PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Cael Gable (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam B Glenn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Gable
vs
B Glenn

182 cm
25
192 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

188 cm
28
195 lbs
11 - 7 - 0

Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Great elbows
Good gas tank

Spartan Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Cael Gable!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sam B Glenn!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Vladimir Khabensky and Valeri Chadov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Gable is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Glenn pulls him back up using the underhooks.
I was talking to Gable's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Glenn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gable's elbow.
Gable has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Glenn after a bit of a struggle.
The referee is keeping an eye on Glenn - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Gable can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cael Gable. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gable takes a shot to the head.
Glenn stalling against the cage.
Gable tries for a takedown but Glenn manages to get underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gable blocks an elbow strike from Glenn.
Glenn stalling in the clinch.
Gable fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A nice right hand lands inside from Glenn.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Glenn is working Gable over against the cage.
Glenn creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Gable's defenses.

It looks like Cael Gable has been cut.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Glenn lands a shot to the body.
Gable goes for a takedown attempt but Glenn pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Gable fails with a takedown attempt.
Gable chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Glenn can pounce on him.
Glenn tries to clinch up but Gable circles away and keeps his distance.
Glenn pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Gable decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Glenn tries to get to full guard but Gable has control of the leg.
Glenn wants to control but Gable is keeping busy.
Gable not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Glenn wants to get back to full guard.
Ground and pound from Gable.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Glenn preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Glenn is looking to control Gable's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Glenn avoid being mounted?
Glenn keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Glenn is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gable is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Gable connects with a nice short shot to Glenn's temple.
Gable working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Glenn is pressing down on Gable's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

Glenn is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gable defends well.
Glenn looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gable is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Glenn wants to get back to his feet but Gable is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Glenn told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Glenn managing to control the position.
Glenn trying to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Glenn has control of Gable's left arm, preventing Gable from doing any damage.
Gable throws a big right hand that misses.
Glenn is trying to keep Gable in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Glenn pulls Gable in to control the position.
Gable preventing the sweep.
Glenn trying to control the position here.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Glenn moves in looking to clinch but Gable pushes him off.
Gable shoots in for a takedown but Glenn shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Glenn shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sam B Glenn dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cael Gable's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Glenn throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Gable shoots in for a double leg but Glenn sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Glenn slips a jab from Gable.
Gable looks to score with a jab to the body but Glenn is just out of range.

Glenn rushes Gable and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Glenn digs a right hand into Gable's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gable's gas tank.
Gable has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Glenn after a bit of a struggle.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Glenn.
Glenn lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Glenn.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Glenn avoiding damage.
Glenn misses with the head strike.
Glenn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Glenn lands a nice knee to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Glenn is pushing Gable up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Glenn has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Glenn tries a knee to the head but Gable blocks it.
Glenn looking to throw knees to the head but Gable is blocking nicely.
Glenn scores a nice knee to the body.
Glenn scores with a nice hook to the head.
Glenn controlling the action here for a moment.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Glenn receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Glenn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gable's elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A bit of stalling here from Glenn.
Gable is working for takedown but Glenn is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cael Gable. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Glenn can't find room to land a body shot as Gable controls the action.
Glenn is trying to maintain a safe position but Gable gets an underhook and turns Glenn into the cage.
Gable's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gable being controlled against the cage.
A short right from Glenn.
Glenn lands a good knee to the midsection. Gable won't want to take too many of those.
Glenn using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gable has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Gable wants a takedown.
Gable is looking to take this one to the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gable has Glenn pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Glenn manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Glenn unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Glenn throws an elbow that misses.
Glenn gets underhooks to prevent Gable's takedown attempt.
Glenn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gable's elbow.
Glenn gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Glenn tries to land knees in the clinch but Gable avoids the damage to the body.

Gable has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Glenn is trying to keep an underhook but Gable manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Glenn is looking for a sweep. Gable is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Glenn is trying to stand.
Glenn blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gable.
Cael Gable overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Glenn is controlling Gable's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Gable missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Glenn trying to control here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Glenn avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gable.
Glenn tries to roll over but Gable keeps him under control.

Glenn looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gable is thwarting Glenn's attempts to control the position.
Gable is trying to control. Glenn wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Glenn slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Glenn trying to keep a closed guard but Gable is proving a slippery customer.
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!
Gable throws a big elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sam B Glenn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Cael Gable's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Glenn leaves Gable with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

Glenn manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Gable on his heels. He'll look to pass Gable's guard now, I'm sure.
Glenn postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gable pulls Glenn in close to prevent any damage.
Glenn pushes down on Gable's leg and manages to get into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Glenn wants to pass to mount but Gable is defending the position.

Glenn is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gable is trying to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Glenn slips a nice elbow through Gable's hands, connecting with Gable's forehead.
Glenn trying to pass the guard but Gable defending well.
Glenn wants to control but Gable is keeping him busy.
Nice strikes from Glenn there.
Glenn wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gable keeps working.
Glenn wants to free his trapped foot but Gable is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gable desperately trying to maintain half guard.

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.
Gable wants to control but Glenn is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gable is staying active underneath Glenn, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gable trying to hold on to Glenn's head to control him but Glenn postures up.
Gable tries to get to full guard but Glenn has control of the leg.
Glenn trying to control from half guard but Gable is working away.
Gable has hold of Glenn's hands but Glenn slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Glenn trying to control from half guard but Gable is working away.
Glenn is thwarting Gable's attempts to control the position.
Glenn thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Glenn wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gable keeps working.
Glenn lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Gable is staying active underneath Glenn, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Glenn seems to be looking for submissions.
Gable has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Glenn is working away from the top position though.
Ground and pound from Glenn.
Glenn missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Gable makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gable.
Glenn trying to control the position from guard on top but Gable is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gable 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.
Gable utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Glenn slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Gable is looking for a sweep.
Sam B Glenn is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Glenn is looking to take a break and control but Gable is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gable misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Gable is trying to improve his position.
Gable is working hard here to advance position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Glenn taking a breather here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sam B Glenn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Glenn 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sam B Glenn!