PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Koss Greco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Winston Ashley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ashley has chosen Continue To Be by David Arkenstone as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Greco
vs
Ashley

172 cm
25
160 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

178 cm
26
167 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight 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, Koss Greco!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Winston Ashley!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ashley misses with a head kick.
Nice defenses there by Greco.
Ashley misses with a series of wild punches.
Greco takes a kick to the side of the head.
Ashley throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ashley throws a head kick but Greco moves out of range.
Ashley misses with a jab, cross combination.

Greco 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.
Greco throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ashley works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ashley utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Greco content to stall in guard here.
Ashley seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Greco wants to pass the guard but Ashley is keeping the position.
Ashley trying to control the position.
Ashley keeping full guard, as Greco tries to pass.
Ashley tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Greco trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Ashley manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Greco seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Greco bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ashley's guard.
Greco loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ashley avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Greco wants to pass the guard but Ashley is keeping the position.
Ashley working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Greco.
Greco has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Greco content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Greco postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ashley avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ashley preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Greco loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Greco throws a big right hand that misses.
Greco wants to control from the top but Ashley keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ashley avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Greco wants to pass the guard but Ashley is keeping the position.
Greco trying to control but Ashley is working from the bottom.
Greco working some strikes from top position.
Ashley looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Greco postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Greco is stalling in the full guard.
Greco postures up in Ashley's guard and throws a big left but Ashley blocks it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Greco postures up.
Ashley bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Greco's guard.
Ashley throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Greco is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Greco is on top in guard.
Greco is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Greco working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ashley's head.
Greco throws a big right hand that misses.
Ashley is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

A telegraphed takedown attempt from Greco is defended easily by Ashley.
Greco shoots in but no luck this time.
A big right from Ashley misses.
Ashley tries to bum rush Greco with a series of wild strikes but Greco uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch combination from Ashley misses.
Ashley slaps away a takedown attempt from Greco, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Koss Greco. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ashley throws a hook to the side of Greco's head but Greco sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ashley misses with an uppercut. Greco saw that one coming.
Greco blocks a head kick by Ashley.

Ashley gets caught flat footed, as Greco shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Greco throws and elbow that misses. Ashley uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Greco's guard. Nice move by Ashley!
Ashley postures up and lands a big shot to Greco's brow.
Greco pulls Ashley in close to prevent any damage.
Ashley wants to control from the top but Greco keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ashley throws a strike but Greco rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Greco loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Greco's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Greco trying to control the position from guard on top but Ashley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ashley preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ashley working a defensive guard here.
Greco wants to control from the top but Ashley keeps moving.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Greco distracts Ashley with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greco working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ashley's head.
Greco pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ashley is keeping the position for now.
Greco keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ashley's head.
Ashley looking to control.
Greco trying to control but Ashley is working from the bottom.
Greco lands a couple of digs.
Ashley can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Greco controls the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Greco throwing strikes from guard but Ashley blocks nicely.
Greco missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Greco knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ashley on the ground.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Greco wants to control from the top but Ashley keeps moving.
Greco landing some decent shots from guard.
Koss Greco overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Greco is looking to work some ground and pound but Ashley has wrist control.
Greco lands a couple of digs.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Greco accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Greco wants to control from the top but Ashley keeps moving.
Ashley working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Greco.
Ashley avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Greco loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Koss Greco dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Ashley throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Greco misses with an uppercut. Ashley saw that one coming.
Ashley jabs Greco right on the nose. Greco blinks but takes it well.
Winston Ashley is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ashley rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Greco moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A head kick misses from Ashley.
Ashley slips a straight right by Greco.
Greco shoots in but no luck this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ashley fails to land with a series of punches.
Ashley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Greco.
Ashley thows a left - swing and a miss!

That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Ashley misses the target.
Ashley throws a right hand that Greco ducks under and follows up with a left that Greco also avoids with ease.
Greco blocks a head kick by Ashley.
Ashley misses with a head kick.
Ashley throws a sloppy head kick and Greco moves out of range easily.
Greco keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ashley.
Greco dodges the punch combination from Ashley.
Greco waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ashley.
Ashley looks to land a right hand but Greco moved out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Greco throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ashley scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Winston Ashley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Greco staying out of range there.

Greco shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Greco was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Ashley regains half guard.
Greco is trying to control. Ashley wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ashley works his way to full guard. Good work.
Greco keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ashley's head.
Greco trying to control but Ashley is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greco scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Greco content to stall in guard here.
Greco landing some decent shots from guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Greco accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Greco landing with the ground and pound.
Greco is in close to Ashley's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ashley working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Greco.
Greco lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Greco throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Greco throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Greco works over Ashley with some ground and pound from guard.
Greco trying to control but Ashley is working from the bottom.
Greco thows a big elbow that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Greco accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Grecois looking to pass into half guard but Ashley pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Ashley is in guard.
Greco preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Greco thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Ashley tries to free his leg and advance position but Greco is retaining full guard.
Ashley takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Greco is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ashley with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Koss Greco clearly takes that round.
That's time! Greco's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Greco throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Ashley tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Greco is in Ashley's guard.
Greco landing with the ground and pound.

Ashley has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Greco can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Greco lands a couple of digs.
Greco works over Ashley with some ground and pound from guard.

Ashley is rocked!
Greco lands a couple of digs.
Ashley is still in real trouble! Can Greco finish him?
Greco arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Ashley's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:01 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Koss Greco!
Koss Greco retains his lightweight title!