PBP Commentary

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

Greco
vs
Madrigal

177 cm
25
160 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

175 cm
25
162 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Giacomo Greco!
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, John Madrigal!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Peter Branson and David Hoff.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Madrigal scores with a sloppy right hand. Greco should have avoided that one.
Horrible takedown attempt by Madrigal or perhaps it was just good defense by Greco, which made it look bad.
Greco is looking to counter the offense by Madrigal and move into the clinch.
Madrigal misses with a takedown attempt - Greco sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Greco drives through and clinches with Madrigal against the cage.
Greco stalling against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Greco scores with a nice short uppercut.
Greco pushes Madrigal back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Greco manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Greco missing with knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greco is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Madrigal is defending well for now.

Madrigal decides to pull guard.

Madrigal has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Greco off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Madrigal tries to score a power double leg takedown but Greco sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Madrigal somewhat.
Giacomo Greco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Madrigal.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Greco rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Madrigal moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Madrigal shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Greco sprawls well. Greco wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Madrigal gets slowly back to his feet.
Greco jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Greco misses with the combination.

Greco moves into the clinch.
Greco has Madrigal pressed against the cage.
Greco looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Madrigal looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A nice right hand lands inside from Greco.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Greco holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Greco works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short right from Greco on the inside.
Greco scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Greco digs a right hand underneath Madrigal's ribcage. Madrigal let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Madrigal with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Greco pushes Madrigal back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Greco lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Madrigal or not.
A shot in the inside from Greco.
Madrigal looks winded!
A frustrated look appears on Madrigal's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Greco just leaning against Madrigal, taking a breather.
Greco tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Madrigal avoids it.
Madrigal takes a shot to the head.
Greco lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Madrigal tries to pull guard but Greco won't allow it.
Greco slowing the pace effectively.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greco lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Madrigal is working for takedown but Greco is calmly controlling the position for now.
Madrigal takes a shot to the head.
Greco is working Madrigal over against the cage.
Greco working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A left hand lands to the body for Greco.
Greco lands a hook that snaps the head of Madrigal backwards.
Greco working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Madrigal on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Greco gets through Madrigal's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Madrigal taking a breather.
Greco makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Greco scores with a nice short 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 lands a body punch in the clinch.
Greco working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Madrigal managing to block the knees to the body from Greco.
Greco lands a shot to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Greco works on Madrigal's body with a couple of short punches.
Greco is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Madrigal is defending well for now.
Greco lands with a left to the head.
Greco tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Madrigal avoids it.
Madrigal is trying to break the clinch but Greco has him pressed against the cage.
Madrigal wants to break the clinch but can't.
Greco stalling against the cage.
Greco lands a hook that snaps the head of Madrigal backwards.
Greco lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Madrigal backwards.
Greco tries to land knees in the clinch but Madrigal avoids the damage to the body.
The referee calls for Greco to work.
Greco digs a right hand into Madrigal's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Madrigal's gas tank.
Greco tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Madrigal avoids it.
Greco's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Greco lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Madrigal backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Giacomo Greco dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Madrigal slips a jab from Greco.
Greco displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Madrigal.
Greco looks to score with a jab to the body but Madrigal is just out of range.
Greco throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

Greco fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Madrigal, pushing him back against the cage.
Greco will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Madrigal up against the cage.
Madrigal tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Greco lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Madrigal.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greco gets through Madrigal's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The referee calls for Greco to work.
Madrigal managing to block the knees to the body from Greco.
Greco lands an uppercut.
Madrigal is breathing heavily.
Greco lands with a short head shot on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Greco tries to land knees in the clinch but Madrigal avoids the damage to the body.
Greco is defending well against a takedown attempt.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Greco lands a hook to the side of the head.
Greco gets through Madrigal's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Greco pushes Madrigal back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Madrigal being controlled against the cage.
Greco misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Madrigal.
Madrigal landing knees to the body.
A short right from Greco.
Greco stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Greco is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Madrigal is defending well for now.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Greco creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Madrigal's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Greco pushes Madrigal back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Giacomo Greco has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A nice right hand lands inside from Greco.
Greco lands an uppercut.
Greco lands a shoulder strike.
Greco avoiding damage.
Greco misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Madrigal.
Madrigal takes a shot to the head.
Greco works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Greco misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Madrigal.
Greco softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Greco.
Madrigal managing to block the knees to the body from Greco.
Greco tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Madrigal avoids it.
Greco scores with a shoulder strike.
Greco scores with a hook to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Greco scores with a nice short uppercut.
Greco lands a nice uppercut.
Greco misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Madrigal.
Greco digs a right hand into Madrigal's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Madrigal's gas tank.
Greco lands with a light punch inside.
A short left from Greco.
Greco stalling the fight.
Madrigal tries to pull guard but Greco holds him up against the cage and eventually Madrigal drops back down to his feet.
Giacomo Greco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Madrigal.
Madrigal avoiding damage as Greco throws knees to the body.
Greco lands a right hand that snaps the head of Madrigal backwards.
Greco lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Madrigal backwards.
Greco lands a right hand that snaps the head of Madrigal backwards.
Greco lands a shoulder strike.
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!
A short right from Greco.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Greco digs a right hand into Madrigal's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Madrigal's gas tank.
Greco is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Madrigal can do to turn this around?
Greco scores with a hook to the body.
Greco lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Madrigal or not.
Madrigal on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Greco effectively controlling the action here.
Greco presses Madrigal against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A right hand to the body from Greco.
Greco lands a hook that snaps the head of Madrigal backwards.
A hook to the body from Greco.
Greco is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Madrigal is defending well for now.
Greco lands a hook that snaps the head of Madrigal backwards.
Still in the clinch, Greco scores with a nice short uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Greco scores with a nice short uppercut.
Greco scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Greco lands with a left to the head.

Madrigal is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Giacomo Greco dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Greco forces Madrigal back against the cage and clinches.
Madrigal has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Greco is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Madrigal is trying to stall.
Greco scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short body shot lands from Greco as the two fighters clinch.
Greco lands a hook to the side of the head.
Greco makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right from Greco.
Greco makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Madrigal is still on wobbly legs! Can Greco finish him?
Greco lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Madrigal backwards.
Greco is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Madrigal is defending well for now.
Greco is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Madrigal is defending well for now.
Madrigal seems to have recovered his senses.
Madrigal takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Madrigal has had enough of the clinch but Greco keeps him there for the moment.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Greco creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Come on Greco - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Madrigal on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Greco.
Greco lands a body punch.
Greco is working Madrigal over against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Greco.
Greco lands with a right to the head.
Greco tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Madrigal avoids it.
A short body shot lands from Greco as the two fighters clinch.
Greco scores with a nice hook to the head.
Greco lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Madrigal managing to block the knees to the body from Greco.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Greco as Madrigal tries to tie him up.
Greco tries to land knees in the clinch but Madrigal avoids the damage to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Greco manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Greco scores with a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Greco slows down the pace here.
Greco lands a left hand that snaps the head of Madrigal backwards.
Madrigal on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short right from Greco on the inside.
Greco lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Madrigal backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Greco.
Greco gets through Madrigal's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Greco lands a body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Greco.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greco tries to land knees in the clinch but Madrigal avoids the damage to the body.
Madrigal is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Greco gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A short right from Greco on the inside.
Greco lands a left hand that snaps the head of Madrigal backwards.
Greco lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Greco lands a big right hand that drops Madrigal! The killer instinct kicks in and Greco finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Greco!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Giacomo Greco!