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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Happy Sack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Glenn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Robert Glenn enters the cage!
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180 cm
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181 lbs
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182 cm
18
180 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Cuts easily |
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Good takedowns
Counter striker
Tends to cut |
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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, Happy Sack! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Robert Glenn! The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Jonathan Paton and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Glenn misses with a takedown and Sack counters with a left to the body. A head kick misses from Sack. Sack tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Sack misses with a head kick.
Glenn has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Sack. Sack scores with a head kick.
Sack gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup. Glenn sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sack's guard. Glenn trying to mount his opponent but Sack defends it. Glenn is looking to take a break and control but Sack is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Sack wants to get back to full guard. Glenn is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sack is just riding it out for now. Glenn eventually gives up the hold. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Sack is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Glenn is working for a submission of some sort.
Sack is not content to let Glenn control the position. Glenn passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Sack! Sack knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Glenn on the ground. Glenn is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Sack has managed to escape the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Glenn jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Sack manages to avoid the submission attempt. Glenn is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sack knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Sack can't do much from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Sack prevents Glenn from improving position. A lull in the action here. Glenn is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sack is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Glenn has knee on belly and moves into mount. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Glenn dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Sack tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Robert Glenn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Sack tries to close the distance and clinch up but Glenn swats him away and circles back towards the center. Sack closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Glenn blocks the elbow strike.
Glenn takes a knee right on the jaw!
Sack lands an elbow inside. Glenn takes a knee to the side of the body. Sack using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Glenn has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sack throws an elbow but it misses.
Glenn is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Sack is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round. Sack pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Glenn shoots in but Sack avoids the takedown attempt easily. Glenn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sack.
Sack moves into the clinch. Sack manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Sack escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Glenn misses with a takedown attempt letting Sack counter with a right hand. Happy Sack has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert Glenn. Glenn fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Sack tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Glenn with a lazy takedown attempt and Sack counters with a big head kick but Glenn shrugs it off. Glenn shoots in for a double leg but Sack sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Sack clinches up against the cage. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Sack pushes off an throws an elbow but Glenn leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Glenn drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nice elbow from Sack. Sack misses with a knee to the head. Sack lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. With the fighters up against the cage, Sack throws an elbow but misses. A nice glancing elbow lands by Sack.
It looks like Robert Glenn has been cut. Glenn goes for a takedown attempt but Sack pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Glenn tries for a takedown but Sack circles away easily and Sack moves into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Glenn takes an elbow to the forehead. Sack lands an elbow inside. Sack working Glenn over with knees to the body. Sack escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sack lands a big head kick that sends Glenn tumbling to the mat! Sack takes a step backwards and waves Glenn back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Glenn is rocked! The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Glenn with a poor takedown and Sack counters with a nice body kick. Glenn is still on wobbly legs! Can Sack finish him? Happy Sack is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Glenn is breathing heavily. Sack gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Glenn seems to have recovered his senses. Sack with a knee to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Nice elbow from Sack. Sack manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Sack comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Happy Sack dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Robert Glenn's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Sack tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Sack tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Sack pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Glenn has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sack finds it's way round the side to connect with Glenn's head. A solid body kick from Sack. Glenn fails to land the takedown. Glenn misses with a takedown attempt - Sack sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
That's one minute gone in the round. Sack tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Glenn closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Glenn lands in his opponent's guard. A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Sack holds on and takes a little breather. Glenn drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Glenn jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Glenn trying to control the position from guard on top but Sack is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Sack has his hands on Glenn's head, controlling the position. Glenn passes Sack's right leg, so he's now in half guard. Glenn is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sack doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Glenn. Glenn wants to pass to mount but Sack is defending the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Glenn stops Sack from getting back to his feet.
Sack wants to get back to full guard. Glenn is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sack has managed to free his arm - good work. Glenn 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. Glenn throwing shots but Sack is blocking nicely. Glenn moves into full mount! Sack won't be happy about that! Glenn pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage. Robert Glenn has got the better of the ground game so far. Glenn has control of Sack's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Sack regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Glenn throwing strikes here but Sack is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
And that's the end of the fight! Robert Glenn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Glenn 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29 Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29 Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robert Glenn!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
63% |
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