PBP Commentary

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

Logan
vs
Jackson

190 cm
20
200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

188 cm
25
215 lbs
3 - 1 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, John Logan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Quinton Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Shigeki Fujiwara and Kenichi Hosakawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Logan misses with a body shot.
Jackson stuffs the takedown.
No joy there for Jackson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jackson misses with a hook. Logan ducked under it nicely.
Jackson throws a nice looking combination but Logan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jackson works the jab nicely.

It looks like John Logan has been cut.
Logan fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Logan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jackson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Some wild striking there from Jackson.
Jackson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Logan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jackson swinging wildly here.
Logan fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Logan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jackson scores with the left hand. Logan knows he should have avoided that one.
Logan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Logan blocks a jab.
Jackson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jackson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jackson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Logan.
Jackson stuns Logan with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Logan is breathing heavily.
Jackson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Quinton Jackson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Logan throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Jackson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Logan.
Jackson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Jackson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Logan manages to avoid it.
Jackson misses with a wild combination.
A punch combination from Jackson misses.
Jackson cracks a nice hook into Logan's ribs.
Logan tries to clinch up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Logan wants to clinch up but Jackson keeps it at a distance.
Jackson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Logan was well out of range. Poor timing from Jackson.
Jackson just misses with a punch to the body.
Logan slips a straight right by Jackson.
Jackson misses with a double jab.
Jackson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jackson misses with the combination.
Logan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jackson.
Jackson throws a right hand that Logan ducks under and follows up with a left that Logan also avoids with ease.
Logan swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Jackson counters with a nice uppercut.
Jackson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Logan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Logan is looking to clinch but Jackson is avoiding it.
Jackson stuffs the takedown.
Logan looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Logan takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Logan shoots in for a double leg but Jackson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jackson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Logan shoots for a double leg takedown but Jackson sprawls well. He's pushed Logan's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jackson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Logan has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jackson finds it's way round the side to connect with Logan's head.
Logan has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Logan there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jackson cracks Logan with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Logan dodges the punch combination from Jackson.
Logan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jackson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jackson is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Logan had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Logan dives in and grabs Jackson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jackson pushes down on Logan's head and hops out.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson connects with a jab.
Jackson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jackson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jackson misses with a looping left.
Jackson looks to land a right hand but Logan moved out of range.
Logan is looking to clinch but Jackson is avoiding it.
Jackson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Logan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jackson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Logan manages to avoid it.

Logan fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jackson, pushing him back against the cage.
Logan has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jackson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Jackson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jackson.
Logan has Jackson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jackson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Logan can't get the takedown.
Logan tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Quinton Jackson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Logan's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Logan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Logan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jackson fails to land with a series of punches.
Jackson connects with a looping right hand.
Logan takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jackson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jackson cracks Logan with an open hand slap.
Logan misses with a takedown attempt - Jackson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Logan wants to clinch.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Logan. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
A left lands for Jackson.
Quinton Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Logan closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jackson misses with a few strikes there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Logan throws a head kick that misses.

Logan instigates a clinch.
Logan wants to get back to striking at distance but Jackson won't allow it.

Logan pulls Jackson into guard.
Jackson thows a big elbow that misses.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Logan keeps moving.
Logan thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Logan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Jackson stands up and waves to Logan to follow him.
Logan wants to clinch up but Jackson keeps it at a distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab from Jackson.
Logan fails to land the takedown.
Jackson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jackson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Logan shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jackson as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Logan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice straight punches there by Jackson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jackson.
Jackson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Jackson!
Jackson misses with a few strikes there.
Jackson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Jackson slaps away a takedown attempt from Logan, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Quinton Jackson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Logan fails with a takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Logan.
Jackson circles away from the clinch attempt.
No joy there for Logan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jackson lands a right hook to the body.
Logan looks to clinch
and Jackson counters with a nice body shot.
John Logan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jackson throws a right and a left that Logan avoids nicely.
Jackson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Logan.
Logan falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Jackson counter with a right hand.
Logan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jackson tries to avoid it but Logan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jackson to the ground. Jackson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jackson misses with the combination.
A combination from Jackson does no damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Logan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jackson.
Jackson stuffs the takedown attempt from Logan. Logan gets slowly back to his feet.
The crowd cheers as Jackson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Logan doesn't seem phased though.
Jackson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Logan throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jackson's waist but Jackson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Logan off to one side.
Jackson lands with a straight right. Logan didn't see that one coming.
Jackson thuds a left hand into Logan's body.
Jackson misses with a two punch combination.
Logan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jackson was well out of range. Poor timing from Logan.
Jackson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Logan.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Quinton Jackson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on John Logan's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Jackson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A shot to the liver by Jackson. Beautiful body shot.
Logan looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Jackson scores with a nice head shot.
Jab, jab by Jackson - just one landing.
Logan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jackson.
Jackson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Logan in his tracks.
Logan on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Logan is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jackson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Logan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jackson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Logan.
Jackson lunges at Logan with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Logan's hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jackson cracks Logan with a good jab.
Jackson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Logan throws a head kick that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Jackson.
Jackson digs a good hook to Logan's body.
Logan takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jackson scores with a shot to the body.
Logan takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jackson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Logan counters with a big head kick but Jackson shrugs it off.
Jackson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jackson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Logan lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jackson misses with a body shot.
Logan misses with a jab to the body
and Jackson counters with a one-two to the body.
Jackson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Logan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Logan shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jackson as he jumps to the side.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson lands a jab to Logan's midsection.
Logan takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jackson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Logan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Logan looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jackson is fending him off so far but Logan persists. Nope, Jackson circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Logan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Logan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jackson misses with a double jab.
Jackson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Logan closes the distance looking to clinch
and Logan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jackson misses with a series of wild punches.

Jackson tries to keep at a distance but Logan has taken the fight into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is trying to break the clinch but Logan has him pressed against the cage.
Jackson tries to break the clinch but Logan is controlling the position.
A frustrated look appears on Jackson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jackson blocks an uppercut.
Logan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Logan tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jackson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jackson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Logan has him pressed against the cage.
Logan misses with the head strike.
Logan stalling against the cage.
Jackson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

Logan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A big left from Jackson misses.
Logan shoots in and drives through. Jackson sprawls well.

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 connects with a jab.
Jackson fails to land with a series of punches.
A big right from Jackson misses.
Logan is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jackson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jackson throws a nice looking combination but Logan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jackson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Logan moves in looking to clinch but Jackson pushes him off.
Jackson throws a one two combo.
Jackson misses with a two punch combination.
Logan tries for a takedown but Jackson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Logan is looking to wear down Jackson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Jackson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Logan looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jackson is fending him off so far but Logan persists. Nope, Jackson circles away and we're back to standing.
Jackson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Logan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
John Logan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Quinton Jackson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A solid leg kick lands there for Logan.

And that's the end of the fight!
Quinton Jackson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jackson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Quinton Jackson!