PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between SB Yol (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam B Glenn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yol comes to the cage accompanied by Spectre: Scorpion Intro. Sam B Glenn has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Yol
vs
B Glenn

193 cm
25
194 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

188 cm
34
195 lbs
17 - 11 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, SB Yol!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sam B Glenn!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Radbod Blank and Aafke Stam.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Glenn decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

Yol manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Glenn keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Yol lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Glenn crunches a lovely knee into Yol's ribcage.
Yol tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Glenn told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Glenn throws an elbow that misses.
Glenn creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.

Glenn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yol throws a wild body kick that Glenn sees coming a mile off.
Yol misses with a looping left.
Yol blocks a head kick by Glenn.
Yol throws a body kick that misses

and Glenn decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Yol's guard.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Yol manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Yol prevents the takedown attempt.
A short right from Glenn.
Glenn swings wildly with an uppercut but Yol uses good head movement to avoid it.
Glenn tries to score a body lock takedown but Yol shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Yol breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Glenn throws a shot to the body.
Glenn throws a head kick that misses
and Yol counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

Glenn gets tackled into the cage by Yol. Yol maintains the clinch.
Yol doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Glenn lands an elbow that stopped Yol in his tracks for a moment.
Yol misses with a body punch.
Yol misses with a hook from the clinch.
Yol tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Yol makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Yol.
Yol is leaning against Glenn and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Yol misses with a punch to the body.
Glenn wants to take the fight to the mat but Yol manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
SB Yol has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sam B Glenn.
Yol misses with a hook to the ribs.
Glenn throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Glenn lands an elbow just above Yol 's eye.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Yol breaks from the clinch.
A slow jab from Yol misses its intended target.
We've been told by Yol's head coaches at GTi 888 that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Yol throws a hook to the side of Glenn's head but Glenn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Glenn tries to clinch but Yol is having none of it.
Yol throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yol fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Glenn has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Glenn walks forward, straight into a front kick from Yol.
Glenn throws a combination that misses
and Yol counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Yol looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Yol circles away from the clinch attempt.
Yol misses with a body kick.
Glenn tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Yol paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Yol throws out a loose jab but Glenn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Glenn darts in trying to clinch
enabling Yol to counter with a crisp jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Yol.

Yol has managed to clinch.
Nice body punch from Yol.
Yol misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Glenn.
Yol gets through Glenn's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Glenn lands a nice knee to the body.
A short body shot lands from Yol as the two fighters clinch.
Yol misses with a hook to the ribs.
Glenn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yol misses with the head strike.
Glenn is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Yol pushes Glenn back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Glenn lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Yol pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Glenn will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Glenn takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Glenn takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Yol avoids the body shot from Glenn.

Glenn moves into the clinch.
Yol blocks an elbow strike.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Yol letting Glenn take a breather here.
A right hook to the body lands for Glenn.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yol.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yol avoids the elbow strike from Glenn, against the cage.
Yol tries a body shot but Glenn blocks it.
Yol avoids a wild elbow strike from Glenn.
Glenn wants a takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Yol throws a big shot that misses.
Yol throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.

Glenn gets a clinch.
Glenn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Yol as Glenn tries to tie him up.
Glenn drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Yol gets the underhooks and prevents it.
With the fighters up against the cage, Glenn throws an elbow but misses.
Glenn working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the fighters up against the cage, Glenn throws an elbow but misses.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Glenn taking a breather.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yol.
Glenn with a knee to the head.
Yol scores with a hook to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yol goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Glenn tries for a takedown. No joy.
Yol lands a right hand.
Yol is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Glenn can do to turn this around?
Yol scores with a shot to the side of Glenn's head.
Glenn prevents a body shot from Yol.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Yol as Glenn tries to tie him up.
Yol fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yol on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Yol prevents the takedown attempt.
SB Yol has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sam B Glenn.
Nice body punch from Yol - that landed with a thud.
Glenn misses with an elbow strike.
Yol working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Yol on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Yol lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Glenn is breathing heavily.

Yol breaks the clinch.
Yol tries to land a front kick but Glenn steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yol missing with a left hand there. Glenn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Yol throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Yol throws a sloppy head kick and Glenn moves out of range easily.
Glenn blocks a head kick by Yol.
Glenn wants to counter with a clinch but Yol pushes him away.
Yol pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Glenn looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Yol!
Yol is not content to let Glenn control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yol can't do much from the bottom here.
Yol isn't going anywhere.
Yol struggling a bit here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yol is looking for a sweep.
Yol wants to get back to his feet.
Yol takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Yol takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Yol is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Glenn's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Yol wants to improve his position but Glenn is controlling well.
Yol is trying to stand up here but Glenn is controlling him well.
Glenn is looking to advance position but Yol won't allow it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yol is trying to stand up here but Glenn is controlling him well.
Glenn working Yol over with strikes.
Glenn looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Yol with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Glenn has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Yol manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Yol swings and misses with a shot to the body

and Glenn counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Glenn.
Yol lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Yol stands up and waves to Glenn to follow him.
Yol lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Yol leaves Glenn with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

SB Yol dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Yol takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Yol jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Glenn is defended easily by Yol.
Yol lands a nice looking body shot.
Glenn shoots in looking for a takedown but Yol manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Glenn's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sam B Glenn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yol tries a head kick but it misses.
Glenn has his takedown stuffed
and Yol counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
SB Yol has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sam B Glenn.
Yol just misses with a punch to the body.
Glenn tries to clinch but Yol is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yol swats away the attempt to clinch by Glenn.
Yol connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Glenn! He's out on his feet! Yol rushes in and drops Glenn with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). SB Yol!
SB Yol took some time post fight to say the following; 'GET OVER HERE : Whooooopieeee'.