PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gunnar Bloodaxe (ranked 131 p4p, 195 weight class) and Frankie Logan (ranked 19 p4p, 30 weight class). Logan has chosen The Evil Scotsman as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Bloodaxe
vs
Logan

179 cm
31
162
21 - 10 - 1

178 cm
34
157
28 - 11 - 2

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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 21 - 10 - 1, fighting out of New York, Gunnar Bloodaxe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 11 - 2, fighting out of Sydney, Frankie Logan!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Logan moves away from the strike by Bloodaxe.
Bloodaxe ducks under a wild hook from Logan.
Logan has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Logan lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Logan throws out a loose jab but Bloodaxe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Logan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bloodaxe throws a body shot but no joy.
Bloodaxe avoids a punch combination nicely.
Logan misses with a low kick.
Logan misses with a combination
and Bloodaxe counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bloodaxe takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bloodaxe takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bloodaxe checks a leg kick.
Bloodaxe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bloodaxe thinks about countering with a body kick.
Logan misses with a body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bloodaxe slips a jab and a cross from Logan.
A little feinted left hand from Bloodaxe on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Logan lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bloodaxe misses with a looping left.
Nice shot by Logan.
Bloodaxe swats away the attempt to clinch by Logan.
Logan takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Logan throws a leg kick which misses Bloodaxe's front leg but catches the back leg as Bloodaxe tries to avoid it.
Logan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bloodaxe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bloodaxe gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bloodaxe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Logan swinging wildly here.
Bloodaxe loads up on a big right hand but Logan slips the punch.
Frankie Logan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bloodaxe lands a really nice looking cross but Logan seems unphased.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Logan tries to work over Bloodaxe's front leg with a kick but Bloodaxe checks it.
Bloodaxe was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Logan scores with a body shot.
Logan lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Logan throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bloodaxe on the side of the head.
Logan misses with a straight left.
Logan 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.
The fight stays on the outside here - Logan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bloodaxe is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Logan.
Bloodaxe takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Logan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bloodaxe.
Bloodaxe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Logan connects with a leg kick.
Bloodaxe takes a swing at Logan's ribcage but misses.
Logan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bloodaxe lands with a nice body punch.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Logan 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 Bloodaxe has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bloodaxe and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Logan slips under a jab.
Logan is looking to slow Bloodaxe down with leg kicks.
Bloodaxe throws an overhand right that lands on Logan's shoulder, as Logan tries to avoid the shot.
Logan takes a jab right on the kisser.
Logan looks to throw the jab but Bloodaxe is out of range.
Logan connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bloodaxe moves forwards but Logan connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Logan throws a hook but Bloodaxe avoids it easily.
Bloodaxe was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Logan looks to land a combination but Bloodaxe avoids it well.
Logan connects with a body shot.
Logan lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Logan scores with a leg kick.
Logan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bloodaxe looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Logan is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Bloodaxe had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bloodaxe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Logan throws out the jab.
Logan sizes up Bloodaxe with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Logan has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bloodaxe finds it's way round the side to connect with Logan's head.
Logan lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Logan's corner calls for a 1-2. Logan obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Logan does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Bloodaxe takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bloodaxe is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Logan wants to clinch up but Bloodaxe keeps it at a distance.
Bloodaxe pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Logan scores with a hook to the body. Bloodaxe takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That kick from Logan tenderised Bloodaxe's leg. Bloodaxe is trying to keep his angry face on.
Logan scores with a nice head shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bloodaxe moves forwards but Logan connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Logan throws an off balance right hand
and Bloodaxe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Frankie Logan dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Bloodaxe misses with a looping left.
A jab from Bloodaxe misses.
Logan takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Logan jabs Bloodaxe right on the nose. Bloodaxe blinks but takes it well.
A jab from Logan does it's job there.
Logan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Some wild striking there from Logan.
Logan swings widly with a right hand
and Bloodaxe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bloodaxe feints and then cracks Logan's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Logan down.
Bloodaxe on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Bloodaxe bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Logan's head backwards.
Logan throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bloodaxe.
Logan connects with a body shot that sends Bloodaxe's belly button to the back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Logan misses with a leg kick
and Bloodaxe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

Logan is rocked!
Logan moves away from the strike by Bloodaxe.
It seemed like Logan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Logan scores with a sloppy right hand. Bloodaxe should have avoided that one.
Logan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Bloodaxe might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Logan scoring well with a low kick there.
Bloodaxe throws a hook but Logan avoids it easily.
Bloodaxe takes one to the side of the head.
Frankie Logan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bloodaxe throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bloodaxe takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bloodaxe throws a combination that misses
and Logan counters with a series of strikes. Bloodaxe will be more careful next time no doubt.
Bloodaxe throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Logan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It seemed like Logan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bloodaxe takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bloodaxe throws a jab when Logan was well out of range.
Bloodaxe takes a jab right on the kisser.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A swing and a miss from Logan.
Bloodaxe throws a lazy right hand but Logan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Logan misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Logan lands with a nice body punch.
Logan cracks Bloodaxe with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Logan stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Logan fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bloodaxe has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Logan buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bloodaxe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bloodaxe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bloodaxe looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A jab from Logan does it's job there.
Bloodaxe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Logan.
Bloodaxe throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Logan.
Bloodaxe tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A slow jab from Bloodaxe misses its intended target.
Bloodaxe misses with a hook
and Logan counters with a right hand to the body.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bloodaxe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Logan misses with a hook to the ribs.

Logan breaks from the clinch.
Good leg kick by Logan.
Bloodaxe throws a body kick that misses.
Bloodaxe slips a jab from Logan.
Logan throws a hook but Bloodaxe avoids it easily.
Bloodaxe was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Logan lands with a shot to the body.
Logan cracks Bloodaxe with a good jab.
Logan misses with a straight left.
Bloodaxe lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Logan circles away quickly and effectively.
Logan is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bloodaxe with a body shot.
Bloodaxe throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Logan counters with a nice uppercut.
Bloodaxe throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Logan sees it coming and avoids it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Logan takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Logan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Logan. That's going to slow Bloodaxe down.
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!
Logan avoids the body shot from Bloodaxe.
Logan throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bloodaxe.
Bloodaxe is looking to counter punch.
Logan tests Bloodaxe's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bloodaxe's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Logan connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bloodaxe scrambles back to his feet.
Bloodaxe looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Logan connects with a leg kick.
Logan misses with an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Logan throws a jab but it's blocked by Bloodaxe.
Logan looks to land a left hand but Bloodaxe moved out of range nicely.
Logan lands a nice shot that snaps Bloodaxe's head back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Frankie Logan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Logan takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Gunnar Bloodaxe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Frankie Logan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Logan throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bloodaxe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Logan moves out of range as Bloodaxe throws a body kick.
Logan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bloodaxe is looking to counter punch.
Logan connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bloodaxe momentarily.
Logan ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bloodaxe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Logan.
Bloodaxe lands a jab-cross combination.
Logan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bloodaxe was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Logan misses the shot to the body.
Logan cracks a nice hook into Bloodaxe's ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bloodaxe looks to land a left hand but Logan moved out of range nicely.
Logan connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A jab from Logan finds it's way through Bloodaxe's defenses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Logan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bloodaxe at a distance.
Bloodaxe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The fighters circling - Logan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bloodaxe misses with a wild body shot.
Bloodaxe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Logan.
Bloodaxe misses with a hook. Logan ducked under it nicely.
A countering left hand to the body from Logan misses.
Bloodaxe delivers a nice body kick.
Bloodaxe moves out of range as Logan strikes.
Logan connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Logan throws a lazy uppercut
and Bloodaxe counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bloodaxe misses with a left hand
and Logan counters with a straight right hand.
Logan slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Logan throws a hook but Bloodaxe avoids it easily.
Bloodaxe looking to land some kicks to the body here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Logan misses the shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Logan slips a straight right by Bloodaxe.
Logan lands with a thumping leg kick.
Logan misses with a lunging right hand
and Bloodaxe counters with a straight right hand.
Logan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Logan connects with a leg kick.
A low kick lands for Logan.
Logan moves out of range as Bloodaxe strikes.
Logan lands a jab to Bloodaxe's midsection.
Logan works over Bloodaxe's head and body with a nice combination.
A swing and a miss from Bloodaxe.
Bloodaxe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Logan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Logan looks to score with a jab to the body but Bloodaxe is just out of range.
Logan throws a low kick but Bloodaxe avoids it.
Bloodaxe sizes up Logan with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bloodaxe moves out of range of the strikes.
Logan connects with a solid leg kick.
Logan with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bloodaxe throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Logan.
Logan chopping away at his opponent's legs.

Logan darts in and clinches Bloodaxe up against the ropes.
Bloodaxe can't break the clinch.
Bloodaxe is trying to push Logan away but Logan has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Logan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bloodaxe backwards.
Bloodaxe wants to break the clinch but can't.

Bloodaxe pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bloodaxe ducks under a wild hook from Logan.
Logan misses with a left hand
and Bloodaxe counters with a stiff right hand.
Logan lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Logan throws a hook to the side of Bloodaxe's head but Bloodaxe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Logan catches Bloodaxe with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bloodaxe throws an overhand right that lands on Logan's shoulder, as Logan tries to avoid the shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Frankie Logan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Logan 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frankie Logan!
During a confident post fight interview, Frankie Logan thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.