PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Logan Moules (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mr Shadow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Moules comes to the cage accompanied by Que sera . These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Moules
vs
Shadow

180 cm
21
142 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

175 cm
19
137 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Logan Moules!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mr Shadow!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Sandra Marshall and Peter Branson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Moules closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

Moules is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Shadow knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Shadow tries to bench press Moules off him but Moules keeps the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Moules tries for a kimura but Shadow is defending well.
Shadow regains half guard.

Shadow looking for submissions off his back.
Shadow is not content to let Moules control the position.

Moules is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Shadow sees it coming and defends easily.

Moules is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Moules really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Moules is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Shadow defends it well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Moules prevents Shadow from improving his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Moules is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Moules seems to be looking for submissions.
Shadow tries to roll over but Moules keeps him under control.
Moules wants to pass to mount but Shadow is defending the position.
Shadow is looking for a sweep. Moules is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Shadow tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Shadow has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Clean and Green. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Shadow is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Moules is working for a submission of some sort.
Shadow is trying to get back to full guard.

Shadow is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Moules pulls his head out easily.
Shadow is refusing to be controlled, as Moules sits in half guard.
Moules is really struggling to control Shadow but he's trying to hold on to the position.

Moules seems to be working for a kimura but Shadow defends the submission attempt.

Shadow is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Moules pulls his head out easily.

Moules seems to be looking for submissions.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Moules is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Moules seems to be looking for submissions.
Shadow regains full guard. Nicely done.

Moules is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Shadow had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Moules defends it easily.
Shadow doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.

Shadow is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Moules sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Shadow's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Moules is working for a kimura but Shadow is defending it quite comfortably.
Moules passes to side control.
Shadow tries to strike from the bottom but misses.

Moules is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Shadow has escaped the position, nice work there.
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!
Shadow sneaks back into half guard.
Shadow missing with punches from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Moules is looking to advance position but Shadow won't allow it.

Shadow is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Moules pulls his head out easily.
Moules wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shadow keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Some wild striking there from Moules.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Shadow.
Logan Moules overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Moules sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

Shadow in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Moules tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Shadow!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mr Shadow!
A very excited looking Mr Shadow made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.