PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bo Jangles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kostya Gluchov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kostya Gluchov is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Jangles
vs
Gluchov

174 cm
25
160 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

185 cm
25
164 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

Decent wrestler
Great low kicks
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Bo Jangles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kostya Gluchov!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Santiago Holmes and Winston Alpacca.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jangles takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jangles throws a jab but it's blocked by Gluchov.
Jangles throws a head kick but Gluchov moves out of range.
Gluchov tries to close the distance and clinch but Jangles swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gluchov looks for a takedown but Jangles sprawls well.
Jangles throws a head kick but Gluchov moves out of range.
Gluchov takes a swing at Jangles's ribcage but misses.
Jangles stuffs the takedown attempt from Gluchov. Gluchov gets slowly back to his feet.
Gluchov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jangles manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jangles throws a wild body kick that Gluchov sees coming a mile off.
Jangles throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jangles lands with a hook. Gluchov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bo Jangles seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jangles comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gluchov dives in for a single leg takedown but Jangles sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Bo Jangles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kostya Gluchov.
A left hand lands to the body for Jangles.
Gluchov is trying to break free.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jangles misses with a body punch.
Gluchov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jangles pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Jangles misses with an elbow strike.
A short right from Jangles.
Gluchov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jangles is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Jangles tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gluchov's elbow.
Jangles tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gluchov's elbow.
The referee calls for Jangles to work.
Jangles softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Gluchov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jangles has him pressed against the cage.
Jangles scores with an uppercut up the middle.

Jangles decides to pull guard.
Jangles looking to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jangles throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Jangles trying to control the position.
Jangles has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Gluchov wants to control from the top but Jangles keeps moving.
Jangles trying to control the position.
Jangles thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Gluchov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gluchov looks for a takedown but Jangles sprawls well.
Gluchov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jangles.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gluchov moves out of range of the body kick from Jangles.
Jangles takes a swing at Gluchov's ribcage but misses.
Jangles throws a shot from downtown. Gluchov moves away and avoids it.
Jangles keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
An inside leg kick from Jangles misses.
Gluchov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gluchov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jangles pivots, looking for a leg kick but Gluchov is out of range and Jangles settles back down.
Jangles is looking to slow Gluchov down with leg kicks.
Jangles throws a big shot that misses.
Gluchov slips under a jab from Jangles.
Bo Jangles is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jangles displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gluchov.
Gluchov wants to clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gluchov.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jangles cracks Gluchov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jangles throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Gluchov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gluchov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jangles defends it nicely.
Gluchov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jangles.
Gluchov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
An inside leg kick lands from Jangles.
Gluchov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jangles moves away.
Jangles fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bo Jangles dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Gluchov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kostya Gluchov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gluchov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jangles throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gluchov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Jangles lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Gluchov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Gluchov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A good leg kick by Jangles.
Jangles lands with a straight right. Gluchov didn't see that one coming.
Jangles swats away the attempt to clinch by Gluchov.
Gluchov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nice sprawl there from Jangles as Gluchov shoots in.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for Gluchov with that takedown attempt.
Jangles uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jangles ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gluchov moves away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jangles.

That's one minute gone in the round.
That kick from Jangles tenderised Gluchov's leg. Gluchov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Gluchov misses with a takedown attempt
and Jangles counters with an outside leg kick.
Bo Jangles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kostya Gluchov.
Gluchov is breathing heavily.
Gluchov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jangles throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gluchov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Gluchov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jangles can pounce on him.
Jangles connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jangles. That's going to slow Gluchov down.
Jangles throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gluchov tries to clinch but Jangles is having none of it.
Gluchov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A good leg kick by Jangles.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jangles.
Bo Jangles is winning the standup battle so far.
Jangles throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An inside leg kick lands from Jangles.
Jangles pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jangles looks to score with a jab to the body but Gluchov is just out of range.
Gluchov throws a head kick but Jangles moves out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jangles.

Jangles shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Jangles trying to control from half guard but Gluchov is working away.
Well, if Jangles is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Gluchov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Gluchov is refusing to be controlled, as Jangles sits in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jangles is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Gluchov!
Gluchov wants to hold on but Jangles pushes him away.
Poor strikes thrown by Jangles there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Jangles looking to control and managing it successfully.
Jangles looking to control but Gluchov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Jangles is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Gluchov is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Jangles controlling from mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gluchov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gluchov is squirming around, avoiding Jangles's attempts to control the action.
Jangles controlling from mount.
Jangles trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Jangles scoring with strikes but Gluchov is staying in there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bo Jangles dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Jangles slaps away a takedown attempt from Gluchov, before circling back to the center of the mat.

Jangles drives through with a takedown into Gluchov's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Gluchov keeping moving, preventing Jangles from controlling successfully.
Jangles is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Jangles is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gluchov can do to turn this around?
Jangles wants to control from the top but Gluchov keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jangles controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Jangles slips nicely into half guard.
Bo Jangles overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jangles moves nicely into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jangles wants to control but Gluchov is keeping him busy.
Jangles just content to control the position.
Jangles wants to control but Gluchov is keeping him busy.
Gluchov being controlled for a moment.

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.
Jangles is looking to take a break and control but Gluchov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jangles working away.
Gluchov is not content to let Jangles control the position.
Gluchov tries to improve position but can't.
Jangles trying to control the action but Gluchov is working from the bottom.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Gluchov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jangles paws at him with a jab and circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jangles scores with a shot to the body.
Gluchov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jangles.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gluchov.
Gluchov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gluchov slips under a jab from Jangles.
Jangles jabs Gluchov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jangles pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Gluchov blocks the body kick.
Jangles thuds a left hand into Gluchov's body.
Jangles circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jangles digs a good body shot into Gluchov's ribs.
Jangles lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jangles looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gluchov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Jangles tries a head kick but it misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jangles lands with a kick to the ribs.
Jangles lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gluchov's sensitive parts.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gluchov avoids a punch combination nicely.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jangles.
Jangles is looking to wear down Gluchov with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Gluchov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gluchov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jangles.
Gluchov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Gluchov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jangles circles away.
Bo Jangles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kostya Gluchov.
Jangles cracks Gluchov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jangles feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Gluchov's calf.
Gluchov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jangles's waist but Jangles gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gluchov off to one side.
Kostya Gluchov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jangles throws a head kick that Gluchov semi-blocks.
Jangles with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bo Jangles showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jangles has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 30:24
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:24
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bo Jangles!
After winning the bout, Bo Jangles thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.