PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Don Ho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keigal Greco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Keigal Greco has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Ho
vs
Greco

181 cm
22
140 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

150 cm
22
135 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Experienced

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Don Ho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Keigal Greco!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ho misses with a leg kick.
Greco checks a low kick from Ho.
Greco uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ho.
Ho lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Greco backs up against the cage.

It looks like Keigal Greco has been cut.
Greco blocks a jab.
Don Ho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ho tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Greco was well out of range. Poor timing from Ho.

Greco closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Ho to the mat! Ho manages to get full guard.
Greco scoring with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ho 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.
Ho throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Ho utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Greco stops Ho from standing up.
Greco working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ho's head.
Greco lands a couple of elbows.
Greco should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Greco stopping the sweep attempt from Ho.
Ho preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Ho throws a sloppy head kick and Greco moves out of range easily.

Greco throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ho was covering up waiting for the punch and Greco finishes the takedown easily into guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ho looking for a sweep. Not yet Ho, not yet.
Greco sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ho's guard.
Greco is keen to just control but Ho is a slippery customer.
Greco is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Greco throwing shots but Ho is blocking nicely.
Ho on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ho tries to get out of the position.
Greco lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Greco is looking to take a break and control but Ho is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Greco thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Greco prevents Ho from improving his position.
Ho really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ho gets full guard.
Greco thows a big elbow that misses.
Greco loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Ho shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Greco lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ho scores with a one two! Greco had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ho cracks Greco with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ho's corner calls for a 1-2. Ho obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Greco throws the left hand but Ho avoids the punch easily.
Jab by Ho.
Ho waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Greco.
Ho slips a straight right by Greco.
Ho wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ho cracks Greco with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ho is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Greco with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ho to score with a decent uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ho lands a jab to the nose.
Ho cracks Greco with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.

Greco is rocked!
Ho throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Ho misses with an uppercut.
Greco shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Greco looks gassed!
Ho scores with a nice head shot.
Ho scores with a jab to the body.
Greco takes one on the chin but seems OK.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ho paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Greco takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ho lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Greco circles away quickly and effectively.
Greco shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ho pinned against the cage. Ho gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Greco shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Don Ho has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keigal Greco.
Greco misses the jab.

Ho gets caught flat footed, as Greco shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Ho looking for a sweep. Not yet Ho, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ho trying to control the position.
Greco trying to control the position from guard on top but Ho is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ho working a defensive guard here.
Ho is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ho keeping moving, preventing Greco from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Greco accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Greco has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Greco working some strikes from top position.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Ho misses with an uppercut.
Greco fails with a takedown attempt.
The fighters circling - Greco throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Don Ho is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ho misses with an attempted mid kick.
Greco takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ho moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Greco throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ho's waist but Ho gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Greco off to one side.
Ho throws a leg kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Don Ho dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Keigal Greco's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Ho pivots, looking for a leg kick but Greco is out of range and Ho settles back down.
Ho scores with a jab to the head.

Greco closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Ho to the mat! Ho manages to get full guard.
Greco keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ho's head.
Ho can't keep his opponent in guard - Greco advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Greco is looking to take a break and control but Ho is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Greco has eaten all the pies!
Ho is looking to improve his position.
Ground and pound from Greco.
Greco throwing shots but Ho is blocking nicely.
Greco is nestled in close to Ho, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Greco thows a huge punch but Ho dodges it nicely.
Nice strikes from Greco there.
Greco prevents Ho from improving his position.
Ho knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Greco on the ground.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A lazy left from Ho finds it's target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ho misses with a straight left.
Ho fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Greco on the side of the head.

Ho gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Greco won't allow Ho to sweep him here.
Greco thows a big elbow that misses.
Greco trying to control the position from guard on top but Ho is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ho preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Greco is breathing heavily.
Ho looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ho is on top in guard.
Greco looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ho is one step ahead there.
Ho will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ho postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ho is looking to work some ground and pound but Greco has wrist control.
Ho trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Greco managing to control the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Greco is on top in guard.
Ho is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Greco scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Greco content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ho looking to hit a scissor sweep but Greco is one step ahead there.
Greco chips away with some ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greco thows a big elbow that misses.
Greco scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ho looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Ho throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Greco avoids the body shot from Ho.
Nice defenses there by Ho.
A swing and a miss from Greco.
Greco loads up on a big right hand but Ho slips the punch.
Ho ducks under a wild hook from Greco.

Greco drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Greco trying to control the position from guard on top but Ho is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Greco throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ho working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Greco.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ho wants to stand and escape but Greco is having none of it.
Greco working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ho has momentary wrist control but Greco slips an elbow through the middle.
Greco trying to control but Ho is working from the bottom.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Greco slips under a jab.
Ho lands a jab-cross combination.
Ho checks a low kick from Greco.
Ho is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Ho finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Greco takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Greco takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Greco keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Greco bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ho scores with a sloppy right hand. Greco should have avoided that one.
Greco throws a low kick, looking for Ho's leg but Ho calmly moves out of range.
Ho throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Greco on the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Keigal Greco will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Keigal Greco's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Ho with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A combination from Ho does no damage.
Greco slips a straight right by Ho.
Greco tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ho sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Greco somewhat.
Ho throws a low kick, looking for Greco's leg but Greco calmly moves out of range.
Greco throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ho sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ho misses with a jab, cross combination.

Greco looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Ho!
Greco prevents Ho from getting the reversal.
Greco landing shots from mount.
Greco scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ho taking shots to the head.
Greco has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Ho's face.
Ho takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Greco with a couple of short strikes.
Greco lands a big elbow.
Ho is desperately trying to improve his position but Greco has a good base and remains in mount.
Greco working the ground and pound effectively.
Greco scoring with strikes but Ho is staying in there.
Greco connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Ho is wriggling around trying to escape.
Greco lands with some strikes.
Ho throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Ho wants to control but Greco is having none of it.
Greco working the ground and pound effectively.
Greco lands a big shot there that rocks Ho but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
A nice elbow there by Greco.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Greco in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Greco dominating with strikes here.
Ho is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Greco landing strikes, looking to finish!
Ho is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Greco scoring with strikes but Ho is staying in there.
Greco working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Greco can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ho is looking to escape.
Greco lands with some strikes.
Greco working the ground and pound effectively.
The referee warns Ho that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ho is trying desperately to improve position.
Greco lands a big shot there that rocks Ho but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Greco scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Greco working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Greco is landing with some decent strikes but Ho is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Ho taking shots to the head.
Ho tries to lock up and control but Greco gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Greco landing strikes from the mount.
Greco with a couple of short strikes.
Greco lands a nice shot to the head.
Greco punishing his opponent with strikes.
Ho is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Greco lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Ho hang on?
Ho tries to hold on but Greco postures up.
Greco looking to control but Ho is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

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.
Ho is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Ho taking shots to the head.
Greco lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Greco looking to finish Ho with some ground and pound. This is bad for Ho!
Ho really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Greco lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Greco tries to control but Ho wriggling away.
Greco lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Ho hang on?
Greco raining down shots from the mount!
Greco cracks Ho with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.

And that's the end of the fight!
Keigal 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 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... Keigal Greco!