PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between manfred slamer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Logan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paul Logan has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

slamer
vs
Logan

200 cm
20
270 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

196 cm
19
255 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good in bed

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, manfred slamer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Paul Logan!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Eliza Hachem and Winston Howard.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Logan tries to score a power double leg takedown but slamer sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Logan somewhat.
slamer tries to clinch there but Logan circles away.
Nice takedown defense from slamer. No joy for Logan on that attempt.

Logan shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Logan showed some decent athleticism there.

Logan is looking for a kimura but slamer is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Logan to get the leverage.
Logan looks gassed!
slamer is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.

Logan is trying to work for a kimura but slamer is defending well.
Logan seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Logan prevents slamer from standing back up.
Logan prevents slamer from improving his position.
Logan wants to stand up but slamer is controlling the position.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
slamer misses with a takedown

and Logan counters with a takedown into side control.
slamer sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
slamer wants to control but Logan is keeping busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
slamer throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
slamer avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Logan.
slamer wants to improve his position but Logan is controlling well.
slamer controlling the position well.
Logan stops slamer from getting back to his feet.
Logan wants to control but slamer is keeping him busy.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
slamer doesn't succeed with the takedown

so Logan counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

slamer is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Logan wants to pass the guard but slamer is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
slamer is looking to stand up but Logan isn't so interested in that idea.
Logan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

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.
Logan sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed slamer's guard.

Logan is looking for a kimura but slamer is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Logan to get the leverage.
Logan missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
slamer blocking the ground and pound attempt from Logan.
Logan misses with a head shot. slamer uses the momentum to regain guard.
Logan wants to control from the top but slamer keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Logan dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Logan scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
slamer is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Logan asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Logan cracks slamer with an elbow. That is naaassty.

Logan goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, slamer has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Logan but great work by slamer.
Logan tries to control but slamer manages to take his back.

slamer tightening his grip on Logan, looking for the choke.
Will slamer go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Logan is trying to get back to his feet but slamer has full control of the position and if anything, Logan has just worked his way into a worse spot.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
slamer trying to control.
slamer is working the ground and pound. Can Logan escape?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

slamer is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Logan defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
slamer is striking well from the back but Logan escapes and manages to control the positon and works his way to half guard. A much better position - the crisis is over for the time being.
slamer with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
slamer tries to pass the half guard into mount. Logan knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

slamer is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Logan defends it well.
slamer throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
slamer not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

slamer is looking for a kimura but Logan is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for slamer to get the leverage.
slamer throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Logan shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Logan shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Logan showed some decent athleticism there.
slamer avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Logan.
Logan sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. slamer defending well though.
Logan lands strikes from half guard.
slamer wants to get back to his feet.
Logan wants to stand up but slamer has a hold of him and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Paul Logan will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

slamer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
slamer tries for a takedown but Logan circles away easily

and Logan counters with a shoot takedown. slamer fights it but they end up in guard.

slamer pushes Logan off and gets back to his feet.
slamer doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Logan counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Logan. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Logan's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Logan looking to pass the guard.

slamer escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Logan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Logan drops back looking for a leg! slamer is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and slamer manages to kick Logan off! Logan jumps back into slamer's guard.
Logan wants to pass the guard but slamer is keeping the position.

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

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.

Logan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. slamer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
slamer sitting in guard, not really doing much.
slamer trying to control but Logan is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
slamer is really struggling to control Logan but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Logan trying to control the position.
slamer trying to control but Logan is working from the bottom.
Paul Logan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

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.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Logan misses with a takedown attempt

and slamer counters with a nice double leg into guard.
slamer trying to control but Logan is working from the bottom.

Logan pushes slamer off and scrambles back to his feet.
Logan will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
manfred slamer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

slamer fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Logan sprawls well initially but slamer persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to manfred slamer.
I think Logan 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 28:30
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Logan!