PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Konstantins Gluhovs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kurt Wagner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Gluhovs
vs
Wagner

205 cm
22
233 lbs
0 - 6 - 0

195 cm
26
275 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Counter fighter
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Konstantins Gluhovs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kurt Wagner!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Gwen Towbar and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Wagner forces Gluhovs back against the cage and clinches.
Wagner lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gluhovs has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Wagner avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Gluhovs prevents Wagner from breaking the clinch.
Gluhovs blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wagner swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wagner misses with the head strike.
Wagner scores with a hook to the body.
Gluhovs looking for a takedown.

Gluhovs breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Wagner has managed to clinch.
Wagner works on Gluhovs's body with a couple of short punches.
Wagner lands a nice shot to the body.
Wagner has Gluhovs pressed against the cage.
Wagner 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.
Gluhovs tries for a takedown but Wagner manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Konstantins Gluhovs. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A short left from Wagner.
Wagner lands on the inside with an uppercut.

Gluhovs pulls guard successfully.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Wagner wants to stand but Gluhovs has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Wagner preventing the sweep.
Gluhovs has a closed guard, preventing Wagner from standing up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gluhovs trying to control the position.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Gluhovs on the wrong end of a nice hook.

Wagner has Gluhovs up against the cage in a clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Wagner.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wagner tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gluhovs's elbow.
Wagner throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Wagner lands a left hand.
Gluhovs stalls.
Gluhovs can't get the takedown.
Wagner tries to throw a body punch but Gluhovs avoids it by throwing Wagner back against the cage.
Wagner lands a body shot in the clinch.

Gluhovs breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Wagner forces Gluhovs back against the cage and clinches.
Gluhovs misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Good body shot from Wagner.
Wagner works on Gluhovs's body with a couple of short punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gluhovs goes for a takedown in the clinch but Wagner prevents it.
Wagner lands with a short shot to the head.
Gluhovs is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Wagner to keep the fight standing.
Wagner misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gluhovs is looking for a takedown.
Wagner tries to throw a body punch but Gluhovs avoids it by throwing Wagner back against the cage.
Gluhovs is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Wagner is defending well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wagner tries to throw a body punch but Gluhovs avoids it by throwing Wagner back against the cage.
Wagner doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gluhovs jumps guard but Wagner turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wagner lands a nice uppercut.
Gluhovs keeps control of Wagner as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Wagner lands a body shot in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Wagner closes the distance and clinches.
Wagner digs a right hand underneath Gluhovs's ribcage. Gluhovs let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Wagner trying to control the position but instead, Gluhovs has worked for underhooks and has pushed Wagner into the cage.
Gluhovs keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Wagner's efforts to push away.
Gluhovs takes a shot to the head.
Gluhovs blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gluhovs keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Wagner's efforts to push away.
Gluhovs tries to score a body lock takedown but Wagner shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Wagner lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gluhovs backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Wagner.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gluhovs tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Wagner avoids it.

Gluhovs jumps guard.
Wagner would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Wagner must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Gluhovs has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wagner can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Wagner trying to stand up but can't free himself from Gluhovs's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gluhovs lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Wagner!
You get the feeling that Wagner really doesn't like being in this position too much.

Gluhovs is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!

Wagner clinches up against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wagner misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wagner doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gluhovs trying to stall but Wagner improves his position.
Gluhovs tries to pull guard but Wagner holds him up against the cage and eventually Gluhovs drops back down to his feet.
Wagner lands with a right to the head.
Wagner lands a hook that snaps the head of Gluhovs backwards.
Wagner lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Wagner has a couple of punches blocked by Gluhovs.
Wagner cracks Gluhovs with a nice body shot.
Wagner lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wagner scores with a shot to the side of Gluhovs's head.
Wagner tries a body shot but Gluhovs blocks it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wagner stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kurt Wagner showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Wagner rushes Gluhovs and presses him up against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Wagner.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Wagner lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wagner scores with a shoulder strike.
Wagner trying to control the position but instead, Gluhovs has worked for underhooks and has pushed Wagner into the cage.
Wagner gets through Gluhovs's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wagner misses with a punch on the inside.

Gluhovs's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Wagner closes the distance and pushes Gluhovs back into the cage.
Gluhovs jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Wagner walks away with a smile on his face. Gluhovs gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wagner scores with a jab.
Gluhovs doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.

Wagner fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gluhovs, pushing him back against the cage.

Gluhovs manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.

Gluhovs throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Wagner tries to stand but Gluhovs is controlling from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Gluhovs had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wagner defends it easily.
Wagner would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gluhovs is adopting a defensive guard.
Wagner wants to stand and escape but instead Gluhovs has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Wagner wants to stand and escape but Gluhovs is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Konstantins Gluhovs wasn't doing enough on the ground.

Wagner drives through and clinches with Gluhovs against the cage.
Gluhovs is trying to force a seperation but Wagner has the dominant position.
Kurt Wagner seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A nice left hand lands by Wagner.
Gluhovs fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Wagner working aggressively here.
Wagner tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gluhovs's elbow.
Wagner is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Konstantins Gluhovs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wagner is pressed up against the cage. Gluhovs has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Wagner down to the mat. Wagner avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Wagner thuds a left hand into Gluhovs's body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Wagner pushes Gluhovs up against the cage in a clinch.
Gluhovs tries to pull guard but Wagner forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kurt Wagner really dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Wagner rushes Gluhovs and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A short right from Wagner.

Gluhovs breaks from the clinch.

Wagner darts in and clinches Gluhovs up against the cage.
Wagner scores with a shoulder strike.

Gluhovs escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Wagner has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gluhovs tries for a takedown but Wagner manages to get underhooks.
Gluhovs has had enough of the clinch but Wagner keeps him there for the moment.
Wagner is leaning against Gluhovs and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Wagner taking a break, stalling in the clinch.

Gluhovs manages to break the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Wagner as he connects with a hook.

Wagner takes the fight into the clinch.
Gluhovs prevents a body shot from Wagner.
A right hand to the body from Wagner.
Wagner throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Wagner lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wagner softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wagner lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wagner tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

Gluhovs manages to break the clinch.

Wagner closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Wagner.
Wagner digs a right hand underneath Gluhovs's ribcage. Gluhovs let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Wagner is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Wagner tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gluhovs's elbow.
Gluhovs goes for a takedown attempt but Wagner pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Wagner darts in and clinches Gluhovs up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wagner lands with a light punch inside.
Wagner is trying to break the clinch but Gluhovs is controlling him.
Gluhovs looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Konstantins Gluhovs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short body shot lands from Wagner as the two fighters clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Wagner.
Wagner gets through Gluhovs's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wagner gets through Gluhovs's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wagner is defending well against a takedown attempt.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Gluhovs tries to throw a body punch but Wagner avoids it by throwing Gluhovs back against the cage.
Wagner lands a nice shot to the body.
Wagner doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gluhovs can't find room to land a body shot as Wagner controls the action.
Wagner makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wagner works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Wagner is trying to push Gluhovs away but Gluhovs has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Gluhovs wants a takedown.
Gluhovs blocks a body shot from Wagner.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wagner lands a nice uppercut.
Wagner lands a body punch in the clinch.
Wagner works on Gluhovs's body with a couple of short punches.
Wagner makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wagner scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Good body shot from Wagner.
Gluhovs has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Wagner avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wagner makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wagner scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gluhovs prevents Wagner from breaking the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wagner lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gluhovs backwards.
A frustrated look appears on Wagner's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Wagner tries to break the clinch but Gluhovs is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kurt Wagner dominated that fourth round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Wagner closes the distance and clinches.
Wagner working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wagner lands a right hand.
Wagner has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wagner creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wagner stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Wagner fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gluhovs has Wagner pressed against the cage, preventing Wagner from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Wagner working aggressively here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wagner.
Wagner tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wagner swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wagner lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wagner lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wagner tries a body shot but Gluhovs blocks it.
Gluhovs can't get the takedown.
Wagner swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Wagner on the inside.
Gluhovs is looking to control Wagner's arms but Wagner gets an underhook and turns him. Now Gluhovs has his back to the cage.
Wagner lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gluhovs backwards.

Gluhovs manages to pull guard.
Gluhovs has a closed guard, preventing Wagner from standing up.
Wagner really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gluhovs. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kurt Wagner has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gluhovs wants to stand and escape but Wagner is having none of it.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Wagner trying to stand up but can't free himself from Gluhovs's guard.

Gluhovs is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wagner wants to get up but he can't break Gluhovs's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Gluhovs looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wagner is one step ahead there.
Gluhovs has a closed guard, preventing Wagner from standing up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Gluhovs throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Wagner tries to stand but Gluhovs is controlling from the bottom.
Konstantins Gluhovs has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kurt Wagner is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kurt Wagner comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Wagner 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 45:50
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 45:50
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kurt Wagner!