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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between James Logan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Denton Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Logan comes into the arena with Devildriver - Devils Son blaring out of the sound system. Jackson has chosen Who let the dogs out? as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Logan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Denton Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yukihiro Shimada and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Logan looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Logan misses with a hook
and Jackson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Logan takes the fight into the clinch.
Jackson looking to slow down the pace here.
Logan struggles to land a body shot inside as Jackson controls his hands.
Jackson manages to break the clinch.
Logan on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Logan throws a looping overhand right but Jackson ducks down to avoid it.
Logan digs a good hook to Jackson's body.
Logan scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jackson slips a jab from Logan.
Logan gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Jackson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Logan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jackson lands a couple of digs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Logan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jackson defends well.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Jackson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Logan pulls Jackson in to control the position.
Logan trying to control the position.
Jackson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Jackson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jackson preventing the sweep.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Logan keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Logan kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Logan wants to sweep here but Jackson controlling him for the moment.
Jackson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jackson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Logan controls Jackson momentarily but Jackson frees himself.
Jackson trying to control but Logan is working from the bottom.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Logan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jackson defends well.
Jackson landing some decent shots from guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Logan is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Jackson preventing the sweep.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Logan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Logan's head.
Jackson preventing the sweep.
Logan looking for a guillotine here but Jackson defends easily.
Jackson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Logan manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Jackson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Logan with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Jackson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Logan goes for an armbar but Jackson turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Jackson.
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 wants to sweep here but Jackson controlling him for the moment.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Logan trying to keep a closed guard but Jackson is proving a slippery customer.
Jackson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Jackson won't allow Logan to sweep him here.
Jackson throws a big elbow that misses.
Jackson is looking to work some ground and pound but Logan has wrist control.
Logan is working an open guard so Jackson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Logan tries to clinch up but Jackson circles away and keeps his distance.
Logan rushes Jackson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Logan tries to work over Jackson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Logan swings wildly with an uppercut but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jackson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Logan backwards.
Jackson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Logan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Logan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jackson working aggressively here.
Jackson blocks a body shot from Logan.
Jackson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jackson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Jackson misses.
Jackson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Logan.
Logan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Logan looks to throw the jab but Jackson is out of range.
Logan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Logan is breathing heavily.
Logan just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab from Jackson misses.
Jackson throws a hook but Logan avoids it easily.
Logan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Logan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Logan throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Jackson was covering up waiting for the punch and Logan finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Logan trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Jackson pulls Logan in close to prevent any damage.
Logan looking to pass the guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Logan is working hard here to advance position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Jackson avoids the body shot from Logan.
A looping hook to the body misses from Logan. Jackson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Logan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jackson moves away.
Jackson fails with a takedown attempt.
Jackson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jackson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Jackson showed some decent athleticism there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson wants to pass the guard but Logan is defending well.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Logan manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Logan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Logan keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Logan is on top in guard.
Logan tries to stand but Jackson is controlling from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Logan wants to pass the guard but Jackson is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that James Logan will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Logan closes the distance and clinches.
Logan misses with a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jackson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Logan struggles to land a body shot inside as Jackson controls his hands.
Jackson lands a hook that snaps the head of Logan backwards.
Jackson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Logan lands a nice uppercut.
Jackson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Logan lands a body punch.
Jackson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Logan fails with the takedown
and Jackson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice takedown defense from Logan. No joy for Jackson on that attempt.
Logan throws a body punch but Jackson moves out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Jackson there.
Jackson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson avoids the body shot from Logan.
Logan slips under a jab from Jackson.
Logan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jackson moves away.
Jackson cracks Logan with an open hand slap.
Logan looks to score with a jab to the body but Jackson is just out of range.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Logan as he avoids it easily.
Logan tries to clinch up but Jackson circles away and keeps his distance.
Logan with a nice cross.
Jackson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Logan throws a body punch but Jackson moves out of range.
James Logan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Logan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice uppercut there from Jackson.
Jackson lands a nice shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Logan takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jackson lands a nice looking body shot.
Jackson lands a slapping body shot.
Nice jab there from Logan.
Logan misses with an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Logan rushes Jackson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Logan.
Jackson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
No luck for Jackson with that takedown attempt.
James Logan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Denton Jackson.
Logan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jackson throws out the jab.
Logan lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson shoots in looking for a takedown. Logan tries to sprawl out of it but Jackson 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.
Jackson blocks a jab.
Jackson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Logan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jackson somewhat.
Jackson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Logan connects with a body shot that sends Jackson's belly button to the back.
Jackson shoots in but no luck this time.
Logan thows a body shot but no joy.
Jackson swats away the attempt to clinch by Logan.
Jackson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Logan slaps away a takedown attempt from Jackson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Logan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Logan looks to score with a jab to the body but Jackson is just out of range.
Logan doesn't manage to clinch there - Jackson circles away.
Jackson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Logan is looking to wear down Jackson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Jackson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Logan finds it's way round the side to connect with Jackson's head.
Logan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Logan misses with a body shot.
Logan throws out a loose jab but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jackson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Logan throws a body punch but Jackson moves out of range.
A jab from Jackson misses.
Jackson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Logan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jackson swings for the body but Logan moves out of range.
Logan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jackson.
Logan scores with a jab. Jackson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
James Logan is winning the standup battle so far.
Jackson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Logan throws a poor cross that misses
and Jackson counters with a stiff right hand.
Jackson moves into the clinch successfully.
Logan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Jackson presses Logan against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jackson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jackson.
Jackson is trying to stall.
Jackson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Logan swings wildly with an uppercut but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A left hand lands to the body for Jackson.
Logan misses with a body punch.
Logan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Logan lands a right hand.
Jackson breaks from the clinch.
Jackson slips a straight right by Logan.
Logan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jackson.
Logan takes a swing at Jackson's ribcage but misses.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Logan fails with a takedown attempt.
Logan misses with a body shot.
Logan closes the distance but Jackson moves to the side
and Jackson counters with a nice uppercut.
Logan avoids the body shot from Jackson.
Logan misses with an uppercut. Jackson saw that one coming.
Logan tries to move into range but Jackson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Logan looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jackson is fending him off so far but Logan persists. Nope, Jackson circles away and we're back to standing.
Jackson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jackson shoots in for a double leg but Logan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Logan throws a predictable looking body shot
and Logan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Jackson misses with a hook. Logan ducked under it nicely.
Logan throws a hook to the side of Jackson's head but Jackson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jackson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Logan avoids it really well and circles away.
Jackson keeps the fight on the outside.
Logan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Logan takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Logan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jackson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Logan thows a body shot but no joy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Logan misses with an uppercut.
Jackson throws a lazy right hand but Logan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Logan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jackson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Logan moves away.
Jackson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A slow jab from Logan misses its intended target.
Logan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jackson.
Jackson takes a swing at Logan's ribcage but misses.
Logan looks to score with a jab to the body but Jackson is just out of range.
Jackson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jackson circles away from the clinch attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jackson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Logan.
Logan connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jackson. Jackson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Logan, as that shot connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that James Logan will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Logan thows a body shot but no joy.
Logan takes a swing at Jackson's ribcage but misses.
Jackson avoids the body shot from Logan.
Jackson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Logan.
A cross from Logan lands.
Jackson lands the left hand.
Logan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Logan digs a good body shot into Jackson's ribs.
Logan connects with a single shot there.
Logan avoids the body shot from Jackson.
Jackson misses the jab.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Logan looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jackson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Logan tries to avoid it but Jackson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Logan to the ground. Logan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Logan throws a shot to the body.
Logan throws a body punch but Jackson moves out of range.
Logan swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Jackson counters with a nice uppercut.
Logan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Logan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jackson.
Logan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Logan swings for the body but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson moves forwards but Logan connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jackson closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Logan's guard.
Logan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jackson's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson pulls Logan in close to prevent any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Logan postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Jackson is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Logan, into his guard.
Jackson stands up from Logan's guard - Jackson perhaps looking for a knockout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Logan swings for the body but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Logan fails to land the takedown.
Jackson scores with a hook to the body. Logan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jackson rushes Logan and presses him up against the cage.
Denton Jackson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Jackson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Logan just misses with a punch to the body.
Jackson moves into the clinch.
Logan lands with a right to the head.
Jackson breaks the clinch.
Jackson avoids the body shot from Logan.
Logan tries to clinch up but Jackson circles away and keeps his distance.
Logan fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jackson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jackson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Logan manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Jackson.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown but Logan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Logan looks for a takedown but Jackson sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Logan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Logan has closed the distance and engaged Jackson in a clinch.
Logan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson is leaning against Logan and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A right hand to the body from Logan.
Logan cracks Jackson with a nice body shot.
Jackson misses with a body punch.
Jackson has a couple of punches blocked by Logan.
Jackson prevents a body shot from Logan.
Jackson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Logan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Logan looks to score with a jab to the body but Jackson is just out of range.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Logan misses with a body punch
and Jackson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Logan lands a jab to Jackson's midsection.
Logan takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jackson loads up on a big right hand but Logan slips the punch.
Jackson throws a lazy uppercut
and Logan makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jackson connects with the punch.
Jackson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jackson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Logan.
Logan shoots in and gets a takedown into Jackson's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jackson is on top in guard.
Jackson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is looking to work some ground and pound but Logan has wrist control.
Jackson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Jackson misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Jackson working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Logan sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Jackson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jackson prevents Logan from improving his position.
Jackson tries to pass to full mount but Logan defends it.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Jackson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Logan's head.
Logan is trying to control but Jackson passes into side control!
Check out the look on Jackson's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Logan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jackson lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Logan sneaks back into half guard.
Logan tries to roll over but Jackson keeps him under control.
Jackson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Logan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jackson pulls his head out easily.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Logan taking some punishment here, with Jackson in his half guard.
Jackson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Jackson wants to take a breather but Logan is having none of it.
Jackson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Logan's head.
Jackson slips a nice elbow through Logan's hands, connecting with Logan's forehead.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Jackson working the head and body with strikes.
Jackson throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Logan to regain full guard.
Denton Jackson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Logan lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Jackson!
Logan fails to advance to Jackson's back.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Logan tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Logan wants to control but instead Jackson manages to regain half guard.
Jackson is pressing down on Logan's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jackson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Logan is one step ahead there.
Logan wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Denton Jackson.
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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight for James Logan!
The fight ends as a draw!
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