For the Glory PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Marshall Noir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leandro De Souza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Noir kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is My Kingdom Will Come. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Noir
vs
De Souza

182 cm
18
170 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

185 cm
18
164 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Determined

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marshall Noir!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Leandro De Souza!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Alyssa Summers and Eddie Farnsworth.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Souza shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Noir sprawls well. Noir wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. De Souza gets slowly back to his feet.
De Souza shoots in but no luck this time.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Noir.
Noir cracks De Souza with a big elbow.
Noir tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Sloppy strikes there by Noir.
Noir working the ground and pound from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Noir misses with the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
De Souza sneaks back into half guard.
De Souza wants to get back to full guard.
Noir landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Noir lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Noir not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Noir wants to lay and pray for a moment but De Souza keeps working.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Noir trying to pass the guard but De Souza defending well.
Noir lands with a punch from half guard.
Noir lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
De Souza tries to get to full guard but Noir has control of the leg.
Noir knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for De Souza on the ground.
Ground and pound from Noir.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Noir looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Noir not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Noir works his way into full mount!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Noir putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Noir cracks De Souza with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marshall Noir!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between jaylin acker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Fisher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nick Fisher is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

acker
vs
Fisher

200 cm
20
200 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

225 cm
20
190 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, jaylin acker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nick Fisher!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Joseph Jones and John Kavanagh.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fisher fails to land the takedown.
Fisher misses with a takedown attempt - acker sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
acker looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fisher connects with a nice looking jab.
Fisher shoots in looking for a takedown. acker tries to sprawl out of it but Fisher keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. acker manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
jaylin acker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Fisher.

acker clinches with his opponent.
acker tries to pull guard but Fisher holds him up against the cage and eventually acker drops back down to his feet.

Fisher gets control of acker's arms and successfully pulls guard. Fisher will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Fisher preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

acker is posturing up here but Fisher has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! acker tries to roll out but it's too tight and acker has to tap! Slick submission there by Fisher!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Nick Fisher!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
61%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cisco Malcitch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scruff McGruff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Malcitch
vs
McGruff

190 cm
21
170 lbs
1 - 0 - 1

182 cm
25
170 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Brawler
Solid chin

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 1 - 0 - 1, fighting out of New York, Cisco Malcitch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Scruff McGruff!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Lou da Vinci and Eddie Farnsworth.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Malcitch throws a leg kick but McGruff sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Malcitch fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McGruff is out of range.
McGruff takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Scruff McGruff seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Malcitch tries to clinch up but McGruff circles away and keeps his distance.
McGruff dodges the punch combination from Malcitch.
Malcitch fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McGruff is out of range.
Malcitch lands a nice shot to the body.
A left lands for Malcitch.

It looks like Scruff McGruff has been cut.

Excellent takedown into side control there by McGruff.
Malcitch prevents McGruff from improving position.

McGruff tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no McGruff has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGruff is looking to take a break and control but Malcitch is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Malcitch tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.

McGruff has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Malcitch is in real trouble here. McGruff gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Malcitch is tapping out! McGruff wins by rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Scruff McGruff!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Undercard bout

Co-main event

Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Big Mike (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jamal Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jamal Williams is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Mike
vs
Williams

185 cm
20
275 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

200 cm
19
274 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Big Mike!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jamal Williams!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Russell Pearce and Anthony Taglia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mike.
Williams keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Williams shoots in and bounces Mike off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Williams looking to pass the guard.
Mike might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mike 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.
Mike working a defensive guard here.
Williams stays in close to Mike's body and controls the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams wants to control from the top but Mike keeps moving.
Williams is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Williams postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Williams looking to pass the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Williams accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

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.
Mike preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Williams trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Mike with a poor takedown

and Williams counters with a single leg into guard. Mike didn't expect that.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Big Mike. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Williams's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Mike trying to keep a closed guard but Williams is proving a slippery customer.
Williams pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mike is keeping the position for now.
Williams throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Williams is looking to work some ground and pound but Mike has wrist control.
Mike looking for a sweep. Not yet Mike, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Williams working some strikes from top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mike keeping moving, preventing Williams from controlling successfully.
Williams pushing down on Mike's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Williams throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mike is not content to let Williams control the position.
Williams throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Williams trying to advance position but Mike counters by regaining guard.
Mike keeping moving, preventing Williams from controlling successfully.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Mike holds on and takes a little breather.

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.

Mike pushes Williams off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Mike shoots and misses

and Williams counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Mike is breathing heavily.
Mike avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mike keeping moving, preventing Williams from controlling successfully.
Williams looking to pass the guard.
Mike tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jamal Williams dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Williams shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Mike is trying to defend but Williams finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Mike works his way to full guard. Good work.
Williams throws a big right hand that misses.
Williams 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.
Mike managing to control the position.
Williams throws a big right hand that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mike looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Williams is looking to advance position but Mike has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Williams can do anything to dispel that myth.
Mike landing strikes from the mount and Williams is in trouble!
Mike trying to control but he's not successful this time.

Williams defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Mike.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Williams is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Williams is bucking up trying to escape but Mike cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Mike looking to control but Williams is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Mike is landing with some decent strikes but Williams is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Williams squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Mike is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Williams can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Williams is bucking up trying to escape but Mike cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Jamal Williams has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mike landing strikes, looking to finish!
Mike looking to finish Williams with some ground and pound. This is bad for Williams!
Williams is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Mike lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Williams hang on?
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Mike cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Williams's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Mike scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Mike with shots to the head and body - Williams looks very uncomfortable down there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mike scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Mike can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Williams is looking to escape.
Mike has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Mike working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Williams in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Williams's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
BOOM! Mike connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Williams taking shots to the head.
Williams trying desperately to get to his feet.
Williams taking shots to the head.
Mike is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Williams can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Mike landing strikes from the mount and Williams is in trouble!
Mike cracks Williams with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mike looking to control but Williams is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Mike in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Mike lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Williams hang on?
Mike looking to finish Williams with some ground and pound. This is bad for Williams!
Mike looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Mike looking to finish Williams with some ground and pound. This is bad for Williams!
Mike looking to control but Williams is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Mike landing strikes, looking to finish!

Williams defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Mike.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mike can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Williams is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Big Mike dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Williams shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Williams showed some decent athleticism there.
Williams missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Williams trying to control from half guard but Mike is working away.
Mike moves into full guard.
Williams is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mike seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams preventing the sweep.
Mike is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Williams throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Williams accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mike trying to control the position.
Williams throws a big right hand that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Mike shoots and misses

and Williams counters with a nice double leg into side control. Mike won't be happy with that.
Williams in side control, throwing shots but Mike defends.
Williams tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Williams in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Williams misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Williams working the ground and pound but Mike is defending the strikes.
Mike tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Williams wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams working the body and head with strikes.
Williams is looking to take a break and control but Mike is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Williams is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Williams landing a few strikes.
Williams in side control, throwing shots but Mike defends.
Williams in side control, throwing shots but Mike defends.
Williams tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Williams is trying to ground and pound but Mike uses the momentary lack of control by Williams to regain half guard.

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 walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Williams lands a nice short elbow.
Williams sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Williams thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Williams missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jamal Williams comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Williams 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jamal Williams!