PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Emelya Fedorov (ranked 24998 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gin Greco (ranked 24214 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Emelya Fedorov has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Emelya Fedorov seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Fedorov
vs
Greco

190 cm
18
200 lbs
0 - 5 - 0

189 cm
25
215 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced

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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Emelya Fedorov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gin Greco!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Steve Smith and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fedorov fails with a takedown attempt.
Fedorov looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!

Greco gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Greco working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Greco softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Greco lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Greco lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Greco is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Fedorov is defending well for now.
Greco tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Greco.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greco lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Greco lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fedorov backwards.
Greco lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Still in the clinch, Greco scores with a nice short uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Greco creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Greco scores with a shot to the side of Fedorov's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Greco as the two fighters clinch.
Fedorov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Greco is keeping busy.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Greco creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Greco throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short uppercut from Greco.
Greco works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Greco lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fedorov has been working on his balance at North Side Discount Fitness & Premium Tacos , so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Greco.
A left hand lands to the body for Greco.
Still in the clinch, Greco scores with a nice short uppercut.
Greco pushes Fedorov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Greco lands a shoulder strike.
Greco lands with a right to the head.
Fedorov tries to pull guard but Greco forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Greco lands with a short shot to the head.
Greco scores with a hook to the body.
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!
Greco lands with a light punch inside.
Greco lands a body shot in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Greco lands with a light punch inside.
Greco lands a left hand.

Greco successfully pulls guard.
Greco wants to sweep here but Fedorov controlling him for the moment.
Greco is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Greco is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Greco tries to strike from the bottom.

Greco looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Greco wants to stand up but Fedorov is controlling him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greco looking to control.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Greco seems keen to control Fedorov's posture.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

Greco darts in and clinches Fedorov up against the cage.
Greco lands with a right to the head.
Fedorov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
We've been informed that Greco has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Greco scores with a shot to the side of Fedorov's head.
Greco digs a right hand underneath Fedorov's ribcage. Fedorov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Fedorov tries to pull guard but Greco won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Emelya Fedorov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fedorov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Greco gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Greco lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fedorov backwards.
Greco lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Greco lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Greco lands a shoulder strike.
Greco scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Nice body punch from Greco.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Greco digs a right hand underneath Fedorov's ribcage. Fedorov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Greco lands a body shot in the clinch.
Greco lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Greco lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fedorov backwards.
Greco throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fedorovs head.
Nice body punch from Greco - that landed with a thud.
A nice left hand lands by Greco.
Greco lands a left hand.
Greco lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fedorov backwards.
Greco softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Greco lands a nice uppercut.
Greco lands a right hand.
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 scores with a nice strike.
Fedorov fails with the takedown
and Greco counters with a three punch combo that has Fedorov backing up. Fedorov nods at Greco to acknowledge the strikes.
Fedorov looks for a takedown but Greco sprawls well.
Greco swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Fedorov.
Fedorov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Greco stuns Fedorov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fedorov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Greco.
Emelya Fedorov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Greco instigates a clinch.
Greco gets through Fedorov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Greco pulls guard successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Greco pulls Fedorov in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Greco is trying to keep Fedorov in close.

Greco is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Greco controls Fedorov momentarily but Fedorov frees himself.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Greco tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

Fedorov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Greco has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fedorov has managed to get both his arms back between Greco's legs - danger averted.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Greco has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fedorov has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Fedorov throws a chopping leg kick but Greco manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Fedorov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Gin Greco seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Greco jabs at Fedorov's body.
Greco lands a lovely overhand right.
Fedorov misses with a hook
and Greco counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Fedorov blocks a head kick by Greco.
Fedorov seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greco cracks Fedorov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Greco clobbers Fedorov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Greco scores with a jab to the head.
Greco moves into range and connects with a jab.

Greco clinches with his opponent.
Greco lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fedorov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Greco throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fedorovs head.
Greco lands an uppercut.
Greco lands a body punch.
Nice body punch from Greco.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Greco tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Greco creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Greco gets through Fedorov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Greco working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short left from Greco.
Greco cracks Fedorov with a nice body shot.
Greco works on Fedorov's body with a couple of short punches.
Greco lands with a left to the head.
Greco lands a body shot in the clinch.
Greco lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Greco lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Greco lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fedorov backwards.
Greco lands a left hand.
Gin Greco seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Greco creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Greco pushes Fedorov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Greco scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short body shot lands from Greco as the two fighters clinch.
Greco misses with a knee to the head.
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.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Fedorov walks into a stiff left hand from Greco.
Fedorov with a poor takedown
and Greco counters with a left to the body.
Fedorov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.

Greco darts in and clinches Fedorov up against the cage.
A short right from Greco.
Fedorov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Greco to keep the fight standing.
Greco lands with a short shot to the head.
Greco lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Greco scores with a nice hook to the head.
Greco lands with a short shot to the head.
Greco lands a nice uppercut.
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!
Greco digs a right hand underneath Fedorov's ribcage. Fedorov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Greco lands a hook that snaps the head of Fedorov backwards.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Greco lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fedorov or not.
Still in the clinch, Greco scores with a nice short uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Greco lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Greco lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short body shot lands from Greco as the two fighters clinch.
Greco cracks Fedorov with a nice body shot.
Greco makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short left from Greco.
A short uppercut from Greco.
Greco scores with a nice hook to the head.
Greco lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Greco scores with a shoulder strike.
Greco lands with a light punch inside.
A short left from Greco.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fedorov avoids a wild elbow strike from Greco.
Greco lands a hook that snaps the head of Fedorov backwards.
Greco lands with a short shot to the head.
Fedorov takes a shot to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Greco.
Still in the clinch, Greco scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short uppercut from Greco.
Fedorov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Greco prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Emelya Fedorov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Greco lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Greco.
A nice right hand lands inside from Greco.
Greco lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A nice left hand lands by Greco.
Greco scores with a nice hook to the head.
A body shot lands from Greco.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Greco creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Greco makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Greco.

Greco jumps guard and drags Fedorov to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fedorov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Greco trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fedorov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Greco trying to keep a closed guard but Fedorov is proving a slippery customer.
Greco might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Fedorov haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Greco tries to land a sweep but no joy.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

That's four 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.
Donk. Greco catches Fedorov right on the button with a cross.
Fedorov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fedorov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nice body punch from Greco.

Greco instigates a clinch.
A short uppercut from Greco.
Greco lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Greco lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Greco looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Greco lands a nice shot to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Greco creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Emelya Fedorov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gin Greco is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Greco lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fedorov backwards.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gin Greco comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Greco has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 William Peck scores the fight 24:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 24:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 24:30

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