PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jim Solo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Heath Logan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Solo
vs
Logan

175 cm
21
170 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

180 cm
25
170 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jim Solo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Heath Logan!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Logan shoots for a takedown but Solo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Logan closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Logan is looking to advance position but Solo won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Solo is trying to control but can't.

Logan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Logan wants to work for an arm triangle but Solo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Solo is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Logan jumps into side control!
Solo is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.

Logan decides to stand back up. Logan steps back and let's Solo get back to his feet.
Solo is breathing heavily.
Logan avoids the head kick by Solo.
Logan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Solo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Logan somewhat.

Logan shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Solo manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Solo keeping full guard, as Logan tries to pass.
Logan sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Solo's guard.
Solo is looking for a sweep. Logan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Solo is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Logan scores with a couple of nice shots.

Logan wants to work for an arm triangle but Solo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Logan with the ground and pound but Solo uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Logan sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Solo's guard.
Logan scoring with strikes to the body and head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Logan seems to be working for a kimura but Solo defends the submission attempt.
Solo is trying to stand back up but Logan is controlling him
Solo wants to get back to full guard.
Solo is working hard here to advance position.

Logan is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Solo controlling the position well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Logan wants to free his trapped foot but Solo is holding on for dear life with his legs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Solo is trying to maintain the position but Logan is very close to passing his half guard.
Solo wants to get back to his feet.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Logan lands a nice short elbow.
Logan moves nicely into side control.
Logan passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Solo!
Solo is trying to escape the mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Logan has control of Solo's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Solo regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Solo is looking to improve his position but Logan isn't that keen on the idea.

Logan is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Solo to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Solo shrugs it off.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Logan lands a couple of good shots and Solo has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Solo can't escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Heath Logan dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Logan pushes Solo up against the cage in a clinch.
Solo tries for a takedown. No joy.

Logan tightens his grip and picks Solo up, before dumping him to the ground. Solo manages to land in guard.
Logan advances to half guard.
Logan not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Heath Logan has got the better of the ground game so far.

Solo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Logan 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 tries to pass the half guard into mount. Solo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Logan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Solo has managed to free his arm - good work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Solo wants to improve his position but Logan is controlling well.

Logan seems to be looking for submissions.
Solo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Logan passes the guard and advances to mount!
Solo is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Logan has taken his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Logan is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Solo defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Logan doesn't have the hooks in and Solo manages to turn into his guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Solo wants to stand but Logan has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

Logan has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Solo off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Solo throws a head kick but Logan moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Logan shoots in but Solo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jim Solo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Solo looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Solo is keen to just control but Logan is a slippery customer.

Solo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Logan sees it coming and defends easily.
Solo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Solo is looking to take a break and control but Logan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Solo tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Logan.
Logan is pressing down on Solo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Solo working some strikes from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Logan striking off his back but it's not causing Solo any problems.
Solo wants to control from the top but Logan keeps moving.

Logan working for submissions but it's allowed Solo to get to half guard.
Logan wants to improve his position but Solo is controlling well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Solo thows a huge punch but Logan dodges it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Heath Logan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Solo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Logan uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Solo has time to react.
Solo shoots in looking for a takedown. Logan tries to sprawl out of it but Solo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Logan manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Logan shoots in and drives through. Solo sprawls well.
Solo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice takedown defense from Solo. No joy for Logan on that attempt.
Solo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Solo seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Logan shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Solo pinned against the cage. Solo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jim Solo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Heath Logan.

Logan closes the distance and clinches.
Knees in the clinch landing for Logan.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Logan obliges.
Logan looking for a takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Solo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Solo is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Logan to keep the fight standing.

Logan wants the takedown. Solo is fighting it off but Logan persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Solo's guard against the cage.

Solo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Solo trying to keep a closed guard but Logan is proving a slippery customer.
Logan won't allow Solo to get back to his feet.
Solo is trying to control the position but Logan postures up.
Logan slips nicely into half guard.
Solo is trying to maintain the position but Logan is very close to passing his half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Solo is looking to improve his position.

Logan decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.

Logan throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Solo tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Logan is in Solo's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Solo keeping full guard, as Logan tries to pass.
Logan is still trying to improve position.
Solo trying to keep a closed guard but Logan is proving a slippery customer.
Solo lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Logan!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Solo content just to control the position here.
Solo trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Logan regains half guard.

Logan looking for submissions off his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Logan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Heath Logan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

Solo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Logan sees it coming and defends easily.
Logan gets back to full guard.

Logan looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Solo passes into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Solo thows a huge punch but Logan dodges it nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Heath Logan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Logan has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Heath Logan!