PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Joe Blow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronald Glover (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Glover has chosen Sweatpants By Childish Gambino as his entrance music. 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!

Blow
vs
Glover

200 cm
25
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

185 cm
25
175 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
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 The Island, Joe Blow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ronald Glover!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Sandra Marshall and Winston Alpacca.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Glover fails with a takedown attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Blow on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Blow throws a body kick, spinning off balance

and Glover counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Glover working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Glover keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Blow's head.
Blow on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Blow tries to get out of the position.
Glover postures up.
Glover throwing strikes but missing.
Glover missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Glover is looking to work some ground and pound but Blow has wrist control.
Blow utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Blow working a defensive guard here.
Glover scoring with punches to the head and body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Glover makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Glover lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Glover connects with a couple of short punches.
Glover wants to pass the guard but Blow is keeping the position.
Glover has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Glover working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Glover scoring with punches to the head and body.
Glover throwing strikes from guard but Blow blocks nicely.
Glover landing some decent shots from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blow avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Blow knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Glover on the ground.
Glover makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Glover is looking to work some ground and pound but Blow has wrist control.
Glover trying to control but Blow is working from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blow swings widly with a right hand

and Glover counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Blow can't keep his opponent in guard - Glover advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Glover wants to lay and pray for a moment but Blow keeps working.
Ground and pound from Glover.
Blow on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Nice strikes from Glover there.
Glover not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Blow really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Glover lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Glover lands a nice short elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Glover prevents Blow from standing back up.
Nice strikes from Glover there.
Glover working over Blow with some ground and pound. Blow looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Blow on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Glover.
We've been hearing good reports from Blow's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Glover is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Glover landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Blow trying to control from the bottom.
Glover is nestled in close to Blow, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Glover working over Blow with some ground and pound. Blow looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
We've been informed that Glover has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Blow avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Glover.
Glover throwing shots but Blow is blocking nicely.
Glover seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Glover lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Glover is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Glover lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

Glover wants to work for an arm triangle but Blow is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Glover thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Blow's head.
Blow keeping control of the position.
Glover not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Glover winds up and cracks Blow with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Blow trying to control here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ronald Glover dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Blow clinches up with Glover and pushes him back against the cage.
Glover drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Glover gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Blow regains guard.
Blow not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Glover has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Glover makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Glover scoring with some ground and pound.
Blow is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Glover wants to control from the top but Blow keeps moving.
Blow tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Glover distracts Blow with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Blow looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Glover scoring with punches to the head and body.
Glover postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Glover works over Blow with some ground and pound from guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Glover accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Glover scoring with punches to the head and body.
Glover cracks Blow with a solid left hand.

Blow is rocked!
Glover with a flurry of punches that miss.
Blow looking to hit a scissor sweep but Glover is one step ahead there.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Glover's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Glover scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Blow controls Glover momentarily but Glover frees himself.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Blow closes the distance and clinches.
Blow throws a head punch that misses.
Blow scores with a shoulder strike.

Glover wants the takedown. Blow is fighting it off but Glover persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Blow's guard against the cage.
Glover postures up.
Glover distracts Blow with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Glover loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Blow preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Glover stands and throws Blow's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Glover is putting a hurting on Blow here, landing some big shots from side control.
Glover in side control lands a decent elbow.
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!
Glover working the head and body with strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Glover landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Glover working the head with strikes.
Oh Blow is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Glover working the ground and pound.
Blow is trying to control Glover's posture but Glover avoids it.
Glover throws a strike aimed at the side of Blow's head but Blow avoids it well.
Glover grinds an elbow into Blow's temple.
Glover throws a strike aimed at the side of Blow's head but Blow avoids it well.
Blow seems to have got his legs back now.
Blow is trying to get back to half guard.
Glover grinds an elbow into Blow's temple.
Blow is trying to control Glover's posture but Glover avoids it.
Glover is putting a hurting on Blow here, landing some big shots from side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Glover working the body and head with strikes.
Glover lands a decent elbow from side control.
Glover scores with a couple of short elbows.

Glover tries for a kimura but Blow is defending well.
Glover lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Blow is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Glover asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Glover lands a nice forearm strike.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Glover working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
An elbow from Glover crashes against the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ronald Glover 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! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Blow misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Glover.
Blow misses with a hook

and Glover counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Blow looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Blow is trying to keep Glover in close.
Glover postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Glover keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Blow's head.
Glover working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Glover with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Glover stands up over Blow, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Glover postures up.
Glover stands up over Blow, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Blow working a defensive guard here.
Glover is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Glover wants to control from the top but Blow keeps moving.
Glover is looking to work some ground and pound but Blow has wrist control.

Glover drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Glover jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Glover scoring with punches to the head and body.
Blow is trying to control the position but Glover postures up.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Blow throws a lazy right hand but Glover sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Glover tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Blow throws an off balance right hand

and Glover decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Blow's guard.
Glover cracks Blow with a solid left hand.
Ronald Glover has got the better of the ground game so far.
Glover landing some decent shots from guard.
Glover pushing down on Blow's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Joe Blow has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Glover working the head and body with strikes.
Blow trying to control but Glover postures up.
Glover lands strikes from half guard.
Blow has hold of Glover's hands but Glover slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Blow taking some punishment here, with Glover in his half guard.
Glover lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Nice strikes from Glover there.
Glover is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Glover working over Blow with some ground and pound. Blow looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blow trying to control but Glover postures up.
Glover scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Glover takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Glover lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Blow quite badly. Blow pulls Glover in close trying to recover. Glover postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Blow on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Blow doesn't seem to be complaining too much.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ronald Glover!
An out of breath Ronald Glover thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.