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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Primo Vjadenek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Heath Logan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 1, fighting out of The Island, Primo Vjadenek!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Heath Logan!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vjadenek moves into range and clinches up with Logan.
Vjadenek leaning against his opponent.
Logan has Vjadenek pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Vjadenek manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Logan tightens his grip and picks Vjadenek up, before dumping him to the ground. Vjadenek manages to land in guard.
Logan sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Vjadenek's guard.
Logan wants to pass the guard but Vjadenek is defending well.
Vjadenek is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Logan sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Vjadenek defending well though.
Vjadenek avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Logan.
Logan has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Logan wants to take Vjadenek's back but he can't do it this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Logan throwing strikes but Vjadenek recovers to half guard. A much better position.
Vjadenek trying to control here.
Logan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Vjadenek has managed to free his arm - good work.
Vjadenek is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Logan works his way into side control.
Vjadenek is trying to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Vjadenek's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Logan is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Vjadenek has escaped the position, nice work there.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Logan tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Logan keeps trying to improve his position.
Vjadenek can't do much from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Logan tries to move into full mount but can't pass Vjadenek's legs.
Vjadenek holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Vjadenek is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Logan is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Vjadenek is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Vjadenek sneaks back into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vjadenek moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Logan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Logan throws a big right hand that misses.
Vjadenek is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Logan sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Vjadenek's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Logan wants to pass to mount but Vjadenek is defending the position.
Vjadenek is trying to maintain the position but Logan is very close to passing his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Heath Logan dominated that round.
That's time! Vjadenek's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Logan scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Logan has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Vjadenek works to full guard.
Logan passes Vjadenek's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Logan tries to pass the half guard into mount. Vjadenek knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Vjadenek gets full guard.
Logan postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Vjadenek is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Logan, into his guard.
Logan keeping moving, preventing Vjadenek from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Logan is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Vjadenek works his way to full guard. Good work.
Logan drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Vjadenek dives on top into guard.
Logan had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Vjadenek defends it easily.
Logan is breathing heavily.
Logan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Vjadenek stays in close to Logan's body and controls the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Logan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Vjadenek sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Logan's guard.
Vjadenek seems to be working for a kimura but Logan defends the submission attempt.
Logan wants to get back to full guard.
Logan has a hand on Vjadenek's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Vjadenek takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Vjadenek looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vjadenek looking to control but Logan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vjadenek looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Vjadenek trying to control but Logan is having none of it.
Logan can't escape the position.
Logan manages to regain half guard. Good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Logan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Logan slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Logan is looking to sweep but instead, Vjadenek has passed into half guard.
Logan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vjadenek not doing much here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Heath Logan will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Vjadenek's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Vjadenek throws a series of punches but Logan moves out of range.
Logan throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Vjadenek on the side of the head.
Logan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Vjadenek tries to avoid it but Logan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Vjadenek to the ground. Vjadenek escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Logan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Vjadenek tries to avoid it but Logan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Vjadenek to the ground. Vjadenek escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Vjadenek gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Logan to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Logan tries to free his leg and advance position but Vjadenek is retaining full guard.
Vjadenek is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Logan defends well.
Vjadenek controls Logan momentarily but Logan frees himself.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Logan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vjadenek is trying to keep Logan in close.
Vjadenek keeping full guard, as Logan tries to pass.
Logan scoring with punches to the head and body.
Vjadenek is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Vjadenek wants to stand up but Logan is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Logan is pushing down on Vjadenek's leg trying to pass to half guard. Vjadenek is fighting to maintain full guard but Logan has managed to sneak the leg through.
Vjadenek trying to control from the bottom.
Logan is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Vjadenek tries to hold on but Logan pushes him away.
Logan fails to take his opponent's back.
Logan is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Vjadenek has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Vjadenek!
Vjadenek showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Logan can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vjadenek won't allow Logan to sweep him here.
Vjadenek wants to control from the top but Logan keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Logan is on top in guard.
Logan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vjadenek is keeping the position for now.
Vjadenek looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vjadenek keeping full guard, as Logan tries to pass.
Heath Logan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Vjadenek pulls Logan in to control the position.
Logan trying to control but Vjadenek is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vjadenek is trying to control the position but Logan postures up.
We're going to have a standup here because Primo Vjadenek wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Vjadenek misses with a wild combination.
Vjadenek 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 Vjadenek off to one side.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Logan gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Logan blocks a body shot from Vjadenek.
Primo Vjadenek has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Logan pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Heath Logan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Logan 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Heath Logan!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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