PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jon Jackson (ranked 93 p4p, 262 weight class) and Roger Glover (ranked 13 p4p, 37 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Jon Jackson has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Jon Jackson seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Jackson
vs
Glover

187 cm
28
180
17 - 2 - 0

176 cm
27
174
15 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Very strong

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Fast

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jon Jackson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Roger Glover!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Chad Campbell and John Roberts.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Glover tries to bum rush Jackson with a series of wild strikes but Jackson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Glover lands with a right hand.
Jackson punishes Glover's body with a nice straight punch.
Jackson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jackson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Glover counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jackson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Glover looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Glover misses with a double jab

and Jackson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
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!

Jackson seems to be working for a kimura but Glover defends the submission attempt.

Jackson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Glover can do anything to dispel that myth.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Glover is looking to improve his position.
Jackson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

Jackson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Glover trying to hold on to Jackson's head to control him but Jackson postures up.
Jackson is pressing down on Glover's thigh, looking to free his foot. Glover is holding on for now.
We've been hearing good reports from Jackson's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.

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.
Jackson is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!

Jackson looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.

Jackson goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Glover turns into him and now he's in Jackson's guard.

Glover got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jackson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Glover has managed to get both his arms back between Jackson's legs - danger averted.
Glover slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jackson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Glover controls from within his opponent's guard.

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

Jackson working for a triangle but Glover defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Jackson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Glover's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Glover tries to free his leg and advance position but Jackson is retaining full guard.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Glover from controlling successfully.
Glover must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Jackson looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Glover has picked Jackson up and slammed him! Jackson can't keep hold of the triangle and Glover manages to pass to side control!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Glover trying to control the position but Jackson is working away.
Jackson is trying to control Glover's posture but Glover avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Jon Jackson will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Jackson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Glover leaves Jackson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jackson with a poor takedown
and Glover counters with a right hand to the body.
Jackson misses with a right hand
letting Glover counter with a right hand.
Jackson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Glover.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Glover thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jackson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Glover is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson ducks under a wild hook from Glover.
Jackson attempts a counter takedown but Glover avoids it well and moves away.
Jackson misses with an uppercut. Glover saw that one coming.
Jackson swings widly with a right hand
and Glover counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Glover connects with a body shot that sends Jackson's belly button to the back.
Jackson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Glover stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Glover loads up on a big right hand but Jackson slips the punch.
A big left from Glover misses.
Glover throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jackson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Glover counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jackson throws a right hand that misses
and Glover counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Glover ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jackson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Glover counters with a three punch combo that has Jackson backing up. Jackson nods at Glover to acknowledge the strikes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Glover scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Glover throws a shot from downtown. Jackson moves away and avoids it.
Jackson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Glover avoids it really well and circles away.
Jackson shoots and misses
and Glover counters with a straight right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Glover punishes Jackson's body with a nice straight punch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jackson is defended easily by Glover.
Glover just misses with a punch to the body.
Jackson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Glover to counter with a crisp jab.
Jackson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Glover cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Roger Glover is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Glover.
Jackson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Glover counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Glover has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jackson misses with a takedown
and Glover counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jackson thinking.
Glover lands with a straight right. Jackson didn't see that one coming.
Glover throws a right hand that Jackson ducks under and follows up with a left that Jackson also avoids with ease.
Jon Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson misses with a hook to the body
and Glover cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Glover counters with a stiff right hand.
Jackson misses with an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roger Glover showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Glover throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jackson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jackson swings for the body but Glover moves out of range.
Jackson fails with the takedown.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jackson. Glover does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jackson with a poor takedown
letting Glover counter with a right hand.
Glover tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jackson was well out of range. Poor timing from Glover.
Jackson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson has his takedown stuffed
and Glover counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Jackson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Glover tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Jackson is in Glover's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jackson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Glover looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Glover looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Glover!

Jackson wants to control but Glover postures up.
Glover wants to control but Jackson is keeping him busy.
Jackson can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Glover controlling from side mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson looking for a sweep but Glover has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Glover sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Jackson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Jackson sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Glover really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jackson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jackson gets full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jackson looking for subs off his back but Glover has passed one foot through into half guard.

Jackson with the active half guard here but Glover passes nicely into side control.
Jackson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Glover wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Glover trying to control the action but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Glover tries to advance to mount but can't.

That's four 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.
Jackson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Glover's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Jackson is looking for a sweep. Glover is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Glover is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Jackson trying to control here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jackson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Jackson has his hands on Glover's head, controlling the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roger Glover really dominated that round.
That's time! Jackson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Glover looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jackson misses the body punch
letting Glover counter with a right hand.
Glover fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Glover lands a nice hook to Jackson's body. Jackson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jackson throws a jab when Glover was well out of range.
It seemed like Glover was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.

Jackson looking to score a takedown here. Glover is defending well but Jackson drives through and ends up in Glover's guard.

Jackson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Glover dives on top into guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jackson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Jackson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Glover passes into side control.
Jackson is trying to control Glover's posture but Glover avoids it.
Glover tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jackson manages to get back to half guard.
Glover takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Jackson manages to get to full guard.

Jackson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Jackson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Glover can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Glover looking to pass the guard.

Jackson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Glover doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Glover manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Glover is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Glover trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Glover showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Jackson wants to sweep here but Glover controlling him for the moment.
Glover showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jackson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Glover pinned against the cage. Glover gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Glover fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jackson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roger Glover dominated that fourth round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Glover lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jackson at a distance.
Jackson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Glover scores with a shot to the body.
Glover throws a looping overhand right but Jackson ducks down to avoid it.
Glover fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jackson manages to avoid it.
Glover lands a head shot.
Jackson with a poor takedown
and Glover counters with a nice body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Glover throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice takedown defense from Glover. No joy for Jackson on that attempt.
Jackson ducks right into an uppercut from Glover.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Glover ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jackson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Roger Glover seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jackson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jackson throws a sloppy body shot
and Glover counters with a stiff right hand.
Jackson misses with a takedown attempt
and Glover cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jackson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Glover counters with a right hand to the body.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab by Glover.
Glover lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Nice body punch from Glover.
Glover avoids the body shot from Jackson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Left hook, right uppercut from Glover.
Jackson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Glover scores with a body shot.
Jackson lands a slapping body shot.
Glover misses the shot to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Glover throws a one two combo.
Jackson misses with a looping left.
Glover looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jackson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Glover cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jackson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jackson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Glover counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Glover fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jackson misses with a wild body shot.
Glover looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jackson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Glover pinned against the cage. Glover gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Glover with a jab.
Jackson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Glover throws out a counter right but Jackson avoids it with no problem.
Jackson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Glover lands a jab-cross combination.
Jon Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Roger Glover is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jackson misses with a takedown attempt
and Glover counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Roger Glover comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Glover 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 46:49
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 46:49
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roger Glover!
Roger Glover is the new welterweight champion!
Roger Glover decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.