PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dave Glorian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Colly Fairtex (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Glorian
vs
Fairtex

178 cm
20
180 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

184 cm
24
180 lbs
6 - 2 - 1

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

Win Nutritional - proof of quality

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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dave Glorian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Colly Fairtex!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Dmitry Maklakov and Konstantin Menshow.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fairtex throws a body kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Fairtex.
Glorian shoots in for a takedown but Fairtex shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Fairtex gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Glorian counters with a single leg into guard. Fairtex didn't expect that.
Fairtex looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

Glorian is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Glorian trying to control the position from guard on top but Fairtex is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Glorian postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Fairtex is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Glorian, into his guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Glorian is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Fairtex wants to control from the top but Glorian keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fairtex stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Glorian swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fairtex really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Glorian. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fairtex trying to control the position from guard on top but Glorian is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

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.
Fairtex trying to stand up but can't free himself from Glorian's guard.
Glorian not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Glorian wants to sweep here but Fairtex controlling him for the moment.
Glorian keeping moving, preventing Fairtex from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Fairtex is looking to clinch but Glorian is avoiding it.
Fairtex throws a sloppy head kick and Glorian moves out of range easily.
Fairtex throws a sloppy head kick and Glorian moves out of range easily.
Fairtex connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Fairtex throws a head kick that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fairtex tries for a takedown but Glorian sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Fairtex tries to clinch up.
A swing and a miss from Glorian.
Glorian cracks Fairtex with an open hand slap.
Fairtex wants to clinch
and Glorian counters with a lovely shot to the body.

Glorian shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Glorian was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

Glorian swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Fairtex is now in Glorian's guard. A big mistake from Glorian there, giving up the dominant position!
Glorian is trying to control the position but Fairtex postures up.

Glorian looking for a guillotine here but Fairtex defends easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fairtex wants to stand but Glorian is controlling his posture from full guard.
Fairtex preventing the sweep.

Fairtex stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Glorian misses with a takedown attempt - Fairtex sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Glorian is looking to clinch but Fairtex is avoiding it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dave Glorian 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.

Glorian lands a body shot.
Fairtex on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Fairtex is looking to clinch.
Fairtex tries to close the distance and clinch but Glorian swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fairtex misses with a takedown attempt - Glorian sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Fairtex swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Glorian counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Glorian trying to control the position from guard on top but Fairtex is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Glorian postures up.
Fairtex wants to stand but Glorian is controlling the position.
Glorian looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Glorian looking to pass the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fairtex is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Glorian is controlling him.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Glorian 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.
Glorian tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Fairtex wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Glorian wants to control but Fairtex postures up.

Fairtex stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Fairtex circles away from the clinch attempt.

Fairtex closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Glorian did well to prevent Fairtex getting side control.
Fairtex is looking to stall here but Glorian recovers full guard.
Fairtex thows a big elbow that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Glorian working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fairtex doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fairtex manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Fairtex tries to free his leg and advance position but Glorian is retaining full guard.
Fairtex trying to stand up but can't free himself from Glorian's guard.
Glorian working a defensive guard here.
Glorian tries to land a sweep but no joy.

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.
Fairtex wants to pass the guard but Glorian is keeping the position.

Glorian is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Fairtex throws a big right hand that misses.

Glorian throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Fairtex escapes and throws Glorian's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Glorian wants to control but Fairtex postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dave Glorian dominated that second round.
That's time! Glorian's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Glorian blocks a head kick by Fairtex.
Fairtex defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Glorian.
Fairtex doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Glorian counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Glorian.
Glorian wants to pass the guard but Fairtex is keeping the position.
Fairtex wants to sweep but no luck.
Fairtex keeping moving, preventing Glorian from controlling successfully.
Fairtex wants to stand up but Glorian is controlling him.
Fairtex looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fairtex is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Fairtex keeping full guard, as Glorian tries to pass.

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.
Glorian makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Glorian.
Fairtex wants to stand but Glorian has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

Glorian looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fairtex preventing the sweep.
Fairtex working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Glorian is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Glorian is working an open guard so Fairtex takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Fairtex plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Fairtex misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fairtex moves out of range as Glorian strikes.
Fairtex thumps Glorian with a low kick.
Nice takedown defense from Glorian. No joy for Fairtex on that attempt.
Fairtex displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Glorian.
Glorian shoots in looking for a takedown. Fairtex tries to sprawl out of it but Glorian keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Fairtex manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dave Glorian. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Glorian will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Colly Fairtex has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Colly Fairtex seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fairtex misses with a jab to the body

and Glorian counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Fairtex's guard now.
Fairtex doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Glorian preventing the sweep.

Glorian drops back, looking for a kneebar! Fairtex looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Fairtex looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Fairtex!
Glorian is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Dave Glorian is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fairtex with the ground and pound but Glorian uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Glorian is trying to control the position but Fairtex postures up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dave Glorian showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Glorian, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dave Glorian!