PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Logan Cox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gotham Reckoning (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cox comes into the arena with Intro- Dmx blaring out of the sound system. Reckoning comes into a darkened arena with his song building. The Fire Rises kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Logan Cox is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Cox
vs
Reckoning

176 cm
18
185 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

185 cm
25
185 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

Elite Canadian Threads

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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Logan Cox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gotham Reckoning!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, William Peck and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Reckoning closes the distance and clinches.
Cox looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Reckoning works on Cox's body with a couple of short punches.

Reckoning pulls guard effortlessly.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Reckoning manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.

Reckoning jumps into guard, dragging Cox to the mat.
Reckoning wants to sweep here but Cox controlling him for the moment.
Cox is looking to stand up but Reckoning won't let him.
Reckoning has control of Cox's left arm, preventing Cox from doing any damage.

Reckoning pushes Cox off and scrambles back to his feet.
Gotham Reckoning seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cox misses with a takedown attempt - Reckoning sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Reckoning will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reckoning wants to clinch.
Cox avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Reckoning closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Reckoning gets control of Cox's arms and successfully pulls guard. Reckoning will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.

Reckoning is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
The referee is keeping an eye on Reckoning - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.

Reckoning breaks from the clinch.

Reckoning moves into the clinch successfully.
Cox looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Reckoning creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Cox's defenses.
Reckoning lands an elbow inside that Cox shrugs off.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reckoning works on Cox's body with a couple of short punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Reckoning.

Reckoning pulls guard successfully.

Reckoning pushes Cox off and scrambles back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Reckoning moves into the clinch.

Reckoning breaks from the clinch.

Reckoning closes the distance and clinches.
Reckoning wants a takedown.

Reckoning breaks the clinch.

Reckoning has managed to clinch.
Reckoning scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Reckoning lands a good knee to the midsection. Cox won't want to take too many of those.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Reckoning pulls Cox into guard.

Reckoning manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.

Reckoning breaks from the clinch.

Reckoning clinches up with Cox and pushes him back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Reckoning - that landed with a thud.
We've been informed that Reckoning has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.

Reckoning's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Reckoning fails in his attempt to clinch.

Reckoning moves into the clinch.
Reckoning slows down the pace here.

Reckoning breaks the clinch.
Reckoning wants to clinch up but Cox keeps it at a distance.
Reckoning lands with a kick to the temple. Cox shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reckoning tries to clinch but Cox is having none of it.
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!
Reckoning tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cox swivels and escapes.
Logan Cox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gotham Reckoning.

Reckoning has taken the fight to the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Reckoning.
Reckoning using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Cox prevents a takedown attempt there.
Reckoning lands a right hand.

Reckoning has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Cox uses from the top position.

Reckoning pushes Cox off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cox keeps the fight on the outside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gotham Reckoning dominated that round.
That's time! Cox's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Reckoning is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
No luck for Cox with that takedown attempt.

Reckoning moves into range and clinches up with Cox.
Knees in the clinch landing for Reckoning.
Reckoning landing knees to the body.

Reckoning successfully pulls guard.

Reckoning is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Reckoning has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Reckoning pulls guard successfully.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Reckoning is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Reckoning drags the fight down to the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reckoning is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Reckoning gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Reckoning checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.

Reckoning rushes Cox and presses him up against the cage.

Reckoning's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Reckoning is looking to clinch but Cox is avoiding it.

Reckoning clinches with his opponent.
Reckoning tries to pull guard but Cox forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A body shot lands from Reckoning.
Reckoning lands a shoulder strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Reckoning breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Reckoning tries to clinch up but Cox circles away and keeps his distance.

Reckoning pushes Cox up against the cage in a clinch.
Reckoning lands a body punch in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reckoning scores with a shoulder strike.
A short left from Reckoning.
Reckoning is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Reckoning can't find room to land a body shot as Cox controls the action.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Reckoning obliges.
Nice elbow from Reckoning.
A nice right hand lands inside from Reckoning.

Reckoning escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Reckoning tries to clinch there but Cox circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reckoning fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Logan Cox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gotham Reckoning.
Reckoning tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cox paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Reckoning fails with a takedown attempt.
Reckoning doesn't manage to clinch there - Cox circles away.
Cox throws a shot from downtown. Reckoning moves away and avoids it.
Reckoning has a takedown stuffed.

Reckoning gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Reckoning lands a knee to the body.
Reckoning connects with a knee to the head.
Reckoning is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Cox is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Reckoning escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Reckoning tries to clinch but Cox moves out of range.

Cox gets tackled into the cage by Reckoning. Reckoning maintains the clinch.
Reckoning tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Cox just stands there and leans against the cage.

Reckoning breaks the clinch.
Cox keeps the fight on the outside.
Cox misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Reckoning is looking to clinch but Cox is avoiding it.
Reckoning is looking to clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Reckoning wants to clinch up but Cox keeps it at a distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reckoning is looking to clinch but Cox is avoiding it.

Reckoning moves into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gotham Reckoning showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Reckoning doesn't manage to clinch there - Cox circles away.

Reckoning closes the distance and clinches.
Reckoning wants to take the fight to the mat but Cox manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Reckoning tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Reckoning obliges.
Reckoning gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Cox.
Reckoning lands on the inside with an uppercut.

Reckoning breaks from the clinch.

Reckoning moves into the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A left hand lands to the body for Reckoning.
Reckoning is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.

Reckoning pulls guard successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Reckoning scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Reckoning tries to clinch but Cox is having none of it.

Reckoning closes the distance and clinches.
Reckoning content to slow the pace in the clinch.

Reckoning pulls guard successfully.
Cox is looking to advance position but Reckoning has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Cox holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Reckoning tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Cox avoids a series of strikes thrown by Reckoning.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reckoning looking to finish with strikes here!
Cox wants to hold on but Reckoning pushes him away.
Reckoning looking to finish with strikes here!
Cox tries to hold on but Reckoning pushes him away.
Reckoning controlling from mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reckoning throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.

Reckoning is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Cox is surviving well by controlling Reckoning's body position as best he can.

Reckoning jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Cox manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Reckoning misses with the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Reckoning is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Cox has escaped the position, nice work there.

Reckoning stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Gotham Reckoning is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Reckoning feints and then cracks Cox's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cox down.
Logan Cox has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reckoning is looking to clinch.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gotham Reckoning comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Reckoning 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 26:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 26:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gotham Reckoning!
Post fight, Gotham Reckoning stared into the camera and said 'Peace has cost you your strength! Victory has defeated you! '.
In defeat, Logan Cox stepped up to the mic, saying 'he is a great fighter, and he came prepared with a plan and he executed the plan.'.