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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Box (ranked 5774 p4p, 578 weight class) and Glenn Lange (ranked 7382 p4p, 631 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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151 cm
18
201 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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186 cm
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200 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Good chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jack Box! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Glenn Lange! The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Gwen Towbar and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Box avoids the head kick by Lange.
Box really is a fat lump. Lange fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Good standup being displayed there by Box as he connects with a hook. Box goes for a double leg but Lange avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Lange continues to drive forward. Box pushes Lange up against the cage in a clinch. The referee calls for Lange to work.
Lange tries for a takedown. No joy.
Lange lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Lange slows the pace down in half guard. It looks like Lange might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it. Box is looking to control Lange's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Box avoid being mounted?
That's one minute gone in the round. Lange is trying to control the action in half guard but Box is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Lange perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Box striking from the bottom. Box might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Box tries to get to full guard but Lange has control of the leg. Lange is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Box doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lange. Lange trying to control the pace. Lange is thwarting Box's attempts to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Box looks like he's trying to stand up.
Lange is trying to control the action in half guard but Box is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Lange with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Box moves into range and clinches up with Lange. Box pulls Lange into guard.
Lange trying to control the position from guard on top but Box is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Lange tries to free his leg and advance position but Box is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Lange is stalling in the full guard. Lange trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Box is controlling Lange's posture. Box continues to stall. Lange is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Lange tries to free his leg and advance position but Box is retaining full guard. Lange wants to control from the top but Box keeps moving.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round. There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Box doesn't manage to clinch there - Lange circles away.
Box scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Lange is trying to get back to full guard. Box trying to control from half guard but Lange is working away. Box is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. Lange is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Box's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Box's back! Box trying to control the action but Lange just sinks the hooks in. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Box is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Lange looks winded! Will Lange go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Glenn Lange will probably get the nod. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A head kick by Lange misses and Box counters with a single leg into guard. Lange didn't expect that. Lange lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Lange is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Box keeping moving, preventing Lange from controlling successfully. Box throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Lange trying to control the position from guard on top but Box is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Lange tries to free his leg and advance position but Box is retaining full guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Box is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lange is controlling him. Box is trying to keep Lange in close.
Lange content to stall in guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Lange postures up.
Box looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Lange is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon. Lange trying to control the position from guard on top but Box is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Lange darts in looking for a takedown but Box gets double underhooks and turns Lange into the cage. Box throws a big counter combination but Lange scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Lange shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Box but Box pushes him off and we're back to square one. Lange is breathing heavily. Box fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Lange goes for a double leg but Box avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Box continues to drive forward. Jack Box has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Glenn Lange. Box throws a leg kick and Lange counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Lange prevents Box from standing back up.
Box wants to improve his position but Lange is controlling well.
Lange trying to control from half guard but Box is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Lange looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Box trying to control but Lange postures up.
Box is refusing to be controlled, as Lange sits in half guard. Box makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Box. Lange is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Lange trying to control the position from guard on top but Box is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Lange pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Box is keeping the position for now. Lange slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. A lull in the action here. Box tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lange wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Box is trying to escape the position but Lange is controlling the position. Lange looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Lange is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Box has escaped the position, nice work there. Lange trying to control the position but Box is working away. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Lange tries to move to mount but Box blocks the move with his legs. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Glenn Lange will probably get the nod - 10:9. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Box misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Box. Box dives in for a single leg takedown but Lange sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Lange scores with a takedown into Box's guard. Lange stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Box swivels though and keeps the full guard. Lange looking to sit in guard and control but Box gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lange has his foot on Box's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Box works his way back into a safe position though. Lange is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Box defends well. Lange looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lange takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round. Lange wants to improve his position but instead Box has moved into half guard.
Box sitting and controlling from the half guard. Box works his way into full mount! Box cracks Lange with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Box tries to control but Lange wriggling away. Box cracks Lange with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Box cracks Lange with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Lange manages to regain half guard. Good work. Box controlling the action here. Lange is pressing down on Box's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Lange is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. Lange lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Box trying to keep a closed guard but Lange is proving a slippery customer.
Lange wants to control from the top but Box keeps moving. Box looking for a guillotine here but Lange defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Lange is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Glenn Lange has got the better of the ground game so far. Lange's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige. Box trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. Lange stays in close to Box's body and controls the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Lange tries to free his leg and advance position but Box is retaining full guard. Box wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. Lange showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Box not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Jack Box is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Box defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lange. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Lange shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Lange gets caught napping as Box dives in and scores a takedown. Lange manages to retain guard. Jack Box has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Glenn Lange is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Box has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Lange looking to hit a scissor sweep but Box is one step ahead there.
And that's the end of the fight! Jack Box showed his dominance in that final round. I think Lange 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29 Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29 Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Glenn Lange!
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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
30% |
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