PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Max Glenclose (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Smith Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Glenclose comes into the arena with White and Nerdy blaring out of the sound system. Joe Smith Jr will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Glenclose
vs
Smith Jr

182 cm
26
170 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

175 cm
26
182 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Big heart

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Knockout power

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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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Max Glenclose!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joe Smith Jr!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, George Francis and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Glenclose looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

Glenclose seems to be working for a kimura but Smith Jr defends the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Smith Jr looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Smith Jr is defending against the submission attempts here by Glenclose.

Glenclose seems to be working for a kimura but Smith Jr defends the submission attempt.

Smith Jr looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Smith Jr looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Smith Jr is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Glenclose pulls his head out easily.

Smith Jr looking for submissions off his back.

Smith Jr looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Glenclose is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Glenclose is working for a kimura but Smith Jr is defending it quite comfortably.

Glenclose seems to be looking for submissions.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Glenclose is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Smith Jr has managed to free his arm - good work.

Glenclose is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Smith Jr looking for submissions off his back.

Smith Jr looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Glenclose is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Smith Jr doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Glenclose.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith Jr regains full guard. Nicely done.

Glenclose drops back looking for a leg! Smith Jr is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Smith Jr manages to kick Glenclose off! Glenclose jumps back into Smith Jr's guard.

Glenclose thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Glenclose pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Smith Jr is keeping the position for now.

Glenclose drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Glenclose jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Smith Jr working for a triangle but Glenclose defends it easily.

Glenclose drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Glenclose jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Glenclose drops back looking for a leg! Smith Jr is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Smith Jr manages to kick Glenclose off! Glenclose jumps back into Smith Jr's guard.

Glenclose drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Glenclose jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Glenclose tries to free his leg and advance position but Smith Jr is retaining full guard.

Smith Jr escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Glenclose gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Smith Jr is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Glenclose is aware though and is defending well.

Glenclose thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Glenclose drops back looking for a leg! Smith Jr is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Smith Jr manages to kick Glenclose off! Glenclose jumps back into Smith Jr's guard.
Glenclose slips nicely into half guard.

Smith Jr looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Smith Jr looking for submissions off his back.

Smith Jr looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Glenclose is working for a submission of some sort.

Smith Jr looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Glenclose is looking for a kimura here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Smith Jr is defending against the submission attempts here by Glenclose.

Smith Jr looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Max Glenclose dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Smith Jr changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Glenclose tries to avoid it but Smith Jr manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Glenclose to the ground. Glenclose escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Glenclose gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Smith Jr to score an easy takedown into full guard.

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

Glenclose stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smith Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've been hearing that Glenclose has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Max Glenclose overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Glenclose drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Glenclose jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Glenclose thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Smith Jr working for a triangle but Glenclose defends it easily.

Smith Jr has his foot on Glenclose's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Glenclose works his way back into a safe position though.

Smith Jr has his foot on Glenclose's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Glenclose works his way back into a safe position though.
Glenclose is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith Jr can do to turn this around?

That's one minute gone in the round.

Smith Jr is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Smith Jr is breathing heavily.

Glenclose drops back looking for a leg! Smith Jr is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Smith Jr manages to kick Glenclose off! Glenclose jumps back into Smith Jr's guard.

Glenclose avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Smith Jr is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Glenclose pushes down on Smith Jr's leg and manages to get into half guard.

Glenclose wants to work for an arm triangle but Smith Jr is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Glenclose is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Glenclose is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Glenclose seems to be looking for submissions.
Smith Jr is trying to get back to full guard.

Glenclose is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Glenclose is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Smith Jr doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Glenclose.

Smith Jr looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Glenclose is working for a kimura but Smith Jr is defending it quite comfortably.

Smith Jr looking for submissions off his back.

Glenclose is looking for a kimura but Smith Jr is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Glenclose to get the leverage.

Smith Jr looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Glenclose trying to mount his opponent but Smith Jr defends it.
Smith Jr is looking to improve his position.

Smith Jr actively working from the bottom here.

Smith Jr is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Glenclose is tapping! Great win for Smith Jr!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Joe Smith Jr!
Joe Smith Jr really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Alpha-Male Nutritional Supplements Q160/$195 logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

C
A

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
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