Post by The Sandman on Oct 6, 2022 23:45:33 GMT -5
Glover Teixeira is the favourite fighter of the crowd at Ethias Arena (Hasselt, Belgium).
Kazushi Sakuraba glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
Glover Teixeira looks very relaxed.
Kazushi Sakuraba has fight Glover Teixeira 2 times. He has lost 1 of them.
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Not a desiderable position that The Gracie Hunter is in now. Glover Teixeira is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Kazushi Sakuraba and Mark Teixeira engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Kazushi Sakuraba is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Kazushi Sakuraba shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Glover Teixeira is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull The Gracie Hunter into his guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over Mark Teixeira
Glover Teixeira launches a few punches to The Gracie Hunter's cheek from the guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over Mark Teixeira
Glover Teixeira is cooling the fight on the ground
The clock says 1:10 in the 1 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over Mark Teixeira
The Gracie Hunter is in closed guard... Mark Teixeira tries to roll on the ground!
Kazushi Sakuraba uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over Mark Teixeira
Kazushi Sakuraba is looking to pass Glover Teixeira's guard...
Kazushi Sakuraba gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in half guard over Mark Teixeira
Glover Teixeira tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Glover Teixeira gets sloppy and Kazushi Sakuraba tries to take advantage...
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to pass Glover Teixeira's guard...
Glover Teixeira's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Ethias Arena (Hasselt, Belgium) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round
Glover Teixeira tries a hook to the body
and hits The Gracie Hunter's ribs hard
Glover Teixeira tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
The clock says 2:00 in the 1 round
Brilliant combination from Glover Teixeira
that forces The Gracie Hunter to try and defend better.
The Gracie Hunter looks to be in very good shape.
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to bring the fight to the ground
Mark Teixeira goes down.
Mark Teixeira ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Mark Teixeira
Mark Teixeira tries to close his guard around The Gracie Hunter
He is not able to do it
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Mark Teixeira
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to finish with a leg lock!
Mark Teixeira is able to break the lock.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Mark Teixeira
Deep breaths from Glover Teixeira who tries a hammer punch to The Gracie Hunter's ribs.
That hit The Gracie Hunter who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Mark Teixeira
Kazushi Sakuraba positions himself and launches a barrage of punches.
Mark Teixeira covers himself well
Mark Teixeira is trying to counter now!
Glover Teixeira sits up and gets an arm around The Gracie Hunter's neck!
The Gracie Hunter pushes Glover Teixeira back to the ground.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Mark Teixeira
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to finish with a leg lock!
Mark Teixeira is able to break the lock.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Mark Teixeira
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to finish with a leg lock!
Mark Teixeira is able to break the lock.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Mark Teixeira
The Gracie Hunter moves on the ground
Kazushi Sakuraba moves to side mount
The clock says 3:30 in the 1 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Glover Teixeira
Glover Teixeira tries to turn away and scramble out. Kazushi Sakuraba takes his back and locks up a rear naked choke!
He can't lock it up. Glover Teixeira spins out and gets back to his feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Ethias Arena (Hasselt, Belgium) are cheering for the fighters.
The Gracie Hunter is holding Glover Teixeira's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Glover Teixeira loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 3:45 in the 1 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Glover Teixeira
Kazushi Sakuraba tries a kimura
Mark Teixeira breaks the lock.
Kazushi Sakuraba gets sloppy and Glover Teixeira tries to take advantage...
Mark Teixeira tries to show some ground skills
Glover Teixeira put The Gracie Hunter in half guard.
The clock says 3:55 in the 1 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in half guard over Mark Teixeira
Glover Teixeira attempts to move to full guard
Kazushi Sakuraba keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in half guard over Mark Teixeira
Kazushi Sakuraba isolates Glover Teixeira's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Glover Teixeira is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in half guard over Mark Teixeira
Kazushi Sakuraba isolates Glover Teixeira's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Mark Teixeira struggles to free himself
Mark Teixeira struggles to free himself
That Arm Triangle looks tight...
Crippling lock!
Glover Teixeira is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in half guard over Mark Teixeira
Glover Teixeira attempts to move to full guard
Glover Teixeira manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 4:40 in the 1 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Mark Teixeira
Mark Teixeira tries to close his guard around The Gracie Hunter
He succeeds!
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over Mark Teixeira
The Gracie Hunter doesn't like the idea of just stalling on the ground
Glover Teixeira gets sloppy and Kazushi Sakuraba tries to take advantage...
Kazushi Sakuraba looks to posture up and open Glover Teixeira's guard...
Kazushi Sakuraba forces Glover Teixeira to open his guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Mark Teixeira
Glover Teixeira launches a few punches to The Gracie Hunter's cheek from the guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Josh Rosenthal tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Kazushi Sakuraba has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 2
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Glover Teixeira just won't stop and continues to rain punches
The Gracie Hunter quickly defends.
Solid jabs from Glover Teixeira.
The Gracie Hunter defends.
Kazushi Sakuraba seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
The Gracie Hunter is holding Glover Teixeira's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Glover Teixeira loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 0:50 in the 2 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Glover Teixeira
Glover Teixeira attempts to trap Kazushi Sakuraba in his guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba keeps control and remains in side mount.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Glover Teixeira
Glover Teixeira attempts to trap Kazushi Sakuraba in his guard.
Glover Teixeira manages to switch to full guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over Mark Teixeira
The Gracie Hunter is in closed guard... Mark Teixeira tries to roll on the ground!
Kazushi Sakuraba uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over Mark Teixeira
The Gracie Hunter is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Josh Rosenthal didn't see that!
The clock says 1:35 in the 2 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over Mark Teixeira
Kazushi Sakuraba is looking to pass Glover Teixeira's guard...
Kazushi Sakuraba gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in half guard over Mark Teixeira
Kazushi Sakuraba isolates Glover Teixeira's left arm looking for an armbar...
Glover Teixeira manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Kazushi Sakuraba lost his dominant position.
The clock says 2:00 in the 2 round
Glover Teixeira is in open guard over The Gracie Hunter
Glover Teixeira doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of The Gracie Hunter's moves.
Glover Teixeira is in open guard over The Gracie Hunter
The Gracie Hunter tries to close his guard around Mark Teixeira
He succeeds!
Glover Teixeira is in closed guard over The Gracie Hunter
Mark Teixeira is in closed guard... The Gracie Hunter tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Glover Teixeira!
The clock says 2:35 in the 2 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in full mount over Glover Teixeira
The Gracie Hunter suddenly holds Glover Teixeira's arm and tries an armbar!
Mark Teixeira's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
You can see the pain reflected in Mark Teixeira's eyes...
The Gracie Hunter is locking that Armbar...
That Armbar from Kazushi Sakuraba appears to be unbreakable
Mark Teixeira struggles to free himself
Mark Teixeira can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Kazushi Sakuraba!
Glover Teixeira is in closed guard over The Gracie Hunter
The Gracie Hunter is getting frustrated here.
The Gracie Hunter is trying to counter now!
The Gracie Hunter reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Mark Teixeira blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Glover Teixeira is in half guard over The Gracie Hunter
Kazushi Sakuraba attempts to move to full guard
Kazushi Sakuraba manages to switch to full guard.
Glover Teixeira is in open guard over The Gracie Hunter
The Gracie Hunter tries to close his guard around Mark Teixeira
He succeeds!
Glover Teixeira is in closed guard over The Gracie Hunter
Mark Teixeira is in closed guard... The Gracie Hunter tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Glover Teixeira!
Kazushi Sakuraba is in full mount over Glover Teixeira
Kazushi Sakuraba throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
You can see the pain reflected in Mark Teixeira's eyes...
You can see the pain reflected in Mark Teixeira's eyes...
You can see the pain reflected in Mark Teixeira's eyes...
The Gracie Hunter is locking that Armbar...
Punishing hold!
Mark Teixeira Hyper-extended his left arm
Josh Rosenthal breaks Kazushi Sakuraba's lock! This is over! Mark Teixeira didn't want to tap but the ref decided he wouldn't be able to escape from it!
Winner is Kazushi Sakuraba by Submission (Armbar) at 3:31 Round 2
Statistics: Kazushi Sakuraba
Punches 3/4 (75%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 4/4 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/4 (0%)
Submissions 11/11 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 367 s
Statistics: Glover Teixeira
Punches 6/15 (40%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 1/7 (14%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 367 s
Almost tried to be a back and forth fight, but then Glover stopped doing things and died a slow and painful death. Kinda quickly though.
Kazushi Sakuraba glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
Glover Teixeira looks very relaxed.
Kazushi Sakuraba has fight Glover Teixeira 2 times. He has lost 1 of them.
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Not a desiderable position that The Gracie Hunter is in now. Glover Teixeira is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Kazushi Sakuraba and Mark Teixeira engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Kazushi Sakuraba is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Kazushi Sakuraba shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Glover Teixeira is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull The Gracie Hunter into his guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over Mark Teixeira
Glover Teixeira launches a few punches to The Gracie Hunter's cheek from the guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over Mark Teixeira
Glover Teixeira is cooling the fight on the ground
The clock says 1:10 in the 1 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over Mark Teixeira
The Gracie Hunter is in closed guard... Mark Teixeira tries to roll on the ground!
Kazushi Sakuraba uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over Mark Teixeira
Kazushi Sakuraba is looking to pass Glover Teixeira's guard...
Kazushi Sakuraba gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in half guard over Mark Teixeira
Glover Teixeira tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Glover Teixeira gets sloppy and Kazushi Sakuraba tries to take advantage...
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to pass Glover Teixeira's guard...
Glover Teixeira's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Ethias Arena (Hasselt, Belgium) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round
Glover Teixeira tries a hook to the body
and hits The Gracie Hunter's ribs hard
Glover Teixeira tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
The clock says 2:00 in the 1 round
Brilliant combination from Glover Teixeira
that forces The Gracie Hunter to try and defend better.
The Gracie Hunter looks to be in very good shape.
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to bring the fight to the ground
Mark Teixeira goes down.
Mark Teixeira ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Mark Teixeira
Mark Teixeira tries to close his guard around The Gracie Hunter
He is not able to do it
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Mark Teixeira
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to finish with a leg lock!
Mark Teixeira is able to break the lock.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Mark Teixeira
Deep breaths from Glover Teixeira who tries a hammer punch to The Gracie Hunter's ribs.
That hit The Gracie Hunter who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Mark Teixeira
Kazushi Sakuraba positions himself and launches a barrage of punches.
Mark Teixeira covers himself well
Mark Teixeira is trying to counter now!
Glover Teixeira sits up and gets an arm around The Gracie Hunter's neck!
The Gracie Hunter pushes Glover Teixeira back to the ground.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Mark Teixeira
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to finish with a leg lock!
Mark Teixeira is able to break the lock.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Mark Teixeira
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to finish with a leg lock!
Mark Teixeira is able to break the lock.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Mark Teixeira
The Gracie Hunter moves on the ground
Kazushi Sakuraba moves to side mount
The clock says 3:30 in the 1 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Glover Teixeira
Glover Teixeira tries to turn away and scramble out. Kazushi Sakuraba takes his back and locks up a rear naked choke!
He can't lock it up. Glover Teixeira spins out and gets back to his feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Ethias Arena (Hasselt, Belgium) are cheering for the fighters.
The Gracie Hunter is holding Glover Teixeira's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Glover Teixeira loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 3:45 in the 1 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Glover Teixeira
Kazushi Sakuraba tries a kimura
Mark Teixeira breaks the lock.
Kazushi Sakuraba gets sloppy and Glover Teixeira tries to take advantage...
Mark Teixeira tries to show some ground skills
Glover Teixeira put The Gracie Hunter in half guard.
The clock says 3:55 in the 1 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in half guard over Mark Teixeira
Glover Teixeira attempts to move to full guard
Kazushi Sakuraba keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in half guard over Mark Teixeira
Kazushi Sakuraba isolates Glover Teixeira's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Glover Teixeira is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in half guard over Mark Teixeira
Kazushi Sakuraba isolates Glover Teixeira's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Mark Teixeira struggles to free himself
Mark Teixeira struggles to free himself
That Arm Triangle looks tight...
Crippling lock!
Glover Teixeira is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in half guard over Mark Teixeira
Glover Teixeira attempts to move to full guard
Glover Teixeira manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 4:40 in the 1 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Mark Teixeira
Mark Teixeira tries to close his guard around The Gracie Hunter
He succeeds!
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over Mark Teixeira
The Gracie Hunter doesn't like the idea of just stalling on the ground
Glover Teixeira gets sloppy and Kazushi Sakuraba tries to take advantage...
Kazushi Sakuraba looks to posture up and open Glover Teixeira's guard...
Kazushi Sakuraba forces Glover Teixeira to open his guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Mark Teixeira
Glover Teixeira launches a few punches to The Gracie Hunter's cheek from the guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Josh Rosenthal tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Kazushi Sakuraba has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 2
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Glover Teixeira just won't stop and continues to rain punches
The Gracie Hunter quickly defends.
Solid jabs from Glover Teixeira.
The Gracie Hunter defends.
Kazushi Sakuraba seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
The Gracie Hunter is holding Glover Teixeira's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Glover Teixeira loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 0:50 in the 2 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Glover Teixeira
Glover Teixeira attempts to trap Kazushi Sakuraba in his guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba keeps control and remains in side mount.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Glover Teixeira
Glover Teixeira attempts to trap Kazushi Sakuraba in his guard.
Glover Teixeira manages to switch to full guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over Mark Teixeira
The Gracie Hunter is in closed guard... Mark Teixeira tries to roll on the ground!
Kazushi Sakuraba uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over Mark Teixeira
The Gracie Hunter is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Josh Rosenthal didn't see that!
The clock says 1:35 in the 2 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over Mark Teixeira
Kazushi Sakuraba is looking to pass Glover Teixeira's guard...
Kazushi Sakuraba gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in half guard over Mark Teixeira
Kazushi Sakuraba isolates Glover Teixeira's left arm looking for an armbar...
Glover Teixeira manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Kazushi Sakuraba lost his dominant position.
The clock says 2:00 in the 2 round
Glover Teixeira is in open guard over The Gracie Hunter
Glover Teixeira doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of The Gracie Hunter's moves.
Glover Teixeira is in open guard over The Gracie Hunter
The Gracie Hunter tries to close his guard around Mark Teixeira
He succeeds!
Glover Teixeira is in closed guard over The Gracie Hunter
Mark Teixeira is in closed guard... The Gracie Hunter tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Glover Teixeira!
The clock says 2:35 in the 2 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in full mount over Glover Teixeira
The Gracie Hunter suddenly holds Glover Teixeira's arm and tries an armbar!
Mark Teixeira's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
You can see the pain reflected in Mark Teixeira's eyes...
The Gracie Hunter is locking that Armbar...
That Armbar from Kazushi Sakuraba appears to be unbreakable
Mark Teixeira struggles to free himself
Mark Teixeira can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Kazushi Sakuraba!
Glover Teixeira is in closed guard over The Gracie Hunter
The Gracie Hunter is getting frustrated here.
The Gracie Hunter is trying to counter now!
The Gracie Hunter reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Mark Teixeira blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Glover Teixeira is in half guard over The Gracie Hunter
Kazushi Sakuraba attempts to move to full guard
Kazushi Sakuraba manages to switch to full guard.
Glover Teixeira is in open guard over The Gracie Hunter
The Gracie Hunter tries to close his guard around Mark Teixeira
He succeeds!
Glover Teixeira is in closed guard over The Gracie Hunter
Mark Teixeira is in closed guard... The Gracie Hunter tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Glover Teixeira!
Kazushi Sakuraba is in full mount over Glover Teixeira
Kazushi Sakuraba throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
You can see the pain reflected in Mark Teixeira's eyes...
You can see the pain reflected in Mark Teixeira's eyes...
You can see the pain reflected in Mark Teixeira's eyes...
The Gracie Hunter is locking that Armbar...
Punishing hold!
Mark Teixeira Hyper-extended his left arm
Josh Rosenthal breaks Kazushi Sakuraba's lock! This is over! Mark Teixeira didn't want to tap but the ref decided he wouldn't be able to escape from it!
Winner is Kazushi Sakuraba by Submission (Armbar) at 3:31 Round 2
Statistics: Kazushi Sakuraba
Punches 3/4 (75%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 4/4 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/4 (0%)
Submissions 11/11 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 367 s
Statistics: Glover Teixeira
Punches 6/15 (40%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 1/7 (14%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 367 s
Almost tried to be a back and forth fight, but then Glover stopped doing things and died a slow and painful death. Kinda quickly though.
