PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between James Logan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bret Hart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Logan comes to the cage accompanied by Devildriver - Devils Son. Hart has chosen Vertigo - U2 as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Logan
vs
Hart

183 cm
33
198 lbs
22 - 15 - 1

180 cm
34
198 lbs
20 - 10 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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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 22 - 15 - 1, fighting out of New York, James Logan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 10 - 1, fighting out of New York, Bret Hart!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Lou da Vinci and David Schapiro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hart avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hart avoids the body shot from Logan.
A looping hook to the body misses from Logan. Hart does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bret Hart seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big right from Hart misses.
Logan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Logan misses with a few strikes there.
Logan scores with a jab to the head.
Logan blocks a head kick by Hart.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Hart.
Hart attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.

Hart decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Hart throwing shots but Logan is blocking nicely.
Logan gets back to full guard.
Hart wants to pass the guard but Logan is keeping the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hart trying to control but Logan is working from the bottom.
Hart is pushing down on Logan's leg trying to pass to half guard. Logan is fighting to maintain full guard but Hart has managed to sneak the leg through.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Logan is not content to let Hart control the position.
Logan controlling the position for now.
Hart not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Logan regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Hart.

Logan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hart defends well.
Hart scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Logan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hart.
Logan being controlled here, momentarily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Logan keeping full guard, as Hart tries to pass.
Hart missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hart throwing strikes but missing.
Logan lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Hart!
Logan trying to control but Hart is having none of it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hart wants to hold on but Logan pushes him away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hart is looking to get to half guard.
Hart is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Logan seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Hart is holding on tight.

Logan working for a submission but Hart is keeping him at bay.
Hart slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Logan prevents Hart from improving his position.
Hart is refusing to be controlled, as Logan sits in half guard.
Logan is really struggling to control Hart but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Hart tries to roll over but Logan keeps him under control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hart wants to control but Logan is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Logan is keen to just control but Hart is a slippery customer.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of James Logan.
Logan takes a swing at Hart's ribcage but misses.
Logan misses with a body shot.
Logan takes a swing at Hart's ribcage but misses.
Logan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hart keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hart shoots for a takedown but Logan saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
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!
Logan slips under a jab from Hart.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hart is defended easily by Logan.
A swing and a miss from Hart.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Logan uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hart tries for a takedown but Logan circles away easily
and Logan counters with a lovely shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Bret Hart will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Logan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hart misses with a looping left.
Good work by Logan as he checks the leg kick.
Logan thuds a left hand into Hart's body.
Logan misses with a wild body shot.
Logan misses with a wild body shot.
Hart misses with a low kick.
A shot to the liver by Logan. Beautiful body shot.
Hart throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Logan.
Hart misses with a straight left.
Logan with a jab.
Hart shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Logan looks to score with a jab to the body but Hart is just out of range.
Hart swings widly with a right hand
enabling Logan to counter with a crisp jab.
Good exchange - Logan coming out on top.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Logan throws the left hand but Hart avoids the punch easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hart moves forwards but Logan connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Logan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hart was well out of range. Poor timing from Logan.
Hart moves out of range as Logan strikes.
Horrible takedown by Hart or perhaps it was just good defense by Logan which made him look bad.
Logan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hart.
Logan looks to throw the jab but Hart is out of range.
Logan takes a swing at Hart's ribcage but misses.
Logan throws a jab when Hart was well out of range.
Hart throws out a loose jab but Logan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hart cracks Logan with an open hand slap.
Hart misses with a low kick.
Nice jab there from Logan.
Logan lands with an overhand left.
Hart throws a big shot that misses.
Logan swinging wildly here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Logan keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
James Logan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bret Hart.
Logan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Hart closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Logan's guard.
Hart content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Logan keeping moving, preventing Hart from controlling successfully.
Bret Hart has got the better of the ground game so far.
Logan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hart loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hart is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Logan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hart gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hart stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Logan swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Hart avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hart postures up.
Hart must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hart loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Logan is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hart trying to control but Logan is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hart connects with a couple of short punches.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Logan working a defensive guard here.
Logan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hart is one step ahead there.
Hart trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Logan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hart with a flurry of punches that miss.
Logan keeping moving, preventing Hart from controlling successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hart looking to sit in guard and control but Logan gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hart wants to sweep but no luck.
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 James Logan will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Hart tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Logan was well out of range. Poor timing from Hart.
Logan throws a lazy right hand but Hart sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A shot to the body from Hart misses
and Logan counters with a stiff right hand.
Hart throws a lazy right hand but Logan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Logan gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Logan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Logan catches Hart with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hart throws a body kick that misses.
Hart takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Logan avoids the body shot from Hart.
Hart looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hart throws a right hand that Logan ducks under and follows up with a left that Logan also avoids with ease.
Logan shoots for a takedown but Hart saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hart uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Logan.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hart lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Logan has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Logan and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
That kick from Hart tenderised Logan's leg. Logan is trying to keep his angry face on.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Logan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Logan uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hart has time to react.
Hart throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Logan has a takedown stuffed.
Hart throws an overhand right that lands on Logan's shoulder, as Logan tries to avoid the shot.
Logan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hart manages to avoid it.
Hart tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Logan was well out of range. Poor timing from Hart.

Hart bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Hart working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Logan is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hart's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Logan wants to improve his position but Hart is controlling well.
Logan blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hart.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Logan is trying to get back to full guard.
Logan wants to control but Hart is keeping busy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Logan avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hart.
Hart working over Logan with some ground and pound. Logan looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Logan is looking for a sweep. Hart is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hart lands with a punch from half guard.

Logan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hart pulls his head out easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hart lands strikes from half guard.
Hart tries to pass the half guard into mount. Logan knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Logan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hart wants to pass the guard but Logan is defending well.
Hart working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Logan has hold of Hart's hands but Hart slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Hart thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Logan's head.

Logan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hart pulls his head out easily.
Hart wants to pass the guard but Logan is defending well.
Hart throwing shots but Logan is blocking nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hart is trying to control. Logan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hart lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ground and pound from Hart.
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!
Logan manages to get to full guard.
Logan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hart distracts Logan with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hart trying to control the position from guard on top but Logan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hart scoring with some ground and pound.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hart wants to stand but Logan is controlling his posture from full guard.
Hart lands a couple of decent looking shots.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bret Hart comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hart has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bret Hart!
Bret Hart managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, 5th Round Clothing, into his post fight interview.