
Greco scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Greco throws a head kick that half lands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Greco fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Monson tries to clinch
and Monson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Monson has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Greco.
Monson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Greco counter with a right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greco throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Greco scores with a jab to the body.
Greco with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Greco thuds his right hand into Monson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Monson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Greco counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Greco fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Greco stuns Monson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Greco wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Monson misses with a takedown
and Greco counters with a leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Greco.
Jab from Greco.
Greco lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Greco dips to his left and cracks Monson with an uppercut!
Monson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Greco cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Greco connects with a right hand. Monson shakes it off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Greco lands a jab to Monson's midsection.
Greco stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tooney Greco had his way with Jeff Monson in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Greco scores with a decent looking hook.
Greco lands a slapping body shot.
Greco lands a right hook to the body.
Greco stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Monson fails with the takedown
and Greco counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Greco jabs at Monson's body.
Greco comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Monson is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Monson misses with a takedown
and Greco counters with a stiff right hand.
Greco connects with a nice looking jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Greco scores with a jab to the body.
Greco scores with a sloppy right hand. Monson should have avoided that one.
Monson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Greco counters with a straight right hand.
Tooney Greco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeff Monson.
Greco scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Greco scores with a nice body kick.
Greco throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Monson on the side of the head.
An inside leg kick lands from Greco.
Monson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Greco.
Greco thuds his right hand into Monson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Greco lands a two punch combo.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Monson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Greco counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Greco lands an overhand right.
Greco moves out of range of the strikes.
A cross from Greco lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Monson with a poor takedown
and Greco makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Greco throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Monson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nice body punch from Greco.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Greco scoring well with a low kick there.
Monson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Monson tries to move into range but Greco moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Monson misses with a takedown
and Greco counters with a good, hard body kick but Monson shrugs it off.
Greco buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Monson on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Greco bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Greco dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from Greco.
Greco connects with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Greco lands a nice shot that snaps Monson's head back.
Monson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Monson tries for a takedown but Greco circles away easily
and Greco counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Monson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Monson tries to clinch up
and Greco counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Monson thinking.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tooney Greco showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Greco has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 50:40
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 50:40
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 50:40

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tooney Greco!
Tooney Greco retains his heavyweight title!