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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Frankie Logan (ranked 148 p4p, 216 weight class) and White Rain (ranked 26 p4p, 36 weight class). Logan's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, The Evil Scotsman. Rain has chosen For Heavy Metal we will die! as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Frankie Logan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, White Rain!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab, jab by Rain - just one landing.
Logan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little jabbing left from Rain on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Logan throws a big shot that misses.
Logan just misses with a punch to the body.
Rain connects with a leg kick.
Rain lunges at Logan with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Logan's hand.
That kick from Rain tenderised Logan's leg. Logan is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rain keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Logan.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Logan.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Rain is trying to get back to half guard.
Logan controls the position.
Rain is looking to reverse the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Logan grinds an elbow into Rain's temple.
Rain is trying to control Logan's posture but Logan avoids it.
Logan is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Rain is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Rain is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rain manages to work his way to half guard, despite Logan's best efforts.
Rain is trying to get back to full guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Logan connects with a nice short shot to Rain's temple.
Logan prevents Rain from standing back up.
Logan seems to be working for a kimura but Rain defends the submission attempt.
Logan prevents Rain from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rain works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rain tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rain working a defensive guard here.
Logan won't allow Rain to sweep him here.
Rain is trying to keep Logan in close.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rain working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Logan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Logan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rain has his feet on Logan's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Logan walks into a jab.
Logan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rain. Rain obviously looking to wear him down.
Logan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rain throws out the jab.
White Rain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rain slips under a jab from Logan.
Logan misses with an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rain takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Rain throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rain throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Logan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A slow jab from Rain misses its intended target.
Rain throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Logan looks to score with a jab to the body but Rain is just out of range.
Logan takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A low kick lands for Rain.
Logan on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Logan closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rain circles away.
Rain avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Logan checks the leg kick.
Logan takes a kick to the side of the head.
Rain lands with a right hand.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Logan feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Rain uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Logan shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Rain is trying to defend but Logan finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Logan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rain keeps working.
Logan wants to free his trapped foot but Rain is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Rain tries to kick Logan off but Logan keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Logan keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Rain manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Logan keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Rain blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rain lands with a left to the head.
Logan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Logan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rain throws a series of punches but Logan moves out of range.
Logan swings for the body but Rain moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
White Rain dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Logan tests Rain's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Logan.
A big right from Rain misses.
Logan lands with a shot to the body.
A low kick lands for Rain.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Logan.
Rain cracks Logan with an open hand slap.
Rain tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rain connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Rain misses with an uppercut.
A quick step to the side and Logan tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rain misses with a wild combination.
Rain misses with an uppercut.
Logan fails with a takedown attempt.
Jab, jab by Logan - just one landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Logan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good shot there by Rain.
Logan lands a nice shot that snaps Rain's head back.
Logan thumps Rain with a low kick.
Logan connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rain. Rain circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Rain checks a low kick from Logan.
A slow jab from Rain misses its intended target.
Logan was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Rain dodges the punch combination from Logan.
Logan throws a head kick that misses.
Rain throws a hook to the side of Logan's head but Logan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Logan misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Rain counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
It looks like Logan has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Logan throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rain.
A leg kick checked by Logan.
Logan scores with a jab. Rain acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Donk. Logan catches Rain right on the button with a cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rain throws a leg kick but Logan checks it.
Rain throws out a loose jab but Logan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Logan throws a low kick, looking for Rain's leg but Rain calmly moves out of range.
Rain thumps Logan with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rain pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Logan tried to counter with a leg kick but Rain avoided it.
Rain throws the left hand but Logan avoids the punch easily.
Rain falls off balance throwing a combination
and Logan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A slow jab from Logan misses its intended target.
Nice body kick there by Logan.
A jab from Logan finds it's way through Rain's defenses.
Rain defending well as Logan loads up on a big left hand.
Rain lands a glancing blow to the side of Logan's head.
Logan slips a jab from Rain.
Rain throws a chopping leg kick but Logan manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
White Rain is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Logan scoring well with a low kick there.
Logan motions for Rain to come forward. Logan throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rain misses with a shot to the body
and Logan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rain tests Logan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
White Rain seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Logan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rain.
Logan blocks a jab.
Good work by Logan as he checks the leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rain jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rain throws the left hand but Logan avoids the punch easily.
Rain stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Logan.
Nice defenses there by Logan.
Logan lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rain's sensitive parts.
Logan throws a half hearted mid kick.
Rain throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Logan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Logan misses with a hook.
Logan buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Logan throws a hook but Rain blocks it.
Logan looks to land a body kick but Rain moved away.
Rain feints a counter leg kick.
Logan scores with a head kick. Rain tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Rain will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Rain tried to score with a low kick but Logan checks it.
Rain throws a body shot but no joy.
Rain waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Logan.
Rain throws a lazy uppercut
and Logan counters with a thumping low kick.
Good shot there by Logan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rain lands a nice hook to Logan's body. Logan takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rain is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Rain throws an overhand right that lands on Logan's shoulder, as Logan tries to avoid the shot.
Logan moves out of range as Rain strikes.
Rain drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Rain throws a hook but Logan avoids it easily.
Rain scoring well with a low kick there.
Rain pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rain swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rain tried to score with a low kick but Logan checks it.
Logan cracks Rain with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Logan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rain.
Rain throws a chopping leg kick but Logan manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rain connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Logan takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rain uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Logan.
Logan slips a straight right by Rain.
Logan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rain.
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.
That's time! Logan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
A solid leg kick lands there for Logan.
Rain uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Logan.
A jab from Logan misses.
Rain jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Logan pushes Rain away with a front kick.
Logan looks to throw the jab but Rain is out of range.
Rain connects with a looping right hand.
Rain throws a looping overhand right but Logan ducks down to avoid it.
Logan fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rain on the side of the head.
Logan takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A punch lands to the side of Rain 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Logan throws a body punch but Rain moves out of range.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Rain in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Logan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rain.
Logan takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rain tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rain connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rain's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Logan lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Logan moves out of range of the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Logan checks a low kick from Rain.
Logan gets a takedown into half guard.
Rain gets back to full guard.
White Rain has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rain 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.
Rain wants to stand but Logan is controlling the position.
Logan gets to his feet. Rain looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Logan swinging wildly here.
A little jabbing left from Rain on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rain lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Logan motions for Rain to come forward. Logan throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A big left from Rain misses.
Logan thows a leg kick but Rain checks it
and Rain counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rain uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Logan.
Logan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rain displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Logan throws out the jab.
Logan walks into a straight right hand from Rain.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rain throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Logan cracks Rain with an open hand slap.
Rain throws a hook but Logan avoids it easily.
Logan throws a low kick, looking for Rain's leg but Rain calmly moves out of range.
Logan with a hook.
Logan throws a hook but Rain blocks it.
Rain fails to land with a series of punches.
Logan blocks a low kick nicely.
Logan misses with an uppercut.
Rain misses with a straight right.
Rain walks into a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Logan lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rain doesn't seem phased though.
Logan takes one to the side of the head.
Logan scoring well with a low kick there.
Rain throws an off balance right hand
and Logan counters with a good, hard body kick but Rain shrugs it off.
Rain throws a looping overhand right but Logan ducks down to avoid it.
Logan is looking to slow Rain down with leg kicks.
Rain lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Rain takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Rain misses with a hook. Logan ducked under it nicely.
Logan on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Logan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rain was well out of range. Poor timing from Logan.
Logan misses with a low kick.
Rain misses with an uppercut.
Logan slips under a jab from Rain.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Logan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rain as he avoids it easily.
Rain fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Logan manages to avoid it.
Rain throws the left hand but Logan avoids the punch easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rain takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Rain swings away with a body shot that misses
and Logan counters with a leg kick.
Rain throws a looping overhand right but Logan ducks down to avoid it.
Logan is looking to counter punch.
Rain misses with a right hand
and Logan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rain motions for Logan to come forward. Rain throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Logan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Logan digs a good body shot into Rain's ribs.
Rain checks the leg kick.
Rain throws a leg kick but Logan checks it.
Rain lands a nice shot to the body.
Logan tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rain swivels and escapes.
Rain throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Logan works Rain's body with a nice hook.
A slow jab from Logan misses its intended target.
Rain loads up on a big right hand but Logan slips the punch.
Rain scores with a hook.
Logan shoots in for a double leg but Rain sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Frankie Logan.
I think Logan has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frankie Logan!
During a confident post fight interview, Frankie Logan thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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