PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Glynn BT (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jackson Teller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Teller has chosen This Life as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Jackson Teller will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

BT
vs
Teller

180 cm
26
170 lbs
3 - 2 - 1

187 cm
25
198 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 1, fighting out of London, Glynn BT!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jackson Teller!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Richard Clark and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
BT closes this distance looking for a takedown but Teller circles away.
Danga de danga de dang - Teller scores with a four punch combination!
Teller getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Glynn BT seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Teller closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Teller is trying to maintain a safe position but BT gets an underhook and turns Teller into the cage.
BT tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Teller tries to land knees in the clinch but BT avoids the damage to the body.
BT tries to pull guard but Teller won't allow it.

Teller's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
BT tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Teller manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Despite the aggression on Teller's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good standup being displayed there by Teller as he connects with a hook.
BT fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Glynn BT. That's going to take a lot out of him.
BT shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Teller counters with a lovely straight right hand!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Teller looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Teller closes the distance and clinches.
Teller wants to get back to striking at distance but BT won't allow it.

Teller escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Teller tries to clinch up but BT circles away and keeps his distance.
BT tries to score a power double leg takedown but Teller sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten BT somewhat.
BT shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Teller tries to close the distance and clinch but BT swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A leg kick checked by Teller.
BT tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Teller paws at him with a jab and circles away.
BT throws a lazy head kick
and Teller cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
BT is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
BT throws out a leg kick but Teller moves out of range and BT only half commits.
Teller cracks a nice hook into BT's ribs.
BT tries to close the distance and clinch up but Teller swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Teller shapes to counter with a head kick.
BT wants to clinch.
BT definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Teller lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but BT circles away quickly and effectively.
BT throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Teller moves into the clinch successfully.
Teller misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from BT.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Teller manages to break the clinch.
BT wants to clinch up but Teller keeps it at a distance.
A punch combination from Teller misses.
BT avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice takedown defense from Teller. No joy for BT on that attempt.
Teller is looking to clinch but BT is avoiding it.
Teller throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice jab there from Teller.
Teller dips to his left and cracks BT with an uppercut!
BT keeps the fight on the outside.
Teller misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Teller tries to bum rush BT with a series of wild strikes but BT uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Teller tries to bum rush BT with a series of wild strikes but BT uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Teller.
BT tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Teller manages to circle out of the way.
Teller doesn't manage to clinch there - BT circles away.
BT shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Teller but Teller pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Teller is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

BT clinches with his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Teller scores a nice knee to the body.
BT fails to pull guard.
Teller tries to land a knee to the head but BT blocks with his arms.
BT can't break the clinch.
Teller is looking to control BT's arms but BT gets an underhook and turns him. Now Teller has his back to the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jackson Teller dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

BT avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Teller has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.

BT gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Teller.
BT can't break the clinch.
BT tries to score a body lock takedown but Teller shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Teller has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.

BT pulls guard successfully.
Teller wants to stand but BT has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
BT manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Teller manages to get himself to full guard.

We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Teller is trying to control the position but BT postures up.
BT wants to control from the top but Teller keeps moving.

Teller working for a triangle but BT defends it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Teller is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and BT defends well.
BT stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Teller swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Teller looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! BT has picked Teller up and slammed him! Teller can't keep hold of the triangle and BT manages to pass to side control!
You can see the frustration on Teller's face as BT controls the position.

BT decides to stand back up. BT steps back and let's Teller get back to his feet.
Teller lets loose with a powerful body kick. BT will feel that in the morning.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
BT fails to land the takedown.
BT wants to clinch up but Teller keeps it at a distance.
BT throws a poor cross that misses
and Teller counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Teller avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Teller raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Jackson Teller is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Teller goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Glynn BT is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
BT shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Teller as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Glynn BT. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Teller moves into range and connects with a jab.
BT keeps the fight on the outside.

BT shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than BT was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
BT is looking to take a break and control but Teller is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
BT tries to stand but Teller is controlling his head.
Teller is trying to get back to half guard.
Teller struggling a bit here.
BT in side control, throwing shots but Teller defends.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Teller is not content to let BT control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Teller is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Teller's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

BT is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Teller has escaped the position, nice work there.
Teller manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Teller is staying active underneath BT, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Teller trying to control here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Glynn BT will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Teller lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.

Teller tries to keep at a distance but BT has taken the fight into the clinch.
Teller tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Teller taking a breather.
The referee calls for BT to work.
Teller looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Teller is trying to break the clinch but BT is controlling him.
BT tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
BT manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Teller tries to throw a body punch but BT avoids it by throwing Teller back against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
BT tries to pull guard but Teller holds him up against the cage and eventually BT drops back down to his feet.
Teller taking a breather.
Teller misses with a knee to the head.

Teller manages to break the clinch.

BT moves into the clinch.

Teller's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Teller avoids the head kick by BT.
Teller misses with a series of wild punches.
Teller lands a nice looking body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Teller clinches with his opponent.

BT successfully pulls guard.
Teller must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Teller stands and steps away. BT gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Nice uppercut there from Teller.
BT fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jackson Teller seems to be getting the better of the standup.
BT shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Glynn BT. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A combination from Teller does no damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
BT closes the distance looking to clinch
and Teller counters with a series of strikes. BT will be more careful next time no doubt.
Teller tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. BT manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Teller throws a right hand that BT ducks under and follows up with a left that BT also avoids with ease.
BT went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
BT shoots in for a takedown but Teller shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
BT fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Teller throws a counter combo.
BT misses with a takedown attempt - Teller sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Teller misses with a few strikes there.
BT fails with the takedown.
Teller throws out a counter right but BT avoids it with no problem.

BT moves into the clinch successfully.
BT is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
BT stalling.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
BT has Teller pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Teller manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Teller connects with a nasty looking knee right to BT's face.
Teller is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
BT looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

Teller's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
BT takes one on the button.
Teller throws a nice head kick!
BT avoids a punch combination nicely.
Teller cracks a nice hook into BT's ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jackson Teller really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

BT shoots in but Teller avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Teller swats away the attempt to clinch by BT.
Teller throws a counter combo.
Teller tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. BT manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Teller gets in close and instigates a clinch.

BT gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Teller trying to control but BT postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
BT sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Teller blocking the ground and pound attempt from BT.
Teller has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Teller wants to get back to full guard.
Teller trying to hold on to BT's head to control him but BT postures up.
BT throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Teller wants to control but BT is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Teller preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.

Teller looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Teller is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but BT pulls his head out easily.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Teller is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

BT shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Teller is trying to defend but BT finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

Teller is defending against the submission attempts here by BT.
Teller is trying to control but BT passes into side control!
Teller is trying to improve his position.
Teller is trying to control BT's posture but BT avoids it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
BT is staying tight to Teller's torso, preventing him from escaping.
The strikes coming from BT are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The strikes coming from BT are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
BT tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Teller is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
BT wants to lay and pray for a moment but Teller keeps working.

That's four 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.
Teller is looking for a sweep.
BT wants to control but Teller is keeping him busy.
Teller is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked BT off and has taken his back!
BT just trying to survive but Teller is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Teller trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Teller doesn't have the hooks in and BT manages to turn into his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Glynn BT had his way with Jackson Teller in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

A nice leg kick lands there from Teller.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from BT.
BT shoots in but Teller avoids the takedown attempt easily.
BT on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
BT fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
BT shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Teller as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Glynn BT. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice sprawl there from Teller as BT shoots in.
BT takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
BT shoots for a takedown but Teller saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
BT takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
BT misses with a jab to the body
and Teller counters with a nice uppercut.
Teller leaves BT with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
BT swats away the attempt to clinch by Teller.
BT moves in looking to clinch but Teller pushes him off.
Teller scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
BT is trying hard to land a takedown here. Teller sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
BT tries to clinch up
and Teller counters with a straight punch to the midsection.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
BT on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Teller. Teller obviously looking to wear him down.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Teller.
BT tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
BT with a poor takedown
and Teller counters with a series of strikes. BT will be more careful next time no doubt.
Teller tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but BT paws at him with a jab and circles away.
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!

Teller rushes BT and presses him up against the cage.
BT is trying to pull guard but Teller has him pressed against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Teller.
Teller can't break the clinch.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
BT has a takedown stuffed.
It seemed like Teller was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
BT fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
BT shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Teller as he avoids it easily.
Teller tries to clinch but BT is having none of it.
Teller fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Teller displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from BT.
The fight stays on the outside here - Teller looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Teller tries to clinch but BT moves out of range.
BT tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Teller manages to circle out of the way.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Teller throws a head kick but BT moves out of range.

BT closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Teller's guard.
BT content to stall in guard here.
BT wants to stand but Teller has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

Teller has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but BT can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

BT got a little sloppy there for a moment and Teller has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, BT has managed to get both his arms back between Teller's legs - danger averted.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jackson Teller comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Teller 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 47:48
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 47:48
Judge James Glass scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jackson Teller!
A very excited looking Jackson Teller made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.