PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Benson (ranked 5184 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gin Greco (ranked 5062 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Benson
vs
Greco

193 cm
25
212 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

189 cm
25
215 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jack Benson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Gin Greco!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Daniel Franklin and Sandra Marshall.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Greco misses with a hook.
Benson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Greco paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Benson has his takedown stuffed
and Greco counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Benson throws a sloppy head kick
and Greco counters with a nice body shot.

Benson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

Benson decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Benson throws a nice looking combination but Greco bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Greco fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
No luck for Benson with that takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Benson wants to clinch
and Greco counters with a stiff right hand.
Benson misses with a shot to the body
and Greco counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Benson tries for a takedown but Greco circles away easily
and Greco cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Benson. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Benson feints and as Greco raises his hands in defense, Benson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Greco is trying to hold Benson in close to prevent damage but Benson has managed to pass into half guard.
Benson working Greco over with strikes.
Benson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Benson slips a nice elbow through Greco's hands, connecting with Greco's forehead.

Benson decides to stand up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Greco defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Benson.
Good shot there by Greco.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Benson tries to clinch but Greco is having none of it.
Benson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Greco lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Greco fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nice straight punches there by Greco. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Greco.
Greco jabs Benson right on the nose. Benson blinks but takes it well.
Donk. Greco catches Benson right on the button with a cross.
Jack Benson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Greco scores with a crisp jab that stopped Benson in his tracks.
Greco keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A little jabbing left from Greco on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greco slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
No joy there for Benson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
It seemed like Greco was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice takedown defense from Greco. No joy for Benson on that attempt.
Greco connects with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheers as Greco lands an impressive looking overhand right. Benson doesn't seem phased though.
Benson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Greco manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Benson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Benson controls the position.

Benson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Greco has escaped the position, nice work there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benson controls the position from side control.

Benson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Greco, who protects the arm well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Benson moves into full mount!
Greco is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gin Greco dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Greco is looking to clinch.
Benson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Greco counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Benson misses with a low kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Greco! But no joy.
Benson shoots in for a takedown but Greco shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Benson throws a sloppy body shot
and Greco counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jack Benson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Benson has his takedown stuffed
and Greco counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Benson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A cross from Greco lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greco scores with a jab to the jaw.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Benson.
Benson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Gin Greco seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Benson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gin Greco is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Benson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Greco swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Benson.
Greco might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Benson moves to clinch but Greco breaks away
enabling Greco to counter with a crisp jab.
Benson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Benson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Benson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.

Benson moves into the clinch.
Greco has a couple of punches blocked by Benson.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Greco.
Benson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

Benson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Benson is defended easily by Greco.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Greco scores with a body shot.

Benson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Greco, pushing him back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Benson pulls guard effortlessly.

Benson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Benson kicks Greco off and gets to his feet.
Greco throws out a powerful jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greco scores with a hook to the body. Benson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Greco uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Benson.
Greco throws a good cross that connects.
Benson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Benson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Greco keeps the fight on the outside.
Benson with a poor takedown
and Greco counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Benson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Benson there as he acknowledges the shot.

Benson shoots in and gets a takedown into Greco's guard.
Greco is trying to keep Benson in close.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Greco working for submissions but it's allowed Benson to get to half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Benson content to control rather than advance.

Benson postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Greco to stand up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gin Greco showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Benson tries to clinch but Greco moves away
and Greco counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Greco dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Benson tries to clinch but Greco moves away
and Benson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Benson tries to land a front kick but Greco steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Greco looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Benson shoots for a takedown but Greco saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Greco lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.

Benson gets the takedown into side control.
Jack Benson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
You can see the frustration on Greco's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Greco trying to remain calm as Benson controls from the top position.
Greco tries to control but Benson manages to take his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Greco wants to escape the position.
Benson slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Greco is trying to stand back up.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.

Benson is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Greco taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Benson.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jack Benson!