PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between James Logan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Smith Wesson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Logan
vs
Wesson

183 cm
20
192 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

185 cm
22
191 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Improved boxing
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, James Logan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Smith Wesson!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Trevor Gratis and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wesson dodges the punch combination from Logan.

Wesson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Logan sprawls well initially but Wesson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Wesson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Wesson trying to pass the guard but Logan defending well.
Logan wants to get back to full guard.
Wesson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Wesson trying to control from half guard but Logan is working away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wesson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Wesson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Logan keeps working.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Logan scores with a jab.

It looks like Smith Wesson has been cut.
Logan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Logan looks to land a combination. Wesson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

Wesson is rocked!
Logan with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wesson looks gassed!
Logan misses with a series of wild punches.
Logan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Logan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wesson.
James Logan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Logan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wesson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Wesson is still on wobbly legs! Can Logan finish him?
Logan looks to score with a jab to the body but Wesson is just out of range.
Wesson seems to have recovered his senses.
Good shot there by Wesson.
Wesson moves out of range of the strikes.
Wesson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Logan's waist but Logan gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Wesson off to one side.
Logan misses the shot to the body.
Wesson shoots for a takedown but Logan saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Wesson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
James Logan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Smith Wesson.
Wesson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Wesson.
Wesson avoids the body shot from Logan.
Logan fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Wesson misses with a two punch combination.
Logan stuffs the takedown attempt from Wesson. Wesson gets slowly back to his feet.
Logan is looking to wear down Wesson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Wesson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Logan's calf.
Logan misses with a double jab

and Wesson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Wesson.
Wesson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Logan lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Wesson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wesson keeps control of Logan as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Logan wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Wesson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Wesson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Logan prevents it.
Wesson fails to pull guard.

Wesson manages to break the clinch.
Logan throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Wesson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Logan throws a left and a right that both miss

and Wesson counters with a shoot takedown. Logan fights it but they end up in guard.
Logan doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Wesson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Logan manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Wesson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Wesson looks frusrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Logan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Wesson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Logan, pushing him back against the cage.

Wesson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Logan misses with an uppercut. Wesson saw that one coming.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Wesson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Logan can't break the clinch.
Wesson lands a knee to the body.

Wesson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Wesson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Wesson jumps guard but Logan stands there with Wesson around his waist. Wesson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Wesson has Logan pressed against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Logan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Smith Wesson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Wesson misses with a few strikes there.
Wesson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Logan.
Wesson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Logan.
Logan throws a right hand that Wesson ducks under and follows up with a left that Wesson also avoids with ease.
Logan closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Logan throws a big shot that misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Wesson.
Logan slips a jab and a cross from Wesson.
Wesson staying out of range there.
Logan misses with a straight right.
Wesson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Logan.
Logan misses with a double jab

and Wesson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Wesson stalling.
Logan wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wesson tries to pull guard but Logan holds him up against the cage and eventually Wesson drops back down to his feet.
Logan wants to get back to striking at distance but Wesson won't allow it.
Logan wants to break the clinch but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wesson tries to score a body lock takedown but Logan shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
James Logan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Smith Wesson.
Wesson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Wesson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Logan is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Logan wants to get back to striking at distance but Wesson won't allow it.
Wesson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Logan.
Logan has had enough of the clinch but Wesson keeps him there for the moment.
Logan is trying to break free.
Wesson prevents Logan from breaking the clinch.
Wesson wants to break free but Logan has control.
Wesson keeps control of Logan as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Logan wants to break free but Wesson has control.
Logan wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Wesson has him pressed against the cage.
Wesson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Logan smiles and moves away.
Logan throws a combination that misses

and Wesson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Wesson misses with a head shot. Logan uses the momentum to regain guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wesson trying to control but Logan is working from the bottom.
Wesson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Wesson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wesson sitting in guard, not really doing much.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Logan is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Wesson dives into side control.

Wesson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Logan is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Logan trying to remain calm as Wesson controls from the top position.
Logan is trying to get back to half guard.
Wesson trying to control the action but Logan is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Wesson is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Logan is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Logan tries to bench press Wesson off him but Wesson keeps the position.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Logan clobbers Wesson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Logan lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Danga de danga de dang - Logan scores with a four punch combination!
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.
Logan misses with a wild combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Smith Wesson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Smith Wesson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Logan swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Wesson counters with a leg kick.
Wesson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wesson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Logan.

Wesson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Wesson lands a knee to the head.

Wesson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Logan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Logan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A shot to de liver by Logan. Beautiful body shot.
Logan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Logan scores with a hook.
James Logan is winning the standup battle so far.
Logan keeps the fight on the outside.
Logan throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Logan scores with a shot to the body.
Left hook, right uppercut from Logan.
Wesson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wesson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Logan just misses with a punch to the body.
James Logan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Logan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Wesson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Logan is trying to stand back up but Wesson is controlling him
Logan tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Wesson manages to move to mount!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wesson looking to control but Logan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Wesson avoids the attempt from Logan to control.
Wesson wants to control the pace but Logan is squirming around nicely.
Wesson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Wesson pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.

That's two 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.
Wesson scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Logan?
Logan wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Wesson.
Wesson wants to take Logan's back but he can't do it this time.
Logan bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!

Wesson is looking for a triangle but Logan pushes his legs off easily.
Wesson is pulling down on Logan's head to control his posture.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wesson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Logan stands up and waves to Wesson to follow him.
Wesson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Logan misses with a wild combination.
Logan lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Logan connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Wesson's hands.
Logan lands a two punch combo.
Logan lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Wesson backs up against the cage.
Wesson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wesson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Logan lands with a big right hook that stumbles Wesson - he's out on his feet here! Logan follows up with another monster hook that separates Wesson from consciousness! Wesson falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Logan stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:03 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). James Logan!