PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Logan Justis (ranked 2026 p4p, 251 weight class) and Tommy Ebbitt (ranked 2772 p4p, 312 weight class). Ebbitt has chosen DMX-Ain't No Sunshine as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Justis
vs
Ebbitt

189 cm
27
183 lbs
8 - 0 - 0

175 cm
31
186 lbs
11 - 13 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Logan Justis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tommy Ebbitt!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Radbod Blank and Aafke Stam.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ebbitt fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Justis cracks Ebbitt with an open hand slap.
Ebbitt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Justis lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Justis.
Ebbitt tries a head kick but it misses.
Justis seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Justis defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ebbitt.
Ebbitt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ebbitt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Justis.
Justis feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ebbitts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Justis lands with a nice body punch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ebbitt is defended easily by Justis.
Ebbitt throws a series of punches but Justis moves out of range.
Ebbitt looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Logan Justis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommy Ebbitt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Justis moves into range and clinches up with Ebbitt.
Justis gets through Ebbitt's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Justis lands an uppercut.
Justis working aggressively here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Justis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ebbitt drops down looking for an ankle pick but Justis pulls his leg out and moves away.

Justis gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Justis lands a body punch.
Justis scores with a shot to the side of Ebbitt's head.
A nice left hand lands by Justis.

Justis turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Justis manages to end up in side control.
Ebbitt is not content to let Justis control the position.
Justis connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Ebbitt some visible discomfort.
Justis lands an elbow.
Ebbitt is looking to reverse the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Justis is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Justis working the body and head with strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ebbitt is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Justis in side control lands a decent elbow.
Justis landing strikes.
Justis trying to control the action but Ebbitt is working from the bottom.
Ebbitt tries to bench press Justis off him but Justis keeps the position.
Justis lands some shots froms side control.
Justis working the body and head with strikes.
Justis landing strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ebbitt sneaks back into half guard.
Ebbitt is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Justis's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Justis's back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Ebbitt is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Justis has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Justis is trying to get back to his feet but Ebbitt has full control of the position and if anything, Justis has just worked his way into a worse spot.

Ebbitt patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Justis needs to remain patient if he's going to get out of this sticky situation.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ebbitt doesn't have the hooks in and Justis manages to turn into his guard.
Justis trying to control but Ebbitt is working from the bottom.
Ebbitt 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.
Ebbitt is trying to keep Justis in close.
Justis lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ebbitt is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Ebbitt is looking for a triangle but Justis pushes his legs off easily.
Ebbitt tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Logan Justis dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Nice shot by Justis.
Ebbitt tries a head kick but it misses.
Logan Justis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Justis lands with a right hand.
Ebbitt looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A solid leg kick lands there for Justis.
Justis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ebbitt can do to turn this around?
Decent striking displayed by Justis there.
Ebbitt throws a solid leg kick but Justis takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ebbitt.
Ebbitt misses with a takedown attempt - Justis sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Justis listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ebbitt throws a right and a left that Justis avoids nicely.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Justis.
Ebbitt throws a sloppy head kick and Justis moves out of range easily.
Justis thuds a left hand into Ebbitt's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ebbitt shoots in for a takedown but Justis shows good takedown defense.
Ebbitt pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice uppercut lands for Justis. That snapped Ebbitt's head back.
Justis connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Justis works over Ebbitt's head and body with a nice combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Justis avoids a kick to the body.
Ebbitt slips a jab and a cross from Justis.
Justis keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Logan Justis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommy Ebbitt.
Ebbitt throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A nice combination there by Ebbitt.
Justis lands with a hook. Ebbitt tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Justis misses the shot to the body.
Justis scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ebbitt doesn't seem bothered though.
Ebbitt takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ebbitt connects with a leg kick. Justis looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Ebbitt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Justis takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Justis is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Ebbitt looks for a takedown but Justis sprawls well.
Justis is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ebbitt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Justis sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Justis is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ebbitt throws a nice looking combination but Justis bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Justis connects with a jab.
Logan Justis is winning the standup battle so far.
Justis lands a jab to the head.
Justis uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ebbitt shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Justis but Justis pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Justis fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ebbitt on the side of the head.
Justis catches Ebbitt with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!

Ebbitt darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Justis has his hands clasped together around Ebbitt's back. He's all about the action.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ebbitt prevents Justis from improving his position.
Justis is pressing down on Ebbitt's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Justis seems keen to control Ebbitt's posture.
Justis continues to stall.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Ebbitt working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Ebbitt pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Justis is keeping the position for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ebbitt won't allow Justis to get back to his feet.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Tommy Ebbitt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ebbitt misses with a two punch combination.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Justis.
Justis looks to score with a jab to the body but Ebbitt is just out of range.
Justis scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Justis avoids the head kick by Ebbitt.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Justis enables Ebbitt to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Justis manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

Justis pushes Ebbitt off and gets back to his feet.
Justis with a body punch. A glancing blow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Logan Justis dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Good shot there by Justis.
Ebbitt fails to land the takedown.
Ebbitt takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Justis stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Justis works the jab nicely.
Justis throws out a powerful jab.

Justis tries to sprawl but Ebbitt drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Justis wants to control but Ebbitt is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Justis is looking for a sweep. Ebbitt is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Justis is controlling Ebbitt's position as best he can from this difficult position.

Ebbitt is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Justis defends it well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Justis pushes Ebbitt off looking to stand but Ebbitt dives back in and keeps control.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Justis manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Ebbitt keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Ebbitt goes for a takedown in the clinch but Justis prevents it.
Justis lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Justis lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Justis misses with some punches.
Ebbitt has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.

Justis lands a takedown into guard.
Justis distracts Ebbitt with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Justis content to stall in guard here.
Justis scoring with punches to the head and body.
Tommy Ebbitt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Justis works over Ebbitt with some ground and pound from guard.

Justis stands up from Ebbitt's guard - Justis perhaps looking for a knockout.
Justis wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Justis lands with a right hand.
Justis lands the left hand.
Jab from Justis.
Justis moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Ebbitt ducks under a wild hook from Justis.
And Ebbitt tries to counter it with a takedown but Justis pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Justis connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ebbitt walks into a jab.
Ebbitt throws a head kick but Justis moves out of range.
Ebbitt on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Justis as he connects with a hook.
Justis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ebbitt was well out of range. Poor timing from Justis.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Justis works the jab nicely.
Justis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ebbitt.
Justis with a jab.
Ebbitt takes one to the side of the head.
Ebbitt changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Justis tries to avoid it but Ebbitt manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Justis to the ground. Justis escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Logan Justis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommy Ebbitt.

Ebbitt scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Ebbitt takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Justis is pressing down on Ebbitt's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ebbitt stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Justis swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Justis will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Justis looking for a sweep. Not yet Justis, not yet.
Ebbitt looking to pass the guard.
Ebbitt must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Justis has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

Justis has his feet on Ebbitt's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ebbitt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ebbitt dives in and grabs Justis's left leg, looking for a takedown. Justis pushes down on Ebbitt's head and hops out.
Ebbitt takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ebbitt.
Justis connects with a looping right hand.
Nice uppercut there from Justis.
Justis lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.

And that's the end of the fight!
Logan Justis showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Justis has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Logan Justis!
Logan Justis decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Tommy Ebbitt was interviewed post fight and said 'i'll be back, we all win, We all lose. Its how you respond that matters...I need to spend time with my kids, get wasted and get in the gym'.