PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pete Greco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alaric Visigoth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Visigoth's choice of entrance music: THUNDERSTRUCK. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Greco
vs
Visigoth

175 cm
26
181 lbs
10 - 5 - 1

175 cm
24
170 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Very strong

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 1, fighting out of New York, Pete Greco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alaric Visigoth!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Chad Campbell and Jorge Garcia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Visigoth throws a body punch but Greco moves out of range.
Visigoth misses the jab.
Visigoth jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Visigoth throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Visigoth loads up on a big right hand but Greco slips the punch.

Greco gets the takedown into side control.
Greco trying to control the position but Visigoth is working away.
Greco takes a little break here. Visigoth wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Greco working the body and head with strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Greco is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Visigoth is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Greco trying to control the action but Visigoth is working from the bottom.
Greco throws an elbow but Visigoth slips to the side and avoids it well.
Greco landing a few strikes.
Visigoth defending against the ground and pound.

Greco working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Greco thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

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 working the body and head with strikes.
Visigoth dodges the ground and pound from Greco.
Greco throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Visigoth is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Sloppy strikes there by Greco.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Visigoth regains half guard, as Greco was trying to land strikes.
Greco is trying to control. Visigoth wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Greco trying to pass the guard but Visigoth defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Greco missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Greco lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Greco is figuring out what he wants to do next.

That's four 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.
Visigoth trying to control but Greco postures up.
Greco missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Greco trying to control from half guard but Visigoth is working away.
Visigoth avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Greco.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Greco wants to free his trapped foot but Visigoth is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pete Greco dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Greco shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Visigoth as he avoids it easily.
Greco throws a head kick but Visigoth moves out of range.
No luck for Greco with that takedown attempt.
Greco slips a jab from Visigoth.
Greco ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Visigoth throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Greco sees it coming and avoids it easily.
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.
Greco goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Visigoth misses.
Some wild striking there from Visigoth.
Greco ducks under a wild hook from Visigoth.
Visigoth looks to throw the jab but Greco is out of range.
Visigoth 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.
Greco avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice defenses there by Greco.
Visigoth misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Greco.
Greco fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pete Greco. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Greco takes a swing at Visigoth's ribcage but misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Visigoth throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Visigoth throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Greco stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Greco looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Pete Greco is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Greco dives in and grabs Visigoth's left leg, looking for a takedown. Visigoth pushes down on Greco's head and hops out.
Greco defending well as Visigoth loads up on a big left hand.
Greco slips under a jab.
Greco ducks under a wild hook from Visigoth.
Alaric Visigoth is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Visigoth scores with a decent looking hook.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Visigoth defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Greco.
Visigoth pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Greco bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Visigoth looks to throw the jab but Greco is out of range.
Greco shoots for a double leg takedown but Visigoth sprawls well. He's pushed Greco's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Visigoth misses with a straight right.
Visigoth throws a jab when Greco was well out of range.
Visigoth slaps away a takedown attempt from Greco, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Greco uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Visigoth.

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 misses with a double jab

and Visigoth counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Greco wants to control but Visigoth is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Nice strikes from Visigoth there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Greco is trying to maintain the position but Visigoth is very close to passing his half guard.
Greco makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Greco.
Greco lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Visigoth!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alaric Visigoth showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Visigoth throws a right and a left that both miss.
Greco shoots and misses
and Visigoth counters with a left to the body.
Visigoth throws a hook to the side of Greco's head but Greco sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Visigoth throws a lazy right hand but Greco sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A slow jab from Visigoth misses its intended target.
Greco defending well as Visigoth loads up on a big left hand.
Visigoth throws a jab but it's blocked by Greco.
Greco fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Visigoth throws a shot from downtown. Greco moves away and avoids it.
Greco swings for the body but Visigoth moves out of range.
Greco staying out of range there.
Greco ducks under a wild hook from Visigoth.
Visigoth is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Greco.
Greco avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Visigoth is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Greco.
Greco takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Greco doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Visigoth counters with a stiff right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Greco ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Visigoth is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A big right from Visigoth misses.
Greco ducks under a wild hook from Visigoth.
Greco steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Visigoth.
Visigoth throws a lazy right hand but Greco sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Visigoth misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Visigoth misses with a hook. Greco ducked under it nicely.
Alaric Visigoth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Visigoth throws a lazy right hand but Greco sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Visigoth moves out of range of the body kick from Greco.
Greco throws a head kick that misses.
Greco moves away from the strike by Visigoth.
Greco displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Visigoth throws out the jab.
Visigoth misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Greco.
Visigoth looks to land a left hand but Greco moved out of range nicely.
Visigoth works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Greco slips under a jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Visigoth.
Greco shoots and misses
and Visigoth counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pete Greco. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Greco displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Visigoth throws out the jab.
Greco uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Visigoth.
A solid leg kick lands there for Greco.
Visigoth listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Visigoth throws a hook but Greco blocks it.
Visigoth waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Greco.
Greco tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A leg kick checked by Visigoth.
Visigoth swings for the body but Greco moves out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alaric Visigoth comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Visigoth 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alaric Visigoth!