PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jason Trent (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Wayne Glover (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Trent
vs
Wayne Glover

188 cm
23
222 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

195 cm
24
208 lbs
3 - 7 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Great elbows
Powerful

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jason Trent!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, John Wayne Glover!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Matheus Silva and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wayne Glover tries to clinch but Trent is having none of it.
Trent shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Wayne Glover but Wayne Glover pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Wayne Glover wants to clinch.
Wayne Glover tries to close the distance and clinch but Trent swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Wayne Glover darts in and clinches Trent up against the cage.
Trent drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wayne Glover trying to land knees to the body.
Wayne Glover gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Trent.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Trent. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wayne Glover utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Wayne Glover throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Trent blocks it with crossed arms.
Wayne Glover using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Trent has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Trent on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Trent avoiding damage as Wayne Glover throws knees to the body.
Wayne Glover throws a knee to the head but misses.
Wayne Glover misses with a knee strike.
Trent drops down looking for an ankle pick but Wayne Glover pulls his leg out and moves away.
Wayne Glover pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Wayne Glover fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Trent, pushing him back against the cage.
Wayne Glover lands an elbow inside.

It looks like Jason Trent has been cut.
Wayne Glover prevents the takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Trent is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Wayne Glover gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Trent wants a takedown.
Trent is breathing heavily.
Trent managing to block the knees to the body from Wayne Glover.
Wayne Glover is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Trent is defending well for now.
Trent on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Wayne Glover tries to land a knee to the head but Trent blocks with his arms.
Wayne Glover trying to land knees to the body.
Wayne Glover is pressed up against the cage. Trent has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Wayne Glover down to the mat. Wayne Glover avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Wayne Glover wants to clinch up but Trent keeps it at a distance.

Wayne Glover closes the distance and clinches.
Trent tries to score a body lock takedown but Wayne Glover shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Wayne Glover working Trent over with knees to the body.
Trent avoiding damage as Wayne Glover throws knees to the body.
Trent is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Wayne Glover gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Wayne Glover obliges.
Wayne Glover tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Trent avoids it.
Wayne Glover tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Trent avoids it.
Wayne Glover misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Trent.
Wayne Glover landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Wayne Glover missing with knees to the body.
Wayne Glover tries to land a knee to the head but Trent blocks with his arms.
Wayne Glover lands an elbow inside that Trent shrugs off.
Wayne Glover missing with knees to the body.
Wayne Glover tries to land a knee to the head but Trent blocks with his arms.
Wayne Glover lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Wayne Glover trying to land knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wayne Glover with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Trent tries for a takedown. No joy.
Trent on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Wayne Glover is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Trent is defending well for now.
Wayne Glover tries to land knees in the clinch but Trent avoids the damage to the body.
Wayne Glover misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Trent.
Trent looking for a takedown.
Wayne Glover tries to land knees in the clinch but Trent avoids the damage to the body.
Trent drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wayne Glover putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Trent in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Trent has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Wayne Glover avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Wayne Glover lands an elbow just above Trent 's eye.
Trent on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Trent on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Trent blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Wayne Glover tries to land a knee to the head but Trent blocks with his arms.
Trent looking for a takedown.
Wayne Glover with a knee to the head.
Wayne Glover tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Trent avoids it.
Wayne Glover gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Trent.
Wayne Glover is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Trent is defending well for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wayne Glover lands an elbow just above Trent 's eye.
Wayne Glover tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Trent avoids it.
Wayne Glover lands an elbow inside that Trent shrugs off.
Wayne Glover lands an elbow that stopped Trent in his tracks for a moment.
Wayne Glover tries to land knees in the clinch but Trent avoids the damage to the body.
Wayne Glover throws an elbow that misses.
Trent changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Wayne Glover fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Trent avoids the head kick by Wayne Glover.
John Wayne Glover is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Trent is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Trent fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Wayne Glover avoids it really well and circles away.
Wayne Glover circles away from the clinch attempt.

Wayne Glover gets a clinch.
Wayne Glover gets underhooks to prevent Trent's takedown attempt.
Wayne Glover tries to land knees in the clinch but Trent avoids the damage to the body.
Nice elbow from Wayne Glover.
Wayne Glover looking to throw knees to the head but Trent is blocking nicely.
Wayne Glover lands an elbow inside.

That's four 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.
Wayne Glover with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Nice elbow from Wayne Glover.
Trent goes for a takedown in the clinch but Wayne Glover prevents it.
Wayne Glover gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Wayne Glover misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Trent.
Trent avoiding damage as Wayne Glover throws knees to the body.
Wayne Glover lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Wayne Glover lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Wayne Glover lands a damaging elbow.
Wayne Glover lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Wayne Glover lands an elbow inside that Trent shrugs off.
Wayne Glover lands an elbow inside.
Wayne Glover lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Wayne Glover prevents a takedown attempt there.
Wayne Glover gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Trent.
Wayne Glover lands an elbow inside that Trent shrugs off.
Wayne Glover misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Trent.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Trent drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Wayne Glover gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Nice elbow from Wayne Glover.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Wayne Glover dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jason Trent's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Wayne Glover moves into the clinch.
Trent wants a takedown.
Wayne Glover misses with a knee strike.
Wayne Glover lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Wayne Glover with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Wayne Glover trying to land knees to the body.
Trent managing to block the knees to the body from Wayne Glover.
Wayne Glover tries to land a knee to the head but Trent blocks with his arms.
Trent wants a takedown but no success here.
Trent is trying to drag Wayne Glover to the mat but Wayne Glover just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Trent. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wayne Glover lands a nice elbow.
Wayne Glover misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Trent.
Wayne Glover creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Trent's defenses.
Nice elbow from Wayne Glover.
Wayne Glover trying to land knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wayne Glover tries to land knees in the clinch but Trent avoids the damage to the body.
Trent tries for a takedown but Wayne Glover manages to get underhooks.
Trent takes an elbow to the temple.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Trent avoiding damage as Wayne Glover throws knees to the body.
Trent avoiding damage as Wayne Glover throws knees to the body.
Wayne Glover looking to throw knees to the head but Trent is blocking nicely.
Wayne Glover gets underhooks to prevent Trent's takedown attempt.
Trent has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Wayne Glover is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Wayne Glover lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wayne Glover trying to land knees to the body.
Wayne Glover missing with knees to the body.
Wayne Glover lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Trent avoids the elbow strike from Wayne Glover, against the cage.
Wayne Glover stops a takedown attempt from Trent.
Wayne Glover tries to land a knee to the head but Trent blocks with his arms.
Wayne Glover misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Trent.
Wayne Glover missing with knees to the body.
Trent drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wayne Glover misses with a knee strike.
Trent is working for takedown but Wayne Glover is calmly controlling the position for now.
Trent avoiding damage as Wayne Glover throws knees to the body.
Wayne Glover gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Trent.
Wayne Glover lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Trent managing to block the knees to the body from Wayne Glover.
Trent on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Trent avoiding damage as Wayne Glover throws knees to the body.
Trent wants a takedown.
Wayne Glover tries to land knees in the clinch but Trent avoids the damage to the body.
Wayne Glover gets underhooks to prevent Trent's takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Trent blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Wayne Glover with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Wayne Glover with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Wayne Glover is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Trent is defending well for now.
Trent tries to score a body lock takedown but Wayne Glover shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Trent managing to block the knees to the body from Wayne Glover.
Trent goes for a takedown in the clinch but Wayne Glover prevents it.
Wayne Glover misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Trent.
Wayne Glover is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Trent is defending well for now.
Trent changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Wayne Glover fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A solid leg kick lands there for Wayne Glover.

Wayne Glover gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Wayne Glover lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Wayne Glover using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Trent has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Trent dodges an elbow strike from Wayne Glover.
Trent can't get the takedown.
Trent blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Wayne Glover lands an elbow inside that Trent shrugs off.
Trent takes an elbow to the temple.
Trent wants a takedown.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trent drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wayne Glover tries to land knees in the clinch but Trent avoids the damage to the body.
Wayne Glover with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Wayne Glover using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Trent has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Trent changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Wayne Glover fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Wayne Glover tries to clinch up.
Wayne Glover is looking to clinch but Trent is avoiding it.

Wayne Glover darts in and clinches Trent up against the cage.
Wayne Glover lands an elbow just above Trent 's eye.
Trent avoiding damage as Wayne Glover throws knees to the body.
Wayne Glover is pressed up against the cage. Trent has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Wayne Glover down to the mat. Wayne Glover avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Wayne Glover fails in his attempt to clinch.
John Wayne Glover seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wayne Glover is looking to clinch.

Wayne Glover moves into the clinch successfully.
Wayne Glover throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Trent blocks it with crossed arms.
Trent wants a takedown.
Wayne Glover comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Wayne Glover tries a knee to the head but Trent blocks it.
Wayne Glover stops a takedown attempt from Trent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Wayne Glover.
Wayne Glover trying to land knees to the body.
Wayne Glover missing with knees to the body.
Trent changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Wayne Glover fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Wayne Glover throws a head kick that Trent semi-blocks.
Wayne Glover doesn't manage to clinch there - Trent circles away.
Trent will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Wayne Glover gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Trent wants a takedown.
Wayne Glover tries to land knees in the clinch but Trent avoids the damage to the body.
Wayne Glover with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Trent is working for takedown but Wayne Glover is calmly controlling the position for now.
Trent avoiding damage as Wayne Glover throws knees to the body.
Wayne Glover using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Trent has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Trent drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wayne Glover gets underhooks to prevent Trent's takedown attempt.
Wayne Glover tries to land knees in the clinch but Trent avoids the damage to the body.
Wayne Glover is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Trent is defending well for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Wayne Glover showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jason Trent's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Trent dives in and grabs Wayne Glover's left leg, looking for a takedown. Wayne Glover pushes down on Trent's head and hops out.
Wayne Glover tries to close the distance and clinch but Trent swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wayne Glover lands a head kick. Trent smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

Wayne Glover clinches.
Wayne Glover missing with knees to the body.
Wayne Glover lands an elbow inside.
Trent changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Wayne Glover fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Wayne Glover has Trent up against the cage in a clinch.
Wayne Glover tries to land knees in the clinch but Trent avoids the damage to the body.
Wayne Glover is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Trent is defending well for now.
Wayne Glover stops a takedown attempt from Trent.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Trent. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wayne Glover with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Wayne Glover with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Trent is working for takedown but Wayne Glover is calmly controlling the position for now.
Wayne Glover tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Trent avoids it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Trent avoiding damage as Wayne Glover throws knees to the body.
Wayne Glover gets underhooks to prevent Trent's takedown attempt.
John Wayne Glover seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Trent takes an elbow to the temple.
Wayne Glover stops a takedown attempt from Trent.
Wayne Glover misses with a knee to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wayne Glover tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Wayne Glover tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Trent avoids it.
Trent drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wayne Glover is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Trent is defending well for now.
Trent has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Wayne Glover avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Wayne Glover with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Wayne Glover tries to land knees in the clinch but Trent avoids the damage to the body.
Wayne Glover throws an elbow but it misses.
Wayne Glover lands an elbow inside that Trent shrugs off.
Wayne Glover tries a knee to the head but Trent blocks it.
Wayne Glover prevents a takedown attempt there.
Trent tries for a takedown but Wayne Glover manages to get underhooks.
Wayne Glover prevents the takedown attempt.
Wayne Glover throws a knee to the head but misses.
Trent can't get the takedown.
Wayne Glover lands an elbow that stopped Trent in his tracks for a moment.
Wayne Glover lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Trent blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Wayne Glover tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Trent avoids it.
Trent tries for a takedown. No joy.
Trent blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Wayne Glover trying to land knees to the body.

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.
Wayne Glover gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Trent.
Trent is working for takedown but Wayne Glover is calmly controlling the position for now.
Wayne Glover lands an elbow inside that Trent shrugs off.
Wayne Glover prevents a takedown attempt there.
Wayne Glover misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Trent.
Wayne Glover creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Trent's defenses.
Trent is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Wayne Glover pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Trent wants a takedown but no success here.
Wayne Glover creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Trent's defenses.
Wayne Glover lands a damaging elbow.
Wayne Glover is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Trent is defending well for now.
Wayne Glover lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Wayne Glover is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Trent is defending well for now.
Wayne Glover tries to land knees in the clinch but Trent avoids the damage to the body.
Trent has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Wayne Glover avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Trent on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Trent has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Wayne Glover avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Wayne Glover tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Trent avoids it.
Trent can't get the takedown.
Trent tries for a takedown but Wayne Glover manages to get underhooks.
Wayne Glover lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wayne Glover tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Trent avoids it.
Trent drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Trent is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Wayne Glover gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Trent goes for a takedown in the clinch but Wayne Glover prevents it.
Wayne Glover tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Trent avoids it.
Wayne Glover creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Trent's defenses.
Wayne Glover looking to throw knees to the head but Trent is blocking nicely.
Wayne Glover stops a takedown attempt from Trent.
Wayne Glover tries a knee to the head but Trent blocks it.
Trent has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Wayne Glover avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Wayne Glover tries to land knees in the clinch but Trent avoids the damage to the body.
Trent has Wayne Glover pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Wayne Glover manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Trent takes an elbow to the forehead.
Nice elbow from Wayne Glover.
Trent on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Wayne Glover trying to land knees to the body.
Trent goes for a takedown attempt but Wayne Glover pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Wayne Glover obliges.
John Wayne Glover is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trent managing to block the knees to the body from Wayne Glover.
Jason Trent has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wayne Glover using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Trent has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Wayne Glover gets underhooks to prevent Trent's takedown attempt.
Wayne Glover missing with knees to the body.
Trent has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Wayne Glover avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Trent managing to block the knees to the body from Wayne Glover.
Trent has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Wayne Glover avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Wayne Glover lands an elbow that stopped Trent in his tracks for a moment.
Wayne Glover is pressed up against the cage. Trent has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Wayne Glover down to the mat. Wayne Glover avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Wayne Glover throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.

Wayne Glover has Trent up against the cage in a clinch.
Wayne Glover trying to land knees to the body.
Wayne Glover lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Nice elbow from Wayne Glover.
Wayne Glover has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Trent is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Wayne Glover gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Wayne Glover trying to land knees to the body.
Wayne Glover throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Trent blocks it with crossed arms.
Wayne Glover blocking some punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Wayne Glover comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Wayne Glover has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 25:30
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Wayne Glover!