PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jon Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peppy Greco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Jones
vs
Greco

180 cm
26
193 lbs
10 - 5 - 0

178 cm
26
185 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Olympic wrestler
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jon Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Peppy Greco!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - Greco throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jones loads up on a big right hand but Greco slips the punch.
Greco throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Jones.
Greco uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jones.
Greco staying out of range there.
Greco misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.
Jones moves to clinch but Greco breaks away

and Greco counters with a nice double leg into side control. Jones won't be happy with that.
Jones on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jones tries to get out of the position.
Greco misses with the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Greco controlling from side mount.
Jones is pushing Greco's head away, looking to escape. Greco manages to hold on to the position though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Jones's face as Greco controls the position.
Jones is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Jones is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Greco looking to control but instead Jones has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Well, if Greco 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Greco is looking to advance position but Jones won't allow it.
Greco not doing much here.
Greco seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jones does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Peppy Greco.

Greco shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Greco throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jones is trying to stand.
Jones is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Greco scores with a couple of nice shots.
Greco looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Greco not doing much here.
Greco is looking to take a break and control but Jones is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Greco missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Greco in particular looking to stall.
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. Greco connects with a nice short shot to Jones's temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Greco walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jones checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Greco uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jones.
Greco shoots for a takedown but Jones saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Good exchange - Jones coming out on top.
Greco misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.
Jones leaves Greco with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nice defenses there by Greco.
Greco takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.

It looks like Peppy Greco has been cut.
Jones throws a big shot that misses.
Jones slips under a jab.
Jones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Greco prevents Jones from getting back to his feet.
Greco controlling from the top position.
Jones wants to get back to his feet but Greco is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Greco controlling from the top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Greco trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Peppy Greco has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Jones bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jones connects with a jab.
Jones looks to clinch

and Greco counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Jones's guard now.
Greco controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Jones is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Greco is controlling him.
Greco content to stall in guard here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greco wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Peppy Greco was stalling too much, according to the referee.
A big right from Jones misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Jones checks a low kick from Greco.
Jones throws a lazy right hand but Greco sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jones takes a swing at Greco's ribcage but misses.
Greco moves out of range of the strikes.
Jon Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jon Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Greco shoots in looking for a takedown. Jones tries to sprawl out of it but Greco keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jones manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jon Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peppy Greco.
Jones scores with a nice strike.
Jones looks to land a left hand but Greco moved out of range nicely.
Jones misses with a straight right.

Greco drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Greco from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Peppy Greco will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Peppy Greco's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Jones misses with a looping right.
Jones throws a lazy right hand but Greco sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jones throws a looping overhand right but Greco ducks down to avoid it.
Greco moves out of range of the strikes.
Greco moves away from the strike by Jones.
Jones checks a leg kick.
Jones looks to throw the jab but Greco is out of range.
Jones swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Jones misses.

Greco closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Jones quickly recovers to half guard.
Greco wants to free his trapped foot but Jones is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Jones is staying active underneath Greco, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Greco sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Jones avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Greco.
Greco is looking to take a break and control but Jones is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Peppy Greco has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Jones wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Greco ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Jones lands a nice shot that snaps Greco's head back.
Jones throws a lazy right hand but Greco sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jones is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Jones looks to land a left hand but Greco moved out of range nicely.
Greco takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Greco moves away.
Greco swats away the attempt to clinch by Jones.
Jones scores with a hook.
Greco moves out of range as Jones strikes.
Jones throws out a loose jab but Greco uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Greco.
A shot to the liver by Jones. Beautiful body shot.
Greco shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jones throws a nice looking combination but Greco bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Greco tries to land a leg kick but Jones saw it coming and moves away.
Jones misses the jab.
Jones closes the distance but Greco moves to the side

so Greco counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Greco from controlling successfully.
Greco looking to sit in guard and control but Jones gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Jon Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Greco looking for a sweep. Not yet Greco, not yet.
Greco managing to control the position.
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.

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 Jon Jones.
I think Greco 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peppy Greco!