PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between African Sensitive (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maynardo Greco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Greco is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by after the slam watch for this.. African Sensitive has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Sensitive
vs
Greco

225 cm
20
169 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

176 cm
23
168 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Granite chin

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THE STEEL PENN NUTRITION

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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, African Sensitive!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Maynardo Greco!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Greco changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Sensitive looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Sloppy strikes there by Greco.
Sensitive dodges the ground and pound from Greco.
Greco creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Sensitive sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Sensitive really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Sensitive struggling a bit here.
Greco connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Sensitive some visible discomfort.
Greco throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Sensitive works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Sensitive keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Greco not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sensitive is looking to improve his position.
Greco looks to land a strike but Sensitive avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Sensitive being controlled here, momentarily.
Greco won't allow Sensitive to sweep him here.
Greco must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Greco accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sensitive bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Greco's guard.
Sensitive trying to control the position from guard on top but Greco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Greco wants to sweep here but Sensitive controlling him for the moment.

Sensitive drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sensitive jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Sensitive wants to control from the top but Greco keeps moving.
Sensitive stopping the sweep attempt from Greco.

Sensitive drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Greco dives on top into guard.
Greco trying to control the position from guard on top but Sensitive is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greco looking to sit in guard and control but Sensitive gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Greco looking for a sweep. Not yet Greco, not yet.
Sensitive stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Greco swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Greco tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sensitive trying to control but Greco is working from the bottom.
Greco is trying to keep Sensitive in close.
Greco lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Sensitive!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Greco pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Sensitive is in a horrible position here. Greco smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Sensitive tries to hold on but Greco pushes him away.
Greco looking to finish with strikes here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sensitive sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maynardo Greco dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Greco takes a swing at Sensitive's ribcage but misses.
Greco takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.

Greco decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Greco with the ground and pound but Sensitive uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Greco is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Sensitive trying to control the position.
Sensitive wants to sweep but no luck.
Sensitive avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sensitive controls Greco momentarily but Greco frees himself.
Greco sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sensitive is on top in guard.
Sensitive is stalling in the full guard.
Greco controls Sensitive momentarily but Sensitive frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Sensitive drops back looking for a leg! Greco is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Greco manages to kick Sensitive off! Sensitive jumps back into Greco's guard.
Greco keeping full guard, as Sensitive tries to pass.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Greco keeping moving, preventing Sensitive from controlling successfully.
Sensitive is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
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.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Greco can do anything to dispel that myth.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Sensitive misses with a looping left.
A telegraphed right hand from Greco misses the target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Greco shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Greco works his way into full mount!
Greco throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Greco postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Sensitive looks a forlorn figure.
Greco trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sensitive blocking the ground and pound.
Sensitive is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Sensitive working to try and regain half guard.
Sensitive takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Greco throwing strikes here but Sensitive is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Greco can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sensitive is looking to escape.
Greco looking to ground and pound but Sensitive is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maynardo Greco showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Greco drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Sensitive keeping moving, preventing Greco from controlling successfully.
Greco stopping the sweep attempt from Sensitive.
Sensitive working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Greco.
Sensitive will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sensitive lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Greco!
Greco is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Greco defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Sensitive.
Greco tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Greco is squirming around, avoiding Sensitive's attempts to control the action.
Greco is in all sorts of trouble here.
Sensitive trying to control but Greco is having none of it.
Greco is desperately trying to improve his position but Sensitive has a good base and remains in mount.

That's two 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.

Sensitive is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Greco has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Greco!
Greco really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sensitive. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Greco wants to control from the top but Sensitive keeps moving.
Greco postures up.
Greco postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Greco trying to control the position from guard on top but Sensitive is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sensitive tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sensitive not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Greco throws and elbow that misses. Sensitive uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Greco's guard. Nice move by Sensitive!
Sensitive passes into half guard.

Greco is defending against the submission attempts here by Sensitive.
Greco trying to hold on to Sensitive's head to control him but Sensitive postures up.
Greco tries to roll over but Sensitive keeps him under control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Sensitive trying to control the action but Greco is working from the bottom.
Greco wants to get back to full guard.

Sensitive is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Greco doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sensitive.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Greco gets a takedown into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Greco shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Greco is looking to work some ground and pound but Sensitive has wrist control.
Sensitive preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sensitive not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Greco seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sensitive is on top in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Greco keeping moving, preventing Sensitive from controlling successfully.
Greco looking for a sweep. Not yet Greco, not yet.
Sensitive passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Greco tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sensitive wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Greco is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.

Sensitive tries for a kimura but Greco is defending well.
Sensitive is looking to take a break and control but Greco is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

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 is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Sensitive wants to lay and pray for a moment but Greco keeps working.
Sensitive prevents Greco from improving his position.
Greco is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Sensitive digs a good body shot into Greco's ribs.
Greco takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Greco swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sensitive scores with a nice strike.
Maynardo Greco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sensitive throws a big shot that misses.
Sensitive lands a jab to the nose.
Sensitive swings for the body but Greco moves out of range.
Sensitive moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Greco fails with a takedown attempt.
Greco shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sensitive lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Greco at a distance.
Sensitive scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Greco has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sensitive finds it's way round the side to connect with Greco's head.
Sensitive cracks Greco with a good jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Greco takes a jab right on the kisser.
A telegraphed right hand from Greco misses the target.
Greco misses with a hook. Sensitive ducked under it nicely.
Greco throws a predictable looking body shot
and Sensitive counters with a stiff right hand.
Sensitive connects with a nice looking jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sensitive fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.

Greco gets a takedown into half guard.
Sensitive avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Greco.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sensitive avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Greco.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

African Sensitive had his way with Maynardo Greco in that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Sensitive!
Greco on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sensitive lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Greco avoids the body shot from Sensitive.
Greco takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.

Greco closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Sensitive to the mat! Sensitive manages to get full guard.
Greco stopping the sweep attempt from Sensitive.
Greco postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Greco won't allow Sensitive to sweep him here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Greco postures up in Sensitive's guard and throws a big left but Sensitive blocks it.
Sensitive 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.
Greco throws a big right hand that misses.
Greco trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

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.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Greco throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sensitive counters with a right hand to the body.

Greco shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Sensitive manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Sensitive is trying to control the position but Greco postures up.
Sensitive preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Greco working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Greco working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Greco works over Sensitive with some ground and pound from guard.
Greco is looking to work some ground and pound but Sensitive has wrist control.
Greco throwing strikes from guard but Sensitive blocks nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sensitive keeping full guard, as Greco tries to pass.
Greco trying to control the position from guard on top but Sensitive is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Greco pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sensitive is keeping the position for now.

Sensitive is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Greco is aware though and is defending well.

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.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Greco drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Greco scores with punches from side control.
Greco wants to control but Sensitive is keeping him busy.
African Sensitive has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sensitive manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Maynardo Greco comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 46:49
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 46:49
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maynardo Greco!
Maynardo Greco is the new lightweight champion!