PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Dougie Logan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raiymbek Batyr (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
Batyr

170 cm
26
139 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

173 cm
29
134 lbs
13 - 17 - 0

Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Dangerous knees
Good gas tank

Perkele!

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Dougie Logan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 17 - 0, fighting out of London, Raiymbek Batyr!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Phil Schofield and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Logan loads up on a big right hand but Batyr slips the punch.

Logan gets caught napping as Batyr dives in and scores a takedown. Logan manages to retain guard.
Batyr postures up and lands a big shot to Logan's brow.
Batyr throws a big right hand that misses.
Batyr loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Batyr accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Logan pulls Batyr in close to prevent any damage.
Batyr in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Batyr throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Logan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Batyr throwing strikes from guard but Logan blocks nicely.
Batyr working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Batyr throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Batyr missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Batyr postures up in Logan's guard and throws a big left but Logan blocks it.
Logan is pulling down on Batyr's head. It's preventing any offense from Batyr, at least for the moment.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Logan stuffs the takedown attempt from Batyr. Batyr gets slowly back to his feet.
A big right from Logan misses.

Batyr dives in and scores a takedown into Logan's guard.
Logan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Batyr throwing strikes from guard but Logan blocks nicely.
Batyr is looking to work some ground and pound but Logan has wrist control.
Batyr working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Logan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Batyr postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Logan is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Batyr, into his guard.

Logan won't allow Batyr to get back to his feet.
Batyr wants to get back to his feet but Logan passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Batyr pushes Logan off looking to stand but Logan dives back in and keeps control.
Logan is pressing down on Batyr's thigh, looking to free his foot. Batyr is holding on for now.
Logan takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Logan wants to pass the guard but Batyr is defending well.

Batyr has one foot on Logan's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Nice sprawl there from Logan as Batyr shoots in.
Logan tried to counter with a leg kick but Batyr avoided it.
Batyr shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Logan as he avoids it easily.
Dougie Logan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raiymbek Batyr.
Batyr has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Logan.
Batyr moves out of range of the leg kick from Logan.
Batyr fails in his attempt to clinch.
Logan scores with a push kick.
Logan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Logan throws a body punch but Batyr moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Batyr shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Logan counters with a stiff right hand.
Logan thows a leg kick but Batyr checks it

so Batyr counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Logan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Batyr lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Batyr working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Logan has Batyr pulled in close to control his posture.
Batyr throws a big right hand that misses.
Batyr missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Batyr is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Logan is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Logan has escaped and now he's on top!

Logan forces his way into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Raiymbek Batyr will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Logan gets caught flat footed, as Batyr shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Batyr throws a strike but Logan rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Logan tries to free his leg and advance position but Batyr is retaining full guard.
Logan stops Batyr from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Batyr is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Logan presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Logan lands a body punch in the clinch.

Batyr pulls guard successfully.

Batyr is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Logan pushes Batyr back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Logan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Logan.
Logan working aggressively here.
Batyr wants a takedown but no success here.
Batyr tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Logan smiles and moves away.

Batyr looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Logan!
Batyr is breathing heavily.
Batyr looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Logan is avoiding damage well.
Logan is looking for a sweep.
Batyr throwing shots but missing, from side control.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Batyr is pushing Logan's head away, looking to escape. Logan manages to hold on to the position though.

Batyr explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Logan closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

Batyr throws Logan to one side and escapes!
Batyr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dougie Logan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Logan goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Logan ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Logan misses with a wild body shot.
Batyr gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Logan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dougie Logan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raiymbek Batyr.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Logan shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Batyr manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

Batyr pushes Logan off and scrambles back to his feet.
Batyr on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Logan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
No luck for Batyr with that takedown attempt.

Batyr moves into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Logan avoids the elbow strike from Batyr, against the cage.
Logan lands a shoulder strike.
Batyr is trying to pull guard but Logan turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Logan lands a shoulder strike.
Batyr jumps guard but Logan turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Logan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Logan lands with a left to the head.
Logan lands an elbow that stopped Batyr in his tracks for a moment.
Logan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Logan misses with some punches.
Logan can't find room to land a body shot as Batyr controls the action.
Logan swings wildly with an uppercut but Batyr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Logan can't find room to land a body shot as Batyr controls the action.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Logan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Batyr tries to pull guard but Logan forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Logan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Logan tries a body shot but Batyr blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Dougie Logan will probably get the nod.
That's time! Logan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Logan lands with a kick to the temple. Batyr shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A big left from Logan misses.
Batyr shoots in but Logan avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Logan throws a chopping leg kick but Batyr manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A head kick misses from Logan.
Batyr wants to counter with a clinch but Logan pushes him away.
Logan misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Logan swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A lazy left from Logan finds it's target.
Batyr shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Logan as he avoids it easily.
Raiymbek Batyr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Logan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Batyr at a distance.
Batyr shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Logan sprawls well. Logan wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Batyr gets slowly back to his feet.
Dougie Logan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raiymbek Batyr.
Batyr takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A good leg kick by Logan.
Logan misses with a series of wild punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Logan thows a left - swing and a miss!

Logan decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Batyr wants to get back to his feet.

Batyr has one foot on Logan's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.

Logan decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Batyr wants to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Logan trying to control the pace.
Logan stops Batyr from getting back to his feet.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Batyr blocks a leg kick.
Batyr feints the counter takedown.
Batyr throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Batyr gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Logan is looking to clinch.

Logan shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Batyr is trying to defend but Logan finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Batyr is looking to escape.
Logan content to control rather than advance.
Batyr is trying to stand up here but Logan is controlling him well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Logan tries to pass the half guard into mount. Batyr knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Batyr wants to get back to his feet.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dougie Logan showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Logan has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28

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