PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Logan Reid (ranked 9075 p4p, 565 weight class) and Benjamin Matlock (ranked 24588 p4p, 620 weight class). Reid kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Way Down We Go. Matlock has chosen Theme from Matlock as his entrance music. Logan Reid has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Reid
vs
Matlock

180 cm
24
159 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

176 cm
19
160 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

IniTech Nutrition

Aspire Nutrition
Vikai Gear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Logan Reid!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Benjamin Matlock!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Micheangelo Fripello and Jeff Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reid fails with the takedown.
Reid tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Matlock swivels and escapes.

Reid fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Matlock to the ground. Reid is now in Matlock's guard.
Reid has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Matlock looking to hit a scissor sweep but Reid is one step ahead there.
Matlock pulls Reid in close to prevent any damage.
Reid is looking to work some ground and pound but Matlock has wrist control.
Reid sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reid content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Reid is stalling in the full guard.
Reid's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reid lands a couple of decent looking shots.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Reid accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Reid controlling from the top position.
Matlock is trying to control the position but Reid postures up.
Reid throwing strikes from guard but Matlock blocks nicely.
Matlock is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Reid preventing the sweep.
Matlock working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Reid.
Matlock has momentary wrist control but Reid slips an elbow through the middle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matlock looking for a sweep. Not yet Matlock, not yet.
Matlock working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Reid.
Matlock looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reid throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reid throwing strikes from guard but Matlock blocks nicely.
Reid postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Reid is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Reid pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Matlock is keeping the position for now.
Reid trying to control the position from guard on top but Matlock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Reid tries to free his leg and advance position but Matlock is retaining full guard.
Reid throws a big right hand that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reid looking to sit in guard and control but Matlock gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Reid looking to hit a scissor sweep but Matlock is one step ahead there.
Reid wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Matlock manages to pass to side control.
Matlock trying to mount his opponent but Reid defends it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reid desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Reid tries to get to full guard but Matlock has control of the leg.
Reid tries to kick Matlock off but Matlock keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Matlock is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Logan Reid dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Reid darts in looking for a takedown but Matlock gets double underhooks and turns Reid into the cage.
Reid shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Matlock as he avoids it easily.

Reid shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Reid was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Matlock sneaks back into half guard.
Reid missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Reid is looking for a kimura here.
Reid landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reid throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Reid is looking to advance position but Matlock won't allow it.
Reid trying to control from half guard but Matlock is working away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reid sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Matlock defending well though.
Reid lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Reid thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

Reid is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Matlock sees it coming and defends easily.
Matlock is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Reid scores with a couple of nice shots.
Matlock is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Reid scores with a couple of nice shots.
Matlock is trying to maintain the position but Reid is very close to passing his half guard.

Reid is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Matlock doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Reid.
Matlock is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Reid's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Reid's back!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Matlock looking for the RNC.

Matlock looking for the choke but no joy.
Reid is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.

Matlock looking to break Reid's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Reid remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Matlock will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Matlock working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Reid trying to get back to his feet but Matlock is in full control for now.

Matlock is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Matlock avoiding Reid 's attempts to control his hands.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Reid rolls, trying to escape but Matlock keeps control of the position.
Reid is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Reid trying to survive by controlling the hands.
Reid tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Benjamin Matlock will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Reid fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Matlock to the ground. Reid is now in Matlock's guard.
Reid lands a couple of elbows.
Reid is stalling in the full guard.
Reid is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Matlock can do to turn this around?
Matlock keeping moving, preventing Reid from controlling successfully.
Matlock not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Matlock working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Reid.
Reid lands a couple of elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matlock seems keen to control Reid's posture.
Matlock wants to sweep but no luck.
Reid stands up over Matlock, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Reid keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Matlock's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reid trying to control the position from guard on top but Matlock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Reid showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Reid connects with a couple of short punches.

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

Reid 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reid controlling the position.
Reid keeping moving, preventing Matlock from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Reid has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Matlock off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.

Reid closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Matlock did well to prevent Reid getting side control.

Reid is looking for submissions but instead, Matlock has regained full guard.
Reid is working Matlock over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Matlock preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Reid being controlled here momentarily.
Reid working some strikes from top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Reid accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Logan Reid overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Reid drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Matlock manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Reid has Matlock in his guard.

Reid is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Reid seems keen to control Matlock's posture.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Matlock not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Logan Reid showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Reid 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:28
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Logan Reid!
After the big win, Logan Reid made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Free Bands inc. and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
Benjamin Matlock spoke after the fight, saying 'I object!'.