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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Frankie Logan (ranked 67 p4p, 138 weight class) and Guy River (ranked 12 p4p, 24 weight class). Logan comes to the cage accompanied by The Evil Scotsman. The crowd seem to be enjoying River's choice of entrance music: Gabon National Anthem. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Logan
vs
River

178 cm
31
157
22 - 7 - 1

182 cm
31
156
19 - 9 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Frankie Logan!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Guy River!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Hirohito Nitta and Sosuke Kotani.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice body punch from River.
Logan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract River.
River throws a solid leg kick but Logan takes the impact on his shin and smiles at River.
River takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
River looks to land a right hand but Logan moved out of range.
Guy River seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Logan takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
River fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Logan is out of range.
Logan looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Logan misses with an uppercut. River saw that one coming.
River steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Logan.
Logan lands a nice shot to the body.
River moves out of range of the strikes.
Logan blocks a head kick by River.
Logan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Logan misses with a low kick.
A clash of legs there as Logan blocks the low kick.
River fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Logan checks it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
River throws a sloppy head kick and Logan moves out of range easily.
Logan moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
River sizes up Logan with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
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 looks to throw the jab but River is out of range.
River looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Logan scores with a sloppy right hand. River should have avoided that one.
Guy River is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Logan feints and then cracks River's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow River down.
River looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
We've been informed that River has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Logan on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A jab lands there for River.
River stalks Logan and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Logan's face. Logan staggers backwards, shaken.
A jab from Logan misses.
Logan has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Far-Q Fight Club in the buildup to the fight.
Logan shoots for a takedown but River saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
River lands a nice shot to the body.
River takes one on the chin but seems OK.
River tries to close the distance and clinch up but Logan swats him away and circles back towards the center.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
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 breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
River moves out of range of the strikes.
The fighters circling - River throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Logan fakes a jab and throws a low kick but River checks it well.
River motions for Logan to come forward. River throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
River on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Logan. Logan obviously looking to wear him down.
Logan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt River.
River ducks down and throws a hook to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
River misses with a looping right.
Jab from River.
Logan misses with a body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Logan.
River moves out of range of the strikes.
Logan avoids a kick to the body.
Logan half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
River lands a nice shot to the body.
Logan ducks under a wild hook from River.
Logan fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
River misses the jab.
River throws a nice inside leg kick.
Logan connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
River takes a jab right on the kisser.
River blocks a head kick by Logan.
River ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Logan moves away.
River ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Logan moves away.
Logan takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
River connects with a looping right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Logan with a nice calf kick.
Logan avoids the head kick by River.
River throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Logan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Logan shoots for a double leg takedown but River sprawls well. He's pushed Logan's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frankie Logan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Logan slips a jab from River.
River throws the kick towards the body but Logan avoids it.
River ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Logan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but River was well out of range. Poor timing from Logan.
Logan throws a lazy right hand but River sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Logan cracks River with a good jab.
Logan ducks under a wild hook from River.
Logan scores with a jab to the jaw.
River throws a jab but it's blocked by Logan.
Logan lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
River on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A big left from Logan misses.
Nice body punch from River.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
River misses with a low kick.
Logan half committed to a counter leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Logan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Logan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
River only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Logan listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Logan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by River.
River misses with a kick to the body.

Logan feints and as River raises his hands in defense, Logan changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

River pushes Logan off and gets back to his feet.
River finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Logan circles away from the clinch attempt.
River misses the shot to the body.
River moves in looking to clinch but Logan pushes him off.
River scores with a hook to the body. Logan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
River throws a leg kick but Logan moved away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Logan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Logan is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
River is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Logan.
Logan lands a nice looking body shot.
River lands a body shot.
Logan misses with a hook. River ducked under it nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Guy River will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

River misses with a body shot.
River swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Logan looks to throw the jab but River is out of range.
River throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
River misses with a low kick.
River stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Logan lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Logan gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and River counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Logan shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A head kick misses from River.
A little feinted left hand from Logan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A left lands for River.
Logan checks a low kick from River.
Logan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
River throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Logan looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Logan lands a head shot.
River fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Logan on the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
River misses with a body shot.
Logan scores with a leg kick.
River misses with a wild combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Logan misses with a body kick.
River misses with an uppercut

and Logan decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in River's guard.
Logan slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
River is not content to let Logan control the position.
River is trying to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Logan is trying to get an arm triangle but River is defending well.

Logan is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. River knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
River is not content to let Logan control the position.
River regains half guard, as Logan was trying to land strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
River is looking to escape.
Logan wants to pass to mount but River is defending the position.
Logan moves into full mount! River won't be happy about that!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
River in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Logan tries to control but River wriggling away.

Logan goes for an armbar but River turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from River.
River would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Logan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in River's guard.

The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Logan slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Frankie Logan will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Logan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract River.
River throws a nice outside leg kick.
Logan throws an overhand right that lands on River's shoulder, as River tries to avoid the shot.
Logan lunges at River with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by River's hand.
River tries to work over Logan's front leg with a kick but Logan checks it.
Logan throws a head kick that half lands.
River throws a lazy right hand but Logan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
River uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Logan.
Logan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as River throws out the jab.
Logan throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Logan takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Logan throws a lazy right hand but River sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
River fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
River throws a hook but Logan avoids it easily.
Logan is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A shot to the liver by Logan. Beautiful body shot.
River throws a leg kick but Logan checks it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Logan shoots in for a takedown but River shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Logan shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
River throws a lazy right hand but Logan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
River punishes Logan's body with a nice straight punch.
River takes a swing at Logan's ribcage but misses.
River misses with a kick to the body.
Logan moves out of range as River throws a body kick.
Logan is looking to counter punch.
River swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
River is looking to score with low kicks.
Logan shoots in but River avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Good leg kick by Logan.
A big left from River misses.
River moves away from the strike by Logan.
River tries to close the distance and clinch up but Logan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Logan keeps the fight on the outside.

Logan looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Logan is figuring out what he wants to do next.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Logan seems to be working for a kimura but River defends the submission attempt.
Logan thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Logan trying to control from half guard but River is working away.

River manages to escape and get back to his feet!
River's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
River tests Logan's chin there with a solid looking shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Logan looks to score with a jab to the body but River is just out of range.
River throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Logan throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Jab by River.
River stuns Logan with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Logan throws a low kick but River avoids it.
Logan throws a quick head kick that skims the top of River's head.
Logan tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but River swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frankie Logan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Logan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent River stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Guy River seems to be getting the better of the standup.
River misses the jab.
Logan lands with a straight right. River didn't see that one coming.

Logan dives in and scores a takedown into River's guard.

River manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
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!
A head punch on the inside from Logan fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Logan fails to land.
Logan misses with some punches.
Logan misses with a body punch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
River stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Logan throws a head punch that misses.
River blocks an uppercut.

River breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Logan moves away from the strike by River.

Logan closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

River kicks off Logan and gets to his feet.
River drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A jab from Logan misses.
River looks to land a left hand but Logan moved out of range nicely.
River keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A lazy left from Logan finds it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
River checks the leg kick nicely there.
River throws a hook but Logan avoids it easily.
Logan drops his hands momentarily and River takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
River doesn't manage to clinch there - Logan circles away.
Logan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Guy River just about did enough to take it.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

River digs a good body shot into Logan's ribs.
River blocks a jab.
River uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Logan has time to react.
Logan lands with a thumping leg kick.
River throws a looping overhand right but Logan ducks down to avoid it.
Logan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
River with a body punch. A glancing blow.
River lands with a thumping leg kick.

River fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Logan, pushing him back against the cage.
River misses with a punch to the body.
River lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Logan misses with a punch on the inside.
Logan misses with the head strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Logan.
River lands a right hand that snaps the head of Logan backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Logan blocks a body shot from River.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, River creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Logan lands a left hand.
Logan throws a punch but it's blocked by River.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Logan blocks a body shot from River.
Logan lands with a light punch inside.
Logan tries to throw a body punch but River avoids it by throwing Logan back against the cage.
Logan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Logan lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from River fails to land.
Logan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
River prevents a body shot from Logan.
Logan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
River doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Logan working aggressively here.
River throws a head punch that misses.

Logan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Logan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
River loads up on a big right hand but Logan slips the punch.
Logan scores with a nice strike.
Logan throws a shot from downtown. River moves away and avoids it.
River fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Logan manages to avoid it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
That kick from River tenderised Logan's leg. Logan is trying to keep his angry face on.
River just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Logan fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and River has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
River swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Logan.
River tries a head kick but it misses.
Logan shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as River sprawls well. River wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Logan gets slowly back to his feet.
River throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
River throws a leg kick that misses.
River lands a jab.
Logan throws a jab when River was well out of range.
River wants to counter the offense by Logan and move into the clinch position.
Logan takes a swing at River's ribcage but misses.
Logan throws a body kick that misses.
River throws a shot from downtown. Logan moves away and avoids it.
Logan connects with a single shot there.
Logan throws a looping overhand right but River ducks down to avoid it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Logan misses its intended target.
Logan throws a jab but it's blocked by River.
River looks to throw a body kick
and Logan counters with a thumping low kick.
River waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Logan.
Logan tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but River swivels and escapes.
River ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
River lands a nice hook to Logan's body. Logan takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Donk. River catches Logan right on the button with a cross.
Logan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from River.
Logan misses the shot to the body.
Logan jabs River right on the nose. River blinks but takes it well.
A left lands for Logan.
River throws a low kick, looking for Logan's leg but Logan calmly moves out of range.
A leg kick checked by River.
Logan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Logan keeps the fight on the outside.
Logan moves away from the strike by River.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Logan misses with a takedown attempt - River sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frankie Logan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
River avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
River wants to slow Logan down by chopping away at his legs.
River lands a really nice looking cross but Logan seems unphased.
River swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Logan sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Logan throws a body shot but no joy.
River throws a series of punches but Logan avoids them all with ease.
River lands a slapping body shot.
A punch combination from River misses.
Decent striking displayed by River there.
River takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Logan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
River throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Logan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
River is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Guy River will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

River misses with an attempted mid kick.
Logan misses with a wild body shot.
River is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Logan.
A looping hook to the body misses from River. Logan does a little dance to reset his feet.
River jabbing away but nothing is landing.

River gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Logan to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Logan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. River swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
River keeping moving, preventing Logan from controlling successfully.

Logan drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and River dives on top into guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Logan trying to control the position.
Logan is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because River is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Logan wants to sweep but no luck.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Logan trying to control the position here.

Logan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. River doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. River manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Logan is trying to keep River in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Logan misses with a straight right.
River now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
River misses with a hook.
River throws a head kick that misses.
Logan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from River.
Logan avoids the body shot from River.
River ducks under a wild hook from Logan.
A telegraphed right hand from River misses the target.
Logan feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rivers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A head kick misses from Logan.
River throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
River throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
River tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Logan slips under a jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
River fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Logan.
Logan lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Logan blocks a leg kick.
A head kick misses from Logan.
River waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Logan.
River moves out of range as Logan strikes.
River is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
River feints and then cracks Logan's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Logan down.
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!
River dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Logan swings away with a leg kick that misses.
The fighters circling - Logan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
River avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Logan swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by River.
Logan takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

River pushes Logan up against the cage in a clinch.
Logan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Frankie Logan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Guy River is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Logan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.

And that's the end of the fight!
Guy River comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think River 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 46:50
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 46:49
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 46:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Guy River!
Guy River is the new lightweight champion!
A victorious Guy River thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.