PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Robert Glenn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jay King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Jay King enters the cage!

Glenn
vs
King

182 cm
18
180 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

170 cm
21
175 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Enjoys gardening

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 New York, Robert Glenn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jay King!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Columbo Gatti and John Kavanagh.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

King throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Glenn was covering up waiting for the punch and King finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

King drops back, looking for a kneebar! Glenn looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Glenn looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Glenn!

Glenn tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Glenn controlling from side mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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.
Glenn is looking to take a break and control but King is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Robert Glenn has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

Glenn feints and as King raises his hands in defense, Glenn changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
King 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.
Glenn passes King's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Glenn prevents King from improving his position.
Glenn wants to take a breather but King is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Glenn working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on King's thigh. King counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Glenn trying to control the position from guard on top but King is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Glenn stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. King swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Robert Glenn dominated that round.
That's time! Glenn's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

King looking to score a takedown here. Glenn is defending well but King drives through and ends up in Glenn's guard.

King is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Glenn is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Glenn has escaped and now he's on top!

King had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Glenn defends it easily.
Glenn passes easily into side control. Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Glenn moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Glenn tries to move into full mount but can't pass King's legs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
King manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Glenn is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of King's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take King's back!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
King looking very determined here, making life difficult for Glenn.
Glenn controlling the position well here. King rolled but Glenn kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Glenn's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Glenn working for the choke.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Glenn doesn't have the hooks in and King manages to turn into his guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Glenn holds on and takes a little breather.

We're going to have a standup here because Robert Glenn wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.

King throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Glenn was covering up waiting for the punch and King finishes the takedown easily into guard.
King postures up.
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 Robert Glenn will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!

King gets a double leg takedown into Glenn's guard.
Glenn working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Glenn is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because King is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Glenn is adopting a defensive guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Robert Glenn just wasn't active enough.

King darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Glenn looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Glenn is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but King pulls his head out easily.

King is working for a kimura but Glenn is defending it quite comfortably.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Glenn is pressing down on King's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Glenn trying to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Glenn is adopting a defensive guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Glenn trying to control the position but King is working away.
King is looking for a sweep.
Jay King has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Robert Glenn is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Glenn takes a little break here. King wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Robert Glenn.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Glenn, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27

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