PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kotetsu Yamamoto (ranked 1542 p4p, 155 weight class) and Fingal Logan (ranked 2057 p4p, 183 weight class). Kotetsu Yamamoto could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Fingal Logan's chin.

Yamamoto
vs
Logan

168 cm
31
149 lbs
23 - 12 - 2

165 cm
34
140 lbs
15 - 6 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Hell's Balls Recovery (160)
Zenith Nutrition (160q/$200)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 12 - 2, fighting out of New York, Kotetsu Yamamoto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Fingal Logan!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Logan lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Yamamoto has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Big Bear Fight Factory in the buildup to the fight.
Logan lands a body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Logan finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Logan with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Logan just misses with a punch to the body.
Logan takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Logan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Logan has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Logan keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Logan only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Logan tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yamamoto. Logan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Logan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Yamamoto manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Yamamoto manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Logan on his heels. He'll look to pass Logan's guard now, I'm sure.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Logan working a defensive guard here.
Yamamoto trying to control the position from guard on top but Logan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yamamoto is working Logan over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Yamamoto is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Yamamoto throwing strikes from guard but Logan blocks nicely.
Yamamoto working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Logan's head.
Yamamoto not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Logan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto is stalling in the full guard.
Yamamoto throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Logan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Yamamoto is in close to Logan's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Logan wants to sweep but no luck.
Yamamoto chips away with some ground and pound.
Yamamoto looking to pass the guard.
Yamamoto slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Yamamoto missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Yamamoto 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 won't allow Yamamoto to sweep him here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Yamamoto is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Yamamoto is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Logan sitting in guard here, content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yamamoto is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Yamamoto trying to control the action but Logan is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Yamamoto is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Yamamoto throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Yamamoto is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Logan sees it coming and defends easily.
Yamamoto thows a huge punch but Logan dodges it nicely.
Logan on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yamamoto trying to control from half guard but Logan is working away.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Yamamoto connects with a nice short shot to Logan's temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kotetsu Yamamoto dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Logan throws a solid leg kick but Yamamoto takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Logan.
Logan avoids the body shot from Yamamoto.

Yamamoto scores with a takedown into Logan's guard.
Logan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Yamamoto is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Logan controlling Yamamoto's posture.
Logan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yamamoto showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Yamamoto with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yamamoto trying to control but Logan is working from the bottom.
Yamamoto postures up in Logan's guard and throws a big left but Logan blocks it.
Logan trying to keep a closed guard but Yamamoto is proving a slippery customer.
Yamamoto preventing the sweep.
Yamamoto lands a couple of elbows.
Yamamoto postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Yamamoto throws a big elbow that misses.
Yamamoto with a flurry of punches that miss.
Yamamoto has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Yamamoto throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yamamoto in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Logan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Logan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Yamamoto.
Logan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Yamamoto is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Yamamoto is looking to work some ground and pound but Logan has wrist control.
Logan working a defensive guard here.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Yamamoto connects with a crisp jab.
Logan thumps Yamamoto with a low kick.
Yamamoto lands with a hook. Logan tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
No luck for Yamamoto with that takedown attempt.
Logan only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Logan scoring well with a low kick there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yamamoto blocks a low kick nicely.

Logan gets caught napping as Yamamoto dives in and scores a takedown. Logan manages to retain guard.
Yamamoto is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Logan can do to turn this around?
Yamamoto throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Logan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Yamamoto lands a couple of digs.
Yamamoto working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Yamamoto wants to pass the guard but Logan is keeping the position.
Yamamoto is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Yamamoto stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Logan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Yamamoto postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yamamoto trying to control but Logan is working from the bottom.
Yamamoto throwing strikes but missing.
Yamamoto throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Logan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Logan lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Yamamoto is pulling down on Logan's head to control his posture.
Yamamoto is trying to hold Logan in close to prevent damage but Logan has managed to pass into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Logan looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kotetsu Yamamoto dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Logan does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Logan moves out of range of the strikes.
Logan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Yamamoto.
The fighters circle momentarily. Yamamoto darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Yamamoto slips a jab from Logan.
Yamamoto takes a jab right on the kisser.
Yamamoto throws a hook but Logan avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Yamamoto throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Logan connects with a nice looking jab.
Yamamoto scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Yamamoto throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Logan moves into the clinch successfully.
Yamamoto is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Logan to keep the fight standing.
Yamamoto blocks an uppercut.
Logan working aggressively here.
Logan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yamamoto has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Logan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Yamamoto fails to pull guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Logan lands with a light punch inside.
Logan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Yamamoto backwards.
Logan tries to work over Yamamoto's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Logan lands a right hand.
Yamamoto wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kotetsu Yamamoto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yamamoto has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Logan after a bit of a struggle.
Logan misses with a shot to the kidneys.

Yamamoto wants the takedown. Logan is fighting it off but Yamamoto persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Logan's guard against the cage.
Logan keeping moving, preventing Yamamoto from controlling successfully.
Logan is trying to control the position but Yamamoto postures up.
Yamamoto throws a big elbow that misses.
Yamamoto throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Logan has Yamamoto pulled in close to control his posture.
Logan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Logan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Yamamoto.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Kotetsu Yamamoto overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Yamamoto throws a strike but Logan rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Yamamoto working a defensive guard here.
Logan wants to control from the top but Yamamoto keeps moving.

Yamamoto is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yamamoto trying to keep a closed guard but Logan is proving a slippery customer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yamamoto managing to control the position.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Logan wants to clinch up but Yamamoto keeps it at a distance.
Kotetsu Yamamoto is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fingal Logan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Logan throws a leg kick but Yamamoto sees it coming and moves out of range.
Logan swings widly with a right hand
and Yamamoto counters with a nice uppercut.
Logan connects with a jab.
Yamamoto takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Logan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A slow jab from Logan misses its intended target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yamamoto lands with an overhand left.
Fingal Logan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Logan throws a head kick that misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Logan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Yamamoto blocks a leg kick.
Yamamoto swings for the body but Logan moves out of range.
Logan lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The fighters circle momentarily. Yamamoto darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Logan's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Yamamoto connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Logan scrambles back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Logan has closed the distance and engaged Yamamoto in a clinch.
Logan tries to work over Yamamoto's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yamamoto.

Yamamoto's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice defenses there by Yamamoto.
Yamamoto is looking for a counter combo.
Logan lands with a right hand.
Logan attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.

And that's the end of the fight!
Fingal Logan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Yamamoto 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kotetsu Yamamoto!
An out of breath Kotetsu Yamamoto thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.