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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bill River (ranked 182 p4p, 535 weight class) and Mehmet Shakaromanov (ranked 26 p4p, 70 weight class). Bill River has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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 14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bill River!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mehmet Shakaromanov!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Kenichi Hosakawa and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shakaromanov looks for the body kick but River saw that one coming.
River throws a sloppy head kick
and Shakaromanov counters with a stiff right hand.
Shakaromanov keeps the fight on the outside.
Shakaromanov moves away from the strike by River.
River misses with a wild body shot.
River lands the left hand.
River misses with a body shot.
A head kick misses from River.
River tries to land a body kick
and Shakaromanov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
River throws a body shot but no joy.
Shakaromanov shapes to counter with a head kick.
River looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Shakaromanov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
River scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Shakaromanov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Shakaromanov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Shakaromanov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shakaromanov misses the shot to the body.
Shakaromanov throws a hook but River blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
River throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
River throws a body punch but Shakaromanov moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Shakaromanov misses.
Shakaromanov throws a nice head kick!
Shakaromanov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. River sees it coming and avoids it easily.
River tries to close the distance and clinch but Shakaromanov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Shakaromanov punishes River's body with a nice straight punch.
River dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Shakaromanov. That did some damage!
River throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shakaromanov throws out a counter right but River avoids it with no problem.
Shakaromanov throws the left hand but River avoids the punch easily.
Shakaromanov looks to land a combination. River sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
River is looking to wear down Shakaromanov with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
River clinches up against the cage.
River tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Shakaromanov avoids it.
Shakaromanov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shakaromanov misses with a punch to the body.
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 right hand to the body from River.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
River is stalling here.
River lands a nice uppercut.
River is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Shakaromanov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but River has him pressed against the cage.
River missing with knees to the body.
River throws a head punch that misses.
River lands a shot to the body.
River scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Shakaromanov avoiding damage as River throws knees to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Shakaromanov misses with some punches.
Shakaromanov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Shakaromanov scores with a hook to the body.
Shakaromanov is trying to break free.
River swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from River fails to land.
River trying to land knees to the body.
Shakaromanov blocking some punches.
River tries to land knees in the clinch but Shakaromanov avoids the damage to the body.
Shakaromanov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
River tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
River misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Shakaromanov.
Shakaromanov working hard to break the clinch.
River tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shakaromanov's elbow.
Shakaromanov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
River lands a nice knee to the body.
Shakaromanov stalling against the cage.
Shakaromanov tries to break free but River pushes him back against the cage.
Shakaromanov throws a head punch that misses.
River lands a left hand.
River lands a good knee to the midsection. Shakaromanov won't want to take too many of those.
Shakaromanov looks winded!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from River.
River utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
River tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
River utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A shot in the inside from River.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shakaromanov working aggressively here.
A body shot lands from River.
River tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shakaromanov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
River struggles to land a body shot inside as Shakaromanov controls his hands.
Shakaromanov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, River creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Shakaromanov throws a punch but it's blocked by River.
A nice right hand lands inside from River.
Shakaromanov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Shakaromanov struggles to land a body shot inside as River controls his hands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bill River dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
River lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Good leg kick by River.
River has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Shakaromanov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by River. River obviously looking to wear him down.
Shakaromanov lands a head shot.
Shakaromanov throws a big shot that misses.
River is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shakaromanov can do to turn this around?
Shakaromanov takes a swing at River's ribcage but misses.
River connects with a good right hand that stumbles Shakaromanov. Shakaromanov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Mehmet Shakaromanov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shakaromanov misses with a low kick.
River fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Shakaromanov on the side of the head.
Bill River seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shakaromanov thows a left - swing and a miss!
It appears River was looking to counter with a kick there.
Shakaromanov keeps the fight on the outside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
River throws a body kick that misses.
River staying out of range there.
Shakaromanov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shakaromanov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
River works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
River throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from River lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Shakaromanov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Shakaromanov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
River scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Shakaromanov doesn't seem bothered though.
River moves out of range as Shakaromanov strikes.
River fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Shakaromanov, pushing him back against the cage.
River working aggressively here.
Shakaromanov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shakaromanov stalling the fight.
Shakaromanov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rivers head.
Shakaromanov's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
River swings wildly with an uppercut but Shakaromanov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shakaromanov wants to get back to striking at distance but River won't allow it.
River tries to land a knee to the head but Shakaromanov blocks with his arms.
Shakaromanov's coach down at Ironbound MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Shakaromanov's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
River tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Shakaromanov avoids it.
Shakaromanov misses with a body punch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Shakaromanov breaks the clinch.
River tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Shakaromanov is able to avoid easily.
Shakaromanov doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Shakaromanov walks forward, straight into a front kick from River.
Shakaromanov misses with a hook.
Shakaromanov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from River.
River moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromShakaromanov.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shakaromanov misses the jab.
Nice body kick there by River.
River misses with a head kick.
Shakaromanov doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Shakaromanov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
River connects with an inside leg kick.
River misses with a wild body shot.
Shakaromanov misses with the combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shakaromanov scores with a nice body kick.
River uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shakaromanov.
River avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
River waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shakaromanov.
Nice defenses there by Shakaromanov.
Shakaromanov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Shakaromanov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from River.
Shakaromanov fails to land with a series of punches.
River throws a predictable looking body shot
and Shakaromanov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Shakaromanov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Shakaromanov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Shakaromanov misses with a hook
and River counters with a left to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
River wants to clinch
and Shakaromanov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
River throws a body punch but Shakaromanov moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
River misses with an uppercut
and Shakaromanov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
River wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
River jabs Shakaromanov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
River throws a half hearted mid kick.
River scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
River throws the kick towards the body but Shakaromanov avoids it.
Shakaromanov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Shakaromanov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
River listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
River tries to clinch but Shakaromanov moves out of range.
River misses with a shot to the body
and Shakaromanov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
River ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
River wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bill River dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Shakaromanov missing with a left hand there. River was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
River looks to land a body kick but Shakaromanov moved away.
River connects with a solid leg kick.
River throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Shakaromanov on the side of the head.
Shakaromanov slips a straight right by River.
River misses with a looping right.
Shakaromanov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It looked like River wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Shakaromanov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches River on the side of the head.
River misses with a jab to the body
and Shakaromanov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
River pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shakaromanov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract River.
Shakaromanov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches River on the side of the head.
River tries to score with a low kick but Shakaromanov moves his leg out of the way.
River is looking to clinch.
Shakaromanov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
River tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and River takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shakaromanov circles away from the clinch attempt
and Shakaromanov counters with a straight right hand.
Shakaromanov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Despite the aggression on Shakaromanov's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
River will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
River fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
River changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
River misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shakaromanov.
River uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shakaromanov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
River lands the left hand.
Shakaromanov walks into a stiff left hand from River.
River tries to bum rush Shakaromanov with a series of wild strikes but Shakaromanov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Shakaromanov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Shakaromanov lands with a nice body punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
River fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fighters circle momentarily. River darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Shakaromanov motions for River to come forward. Shakaromanov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
River lands a nice looking body shot.
Shakaromanov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Shakaromanov there as he acknowledges the shot.
River fails with an attempt to clinch.
Shakaromanov throws a head kick that misses.
An inside leg kick lands from River.
River moves in looking to clinch but Shakaromanov pushes him off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
River connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
River looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
River clinches.
Shakaromanov throws a punch but it's blocked by River.
Shakaromanov misses with a punch to the body.
River trying to land knees to the body.
Shakaromanov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Shakaromanov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Shakaromanov blocking some punches.
River blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shakaromanov lands a nice uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for River.
A right hook to the body lands for River.
Shakaromanov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
River lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
River keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Shakaromanov's efforts to push away.
River gets through Shakaromanov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
River scores with an uppercut up the middle.
River landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shakaromanov misses with a hook from the clinch.
River lands a nice uppercut.
Shakaromanov looking to slow down the pace here.
River lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Shakaromanov.
Shakaromanov managing to block the knees to the body from River.
River missing with knees to the body.
River gets through Shakaromanov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
River softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
River misses with a short punch on the inside.
River lands with a right to the head.
Mehmet Shakaromanov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
River tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shakaromanov's elbow.
River lands a knee to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bill River showed his dominance in that final round.
Well River has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bill River!
A victorious Bill River thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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energy
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hype
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