PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Logen Glotka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Howard Moon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Moon has chosen Heartbeats as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Glotka
vs
Moon

197 cm
35
252 lbs
34 - 12 - 1

190 cm
29
245 lbs
18 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 34 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Logen Glotka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Howard Moon!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Dean Styles and Columbo Gatti.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moon misses with a hook to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Crunch! Glotka slams his shin into Moon's torso.
Moon leaves Glotka with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Glotka avoids the body shot from Moon.
Moon avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Moon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Moon scores with a jab to the jaw.
A big right from Glotka misses.
Moon swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Glotka.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Glotka moves away from the strike by Moon.
Glotka moves out of range as Moon strikes.
Moon slips a straight right by Glotka.
Glotka misses with a right hand
and Moon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Moon lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Glotka pivots, looking for a leg kick but Moon is out of range and Glotka settles back down.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Glotka throws a leg kick but Moon checks it.
Glotka takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Moon walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Glotka checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Glotka scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Glotka misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Moon smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Moon jabs at Glotka's body.
Moon throws a jab when Glotka was well out of range.
Glotka throws a series of punches but Moon avoids them all with ease.
Glotka throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.

Glotka drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Moon trying his best to control but Glotka has mounted him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moon is working to get back to half guard.
Glotka can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Moon is looking to escape.
Glotka tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Moon blocking the ground and pound.
Moon is looking to improve his position but Glotka isn't that keen on the idea.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Glotka takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Glotka'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.
Glotka tries to control but Moon wriggling away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Logen Glotka.
Moon missing with a left hand there. Glotka was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Glotka avoids a punch combination nicely.
Glotka shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Moon pinned against the cage. Moon gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Logen Glotka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Glotka pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Moon connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.

It looks like Logen Glotka has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Glotka thumps Moon with a low kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Glotka as he connects with a hook.

It looks like Howard Moon has been cut.
Glotka throws out a loose jab but Moon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Glotka throws a leg kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Logen Glotka will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

A leg kick checked by Glotka.
Glotka throws a leg kick
and Moon counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Moon lands a nice looking body shot.
Glotka takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Glotka blocks a head kick by Moon.
Moon moves out of range as Glotka throws a body kick.
Moon scores with a shot to the body.
Glotka lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Glotka throws a leg kick but Moon checks it.
Glotka tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Moon is able to avoid easily.
Glotka misses the shot to the body.
Moon pivots, looking for a leg kick but Glotka is out of range and Moon settles back down.
Moon misses with an uppercut.
Moon throws a head kick that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moon keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Howard Moon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Good exchange - Glotka coming out on top.
A head kick misses from Glotka.
Glotka throws a nice inside leg kick.
Glotka throws a leg kick but Moon moved away.
Moon slips under a jab from Glotka.
Glotka getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Glotka looks to throw a body kick
and Glotka takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Glotka throws a lazy body kick
and Moon counters with an outside leg kick.
Glotka lands a nice leg kick that just misses Moon's sensitive parts.
Glotka avoids the body shot from Moon.
Glotka is looking to chop away at Moon's legs.
That kick from Moon tenderised Glotka's leg. Glotka is trying to keep his angry face on.
Moon is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moon wants to land a leg kick but Glotka is out of range.
Moon connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Moon throws a head kick that misses.
Moon misses with a kick to the body.
Moon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Glotka.
Glotka throws a chopping leg kick but Moon manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Glotka connects with a right hand. Moon shakes it off.
Moon stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Glotka.
A nice inside leg kick there by Glotka. That's going to slow Moon down.
Moon on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.

Glotka fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Moon sprawls well initially but Glotka persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Glotka wants to control but Moon is keeping him busy.
Moon is trying to get back to full guard.
Glotka wants to free his trapped foot but Moon is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Glotka trying to control from Moon's half guard. Moon has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Moon 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.
Moon can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Glotka controls the pace.
Moon pulls Glotka in close to prevent any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moon wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Glotka trying to control but Moon is working from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Logen Glotka just wasn't active enough.
Donk. Moon catches Glotka right on the button with a cross.
Moon lands with a hook. Glotka tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Glotka scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Moon misses with the body kick
and Glotka counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Glotka shoots in but Moon avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Glotka attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
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 Logen Glotka will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Glotka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Moon misses with a hook. Glotka ducked under it nicely.
Moon has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Glotka.
Glotka takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Glotka swinging wildly here.
Moon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Moon throws a hook but Glotka avoids it easily.
Glotka swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Moon fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Glotka looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Glotka tries for a takedown but Moon sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Moon misses with a wild body shot.
A shot to the body from Moon misses
and Glotka counters with a body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Moon throws a sloppy head kick and Glotka moves out of range easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moon stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Moon wants it to stay on the feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A telegraphed right hand from Moon misses the target.
Glotka connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Glotka throws a hook to the side of Moon's head but Moon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A nice inside leg kick there by Glotka. That's going to slow Moon down.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Glotka.
Glotka throws a leg kick but Moon moved away.
Glotka throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Glotka takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Moon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Glotka fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Glotka throws a jab when Moon was well out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Glotka takes a swing at Moon's ribcage but misses.
Glotka defending well as Moon loads up on a big left hand.
Glotka connects with a solid leg kick.
Moon digs a good body shot into Glotka's ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Moon lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Moon's corner calls for a 1-2. Moon obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Glotka throws a leg kick
and Moon counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Glotka thinking.
Moon fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Glotka has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Good work by Moon as he checks the leg kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Glotka.
Glotka's corner calls for a 1-2. Glotka obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Moon fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Glotka looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Glotka looks for a takedown but Moon sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Logen Glotka. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moon shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Glotka eats them both and turns towards Moon to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Moon lands a lovely overhand right.
Glotka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Moon throws a good cross that connects.

Glotka is rocked!
Glotka turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Howard Moon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Glotka with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Glotka dodges the punch combination from Moon.
Glotka scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Moon throws a leg kick but Glotka sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Moon works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Glotka uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Moon.
Glotka shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Moon as he avoids it easily.
Glotka connects with a good right hand that stumbles Moon. Moon circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Glotka is trying hard to land a takedown here. Moon sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Moon throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Glotka shoots in for a double leg but Moon sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Moon scores with a body shot.
Glotka takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Oh Glotka is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Moon's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Moon stuns Glotka with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Moon drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Glotka right on the button. Glotka goes down! Moon follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Moon gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Howard Moon!
Howard Moon thanked the fans post fight for their support.