Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: GAMMA#1223 Bill v Tomura
Date: Dec 13, 2025

#R1#
Shigaraki swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shigaraki steps to the side to avoid the strikes from River.
River scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
River throws a hook but Shigaraki blocks it.
Shigaraki chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before River can pounce on him.
Shigaraki misses with a wild body shot.
Shigaraki lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Shigaraki thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shigaraki throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
River goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
River shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
River tried to score with a low kick but Shigaraki checks it.
River fails with an attempt to clinch.
River throws a jab when Shigaraki was well out of range.
Shigaraki misses with a wild body shot.
Shigaraki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from River.
River is looking to counter punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
River cracks Shigaraki with an open hand slap.
Shigaraki lands a leg kick that knocks River off balance momentarily.
Shigaraki throws a nice inside leg kick.
Shigaraki loads up on a big right hand but River slips the punch.
An attempted straight right counter from River misses the target.#T1#
River ducks under a wild hook from Shigaraki.
River cracks Shigaraki with a good jab.
River is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
River connects with a good right hand that stumbles Shigaraki. Shigaraki circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
River throws a big shot that misses.
Shigaraki doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
River throws a quick inside leg kick. #TD2#
Shigaraki closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Shigaraki throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Shigaraki not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
River regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Shigaraki.
Shigaraki scoring with some ground and pound.
Shigaraki trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
River avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shigaraki postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T2#
River preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Shigaraki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. River is keeping the position for now.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Shigaraki's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
River working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Shigaraki.
River preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Shigaraki accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Shigaraki throwing strikes but missing.
River preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Shigaraki throws a big elbow that misses.
Shigaraki lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Shigaraki wants to control from the top but River keeps moving.
River working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Shigaraki. #T3#
Shigaraki wants to control from the top but River keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shigaraki loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Shigaraki content to stall in guard here.
Shigaraki throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Shigaraki throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
River avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Shigaraki lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
River is looking to stand up but Shigaraki isn't so interested in that idea.
Shigaraki trying to control but River is working from the bottom.
Shigaraki missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
River wants to stand and escape but Shigaraki is having none of it.
Shigaraki throws a strike but River rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SUB2#
Shigaraki looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! River has picked Shigaraki up and slammed him! Shigaraki can't keep hold of the triangle and River manages to pass to side control!
Shigaraki wants to control but River postures up.
Shigaraki felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Shigaraki sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Shigaraki is looking for a sweep. River is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
River tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Shigaraki. #SUB2#
Shigaraki looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SU#
River stands up out of the half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Tomura Shigaraki will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
River just misses with a punch to the body.
River staying out of range there.
Shigaraki takes one to the chin there.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Good standup being displayed there by River as he connects with a hook.
Shigaraki throws a body shot but no joy.
Shigaraki attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
River connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
River throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shigaraki takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Shigaraki throws an overhand right that lands on River's shoulder, as River tries to avoid the shot.
River throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
River misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
It looks like River has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Shigaraki lands with a cross.
Shigaraki waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract River.
Shigaraki throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
River scores with a head kick. Shigaraki tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
River does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
River scores with a jab to the jaw.
River swings for the body but Shigaraki moves out of range. #T1#
Shigaraki ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bill River is winning the standup battle so far.
Shigaraki throws a looping overhand right but River ducks down to avoid it.
Shigaraki misses with a looping right.
Shigaraki lands a really nice looking cross but River seems unphased.
River throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
River misses the shot to the body.
River lands with an uppercut that bounces Shigaraki off the cage and back into range.
River ducks under a wild hook from Shigaraki.
A quick step to the side and River tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
River is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Shigaraki looks to land a left hand but River moved out of range nicely.
Shigaraki lands a jab to the nose.
Bill River is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
River misses with a body shot.
Shigaraki showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from River.
River throws a leg kick that misses.
Shigaraki slips a straight right by River.
River works over Shigaraki's head and body with a nice combination.
Shigaraki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from River.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shigaraki lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T2#
A decent looking cross lands there for Shigaraki.
River tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nice shot lands for River.
A big right from Shigaraki misses.
Shigaraki thows a left - swing and a miss!
River takes one to the chin there.
Shigaraki tests River's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Shigaraki misses with a takedown attempt - River sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
River throws a leg kick
and Shigaraki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shigaraki lands a nice looking body kick.
River throws a leg kick but Shigaraki sees it coming and moves out of range.
Shigaraki throws a looping overhand right but River ducks down to avoid it.
A nice inside leg kick there by River. That's going to slow Shigaraki down.
Shigaraki checks the leg kick.
River swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Shigaraki counters with a straight right hand.
A low kick from Shigaraki is predictable there
enabling River to counter with a crisp jab.
Shigaraki misses with a straight left. #T3#
River motions for Shigaraki to come forward. River throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
River tries to clinch but Shigaraki moves away
letting Shigaraki counter with a right hand.
River scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
River needs to keep his hands up - Shigaraki had a free shot at his head there.
River scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Shigaraki doesn't seem bothered though.
River throws a nice outside leg kick.
River tests Shigaraki's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Shigaraki throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
River pivots, looking for a leg kick but Shigaraki is out of range and River settles back down.
Shigaraki throws a lazy right hand but River sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
River is looking to counter punch.
Shigaraki connects with a solid leg kick.
River scores with a head kick. Shigaraki tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shigaraki chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Shigaraki throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent River stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
River tries to land a front kick but Shigaraki steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
River throws a jab when Shigaraki was well out of range.#T4#
River swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Shigaraki. That's going to slow River down.
River throws a shot to the body.
Shigaraki throws a leg kick but River sees it coming and checks it nicely.
River fires out a quick counter leg kick but Shigaraki just manages to avoid it.
River throws a hook but Shigaraki avoids it easily.
Shigaraki connects with an inside leg kick.
Shigaraki throws a body shot but no joy.
River connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Shigaraki displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as River throws out the jab.
Shigaraki walks into a stiff left hand from River.
River loads up on a big right hand but Shigaraki slips the punch.
River is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Shigaraki misses with a hook. River ducked under it nicely.
Nice jab there from Shigaraki.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
River jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
River motions for Shigaraki to come forward. River throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
River throws a leg kick but Shigaraki checks it. #CL#
River pushes Shigaraki up against the cage in a clinch.
River gets through Shigaraki's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bill River dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R3#
River ducks under a wild hook from Shigaraki.
River ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shigaraki moves away.
River uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shigaraki.
And River counters with a quick kick to the body but Shigaraki blocks it.
River is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shigaraki.
River uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shigaraki.
River throws an overhand right that lands on Shigaraki's shoulder, as Shigaraki tries to avoid the shot.
River misses with an attempted mid kick.
A big left from Shigaraki misses.
Shigaraki takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Shigaraki throws a body shot but no joy.
Shigaraki checks a low kick from River.
Shigaraki showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from River.
It seemed like Shigaraki was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
River looks to score with a jab to the body but Shigaraki is just out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Shigaraki.
River tries to land a leg kick but Shigaraki saw it coming and moves away.
Nice shot by Shigaraki.
Shigaraki throws a body punch but River moves out of range. #T1#
Shigaraki lands a jab.
Shigaraki scores with a jab to the body.
Shigaraki jabs at River's body.
Shigaraki misses with a hook. River ducked under it nicely.
Shigaraki misses with an uppercut. River saw that one coming.
Shigaraki throws a big shot that misses.
Shigaraki throws a jab but it's blocked by River.
River darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Shigaraki misses the target.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from River.
Shigaraki misses with an uppercut.
Shigaraki throws an overhand right that lands on River's shoulder, as River tries to avoid the shot.
A good leg kick by River.
River lands a head kick. Shigaraki smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
River shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
River has taken the fight to the clinch.
Shigaraki on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for River.
Shigaraki dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Shigaraki blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shigaraki misses with a hook from the clinch.
Come on Shigaraki - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense. #BC2#
Shigaraki's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A nice leg kick lands there from Shigaraki.
River pivots, looking for a leg kick but Shigaraki is out of range and River settles back down. #CL#
River rushes Shigaraki and presses him up against the cage.
Shigaraki taking a breather.
River tries to throw a body punch but Shigaraki avoids it by throwing River back against the cage.
River scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Shigaraki on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nice body punch from River. #TD2#
Shigaraki decides to pull guard.
Shigaraki working a defensive guard here. #T3##SUB2#
Shigaraki is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SU#
River stands up from Shigaraki's guard - River perhaps looking for a knockout.
River tries to land a leg kick but Shigaraki saw it coming and moves away.
River stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Shigaraki.
River has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Shigaraki.
Shigaraki slips a straight right by River.
River staying out of range there.
River takes a swing at Shigaraki's ribcage but misses.
River swinging wildly here.
A slow jab from Shigaraki misses its intended target.
River throws a sloppy head kick and Shigaraki moves out of range easily.
Shigaraki blocks the body kick. #T4#
River misses with a looping left.
River slips under a jab.
A shot to the body from River misses
and Shigaraki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shigaraki throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Shigaraki misses the jab.
A telegraphed right hand from River misses the target.
Shigaraki scores with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shigaraki dips to his left and cracks River with an uppercut!
River scores with a jab to the body.
Shigaraki displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as River throws out the jab.
Shigaraki fakes a jab and throws a low kick but River checks it well.
A big right from Shigaraki misses.
Nice defenses there by River.#CL#
River has taken the fight to the clinch.
Shigaraki working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Shigaraki lands a hook that snaps the head of River backwards.
River misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Shigaraki.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Tomura Shigaraki just about did enough to take it.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R4#
River avoids the body shot from Shigaraki.
River walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Shigaraki checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Shigaraki scores with a nice right hand.
Some bone on bone action there as Shigaraki checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
River lunges at Shigaraki with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Shigaraki's hand.
Shigaraki misses with an uppercut. River saw that one coming.
Shigaraki tries a head kick but it misses.
It looked like River wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
River fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shigaraki manages to avoid it.
River lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #CUT#It looks like Tomura Shigaraki has been cut.
River throws a chopping leg kick but Shigaraki manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
River has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Shigaraki.
River takes one to the chin there.
Shigaraki throws a big shot that misses.
Shigaraki steps to the side to avoid the strikes from River.
River misses with a body kick.
Shigaraki misses with a body shot.
Shigaraki looks to throw the jab but River is out of range. #T1#
A big left from Shigaraki misses.
River tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shigaraki was well out of range. Poor timing from River.
River throws a lazy uppercut
and Shigaraki counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shigaraki fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Shigaraki dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Shigaraki as he connects with a hook.
River throws a lazy uppercut
and Shigaraki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
River moves in looking to clinch but Shigaraki pushes him off.
Shigaraki blocks a low kick nicely.
Shigaraki misses with a body kick.
Shigaraki missing with a left hand there. River was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shigaraki lands a straight punch to the body, keeping River at a distance.
Shigaraki bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of River's head.
A jab from Shigaraki misses.
Shigaraki lands with a hook. River tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
River jabs Shigaraki to the body, keeping him at a distance.
River misses with a looping left.#T2#
Shigaraki swings for the body but River moves out of range.
Shigaraki throws a looping overhand right but River ducks down to avoid it.
River with a hook.
River throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shigaraki sees it coming and avoids it easily.
River ducks right into an uppercut from Shigaraki. #TD2#
Shigaraki looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Shigaraki has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
River pushes Shigaraki off looking to stand but Shigaraki dives back in and keeps control.
Shigaraki thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
River looks like he's trying to stand up.
Shigaraki thows a huge punch but River dodges it nicely. #SUB2#
Shigaraki is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so River is just riding it out for now. Shigaraki eventually gives up the hold.
River is trying to stand back up but Shigaraki is controlling him
Tomura Shigaraki has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
River keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
River is trying to stand back up but Shigaraki is controlling him #SUB2#
Shigaraki is trying to work for a kimura but River is defending well. #SUB2#
Shigaraki is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but River still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, River has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Shigaraki is trying to improve his position.#T4#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shigaraki is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but River is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Shigaraki keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tomura Shigaraki dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Tomura Shigaraki's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R5#
River ducks under a wild hook from Shigaraki.
River is looking to counter punch.
Tomura Shigaraki is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
River connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Shigaraki wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
River tries to clinch there but Shigaraki circles away.
River fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shigaraki manages to avoid it.
Shigaraki ducks under a wild hook from River.
Shigaraki fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. River looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Shigaraki 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 River has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from River and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Shigaraki moves out of range as River strikes.
A little jabbing left from Shigaraki on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
An inside leg kick from River misses.
Shigaraki 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.
A slow jab from River misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
River throws a half hearted mid kick.
Shigaraki on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Shigaraki takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
River keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
River throws a hook but Shigaraki avoids it easily.#T1#
River moves away from the strike by Shigaraki.
River cracks Shigaraki with an open hand slap.
A solid leg kick lands there for Shigaraki.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from River.
Shigaraki stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from River.#CL#
River clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Shigaraki breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
River throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shigaraki slips a jab and a cross from River.
Shigaraki lands a lovely overhand right.
River tries to clinch there but Shigaraki circles away.
Shigaraki cracks River with a right hand to the side of the head.
Shigaraki moves out of range as River strikes.
River lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Shigaraki throws a looping overhand right but River ducks down to avoid it.
A low kick lands for Shigaraki.
Shigaraki has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice shot lands for Shigaraki.
River walks into a jab.
River bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shigaraki lands a nice leg kick that just misses River's sensitive parts.
River uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shigaraki.
Shigaraki with the inside leg kick.
River ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Shigaraki lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
River tries a low kick but Shigaraki avoids it.
A nice leg kick from River, right into the meat of the thigh.
Shigaraki jabs River right on the nose. River blinks but takes it well.
River tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
River looks to score with a jab to the body but Shigaraki is just out of range.
Shigaraki lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Shigaraki swats away the attempt to clinch by River.
A little jabbing left from Shigaraki on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bill River has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
River digs a good body shot into Shigaraki's ribs.
Shigaraki thows a left - swing and a miss!
River walks into a straight right hand from Shigaraki.
River misses the shot to the body.
Shigaraki only half commits to the counter leg kick.
River ducks under a wild hook from Shigaraki.
A nice leg kick lands there from Shigaraki.
River motions for Shigaraki to come forward. River throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Shigaraki was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
River misses with a wild body shot.
River misses with a left hand
and Shigaraki counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd cheers as Shigaraki lands an impressive looking overhand right. River doesn't seem phased though.
A looping hook to the body misses from River. Shigaraki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shigaraki thows a left - swing and a miss!
River has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Shigaraki finds it's way round the side to connect with River's head.
Shigaraki uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before River has time to react.
Shigaraki lands a nice looking body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
River misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shigaraki. #T4#
River throws a wild body kick that Shigaraki sees coming a mile off.
Shigaraki misses with a hook. River ducked under it nicely.
Shigaraki is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Shigaraki shoots in but River avoids the takedown attempt easily.
An attempted straight right counter from River misses the target.
River looks to land a left hand but Shigaraki moved out of range nicely.
River throws a big shot that misses.
Shigaraki throws a jab when River was well out of range.
River is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
River throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
River cracks Shigaraki with a right hand to the side of the head.
River takes a swing at Shigaraki's ribcage but misses.
River on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Shigaraki.
Shigaraki slips under a jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tomura Shigaraki comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Shigaraki 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 46:49
Judge James Glass scores the fight 46:49
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tomura Shigaraki!
Tomura Shigaraki is the new middleweight champion!

Event: GAMMA#1217 River v Cleever
Date: Nov 22, 2025

#R1#
River thows a body kick. Cleever tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Cleever walks into a stiff left hand from River.
River tries to clinch but Cleever moves out of range.
River bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CUT#It looks like Miet Cleever has been cut.
River is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Cleever.
Cleever checks a leg kick nicely.
Cleever thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cleever misses with a wild body shot.
River keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cleever.
Cleever on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by River. River obviously looking to wear him down.
River with a body punch. A glancing blow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
River closes the distance and pushes Cleever back into the cage.#BC2#
Cleever escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
River throws a lazy uppercut
and Cleever counters with a stiff right hand. #CL2#
River tries to keep at a distance but Cleever has taken the fight into the clinch.
Cleever misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
River lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cleever tries to throw a body punch but River avoids it by throwing Cleever back against the cage.
River landing knees to the body.
A body shot lands from Cleever.
A right hand to the body from Cleever.
River fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
I was talking to River's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Cleever tried to land a shot to the body but connects with River's elbow.
Nice body punch from River.
River trying to land knees to the body.
Cleever tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
River blocking some punches.
River lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cleever throws a punch but it's blocked by River.
River blocks an uppercut.
With the fighters up against the cage, Cleever throws an elbow but misses.
Cleever doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cleever lands an elbow inside that River shrugs off.
Cleever looking to stall.
River misses with a knee strike. #T2#
River tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cleever avoids it.
River trying to control the position but instead, Cleever has worked for underhooks and has pushed River into the cage.
River trying to control the position but instead, Cleever has worked for underhooks and has pushed River into the cage.
Cleever lands with a light punch inside.
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!
Cleever scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cleever tries to throw a body punch but River avoids it by throwing Cleever back against the cage.
Cleever throws a punch but it's blocked by River.
Cleever lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of River backwards.
Cleever blocks an uppercut.
River tries to work over Cleever's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
River lands a hook that snaps the head of Cleever backwards.
Cleever lands a right hand.
Cleever lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cleever lands with a short shot to the head.
River lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cleever's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T3#
A short right from Cleever on the inside.
River misses with the head strike.
River lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cleever backwards.
River landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Cleever tried to land a shot to the body but connects with River's elbow.
River misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cleever.
River has a couple of punches blocked by Cleever.
River is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cleever is defending well for now.
Cleever misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cleever prevents a body shot from River.
Cleever on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cleever blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A quick uppercut on the inside from River.
A head punch blocked on the inside by River.
River lands a nice knee to the body.
River misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cleever.
River using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
River tries to work over Cleever's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
River blocking some punches.
River lands a good knee to the midsection. Cleever won't want to take too many of those.
Cleever looks winded!
River throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T4#
River is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cleever is defending well for now.
River presses Cleever against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
River lands with a short head shot on the inside.
River slowing the pace effectively.
Cleever creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by River.
River lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cleever can't find room to land a body shot as River controls the action.
Cleever's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
River misses with a punch to the body.
Cleever fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Knees to the body from River.
A hook to the body from River.
River lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cleever backwards.
River working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
River unloads a knee to the mid-section.
River tries to work over Cleever's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A knee to the head by River.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
River landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
River lands with a short shot to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bill River dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Miet Cleever's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Nice uppercut there from River.
Jab by Cleever.
Cleever checks a low kick from River.
River bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Cleever's head backwards.#CUT#That has opened up Miet Cleever's cut even more.
River stuns Cleever with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#CL2#
Cleever takes the fight into the clinch.
River with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
River misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cleever.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
River tries a knee to the head but Cleever blocks it.
Bill River has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Cleever looks to throw an elbow but misses.
River blocking some punches.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. River obliges.
Cleever doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cleever is breathing heavily.
Cleever throws an elbow but it misses.
River lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T1#
River landing knees to the body.
Nice body punch from River.
River unloads a knee to the mid-section. Cleever lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
River pushes Cleever back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
River tries to work over Cleever's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short left from River.
River is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cleever can do to turn this around?
River taking a breather.
Cleever's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
River lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cleever misses with a punch to the body.
River landing knees to the body.
River stalls.
River lands a knee to the head.
River lands a good knee to the midsection. Cleever won't want to take too many of those.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
River lands a nice knee to the body.
River lands a hook to the side of the head.#CUT#The cut above Miet Cleever's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
River lands on the inside with an uppercut.
River misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. River obliges.
River connects with a nasty looking knee right to Cleever's face.
Cleever prevents a body shot from River.
Cleever struggles to land a body shot inside as River controls his hands.
River lands a body punch.
River digs a right hand into Cleever's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cleever's gas tank.
River lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
River lands a body shot in the clinch.
River throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cleevers head.
River trying to land knees to the body.
River presses Cleever against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
River is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cleever is defending well for now.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Cleever as River tries to tie him up.
Cleever doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
River is working Cleever over against the cage.
River landing some nice looking knees to the body.
River lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A hook to the body from River. #T3#
River landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
River cracks Cleever with a nice body shot.
River pushes Cleever back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
River lands with a short punch from the clinch. #CUT#Miet Cleever's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
River tries a body shot but Cleever blocks it.
River lands a body shot in the clinch.
River lands a right hand.
River lands with a short punch from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, River creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cleever looks to throw an elbow but misses.
River tries a body shot but Cleever blocks it.
A shot in the inside from River.
Cleever working aggressively here.
River tries to throw a body punch but Cleever avoids it by throwing River back against the cage.
River scores with a knee to the head.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Miet Cleever's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Bill River!
Bill River retains his middleweight title!
Bill River seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: GAMMA#1210 Kurt v Buster
Date: Oct 25, 2025

#R1#
Chenevert clobbers River with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
River thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chenevert let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
River takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Good work by Chenevert as he checks the leg kick.
Chenevert appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
River dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
River will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Chenevert wants to counter with a clinch but River pushes him away.
River tries a low kick but Chenevert avoids it.
River lands a lovely overhand right.
River cracks a nice hook into Chenevert's ribs.
River throws a body kick that misses
and Chenevert counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
River shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
River looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Chenevert moves out of range as River throws a body kick.
Chenevert is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Chenevert throws a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
River jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
River bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
River listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Chenevert.
River misses with a low kick.
A little jabbing left from Chenevert on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A clash of legs there as Chenevert blocks the low kick.
River darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
River doesn't manage to clinch there - Chenevert circles away.
Chenevert blocks a jab.
River throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Chenevert tries to counter with a clinch but River shakes him off and moves away.
River tries to close the distance and clinch up but Chenevert swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Chenevert wants to counter the offense by River and move into the clinch position.
River fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Chenevert.
River pivots, looking for a leg kick but Chenevert is out of range and River settles back down.
The fighters circling - Chenevert throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T2#
The fight stays on the outside here - River looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Chenevert misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
River takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
River fails with an attempt to clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chenevert staying out of range there.
River misses with a double jab
and Chenevert counters with a straight right hand.
Sloppy strikes from Chenevert. Those never looked like landing.
River pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
River sets himself, and Chenevert steps forward looking for the clinch! River avoids it this time.
River misses with a wild combination.
River throws a body punch but Chenevert moves out of range.
River lands a jab to the head. #T3#
River swings for the body but Chenevert moves out of range.
Chenevert tries to counter with a clinch but River shakes him off and moves away.
River throws a hook but Chenevert avoids it easily.
Chenevert takes a body punch but keeps moving.
River tries to work over Chenevert's front leg with a kick but Chenevert checks it.
River misses with a body shot
letting Chenevert counter with a right hand.
Chenevert swings for the body but River moves out of range.
River scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #CUT#It looks like Nazaire Chenevert has been cut.
River misses with a hook. Chenevert ducked under it nicely.
Chenevert wants to counter with a clinch but River pushes him away.
Chenevert throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
River scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Chenevert ducks under a wild hook from River.
Chenevert wants to counter with a clinch but River pushes him away.
River ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chenevert moves away.#T4#
River throws a big shot that misses.
Chenevert displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as River throws out the jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
River displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chenevert throws out the jab.
River throws a body shot but no joy.
River throws a head kick but Chenevert moves out of range.
River misses the shot to the body.
River sets himself, and Chenevert steps forward looking for the clinch! River avoids it this time.
River fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Chenevert is out of range.
Chenevert looks to land a left hand but River moved out of range nicely.
River fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chenevert manages to avoid it.
Chenevert misses with a hook
letting River counter with a right hand.
River swings for the body but Chenevert moves out of range.
A low kick from River is predictable there
enabling Chenevert to counter with a crisp jab.
River lands with a kick to the temple. Chenevert shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bill River dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nazaire Chenevert's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Chenevert just misses with a punch to the body.
Chenevert has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Chenevert uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by River.
River misses with a combination
and Chenevert counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
River cracks Chenevert with a right hand to the side of the head.
Chenevert throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
River misses with a wild body shot.
River throws a lazy uppercut #CL2#
and Chenevert holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chenevert.
River goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
River is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chenevert can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chenevert gets through River's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
River missing with knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Chenevert fails to land.
Chenevert doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
River blocks an uppercut.
River misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Chenevert.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chenevert. #T1#
Chenevert swings away with an uppercut that misses.
River wants to stall.
River misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Chenevert.
Chenevert misses with a punch on the inside.
Chenevert blocks a body shot from River.
A body shot lands from River.
Chenevert can't find room to land a body shot as River controls the action.
River lands with a light punch inside.
Chenevert blocks a body shot from River.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A head punch blocked on the inside by River.
River misses with some punches.
River is working Chenevert over against the cage.
River blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chenevert fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chenevert lands an uppercut.
River misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chenevert lands a body punch.
River lands a good knee to the midsection. Chenevert won't want to take too many of those.#T2#
A short right from Chenevert. #BC2#
Chenevert breaks the clinch.
River changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chenevert looks to land a left hand but River moved out of range nicely.
River throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Chenevert.
River's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and River duly obliges.
Bill River is winning the standup battle so far.
River swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chenevert avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Chenevert moves out of range of the leg kick from River.
River throws a leg kick but Chenevert sees it coming and moves out of range.
River tries a low kick but Chenevert avoids it.
River ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
River throws a lazy uppercut
and Chenevert connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3#
River just misses with a punch to the body.
River misses with a hook
and Chenevert counters with a nice body shot.
River misses with a leg kick
and Chenevert cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
River tries to clinch up
and Chenevert cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
River throws a body punch but Chenevert moves out of range.
River misses the jab.
Bill River seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chenevert lands a jab to River's midsection.
River fails with an attempt to clinch.
River throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
River lands with a shot to the body. #T4#
River swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chenevert checks a leg kick nicely.
River misses with a telegraphed body shot #CL2#
and Chenevert holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Chenevert tries to throw a body punch but River avoids it by throwing Chenevert back against the cage.
Chenevert misses with a punch on the inside.
Chenevert scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chenevert pushes River back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
River misses with a body punch.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Chenevert avoiding damage as River throws knees to the body.
Chenevert lands with a right to the head.
River looking to throw knees to the head but Chenevert is blocking nicely.
River putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Chenevert in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
River blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chenevert misses with a punch on the inside.
Chenevert misses with a short punch on the inside.
River lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Chenevert or not.
A head punch blocked on the inside by River.
River misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Chenevert.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Nazaire Chenevert will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Nazaire Chenevert's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
River throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chenevert sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Chenevert blocks a leg kick.
Good work by Chenevert as he checks the leg kick.
Chenevert avoids the head kick by River.
Chenevert throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
River misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chenevert moves out of range as River throws a body kick.
River looks for the body kick but Chenevert saw that one coming.
A big right from Chenevert misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
River darts in and clinches Chenevert up against the cage.
Chenevert lands an uppercut.
Chenevert lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Chenevert has a couple of punches blocked by River.
River tries a knee to the head but Chenevert blocks it. #T1#
River has a couple of punches blocked by Chenevert.
A right handed body shot lands from River.
Chenevert scores with a shoulder strike.
A short body shot lands from River as the two fighters clinch.
Chenevert lands on the inside with an uppercut.
River with a knee to the head.
Chenevert prevents a body shot from River.
Chenevert takes a knee to the side of the body.
Chenevert takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
River lands with a light punch inside.
Chenevert swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nazaire Chenevert seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Chenevert avoiding damage as River throws knees to the body.
Chenevert avoiding damage as River throws knees to the body.
River lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Chenevert misses with some punches.
River lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Chenevert backwards.
Chenevert tries to throw a body punch but River avoids it by throwing Chenevert back against the cage.
Chenevert misses with some punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chenevert throws a head punch that misses.
River lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T2#
River presses Chenevert against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Chenevert misses with a short punch on the inside.
River trying to land knees to the body.
Chenevert tries a body shot but River blocks it.
River misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Chenevert.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Chenevert as River tries to tie him up.
A short right hand to the side of the head by River.
River stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Chenevert misses with a punch on the inside.
Chenevert throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Chenevert misses with the head strike.
River lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
River stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
River lands a nice uppercut.
River lands a left hand that snaps the head of Chenevert backwards.
River gets through Chenevert's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short left from River. #T3#
River blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
River works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
River blocking some punches.
A right hand to the body from River.
River lands a right hand.
River lands with a left to the head.
River lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
River lands a good knee to the midsection. Chenevert won't want to take too many of those.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
River lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
River lands a body punch.
River lands a shoulder strike.
River using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
River utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short left from River. #T4#
River misses with a hook to the ribs.
River digs a right hand into Chenevert's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Chenevert's gas tank.
River landing knees to the body.
River lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Chenevert or not.
River stalling in the clinch.
River lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice body punch from River - that landed with a thud.
River is working Chenevert over against the cage.
River lands a body shot.
River lands a body punch in the clinch.
River lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Chenevert backwards.
River landing some nice looking knees to the body.
River crunches a lovely knee into Chenevert's ribcage.
River crunches a lovely knee into Chenevert's ribcage.
Chenevert misses with a body punch.
River lands a shot to the body.
River lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short left from River.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bill River clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Nazaire Chenevert's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4#
River jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
River throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
River throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
River throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Chenevert wants to counter with a clinch but River pushes him away.
River tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
River takes a swing at Chenevert's ribcage but misses.
River throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Chenevert tries to counter with a clinch but River shakes him off and moves away.
A nice combination there by River.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chenevert fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
River throws a leg kick
and River takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Good exchange - River coming out on top.
River tries to land a leg kick but Chenevert saw it coming and moves away. #T1#
River swings and misses with a hook to the body.
River misses with a head kick.
River lands a jab to the head.
River moves in looking to clinch but Chenevert pushes him off.
Chenevert tries to counter by closing the distance.
River throws a leg kick but Chenevert moved away.
Chenevert fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. River looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
River lands with a nice body punch.
River misses with a body shot.
River throws a leg kick which misses Chenevert's front leg but catches the back leg as Chenevert tries to avoid it.
River misses with a looping right.
River lands a jab.#T2#
Chenevert circles away from the clinch attempt.
Chenevert steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from River.
River throws a push kick but Chenevert slaps the foot to one side.
River pivots, looking for a leg kick but Chenevert is out of range and River settles back down.
River lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Chenevert avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nice jab there from River.
River misses with a body shot
and Chenevert counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
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 nice leg kick from River, right into the meat of the thigh.
Chenevert throws an ugly left hook that misses
and River counters with a lovely straight right hand!
River throws a lazy uppercut
and Chenevert counters with a nice uppercut.
Chenevert takes a swing at River's ribcage but misses. #CL#
River gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T3#
River lands a right hand that snaps the head of Chenevert backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Chenevert fails to land.
River tries to land knees in the clinch but Chenevert avoids the damage to the body.
River misses with a knee strike.
River prevents a body shot from Chenevert.
Chenevert tried to land a shot to the body but connects with River's elbow.
River with an attempt at a knee that misses.
River misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chenevert working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Chenevert blocking some punches.
Chenevert working aggressively here.
River prevents a body shot from Chenevert.
The referee is keeping an eye on River - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
River misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Chenevert.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chenevert.
Chenevert fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Chenevert lands a right hand that snaps the head of River backwards.
Chenevert scores with a shoulder strike.
River misses with a body punch.
River is working Chenevert over against the cage.
River goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
River using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Chenevert is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Chenevert as River tries to tie him up.
Chenevert lands a body punch.
Chenevert throws a head punch that misses.
Chenevert blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A shot in the inside from River.
A quick uppercut on the inside from River.
River tries to throw a body punch but Chenevert avoids it by throwing River back against the cage.
Chenevert blocks an uppercut.
River blocks an uppercut.
Chenevert lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chenevert.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bill River had his way with Nazaire Chenevert in that round.
The cut man is working on Nazaire Chenevert's cut.
That's time! River's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R5##CL#
River clinches up against the cage.
Chenevert blocks a body shot from River. #BC2#
Chenevert pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
River tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chenevert was well out of range. Poor timing from River.
Good exchange - River coming out on top.#CL#
Chenevert gets tackled into the cage by River. River maintains the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chenevert.
River stalling in the clinch but Chenevert improves position. #BC2#
Chenevert breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Chenevert lands with a nice body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from River misses.
Chenevert takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
River lands a nice leg kick that just misses Chenevert's sensitive parts.
River connects with a jab.#T1#
River is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chenevert.
A big left from Chenevert misses.
River misses with an uppercut. Chenevert saw that one coming.
Chenevert is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by River.
Chenevert misses with a looping left.
Chenevert gets cracked there but stands up to it.
River pivots, looking for a leg kick but Chenevert is out of range and River settles back down.
River blocks the body kick.
River cracks Chenevert with an open hand slap.
River tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Chenevert manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Chenevert steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from River.
River lands a lovely overhand right.
Nazaire Chenevert has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
River throws an off balance right hand
and Chenevert counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
River throws a body punch but Chenevert moves out of range.
River misses with an uppercut. Chenevert saw that one coming.
Chenevert misses with a straight right.
River thuds a left hand into Chenevert's body.
River lands with a shot to the body.
River tries to close the distance and clinch up but Chenevert swats him away and circles back towards the center.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chenevert misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from River.
River throws a half hearted mid kick.
River scores with a sloppy right hand. Chenevert should have avoided that one.
River missing with a left hand there. Chenevert was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T3#
Chenevert ducks under a wild hook from River.
River buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
River fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chenevert manages to avoid it.
Chenevert steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from River.
Chenevert is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by River.
Chenevert has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Chenevert there as he acknowledges the shot.
A left lands for Chenevert.
River ducks under a wild hook from Chenevert.
Chenevert misses with a body shot. #CL#
River fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Chenevert, pushing him back against the cage.
River scores with a hook to the body.
River lands with a light punch inside.
River landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Chenevert is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
River lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Chenevert backwards. #T4#
Chenevert avoiding damage as River throws knees to the body.
River pressing his opponent against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
River lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Chenevert backwards.
A short left from River.
River misses with a hook to the ribs.
River goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
River is struggling to control the position.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
River lands a body punch in the clinch.
River lands a good knee to the midsection. Chenevert won't want to take too many of those.
River blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chenevert has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
River taking a breather.
A quick uppercut on the inside from River.
River lands a shoulder strike.
Chenevert misses with a punch on the inside.

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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 50:45
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 49:46
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bill River!
Bill River retains his middleweight title!
A victorious Bill River thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: GAMMA#1206 Sledge v Swag
Date: Oct 11, 2025

#R1#
Mulroney uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from River.
Mulroney loads up on a big right hand but River slips the punch.
River appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
River connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mulroney's hands.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Mulroney checks a leg kick.
Mulroney takes a swing at River's ribcage but misses.
River misses with an uppercut.
River chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mulroney uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by River.
Mulroney with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mulroney looks to score with a jab to the body but River is just out of range.#CL#
River has managed to clinch.
Mulroney fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
River has Mulroney pressed against the cage.
Mulroney scores with a shot to the side of River's head.
River is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mulroney is defending well for now.
Mulroney misses with the head strike.
A short body shot lands from River as the two fighters clinch.
River lands with a left to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mulroney throws a head punch that misses.
Mulroney misses with a punch on the inside.
River keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mulroney's efforts to push away.#T1#
River misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from River.
River doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mulroney lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
River landing knees to the body.
River struggles to land a body shot inside as Mulroney controls his hands.
Mulroney tries to break the clinch but River is controlling the position.
A head punch on the inside from River fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Mulroney fails to land.
Mulroney takes a shot to the head.
Nice body punch from River.
River working some nice short punches in the clinch.
River struggles to land a body shot inside as Mulroney controls his hands.
River blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Mulroney escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
River lands with a nice body punch.
River defending well as Mulroney loads up on a big left hand.
River uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mulroney.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
River is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mulroney.
Mulroney avoids the body shot from River. #T2#
Mulroney avoids a kick to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mulroney.
River throws a chopping leg kick but Mulroney manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
River looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
River looks for the body kick but Mulroney saw that one coming.
Fergal Mulroney seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
River looks for the body kick but Mulroney saw that one coming.
River throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Mulroney slips a jab from River.
Mulroney throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mulroney misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mulroney lands a leg kick that knocks River off balance momentarily.
Mulroney scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Mulroney misses with a low kick.
Mulroney lands with a shot to the body.
Mulroney throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Mulroney lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
River moves out of range of the leg kick from Mulroney.
River on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mulroney. Mulroney obviously looking to wear him down.
A clash of legs there as Mulroney blocks the low kick.
Mulroney finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt. #T3#
River waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mulroney.#CL#
River moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Mulroney breaks from the clinch.
Nice cross by River.
Mulroney looks to land a body kick but River moved away.
River appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Mulroney punishes River's body with a nice straight punch.
Mulroney misses the jab.
Mulroney bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mulroney misses with a looping left.
River keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mulroney.
Mulroney swats away the attempt to clinch by River.
Some bone on bone action there as Mulroney checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Mulroney lands a straight punch to the body, keeping River at a distance.
River connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
River misses with the body kick
and Mulroney counters with a nice uppercut.
River scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mulroney lands a nice hook to River's body. River takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
River fails with an attempt to clinch. #T4#
Mulroney misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mulroney avoids the head kick by River.
Mulroney throws a looping overhand right but River ducks down to avoid it.
River looks to throw the jab but Mulroney is out of range.
Mulroney comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mulroney takes a swing at River's ribcage but misses.
Mulroney moves out of range of the strikes.
Mulroney loads up on a big right hand but River slips the punch.
Mulroney has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from River finds it's way round the side to connect with Mulroney's head.
River lands a jab to Mulroney's midsection.
River is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
River throws a looping overhand right but Mulroney ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
River ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mulroney gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
River looks to land a body kick but Mulroney moved away.
River has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mulroney.
Mulroney with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Bill River will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Mulroney is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Mulroney buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
River throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Mulroney misses with an uppercut. River saw that one coming.
River throws a chopping leg kick but Mulroney manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A countering left hand to the body from Mulroney misses.
River staying out of range there.#CL#
River gets a clinch.
Mulroney working aggressively here.
Mulroney lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mulroney blocks a punch to the side of the head.
River prevents Mulroney from breaking the clinch.
Mulroney blocks a punch to the side of the head.
River digs a right hand into Mulroney's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mulroney's gas tank.
Mulroney is trying to break the clinch but River has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mulroney lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of River backwards.
River's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mulroney misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mulroney blocks a body shot from River.
Mulroney tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
River lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mulroney. #T1#
River tries to work over Mulroney's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
River is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
River goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Mulroney fails to land.
Mulroney misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from River.
A short left from Mulroney.
River tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mulroney avoids it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mulroney.
River tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mulroney avoids it.
River lands a nice shot to the body.
River working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by River.
A short right from River on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mulroney.
Mulroney fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Mulroney fails to land.
River works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mulroney working aggressively here.
River can't find room to land a body shot as Mulroney controls the action.
River trying to stall but Mulroney improves his position. #T2#
River pushes off an throws an elbow but Mulroney leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by River.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
River blocks an uppercut.
River is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
River misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mulroney lands an uppercut.
Mulroney managing to block the knees to the body from River.
A short right hand to the side of the head by River.
River lands with a light punch inside.
Mulroney makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
River makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
River blocks a punch to the side of the head.
River throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mulroney tries a body shot but River blocks it.
Mulroney blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A short right from Mulroney.
River presses Mulroney against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Mulroney misses with a hook from the clinch.
River lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch on the inside from River fails to land. #T3#
River lands a body punch.
River lands a knee to the head.
River misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mulroney has a couple of punches blocked by River.
River digs a right hand into Mulroney's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mulroney's gas tank.
Mulroney is breathing heavily.
A short right hand to the side of the head by River.
River lands a nice knee to the body.
River with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
River pushes Mulroney back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mulroney misses with a punch on the inside.
River takes a shot to the head.
River lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mulroney or not.
A head punch on the inside from Mulroney fails to land.
Mulroney avoiding damage as River throws knees to the body.
Mulroney working aggressively here.
Mulroney tries to work over River's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mulroney takes a knee right on the jaw!
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!
Mulroney lands with a short head shot on the inside.
River lands with a short punch from the clinch.
River blocks an uppercut. #T4#
River can't find room to land a body shot as Mulroney controls the action.
Nice body punch from River - that landed with a thud.
A nice right hand lands inside from River.
Mulroney tries a body shot but River blocks it.
River lands a hook to the side of the head.
River struggles to land a body shot inside as Mulroney controls his hands.
Mulroney makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
River blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
River lands with a right to the head.
River tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
River wants to stall.
River trying to land knees to the body.
River lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mulroney tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Mulroney breaks from the clinch.
River throws a head kick that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mulroney! But no joy.
River fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mulroney checks it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bill River dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
River fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mulroney.
River on the wrong end of a kick to the body. #CL#
River clinches with his opponent.
Mulroney lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mulroney throws a punch but it's blocked by River.
Mulroney has a couple of punches blocked by River.
Mulroney managing to block the knees to the body from River.
Mulroney lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mulroney working aggressively here.
Mulroney can't find room to land a body shot as River controls the action.
Mulroney throws a punch but it's blocked by River.
Mulroney misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mulroney blocks a body shot from River.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mulroney lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
River working Mulroney over with knees to the body.
A short left from Mulroney.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
River lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
River stalling in the clinch.
River scores with a hook to the body.
Mulroney takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A head punch on the inside from Mulroney fails to land. #T1#
River lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mulroney.
River missing with knees to the body.
River doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice body punch from River.
River lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
River trying to control the position but instead, Mulroney has worked for underhooks and has pushed River into the cage.
Bill River has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mulroney on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
River tries to land knees in the clinch but Mulroney avoids the damage to the body.
River lands on the inside with an uppercut.
River crunches a lovely knee into Mulroney's ribcage.
River lands a left hand.
River lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mulroney.
A short right hand to the side of the head by River.
River is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Mulroney lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mulroney blocks a body shot from River.
Mulroney misses with a punch on the inside.
River avoiding damage.
Mulroney being controlled against the cage.
River seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Mulroney working aggressively here.
Mulroney blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
River lands a nice uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by River.
River lands a body shot.
Mulroney lands a hook that snaps the head of River backwards.
Mulroney fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mulroney throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rivers head.
Mulroney blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, River creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short uppercut from River. #BC2#
Mulroney's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T3#
River fails with an attempt to clinch.
River throws a body punch but Mulroney moves out of range.
River throws a series of punches but Mulroney avoids them all with ease.
Mulroney dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on River. That did some damage!
River's corner calls for a 1-2. River obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
River misses with a body shot.
Mulroney blocks a jab.
River staying out of range there.
Mulroney lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
River connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Mulroney takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Fergal Mulroney seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mulroney slips a straight right by River.
River throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mulroney.
River tries to clinch
and Mulroney counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
River tries to clinch up but Mulroney circles away and keeps his distance.
Mulroney on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mulroney takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
River fails with an attempt to clinch.
River connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mulroney swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL#
River closes the distance and clinches.
River prevents a body shot from Mulroney.
Mulroney swings wildly with an uppercut but River uses good head movement to avoid it.
River landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Mulroney misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mulroney is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mulroney scores with a shoulder strike.
Mulroney swings wildly with an uppercut but River uses good head movement to avoid it.
River lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
River misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mulroney throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mulroney misses with a punch to the body.
Mulroney scores with a shoulder strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bill River clearly takes that round.
That's time! River's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
Mulroney throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
River thinks about countering with a head kick.
River listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
River lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mulroney's sensitive parts.
Mulroney takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Mulroney swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
River slips a straight right by Mulroney.
Mulroney throws a shot to the body. #CL#
River clinches up against the cage.
River lands with a left to the head.
Mulroney can't break the clinch.
River lands a nice uppercut.
Mulroney lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of River backwards.
River has a couple of punches blocked by Mulroney.
Mulroney working aggressively here.
River tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch on the inside from Mulroney fails to land.
A short right from River.
A head punch on the inside from Mulroney fails to land.
Mulroney avoiding damage as River throws knees to the body. #T1#
Mulroney lands a hook that snaps the head of River backwards. #BC2#
Mulroney breaks from the clinch.
River throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mulroney.
River throws a series of punches but Mulroney moves out of range.
River keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mulroney avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
River just misses with a punch to the body.
Mulroney fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but River is out of range.
River throws a head kick that misses
and Mulroney counters with a stiff right hand.
River swings for the body but Mulroney moves out of range.
Mulroney misses with a kick to the body.
River staying out of range there.
Mulroney throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
River tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mulroney was well out of range. Poor timing from River.
River tries to clinch but Mulroney is having none of it.
An inside leg kick from River misses. #T2#
Mulroney dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mulroney takes a shot right to the bread basket.
River takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mulroney fakes high and swings low for a body shot but River manages to avoid it.
River throws a solid leg kick but Mulroney takes the impact on his shin and smiles at River.
Nice body kick from Mulroney.
Mulroney moves into range and connects with a jab.
Mulroney looks to throw the jab but River is out of range.
Mulroney looks for the body kick but River saw that one coming.
River tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mulroney was well out of range. Poor timing from River.
Mulroney slips a jab from River.
River closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
River fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A solid leg kick lands there for River.
A punch combination from River misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mulroney. #T3#
River fails with an attempt to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mulroney! But no joy.
River connects with an inside leg kick.
River wants to clinch up but Mulroney keeps it at a distance.
River checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
River fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mulroney checks it well.
Mulroney is clearly trying to counter these attacks from River with a body shot.
Mulroney misses the shot to the body.
Mulroney looks for the body kick but River saw that one coming.
River tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mulroney paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mulroney takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
River keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mulroney.
Mulroney misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from River.
The fighters circle momentarily. River darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Mulroney jabbing away but nothing is landing.
River tests Mulroney's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mulroney misses with an uppercut.
River tries to close the distance and clinch but Mulroney swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mulroney waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract River.#T4#
Mulroney pivots, looking for a leg kick but River is out of range and Mulroney settles back down.
River takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
River swings for the body but Mulroney moves out of range.
Mulroney keeps River at a distance using the push kick.
River will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A bone on bone clash there as Mulroney blocks the leg kick.
Mulroney pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
River misses with an uppercut.
Mulroney looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Mulroney uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from River.
River scores with a punch to the head.
River avoids the body shot from Mulroney.
Mulroney throws a shot to the body.
River misses with the combination.
River tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mulroney was well out of range. Poor timing from River.
River lands a glancing blow to the side of Mulroney's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Fergal Mulroney will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Mulroney misses with an uppercut. River saw that one coming.
Fergal Mulroney has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mulroney throws a shot to the body.
Mulroney tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but River was well out of range. Poor timing from Mulroney.
River takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Mulroney thows a left - swing and a miss!
River connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mulroney misses with a body shot.
River swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mulroney misses with a straight left.
River misses with a looping right.
Mulroney scores with a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from River. Mulroney does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mulroney scores with a body shot.
River takes a shot to the body in his stride.
River lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Left hook, right uppercut from River.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
River blocks a leg kick.#T1#
A jab from River misses.
Mulroney scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. River doesn't seem bothered though.
River jabbing away but nothing is landing.
River pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
River is looking to clinch.
Mulroney swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
River looks to land a body kick but Mulroney moved away.
Mulroney lands a leg kick that knocks River off balance momentarily.
River moves out of range of the leg kick from Mulroney.
River wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
River lands a jab to Mulroney's midsection.
Mulroney misses with a body shot.
Mulroney chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before River can pounce on him.
River swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mulroney.
Mulroney misses with an uppercut. River saw that one coming.
Mulroney with a nice cross.
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!
Mulroney throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range. #T2#
River wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
River doesn't manage to clinch there - Mulroney circles away.
River throws a body shot but no joy.
Mulroney scores with a leg kick.
River feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mulroneys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A low kick from Mulroney is predictable there
and Mulroney takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
River thows a body kick. Mulroney tries to catch it but that hurt him.
River throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mulroney.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mulroney.
A clash of legs there as Mulroney blocks the low kick.
Mulroney throws an overhand right that lands on River's shoulder, as River tries to avoid the shot.
Mulroney keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from River.
A nice side step and Mulroney releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A nice leg kick from Mulroney, right into the meat of the thigh.
River throws out a leg kick but Mulroney moves out of range and River only half commits.
Mulroney defending well as River loads up on a big left hand.
River has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mulroney.#T3#
River throws a nice inside leg kick.
River jabs at Mulroney's body.
River takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
River keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
River attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Mulroney tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but River was well out of range. Poor timing from Mulroney.
River tries a low kick but Mulroney avoids it.
Mulroney looks to land a right hand but River moved out of range.
Mulroney moves away from the strike by River.
Nice straight punches there by Mulroney. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mulroney.
River keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mulroney lands a jab to the head. #CL#
River rushes Mulroney and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
River misses with a hook to the ribs.
Knees to the body from River.
Mulroney is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
River lands a body punch.
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 trying to land knees to the body. #T4#
Mulroney tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
River tries to land knees in the clinch but Mulroney avoids the damage to the body.
Mulroney avoiding damage as River throws knees to the body.
River tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mulroney avoids it.
River landing knees to the body.
Mulroney working some nice short punches in the clinch.
River blocks a punch to the side of the head.
River missing with knees to the body.
River has a couple of punches blocked by Mulroney.
Mulroney is working River over against the cage.
River can't find room to land a body shot as Mulroney controls the action.
River is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Mulroney has a couple of punches blocked by River.
Mulroney managing to block the knees to the body from River.
Mulroney avoiding damage as River throws knees to the body.
Mulroney wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but River has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Mulroney breaks from the clinch.

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 Bill River.
I think River 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 49:48
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 49:48
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 48:48

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Bill River!
Bill River retains his middleweight title!
A victorious Bill River thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: GAMMA#1201 Matthew v Wrou
Date: Sep 27, 2025

#R1#
River missing with a left hand there. Rhodes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rhodes throws out a counter right but River avoids it with no problem.#TD2#
Rhodes shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. River is trying to defend but Rhodes finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Rhodes sitting and controlling from the half guard.
River tries to kick Rhodes off but Rhodes keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Rhodes missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rhodes stops River from getting back to his feet. #SUB2#
Rhodes is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Rhodes controlling the action here. #T1#
Rhodes looks to land a strike but River avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Rhodes passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Rhodes taking a breather here.
Rhodes looking to punish the body of his opponent here but River is avoiding damage well. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
River is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Rhodes is controlling him well.#SUB2#
Rhodes tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Rhodes has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
River takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Rhodes working the ground and pound but River is defending the strikes.
Rhodes wants to control but River is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
River takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Rhodes has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T3#
Rhodes wants to control but River is keeping him busy.
Rhodes in side control, throwing shots but River defends. #SUB2#
Rhodes tries for a kimura but River is defending well.
Rhodes misses with the ground and pound.
River avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Rhodes. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Rhodes tries to advance to mount but River denies him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rhodes looking to punish the body of his opponent here but River is avoiding damage well.
Rhodes lands a decent elbow from side control. #SUB2#
Rhodes looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Rhodes works to advance to full mount. River defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rhodes controlling the pace for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dusty Rhodes dominated that round.
That's time! River's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Rhodes moves in looking to clinch but River pushes him off.
River appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
River lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CUT#It looks like Dusty Rhodes has been cut.
Rhodes misses with a looping left.
Rhodes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
River blocks a jab.
Rhodes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rhodes thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rhodes misses with a jab to the body
and River counters with a low kick, right behind Rhodes 's knee.
Jab, jab by Rhodes - just one landing.
River misses with a wild body shot.
Dusty Rhodes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rhodes tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but River defends well and Rhodes ends up having to push River into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
River ducks right into an uppercut from Rhodes.
Nice shot lands for River.
Rhodes with a nice cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
River jabs Rhodes to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Rhodes throws an ugly left hook that misses
and River counters with a left to the body.
Rhodes on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
River connects with a leg kick. #T1#
Rhodes scores with a hook.#CL2#
Rhodes gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
I was talking to River's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Rhodes is working for takedown but River is calmly controlling the position for now.
Rhodes is looking for a takedown.
Bill River has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dusty Rhodes.
Rhodes goes for a takedown attempt but River pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
River jabs Rhodes to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Rhodes throws a jab but it's blocked by River.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rhodes.
Nice defenses there by River.#CL#
River gets in close and instigates a clinch.
River tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rhodes avoids it.
River blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rhodes has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by River after a bit of a struggle.
Rhodes wants a takedown but no success here.
Rhodes tries to work over River's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
River is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rhodes is defending well for now.
River tries a body shot but Rhodes blocks it.
Rhodes swings wildly with an uppercut but River uses good head movement to avoid it.
River gets underhooks to prevent Rhodes's takedown attempt.
Good body shot from River.
River lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rhodes backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
River has a couple of punches blocked by Rhodes.
River tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rhodes has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by River after a bit of a struggle.
Rhodes misses with a hook to the ribs.
River misses with some punches.
Rhodes is looking for a takedown up against the cage. River gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
River tries to throw a body punch but Rhodes avoids it by throwing River back against the cage.
River with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Rhodes has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. River seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Rhodes can turn it around.
Rhodes is breathing heavily.
River lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right from River on the inside.
River lands with a left to the head.
River lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rhodes.
A nice left hand lands by River.
Rhodes is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#T3#
River is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rhodes is defending well for now.
River lands a good knee to the midsection. Rhodes won't want to take too many of those.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Rhodes misses with a punch on the inside.
River is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Rhodes has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by River after a bit of a struggle.
Rhodes wants a takedown.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rhodes.
River missing with knees to the body.
Rhodes avoiding damage as River throws knees to the body.
A short left from River.
The referee is keeping an eye on River - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
River misses with a punch to the body.
River wants to stall.
Rhodes lands a shoulder strike. #T4#
River is pressed up against the cage. Rhodes has hold of a leg and is looking to drag River down to the mat. River avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Rhodes thuds his right hand into River's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Rhodes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by River. #CL#
River clinches up against the cage.
A short right from Rhodes on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rhodes is looking to take this one to the mat.
River landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
River lands an uppercut.
River lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Rhodes blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
River lands a nice uppercut.#CUT#That has opened up Dusty Rhodes's cut even more.
Good body shot from River.
River can't find room to land a body shot as Rhodes controls the action.
River working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
River lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
River is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
River working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
River lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
River using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bill River dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dusty Rhodes's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
River tries a head kick but it misses.
Rhodes might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
River takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bill River is winning the standup battle so far.
River scores with a jab.
Rhodes swings for the body but River moves out of range.
River blocks a jab.
River feints and then cracks Rhodes's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rhodes down.
River waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rhodes.
River tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Rhodes is able to avoid easily.
Rhodes takes one to the side of the head.
River misses with a low kick as Rhodes jumps back.
Rhodes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rhodes is looking to clinch but River is avoiding it.
River avoids the body shot from Rhodes.
Rhodes has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rhodes there as he acknowledges the shot.
Rhodes scores with a jab. River acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
River uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rhodes.#T1#
River uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rhodes.
River throws a low kick, looking for Rhodes's leg but Rhodes calmly moves out of range.
Bill River is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
River misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rhodes.
River lands with a thumping leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Rhodes checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Rhodes takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Rhodes misses with a looping right.
Jab from Rhodes.
Rhodes falls off balance throwing a combination
and River makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Rhodes misses with a hook.
River wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Rhodes with a poor takedown
and River counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Rhodes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rhodes on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
River is looking to wear down Rhodes with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A telegraphed right hand from Rhodes misses the target.
River lands with a shot to the body.
River throws a nice inside leg kick. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rhodes throws a big shot that misses.
It looked like River was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Rhodes.
River moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
River scoring well with a low kick there.
River throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
River cracks Rhodes with a right hand to the side of the head.
Rhodes is trying hard to land a takedown here. River sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
It looked like River was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Rhodes chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before River can pounce on him.
River connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rhodes. Rhodes circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CUT#The cut above Dusty Rhodes's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Nice straight punches there by River. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of River.
River darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #ROC#Rhodes is rocked!
River batters Rhodes with a massive right followed by a huge left! Rhodes is out on his feet looking like a zombie as River lands a final crushing right hand to drop Rhodes to the mat with a gruesome thud! River is running around like a mad man after that fight and for good reason!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Bill River!
Bill River retains his middleweight title!
A relieved looking Bill River thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: GAMMA#1195 Petrov v Cleever
Date: Sep 06, 2025

#R1#
River throws a jab but it's blocked by Brewer.
River cracks Brewer with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
River dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
River bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
River tried to counter with a leg kick but Brewer avoided it.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Brewer.
Brewer on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by River. River obviously looking to wear him down.
Brewer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Brewer looks for the body kick but River saw that one coming.
River staying out of range there.
Brewer pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
River ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brewer moves away.
Brewer connects with a crisp jab.
River lands a jab to Brewer's midsection.
River looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Brewer looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
River throws a nice inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brewer moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
River throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
River tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
River throws a nice outside leg kick.
Brewer scoring well with a low kick there. #T1#
River misses with a hook to the body
and Brewer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
River gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Brewer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Brewer looks to land a left hand but River moved out of range nicely.
Brewer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract River.
An inside leg kick lands from Brewer.
River looks to land a right hand but Brewer moved out of range.
Brewer misses with a straight left.
River digs a good hook to Brewer's body.
Brewer lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but River circles away quickly and effectively.
Brewer throws a looping overhand right but River ducks down to avoid it.
Brewer lands a leg kick that knocks River off balance momentarily.
Brewer moves out of range of the strikes.
River misses with a head kick.
River is looking to wear down Brewer with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
River looks to throw the jab but Brewer is out of range.
River misses with a double jab
and Brewer counters with a good low kick that River was not able to check.
River moves out of range of the body kick.
Brewer connects with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brewer checks a leg kick nicely.
River pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T2#
Brewer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by River.
Brewer ducks under a wild hook from River.
River takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
River tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Brewer paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Brewer lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
River throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
River looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Brewer throws a body shot but no joy.
River looks to throw the jab but Brewer is out of range.
Brewer moves out of range as River throws a body kick.
River is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Brewer bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps River's head backwards.
River takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
River throws a low kick but it's checked well by Brewer.
Brewer swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
River has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Brewer.
The fighters circling - Brewer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
River was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
River ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brewer moves away.
River with a nice calf kick.#T3#
Brewer finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
River tries to clinch but Brewer is having none of it.
River throws a predictable looking body shot
and Brewer counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
River tries to clinch but Brewer moves out of range.
River fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Brewer wants to land a leg kick but River is out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
River throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #CUT#It looks like Leroy Brewer has been cut.
River misses with a body shot.
River takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
River ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brewer moves away.
Brewer scores with a kick to the midsection.
River tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A jab from Brewer misses.
River ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brewer moves away.
Brewer dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on River. That did some damage!
Brewer misses with a body shot.
River slips under a jab from Brewer.
River lands a slapping body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
River fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Brewer is out of range. #T4#
River with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
River keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brewer.
River takes a swing at Brewer's ribcage but misses.
Brewer throws a leg kick but River checks it.
Brewer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
River waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brewer.
Brewer misses with a left hand
and River counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Brewer punishes River's body with a nice straight punch.
River misses with a low kick.
Brewer fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches River on the side of the head.
Brewer looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
River lands a really nice looking cross but Brewer seems unphased.
Brewer throws a front kick aimed at River's knee but River avoids it well.
River stuns Brewer with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brewer looks to land a left hand but River moved out of range nicely.
River slips a jab from Brewer.
River is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Brewer.
River checks a leg kick.
River stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Brewer.
Brewer throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent River stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Leroy Brewer will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Leroy Brewer's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
A good leg kick by Brewer.
River lands with a good body shot.
Nice body kick from River.
A slow jab from Brewer misses its intended target.
River ducks under a wild hook from Brewer.
River is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brewer.
Brewer lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
River lands a nice looking body kick.
A swing and a miss from River.
River swings away with a body shot that misses
and Brewer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice uppercut there from River.
Brewer slips under a jab from River.
River throws a jab when Brewer was well out of range.
Brewer feints a counter leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Brewer. That's going to slow River down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A low kick from River misses
and Brewer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Brewer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Brewer dips to his left and cracks River with an uppercut!
Brewer avoids the body shot from River.
Brewer misses with a hook
letting River counter with a right hand. #T1#
Brewer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
River misses with a hook. Brewer ducked under it nicely.
Brewer throws a body kick that misses.
Brewer thows a left - swing and a miss!
River lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Brewer fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. River looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Brewer lands with a nice body punch.
River throws a body shot but no joy.
Brewer misses with a head kick.
Decent striking displayed by River there.
Brewer buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Brewer checks a leg kick.
Brewer looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
River throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
River throws an off balance right hand
and Brewer counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Brewer throws a hook to the side of River's head but River sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
River throws the kick towards the body but Brewer avoids it.
Brewer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
River throws a lazy right hand but Brewer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T2#
Brewer lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Brewer swinging wildly here.
Brewer throws a body kick that misses
and River counters with a lovely straight right hand!
River takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A telegraphed right hand from River misses the target. #CL#
River has managed to clinch.
River trying to land knees to the body.
River digs a right hand underneath Brewer's ribcage. Brewer let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Brewer tries to circle away but River has him pinned against the cage.
Brewer has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC2#
Brewer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Brewer throws out a loose jab but River uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brewer missing with a left hand there. River was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
River throws a hook to the side of Brewer's head but Brewer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
River throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
River misses with a hook. Brewer ducked under it nicely. #CL#
River closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Brewer tries to break the clinch but River is controlling the position. #T3##BC2#
Brewer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Brewer avoids the body shot from River.
River slips under a jab from Brewer.
River looks to land a right hand but Brewer moved out of range.
Brewer appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
River wants to clinch.
River looking to land some kicks to the body here.
River misses with a wild body shot.
River cracks Brewer with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A big right from River misses.
Brewer with a body punch. A glancing blow.
River throws a jab but it's blocked by Brewer.
Brewer counters with a body kick.
Brewer connects with a body shot.
Brewer throws the left hand but River avoids the punch easily.
River takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Brewer throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and River counters with a straight right hand.
Leroy Brewer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
An inside leg kick lands from Brewer. #T4#
Brewer doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brewer misses with an attempted mid kick.
Brewer jabs at River's body.
Brewer walks forward, straight into a front kick from River.
River throws a lazy right hand but Brewer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
River looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
River misses with a hook.
A shot to the liver by River. Beautiful body shot.
River misses with a jab to the body
and Brewer counters with a good low kick that River was not able to check.
Brewer connects with a leg kick.
Brewer misses with a low kick.
River moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
River lands the left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brewer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
River stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Brewer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
River throws a good cross that connects.
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 Bill River will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Leroy Brewer's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
River throws a nice inside leg kick.
River closes the distance looking to clinch
and Brewer counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Brewer throws a hook to the side of River's head but River sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Brewer takes a swing at River's ribcage but misses.
Brewer looking to land some kicks to the body here.
River throws a looping overhand right but Brewer ducks down to avoid it.
Brewer fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
An inside leg kick lands from River.
River scores with a jab.
River misses with an uppercut.
Brewer swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
River swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Brewer.
River tries to score with a low kick but Brewer moves his leg out of the way.
River walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Brewer checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
River throws a solid leg kick but Brewer takes the impact on his shin and smiles at River.
Brewer misses with a hook
and River counters with a stiff right hand.
A nice leg kick lands there from Brewer. #T1#
Brewer throws a leg kick but River checks it.
River misses with a wild body shot.
Brewer takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
River with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Brewer to score with a decent uppercut.
River throws a low kick but Brewer moves out of range easily.
River throws an overhand right that lands on Brewer's shoulder, as Brewer tries to avoid the shot.
River keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brewer.
A good leg kick by River.
River avoids the body shot from Brewer.
Brewer lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Brewer finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Brewer misses with an uppercut
and River counters with a nice body shot.
A big right from Brewer misses.
Brewer tries to score with a low kick but River moves his leg out of the way.
River thumps Brewer with a low kick.
River buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
River throws a leg kick
and Brewer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
River is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T2#
River steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Brewer.
River cracks a nice hook into Brewer's ribs.
River tries to score with a low kick but Brewer moves his leg out of the way.
Nice body punch from Brewer.
Brewer throws a right hand that misses
and River cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Brewer jabs River to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Brewer lands a straight punch to the body, keeping River at a distance.
River slips under a jab from Brewer.
Brewer lands a body shot.
Brewer takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Brewer throws a lazy right hand but River sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
River moves out of range of the body kick from Brewer.
River just misses with a punch to the body. #CL#
River moves into the clinch.
River has Brewer pressed against the cage, preventing Brewer from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
River lands a body punch. #T3#
River tries a knee to the head but Brewer blocks it.
River is pushing Brewer up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Brewer's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
River landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Brewer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
River fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Brewer wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but River has him pressed against the cage.
River tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Brewer wants to break the clinch but can't.
A frustrated look appears on Brewer's face as he tries to break the clinch.
River misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brewer wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
River throws a punch but it's blocked by Brewer.
River has Brewer pressed against the cage, preventing Brewer from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
River using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
River scores with a shot to the side of Brewer's head.
River misses with an elbow over the top.
Brewer blocks a body shot from River.
River prevents Brewer from breaking the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on River - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters. #T4#
Brewer is trying to break the clinch but River is controlling him.
A nice left hand lands by River.
River lands with a short shot to the head.
River tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
River looking to throw knees to the head but Brewer is blocking nicely.
River prevents Brewer from breaking the clinch.
Brewer wants to break the clinch but can't.
River scores a nice knee to the body.
River lands with a right to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short left from River.
Brewer wants to break the clinch but can't.
River softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
River trying to land knees to the body.
River lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Brewer is trying to break the clinch but River is controlling him.
Brewer wants to break free but River has control.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. River obliges.
River working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bill River clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Leroy Brewer's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R4#
River scores with a nice strike.
River will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
River jabs at Brewer's body.
Brewer lands with a thumping leg kick.
River bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Brewer moves away from the strike by River.
River stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Brewer.
Brewer goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
River fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
River throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
River throws a leg kick
and Brewer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Brewer takes a body punch but keeps moving.
River ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brewer moves away.
River takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
River appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Brewer fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt River.#T1#
River misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
River misses the shot to the body.
Brewer moves out of range of the body kick.
River moves out of range as Brewer throws a body kick.
Brewer steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from River. That one must have hurt.
Brewer scoring well with a low kick there.
Brewer walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Brewer misses the shot to the body.
River throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL#
River takes the fight into the clinch.
Brewer is trying to push River away but River has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Brewer is trying to break free.
Brewer wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Brewer wants to get back to striking at distance but River won't allow it.
River lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Brewer tries to break free but River pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Brewer breaks from the clinch. #T2#
Brewer throws a lazy uppercut
and River counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Brewer is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
River chopping away at his opponent's legs.
River thows a body kick. Brewer tries to catch it but that hurt him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
River tries to clinch up.
River dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
River moves out of range as Brewer throws a body kick.
River cracks Brewer with a right hand to the side of the head.
That kick from River tenderised Brewer's leg. Brewer is trying to keep his angry face on.
River stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Brewer.
Brewer checks a leg kick.
Brewer loads up on a big right hand but River slips the punch.
River misses with a looping left.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from River. Brewer shrugs it off though.
A nice inside leg kick there by River. That's going to slow Brewer down.
River throws a head kick that misses
and Brewer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Brewer has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from River.
Brewer checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#T3#
Brewer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
River looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Brewer tries a head kick but it misses.
River connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
River slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
River looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Brewer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as River throws out the jab.
River ducks under a wild hook from Brewer.
Brewer dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on River. That did some damage!
A slow jab from Brewer misses its intended target.
Brewer throws a body punch but River moves out of range.
An inside leg kick from River misses.
Brewer feints a counter leg kick.
River lands a nice shot that snaps Brewer's head back.
Nice body punch from Brewer.
River fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Brewer looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
River's corner calls for a 1-2. River obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
River gets a clinch.
River misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Brewer.
Bill River has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T4#
Brewer wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
River misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brewer is trying to break the clinch but River has him pressed against the cage.
Brewer wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2#
Brewer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Brewer throws a nice head kick!
River takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Brewer takes one on the button.
Brewer keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Brewer follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Brewer misses the body punch
letting River counter with a right hand.
A slapping leg kick lands for Brewer.
River throws a right hand that misses
and Brewer counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Brewer tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and River is able to avoid easily.
River looks to score with a jab to the body but Brewer is just out of range.
Brewer misses with a looping left.
Brewer slips under a jab.
Brewer takes one to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bill River had his way with Leroy Brewer in that round.
The cut man is working on Leroy Brewer's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R5#
Brewer turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
River tries to clinch but Brewer moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Brewer! But no joy.
River connects with a crisp jab.
Brewer fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches River on the side of the head.
River fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Brewer looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
River will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
River backing away here, and Brewer unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
River throws a series of punches but Brewer avoids them all with ease.
Brewer lands with a nice body punch.
River throws a body shot but no joy.
River connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Brewer momentarily.
Brewer takes a jab right on the kisser.
River scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Brewer doesn't seem bothered though.
River throws a hook but Brewer blocks it.
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 nice inside leg kick there by Brewer. That's going to slow River down.
River moves out of range as Brewer throws a body kick.
Brewer throws out a loose jab but River uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Brewer avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
River is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brewer can do to turn this around?
River throws a wild body kick that Brewer sees coming a mile off.
River tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Brewer manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Brewer misses with a low kick as River jumps back.
A jab from River misses.
River throws a body punch but Brewer moves out of range.
River blocks a jab.
River throws a leg kick
and Brewer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Brewer lands with an overhand left.
River throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brewer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
River misses with a looping right.
River throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
River misses the body punch
and Brewer counters with a solid body kick.
River throws a chopping leg kick but Brewer manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
River fails with an attempt to clinch.
Brewer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but River was well out of range. Poor timing from Brewer.
Brewer throws an off balance right hand
enabling River to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
Brewer fakes the leg kick and cracks River in the body.
River blocks the body kick.
Brewer throws a half hearted mid kick.
River is looking for a counter combo.
River chopping away at his opponent's legs.
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!
Brewer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from River.
River fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Brewer.
The fight stays on the outside here - River looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Brewer delivers a nice body kick.
Leroy Brewer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
River misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
River buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
River loads up on a big right hand but Brewer slips the punch.
Nice defenses there by River.
River on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Brewer misses the jab.#T3#
Donk. River catches Brewer right on the button with a cross.
River misses with a hook
and Brewer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Brewer throws a sloppy body shot
and River counters with a lovely straight right hand!
An inside leg kick lands from Brewer.
River lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
River lands with a kick to the temple. Brewer shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Brewer throws the left hand but River avoids the punch easily.
River scores with a jab.
Brewer goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Some bone on bone action there as River checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
River cracks Brewer with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brewer throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Brewer throws a low kick but it's checked well by River.#CL#
River closes the distance and clinches.
River missing with knees to the body.
River lands a hook that snaps the head of Brewer backwards.
River lands a good knee to the midsection. Brewer won't want to take too many of those.#T4##BC2#
Brewer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Brewer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
River swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
River throws a body punch but Brewer moves out of range.
River avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL#
River has closed the distance and engaged Brewer in a clinch.
Brewer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
River landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Brewer is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
River lands with a short punch from the clinch.
River cracks Brewer with a nice body shot.
River keeps control of Brewer as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
River keeps control of Brewer as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
River lands with a short shot to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from River.
River working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brewer on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Brewer makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
River lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 49:46
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 49:46
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bill River!
Bill River retains his middleweight title!
A very excited looking Bill River 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.

Event: GAMMA#1192 Glover v River
Date: Aug 23, 2025

#R1#
A big left from River misses.
Glover scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Glover looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Glover misses with an uppercut.
A big right from River misses.
River shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Glover scores with a hook to the body. River takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Glover circles away from the clinch attempt.
Glover swinging wildly here.
Glover ducks down and throws a hook to the body but River moves away.
River uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Glover.
Glover dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Glover.
Glover lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Buster Glover seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Glover tests River's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Glover misses.
River throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A swing and a miss from Glover.
Glover tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but River was well out of range. Poor timing from Glover.
Donk. Glover catches River right on the button with a cross.
A bone on bone clash there as Glover blocks the leg kick.
River lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Glover at a distance.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Glover throws a jab but it's blocked by River. #T1#
Glover throws an overhand right that lands on River's shoulder, as River tries to avoid the shot.
Glover slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A swing and a miss from Glover.
River throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Glover stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Glover gets cracked with a nice right hand there by River.
River on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Glover. Glover obviously looking to wear him down.
Glover walks forward, straight into a front kick from River.
Glover lands a straight punch to the body, keeping River at a distance.
Glover lands a jab-cross combination.
River wants to clinch up but Glover keeps it at a distance.
River with the inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
River swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from River - that will leave a mark!
River misses the jab.#CL2#
River has Glover up against the cage in a clinch.
River throws a head punch that misses.
Glover lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
River trying to land knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. River obliges.#T2#
River tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Glover avoids it.
River takes a shot to the head.
River misses with a short punch on the inside.
Glover lands a shot to the body.
Glover tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
River blocks an uppercut.
River blocking some punches.
Glover swings wildly with an uppercut but River uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. River obliges.
Glover lands a nice shot to the body.
River lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Glover's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
River goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Glover misses with a punch to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Glover.
River struggles to land a body shot inside as Glover controls his hands.
River scores with a hook to the body.
Glover looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
River blocks a punch to the side of the head.
River misses with a hook to the ribs. #T3#
River tries to throw a body punch but Glover avoids it by throwing River back against the cage.
Glover tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Glover lands a body shot.
Glover has a couple of punches blocked by River.
Glover misses with a hook to the ribs.
Glover can't find room to land a body shot as River controls the action.
River lands a right hand.
River tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
River misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Glover.
River displaying some good clinch control by pressing Glover up against the cage.
River using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Glover is breathing heavily.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from River.
River lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Glover or not.
River lands a hook that snaps the head of Glover backwards.
Glover working aggressively here.
River missing with knees to the body.
River landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
River goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
River is working Glover over against the cage.#T4#
Still in the clinch, River scores with a nice short uppercut.
River landing knees 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!
River gets through Glover's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
River lands an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from River as the two fighters clinch.
River presses Glover against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short right from River on the inside.
River is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from River.
River working Glover over with knees to the body.
River lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
River lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short left from River.
River lands a body shot.
River using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Nice body punch from River.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, River creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Glover takes a knee to the side of the body.
River using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Glover's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
River lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Glover or not.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bill River dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
River tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Glover misses with a body shot.
River throws a leg kick but Glover sees it coming and moves out of range.
Glover jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Glover throws a jab but it's blocked by River.
River has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Glover.
Glover misses with an uppercut.
Glover misses with a leg kick.
River pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
River misses with a leg kick.
River avoids the body shot from Glover.
River throws a nice inside leg kick.
River throws a right and a left that both miss.
River misses with a low kick.
Glover wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
River throws the left hand but Glover avoids the punch easily.
Glover is looking to slow River down with leg kicks. #CL2#
River rushes Glover and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
River working aggressively here.
Nice body punch from River - that landed with a thud.
River misses with some punches.
River prevents a body shot from Glover. #T1#
A short uppercut from River.
Knees to the body from River.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
River lands a hook that snaps the head of Glover backwards.
River tries to work over Glover's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Knees to the body from River.
River scores with a shoulder strike.
River landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
River lands a body shot.
Glover takes a knee to the side of the body.
Glover's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
River landing some nice looking knees to the body.
River has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
River throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Glovers head.
A right hook to the body lands for River.
River lands a shoulder strike.
River tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
River lands a knee to the head.
Glover takes a knee to the side of the body.
River lands a hook to the side of the head.
River digs a right hand underneath Glover's ribcage. Glover let out a lung full of air as it connected.
River working Glover over with knees to the body.#T2#
River lands with a right to the head.
A short uppercut from River.
Bill River seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as River takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
River lands a hook to the side of the head.
Glover throws a punch but it's blocked by River.
River lands a nice uppercut.#BC#
Glover escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Glover rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #CL2#
and River holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
River lands a nice knee to the body.
River lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
River lands an uppercut.#ROC2#Glover is rocked!
River lands a nice uppercut.
Oh Glover is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Knees in the clinch landing for River.
River jerks Glover's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Glover drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! River goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from River because Glover was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Bill River!
Bill River is the new middleweight champion!
Our winner, Bill River, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: GAMMA#1187 Glover v River
Date: Aug 09, 2025

#R1#
River on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Glover. Glover obviously looking to wear him down.
River motions for Glover to come forward. River throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Glover misses with a straight left.
Glover has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Outlaw MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Glover throws a low kick but River moves out of range easily.
River with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Glover tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and River is able to avoid easily.
A little jabbing left from River on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
River lands a nice hook to Glover's body. Glover takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A solid leg kick lands there for Glover.
Glover scores with a hook to the body. River takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A clash of legs there as River blocks the low kick.
River slips a jab and a cross from Glover.
Glover throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
River takes a swing at Glover's ribcage but misses.
Glover looks to score with a jab to the body but River is just out of range.
Glover misses with a looping right.
River throws a jab when Glover was well out of range.
Glover throws a quick inside leg kick.
Glover misses with an uppercut. River saw that one coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
River misses with a body shot.
River connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
River scoring well with a low kick there.
Glover swinging wildly here.
River throws out a leg kick but Glover moves out of range and River only half commits. #T1#
A nice leg kick from River, right into the meat of the thigh.
Glover connects with a crisp jab.
Glover connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
River tries to work over Glover's front leg with a kick but Glover checks it.
Glover uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by River. #CL2#
River rushes Glover and presses him up against the cage.
River fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
River missing with knees to the body.
River blocks an uppercut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Glover as River tries to tie him up.
Glover lands a body shot.
Glover fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
River blocking some punches.
Glover presses River against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short left from River.
Glover lands a body punch in the clinch.
River is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Glover is defending well for now.
River tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Glover avoids it.
Glover fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Glover lands a shoulder strike. #T2#
Glover misses with a short punch on the inside.
River lands a right hand.
River blocks a body shot from Glover.
Glover letting River take a breather here.
Glover lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of River backwards.
River's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Glover doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice body punch from Glover - that landed with a thud.
River blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Glover tried to land a shot to the body but connects with River's elbow.
Glover lands an uppercut.
Glover doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
River blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Glover.
Glover lands with a short head shot on the inside.
River tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Glover avoids it.
Glover lands a left hand that snaps the head of River backwards.
River goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Glover cracks River with a nice body shot.
Glover softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Glover tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
A nice right hand lands inside from Glover.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from River.
Glover tries a body shot but River blocks it.
Nice body punch from Glover - that landed with a thud.
River looks winded!
River scores a nice knee to the body.
Glover goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
River scores with a shoulder strike.
Glover goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Glover tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
River throws a punch but it's blocked by Glover.
River goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Glover prevents a body shot from River.
Glover misses with a punch on the inside.
River taking a breather.
A head punch on the inside from Glover fails to land.
River has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Glover seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if River can turn it around.
River working Glover over with knees to the body.
Glover lands an uppercut.
Glover blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Glover tries a body shot but River blocks it.
Glover throws a punch but it's blocked by River. #T4#
Glover tried to land a shot to the body but connects with River's elbow.
Glover lands a shot to the body.
Glover lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
River blocks a body shot from Glover.
River lands a right hand that snaps the head of Glover backwards.
Glover lands a hook to the side of the head.
Glover has a couple of punches blocked by River.
River blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
River doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
River lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Glover backwards.
Glover misses with a short punch on the inside.
River blocking some punches.
River lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
River can't find room to land a body shot as Glover controls the action.
Glover avoiding damage as River throws knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
River fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Glover misses with a hook to the ribs.
Still in the clinch, Glover scores with a nice short uppercut.
Glover scores with a hook to the body.
River misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Buster Glover dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
River shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
River scores with a shot to the body.
Glover smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
River misses with a hook.
River is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Glover rather than just go for the knockout.
River blocks a low kick nicely.
Glover throws a series of punches but River moves out of range.
Glover throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Glover ducks right into an uppercut from River.
Glover uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from River.
Glover looks to land a combination but River avoids it well.
River throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Glover tried to score with a low kick but River checks it.
River misses with a low kick as Glover jumps back.
Glover moves out of range as River strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
River swings for the body but Glover moves out of range.
River fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
River thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Glover if he has to take too many more of those.
River has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Glover.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
River instigates a clinch.
River misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Glover.
Glover tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
River lands a right hand that snaps the head of Glover backwards.
River stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Glover lands a hook that snaps the head of River backwards.
River blocks an uppercut.
Buster Glover has scored more points in the clinch so far.
River lands a left hand.
A shot in the inside from Glover.
River blocks a body shot from Glover.
A left hand lands to the body for River.
Glover lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Glover fails to land.
River prevents a body shot from Glover.
River fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Glover lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
River lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
River looking to slow down the pace here.
Glover works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
River lands a right hand.
River blocking some punches. #T2#
River blocks a body shot from Glover.
River blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Glover scores with a shoulder strike.
River throws a punch but it's blocked by Glover.
Glover misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by River.
River will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Glover up against the cage.
Glover goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
River misses with some punches.
Glover fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Glover tried to land a shot to the body but connects with River's elbow.
Glover misses with a punch to the body.
Glover softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Glover lands a right hand that snaps the head of River backwards.
River lands a left hand.
Glover doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Glover struggles to land a body shot inside as River controls his hands.
Glover works on River's body with a couple of short punches.#T3#
River lands a hook that snaps the head of Glover backwards.
Glover can't find room to land a body shot as River controls the action.
River tries to throw a body punch but Glover avoids it by throwing River back against the cage.
River landing some nice looking knees to the body.
River misses with a punch on the inside.
River tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Glover avoids it.
Glover gets through River's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Glover goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
River landing knees to the body.
Glover lands a body punch in the clinch.
River is breathing heavily.
River lands a shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Glover.
Glover lands with a right to the head.
Glover lands a left hand that snaps the head of River backwards.
Glover misses with some punches.
Glover lands a body punch in the clinch.
River throws a head punch that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Glover creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
River blocks a body shot from Glover. #T4#
Glover tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
River lands a hook to the side of the head.
Glover gets through River's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
River doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Glover managing to block the knees to the body from River.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Glover.
Glover tries to work over River's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Glover struggles to land a body shot inside as River controls his hands.
Glover misses with a body punch.
Glover lands a left hand that snaps the head of River backwards.
River lands a shoulder strike.
Glover managing to block the knees to the body from River.
Glover struggles to land a body shot inside as River controls his hands.
River tries to land knees in the clinch but Glover avoids the damage to the body.
River prevents a body shot from Glover.
Glover lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Glover lands with a short head shot on the inside.
River makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Glover lands with a light punch inside.
Glover has a couple of punches blocked by River.
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 Buster Glover will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Glover looks to throw the jab but River is out of range.
Glover tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but River was well out of range. Poor timing from Glover.
Glover tests River's chin there with a solid looking shot.
River throws a quick inside leg kick.
Glover rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and River counters with a nice uppercut.
Glover misses with a few strikes there.
Buster Glover is winning the standup battle so far.
Glover checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
River thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Glover if he has to take too many more of those.
River ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Glover moves away.
Glover connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Glover connects with a crisp jab.
Glover scores with a sloppy right hand. River should have avoided that one.
Glover is looking to score with low kicks.
River slips under a jab from Glover.
River throws a leg kick but Glover sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Glover tries to counter by clinching up but River breaks away and moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Glover. River does a little dance to reset his feet.
River misses with a hook. Glover ducked under it nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
River takes one on the chin but seems OK.
River misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Glover. #T1#
Glover takes a swing at River's ribcage but misses.
River misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A slow jab from Glover misses its intended target.
A looping hook to the body misses from River. Glover does a little dance to reset his feet.
River throws a jab but it's blocked by Glover.
Glover connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed River momentarily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A telegraphed right hand from Glover misses the target. #CL2#
River has closed the distance and engaged Glover in a clinch.
River lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by River.
A hook to the body from River.
Glover struggles to land a body shot inside as River controls his hands.
Glover lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
River blocking some punches.
Glover lands a body shot.
Glover tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
River tries to throw a body punch but Glover avoids it by throwing River back against the cage.
Glover scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Glover misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
River struggles to land a body shot inside as Glover controls his hands.
River blocking some punches.
River misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Glover.
River is working Glover over against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Glover lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A hook to the body from Glover.
River tries to land knees in the clinch but Glover avoids the damage to the body.
Glover is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that River can do to turn this around?
River lands with a light punch inside.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. River obliges.
A head punch blocked on the inside by River.
A nice left hand lands by River.
Glover misses with a punch to the body.
Glover working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
River struggles to land a body shot inside as Glover controls his hands.
River landing knees to the body.
River lands a shoulder strike.
River lands with a right to the head.
Glover on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #T3#
Glover tries a body shot but River blocks it.
River lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Glover blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
River scores with a nice hook to the head.
Glover lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of River backwards.
River struggles to land a body shot inside as Glover controls his hands.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Glover throws a punch but it's blocked by River.
Glover tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Glover on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
River trying to land knees to the body.
River lands a shot to the body.
Glover scores with a shoulder strike.
Glover misses with a punch on the inside.
Glover works on River's body with a couple of short punches.
River landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A short right from Glover.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Glover.
Glover goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T4#
River misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Glover.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Glover on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
River missing with knees to the body.
River working aggressively here.
River working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Glover pushes River back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Glover.
Glover throws a head punch that misses.
Glover throws a punch but it's blocked by River.
Glover prevents a body shot from River.
A right hand to the body from Glover.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for River.
Glover fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Glover blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Glover managing to block the knees to the body from River.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Glover lands with a right to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Bill River just about did enough to take it.
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.#R4#
Glover cracks a nice hook into River's ribs.
Buster Glover seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
River throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
River on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Glover takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
River has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from River there as he acknowledges the shot.
River throws a body shot but no joy.
Good work by River as he checks the leg kick.
Glover ducks under a wild hook from River.
Glover tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but River was well out of range. Poor timing from Glover.
Glover ducks under a wild hook from River.
The fighters circling - River throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
River chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Glover can pounce on him.
River takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A jab from River does it's job there.
A swing and a miss from Glover.
River throws a right and a left that both miss.
Glover tries to counter by clinching up but River breaks away and moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
River takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Glover keeps the fight on the outside.
Some bone on bone action there as Glover checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #T1#
Glover looks to score with a jab to the body but River is just out of range.
River throws out a loose jab but Glover uses good head movement to avoid it.
Glover misses with a wild body shot.
Glover looks to throw the jab but River is out of range.
Glover looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Glover misses with a low kick.
Glover throws a jab but it's blocked by River.
River throws a low kick but Glover avoids it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as River checks a leg kick.
River misses with a low kick.
Glover throws out a leg kick but River moves out of range and Glover only half commits.
River swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A bone on bone clash there as Glover blocks the leg kick.
River misses the shot to the body.
River on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Glover scoring well with a low kick there.
River throws out a loose jab but Glover uses good head movement to avoid it.
Glover tries to land a leg kick but River saw it coming and moves away.
Glover slips under a jab.#T2#
River throws a good cross that connects.
Glover throws a body punch but River moves out of range.
Glover throws a leg kick but River moved away.
Glover sets himself, and River steps forward looking for the clinch! Glover avoids it this time.
Glover throws a right hand that misses
and River cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A slapping leg kick lands for Glover.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
River has managed to clinch.
River with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Glover blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Glover blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Glover struggles to land a body shot inside as River controls his hands.
A nice right hand lands inside from Glover.
Glover doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Glover pushes River back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
River blocks a body shot from Glover.
Glover working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
River pushes Glover back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
River wants to stall.
Glover blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T3#
River prevents a body shot from Glover.
River can't find room to land a body shot as Glover controls the action.
Glover softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Glover misses with a shot to the kidneys.
River blocking some punches.
River misses with the head strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by River.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Glover throws a punch but it's blocked by River.
Glover throws a head punch that misses.
Glover lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nice body punch from River - that landed with a thud.
River blocks an uppercut.
River misses with the head strike.
Glover tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Glover misses with a punch on the inside.
Glover throws a head punch that misses.
River blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T4#
Nice body punch from Glover.
River lands an uppercut.
River misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Glover misses with the head strike.
Glover misses with a hook to the ribs.
Glover swings away with an uppercut that misses.
River blocking some punches.
River blocking some punches.
Glover doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Glover working some nice short punches in the clinch.
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 a hook to the ribs.
River is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Glover is defending well for now.
Glover takes a shot to the head.
Glover lands a hook to the side of the head.
River lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by River.
River works on Glover's body with a couple of short punches.
River works on Glover's body with a couple of short punches.
A short body shot lands from River as the two fighters clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Buster Glover will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R5#
River scoring well with a low kick there.
Glover looks to land a right hand but River moved out of range.
Glover throws a leg kick but River moved away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from River.
Glover looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Glover getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Glover misses with a leg kick.
River is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
River ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Glover throws a right and a left that River avoids nicely.
River throws a low kick but Glover avoids it.
Glover is looking to counter the offense by River and move into the clinch.
River's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A solid leg kick lands there for River.
Glover moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
River tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Glover was well out of range. Poor timing from River.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Glover throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Glover is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by River.
River uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Glover.
River buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Glover lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but River circles away quickly and effectively.
River is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Buster Glover is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T1#
River throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Glover staying out of range there.
Glover blocks a low kick nicely.
Glover attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Glover swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Glover fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches River on the side of the head.
Glover misses with a leg kick
and River counters with an outside leg kick.
River misses with a body shot.
Glover misses with a wild combination.
River swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
River with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Glover to score with a decent uppercut.
River lands a jab to Glover's midsection.
River connects with a body shot that sends Glover's belly button to the back.
River lands a jab to the nose.
River tries to clinch but Glover moves out of range.
Glover pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
River throws a nice outside leg kick. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Glover checks a leg kick.
Glover is looking to chop away at River's legs.
River throws a hook but Glover blocks it.
Glover wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Glover throws a series of punches but River moves out of range.
That kick from River tenderised Glover's leg. Glover is trying to keep his angry face on.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Glover 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 River has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from River and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
River lands a slapping body shot.
Glover gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A jab from Glover misses.
Glover throws a shot from downtown. River moves away and avoids it.
River throws a hook but Glover blocks it.
River misses with a body kick.
River moves forwards but Glover connects with a nice, crisp jab.
River tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Glover scores with a body shot.
River tries to clinch up.
River misses with a low kick.
Glover is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from River.
Glover swings and misses with a hook to the body.
River ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Glover moves away.
Bill River has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
River goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A left lands for Glover.
River thows a left - swing and a miss!
River gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CL2#
River fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Glover, pushing him back against the cage.
River trying to land knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from River.
Glover misses with a punch on the inside.
Glover throws a head punch that misses.
River doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
River can't find room to land a body shot as Glover controls the action.
Glover blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T4#
River swings away with an uppercut that misses.
River fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
River misses with the head strike.
River tries to land knees in the clinch but Glover avoids the damage to the body.
River misses with a hook to the ribs.
Glover lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of River backwards.
River lands a good knee to the midsection. Glover won't want to take too many of those.
River working aggressively here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Glover on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Glover can't find room to land a body shot as River controls the action.
Glover lands with a short shot to the head.
River tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Glover's elbow.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bill River.
Well Glover 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 48:48
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 49:47
Judge William Gold scores the fight 46:49

The fight is ruled a draw!
Buster Glover retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands!

Event: GAMMA#1182 Richard v Jacques
Date: Jul 19, 2025

#R1#
Pleb with a nice calf kick.
River tries to clinch up but Pleb circles away and keeps his distance.
River comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
River ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pleb throws the left hand but River avoids the punch easily.
It looked like River was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Pleb.
River keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bill River seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
River scores with a kick to the midsection.
River looks to land a right hand but Pleb moved out of range.
Pleb doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A left lands for Pleb.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
River moves away from the strike by Pleb.
Pleb has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Pleb goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CL2#
Pleb clinches with his opponent.
Pleb lands a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pleb lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Pleb goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
Pleb's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pleb gets cracked with a nice right hand there by River.
Pleb on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Pleb throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
River swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
River looks to land a left hand but Pleb moved out of range nicely.
River throws a body punch but Pleb moves out of range. #T1##CL#
River fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pleb, pushing him back against the cage.
River fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
River throws a knee to the head but misses.
Pleb scores with a hook to the body.
Pleb misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pleb blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Pleb tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pleb stalls.
River has a couple of punches blocked by Pleb.
A short right from River.
River misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pleb tries to circle away but River has him pinned against the cage.
River throws a head punch that misses.
River's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short uppercut from Pleb.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pleb.
River tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pleb avoiding damage as River throws knees to the body.
I was talking to River's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#T2#
River lands with a right to the head.
River stalling in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC2#
Pleb breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Both fighters circling a little - River finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Pleb lands a straight punch to the body, keeping River at a distance.
River slips a jab from Pleb.
Pleb digs a good hook to River's body.
River keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pleb.
River works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Pleb throws a half hearted mid kick.
Pleb throws a hook but River avoids it easily.
River takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
River steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pleb.#CL#
River takes the fight into the clinch.
River misses with a punch on the inside.
Pleb lands a nice uppercut.#BC2#
Pleb breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T3#
River lands a head shot.#CL#
River clinches up with Pleb and pushes him back against the cage.
Pleb scores with a shoulder strike.
River trying to land knees to the body.
Pleb lands a right hand.
River lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Pleb tries to throw a body punch but River avoids it by throwing Pleb back against the cage.
River makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
River misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pleb.
Pleb lands with a short shot to the head.
River misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for River.
Pleb blocking some punches.
Pleb lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down River.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
River tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Pleb lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Pleb struggles to land a body shot inside as River controls his hands.
River tries to land knees in the clinch but Pleb avoids the damage to the body.
Pleb tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
River trying to stall but Pleb improves his position.
River is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pleb is defending well for now.
River blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pleb.
River struggles to land a body shot inside as Pleb controls his hands.
River swings wildly with an uppercut but Pleb uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pleb misses with a body punch.
Pleb wants to stall. #BC2#
Pleb breaks the clinch.
River throws a leg kick
and Pleb connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pleb turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
River throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
River ducks under a wild hook from Pleb.
Pleb misses with a wild body shot.
Pleb jabs River right on the nose. River blinks but takes it well.
River misses with a leg kick
and Pleb counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
River keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hiya Pleb dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Pleb looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
River moves away from the strike by Pleb.
River half committed to a counter leg kick.
A nice leg kick from River, right into the meat of the thigh.
River scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Pleb doesn't seem bothered though.
Pleb throws a solid leg kick but River takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Pleb.
Pleb throws a big shot that misses.
River throws a good cross that connects.
River motions for Pleb to come forward. River throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That kick from Pleb tenderised River's leg. River is trying to keep his angry face on.
River swings for the body but Pleb moves out of range.
River misses with a head kick.
Nice body punch from River.
River just misses with a punch to the body.
River lands with a nice body kick.
Pleb takes a swing at River's ribcage but misses.
River tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pleb manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pleb on the wrong end of a nice hook.
River takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Pleb swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #T1#
River finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Pleb has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from River.
River moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Pleb is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pleb moves out of range of the strikes.
A little jabbing left from Pleb on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Pleb throws a solid leg kick but River takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Pleb.
River wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Pleb tries to clinch but River moves out of range.
Pleb connects with a body shot.#CL2#
Pleb closes the distance and clinches.
Pleb throws a head punch that misses.
River throws a head punch that misses.
River unloads a knee to the mid-section. Pleb lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
River trying to land knees to the body.
Pleb can't break the clinch.
River stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T2#
Pleb wants to get back to striking at distance but River won't allow it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pleb creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
River prevents a body shot from Pleb.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A bit of stalling here from River.
River doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pleb misses with a hook to the ribs.
River swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nice body punch from Pleb.
Bill River has scored more points in the clinch so far.
River can't find room to land a body shot as Pleb controls the action.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
River is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Pleb misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pleb's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
River trying to control the position but instead, Pleb has worked for underhooks and has pushed River into the cage.
Pleb blocks a body shot from River. #T3#
River lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pleb backwards.
A head punch on the inside from River fails to land.
River throws a punch but it's blocked by Pleb.
Pleb throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Pleb managing to block the knees to the body from River. #BC2#
Pleb breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pleb takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Pleb fakes high and swings low for a body shot but River manages to avoid it.
Some bone on bone action there as Pleb checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
River throws a sloppy body shot
and Pleb counters with a nice uppercut.
Pleb is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pleb throws out a leg kick but River moves out of range and Pleb only half commits.
River lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
River tries a head kick but it misses.
Pleb misses with a hook. River ducked under it nicely.
Pleb dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
River with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T4#
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!
Pleb scores with the left hand. River knows he should have avoided that one.
Pleb keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from River.
Pleb is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by River.
It looked like River was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Hiya Pleb seems to be getting the better of the standup.
River is looking to slow Pleb down with leg kicks.
River misses with a straight right.
Pleb now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
River tries to clinch but Pleb moves out of range.
Pleb moves out of range of the leg kick from River.
River lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Pleb at a distance.
Pleb staying out of range there.
Pleb throws a lazy right hand but River sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
River on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
River connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #CL2#
Pleb gets in close and instigates a clinch.
River misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pleb blocks a body shot from River.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pleb.
River lands a shoulder strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bill River dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
River lands a nice looking body shot. #CL#
River moves into the clinch successfully.
Still in the clinch, River scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from River fails to land.
Pleb swings wildly with an uppercut but River uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. River obliges.
River working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Pleb struggles to land a body shot inside as River controls his hands.
Pleb misses with the head strike.
River works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
River softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Pleb lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
River misses with a punch on the inside.
River landing knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice right hand lands inside from River.
Pleb takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
River makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from River. #T1#
Pleb lands a right hand.
Pleb misses with a punch on the inside.
River misses with a punch to the body.
River tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
River tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #BC2#
Pleb breaks the clinch.
River lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
River throws a sloppy body shot
and Pleb counters with a nice low kick that buckles River's knee momentarily.
River throws a hook but Pleb blocks it.
River scores with a head kick.
Pleb misses with a hook.
Pleb takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Pleb throws a chopping leg kick but River manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Pleb misses the shot to the body.
Pleb lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as River backs up against the cage.
River stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Pleb.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
River lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T2#
River turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Pleb misses with a looping right.
Pleb's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Pleb takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #CL2#
Pleb clinches up with River and pushes him back against the cage.
Pleb misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pleb lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
River misses with some punches. #BC2#
Pleb breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pleb looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
River stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Pleb.
Pleb takes one on the chin but seems OK.
River throws a big shot that misses.
River misses with a looping left.
Pleb scores with a leg kick. #CL2#
Pleb closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Pleb throws a punch but it's blocked by River. #T3#
Pleb misses with a punch to the body.
Pleb blocks a body shot from River.
Pleb gets through River's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
River tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Pleb blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A head punch on the inside from Pleb fails to land.
River misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Pleb.
River misses with the head strike.
Pleb tries to work over River's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pleb softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Still in the clinch, River scores with a nice short uppercut.
River misses with a body punch.
River misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Pleb breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
River avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pleb throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T4#
Pleb is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by River.
Pleb thumps River with a low kick.
Nice defenses there by River.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pleb takes a swing at River's ribcage but misses.
Pleb is looking to land body kicks.
Pleb walks forward, straight into a front kick from River.
Pleb avoids the body shot from River.
River tries to bum rush Pleb with a series of wild strikes but Pleb uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pleb swinging wildly here.
River avoids the body shot from Pleb.
River closes the distance looking to clinch
and Pleb counters with a leg kick.
A solid body kick from River.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pleb lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but River circles away quickly and effectively.
Pleb is looking to clinch but River is avoiding it.

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 Bill River.
I think River 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bill River!
Bill River seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: GAMMA#1176 Hawk v Super
Date: Jun 28, 2025

#R1#
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.#T1#
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.#CL#
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. #T2#
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. #T3#
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!#T4#
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!#R2#
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.#T1#
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.#CL#
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.#T2#
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.#BC2#
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. #T3#
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. #T4#
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!#R3#
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.#T1#
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. #T2#
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.#T3#
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. #CL#
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.#T4#
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.

Event: GAMMA#1169 Petrov v Martell
Date: Jun 07, 2025

#R1#
Undies has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from River finds it's way round the side to connect with Undies's head.
River comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
River throws a front kick aimed at Undies's knee but Undies avoids it well. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
River misses with the head strike.
River tries to stall but Undies uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
River misses with the head strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Undies.
River tries to land knees in the clinch but Undies avoids the damage to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from River.
River pushes Undies back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
River lands a left hand.
River blocks a punch to the side of the head.
River goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Undies struggles to land a body shot inside as River controls his hands.
Undies misses with a hook to the ribs.
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 short right hand to the side of the head by Undies.
River putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Undies in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Undies blocks an uppercut.
Undies lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Undies has had enough of the clinch but River keeps him there for the moment.#T1#
Undies misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by River.
River working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC2#
Undies pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
River changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Undies throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Undies throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Undies takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Undies shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bill River seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
River circles away from the clinch attempt.
River looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
River showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Undies.
River tries to close the distance and clinch up but Undies swats him away and circles back towards the center.
River moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
River lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
River is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#ROC#Undies is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from River. Undies does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
A lazy left from River finds it's target.
Undies is still on wobbly legs! Can River finish him?
River cracks Undies with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Undies falls to his knees and River doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bill River!
Bill River decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: GAMMA#1164 Petrov v Spicoli
Date: May 17, 2025

#R1#
Ritori throws a body punch but River moves out of range.
River falls off balance throwing a combination
and River takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've been told by Ritori's head coaches at Fist of Fury Training Center that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#CL2#
River gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A hook to the body from Ritori. #BC#
Ritori breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
River defending well as Ritori loads up on a big left hand.
River misses with a jab to the body
and Ritori counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ritori scores with a nice body kick.
Ritori throws a hook but River blocks it.
River tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ritori manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
River throws a leg kick
and Ritori counters with a nice uppercut.
Ritori throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ritori throws a body kick that misses.
Ritori lands with a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ritori defending well as River loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
Ritori throws a leg kick that misses.
River throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
River connects with a body shot that sends Ritori's belly button to the back.
Nice body punch from River.
Ritori has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from River.
River lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ritori's sensitive parts.
River throws a nice inside leg kick.
River looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #CL2#
River instigates a clinch.
Still in the clinch, River scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC#
Ritori escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
River throws a shot from downtown. Ritori moves away and avoids it.
River cracks Ritori with a good jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
River gets a clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from River. #T2##BC#
Ritori escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A lazy left from River finds it's target.
River looks to land a left hand but Ritori moved out of range nicely.
River goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
River throws out a loose jab but Ritori uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ritori missing with a left hand there. River was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
River misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ritori counters with an outside leg kick.
River fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ritori.
River scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ritori will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
River throws a right hand that misses
and Ritori counters with a head kick. That will keep River thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
River dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bill River seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
River chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ritori.
River looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ritori throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from River. Ritori does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ritori was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ritori throws a half hearted mid kick.
River tries to clinch but Ritori moves out of range. #CL2#
River has managed to clinch.
River throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ritoris head.
Ritori on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by River.
River misses with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Ritori - that landed with a thud.
River prevents a body shot from Ritori. #BC#
Ritori's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
River misses the body punch
and Ritori counters with a stiff right hand.
River connects with a body shot.
Ritori is looking to slow River down with leg kicks. #CL2#
River darts in and clinches Ritori up against the cage.
River blocks a body shot from Ritori. #T4#
Ritori struggles to land a body shot inside as River controls his hands.
Ritori blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ritori doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ritori tries to throw a body punch but River avoids it by throwing Ritori back against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for River.
Ritori tries to throw a body punch but River avoids it by throwing Ritori back against the cage.
Ritori is trying to force a seperation but River has the dominant position.
River misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ritori.
River prevents a body shot from Ritori.
Ritori makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ritori makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
River misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC#
Ritori breaks from the clinch.
River throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
River is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ritori rather than just go for the knockout.
Ritori slips a straight right by River.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
River takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
River throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ritori sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ritori feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Ritori missing with a left hand there. River was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Bill River will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Ritori stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from River.
River throws a lazy uppercut
and Ritori counters with a stiff right hand.
River thumps Ritori with a low kick.#CL2#
River pushes Ritori up against the cage in a clinch.
River missing with knees to the body.
Ritori misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Ritori fails to land.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ritori.
Ritori has a couple of punches blocked by River.
Ritori is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ritori works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Still in the clinch, River scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ritori swings wildly with an uppercut but River uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for River.
Ritori lands with a right to the head.
River has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Ritori seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if River can turn it around.
Ritori lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down River.
River is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ritori on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #BC#
Ritori escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
An inside leg kick from River misses. #T1#
River getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
River misses with a kick to the body
and Ritori counters with a solid body kick.
River throws a body shot but no joy.
River throws an off balance right hand
and Ritori counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
River steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ritori.
River throws a lazy head kick
and River takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
River swings for the body but Ritori moves out of range.
Ritori throws a jab when River was well out of range.
River tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
River slips a jab from Ritori.
Ritori takes one to the chin there.
River on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Wusan Ritori is winning the standup battle so far.
River throws a head kick but Ritori moves out of range.
Ritori misses with a straight left. #T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from River. Ritori does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ritori looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
River swings widly with a right hand
enabling Ritori to counter with a crisp jab.
River connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jab by Ritori.
River throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Ritori counter with a right hand.
Ritori takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ritori throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ritori pulls out of a head kick attempt.
River looks to score with a jab to the body but Ritori is just out of range.
Ritori chopping away at his opponent's legs.
River throws a looping overhand right but Ritori ducks down to avoid it.
Ritori goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
River misses with a hook to the body
and Ritori counters with a good low kick that River was not able to check. #T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from River. Ritori does a little dance to reset his feet.
River tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That kick from River tenderised Ritori's leg. Ritori is trying to keep his angry face on.
River misses with a lunging right hand
and Ritori connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
River scores with a kick to the body.
Ritori pulls out of a head kick attempt.
River misses with a series of wild punches.
River swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ritori counters with a straight right hand.
River ducks under a wild hook from Ritori.
River gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ritori misses with an uppercut
and River counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
River cracks Ritori with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
River misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Ritori counter with a right hand. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
A chopping leg kick lands by Ritori.
Ritori takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ritori takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
River throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
River throws a sloppy head kick and Ritori moves out of range easily.
River avoids a kick to the body.
River throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Ritori to counter with a crisp jab.
Good shot there by River.
Ritori keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A low kick from River is predictable there
and Ritori connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
River swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ritori counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
River lands with a kick to the ribs.
River digs a good hook to Ritori's body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wusan Ritori dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Ritori throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
River misses with a jab to the body
and Ritori counters with a nice low kick that buckles River's knee momentarily.
River swings for the body but Ritori moves out of range.
River connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ritori throws a predictable looking body shot
letting River counter with a right hand.
River delivers a nice body kick.
River throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
River misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ritori.
Ritori was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
River lands a front kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
River misses with a jab to the body
and Ritori counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ritori throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
River throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
River throws a body kick that misses
and Ritori counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
River lands with a thumping leg kick. #T1#
River lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A lazy left from Ritori finds it's target.
Ritori throws a hook but River blocks it.
River connects with a jab.
River throws a lazy body kick
and River takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ritori uses good head movement to avoid the hook from River.
River misses with a shot to the body
and Ritori counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A slow jab from River misses its intended target.
Ritori is looking to counter punch.
River checks the leg kick.
Ritori throws a big shot that misses.
River ducks right into an uppercut from Ritori. #ROC#River is rocked!
River throws a leg kick
letting Ritori counter with a right hand.
River is still on wobbly legs! Can Ritori finish him?
River misses with a leg kick
and Ritori rattles River with a well-timed uppercut counter. - River tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Ritori dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving River stiff and motionless on the mat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Wusan Ritori!
An out of breath Wusan Ritori thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: GAMMA#1158 Buster v Bill
Date: Apr 26, 2025

#R1#
Glover scores with a shot to the body.
River tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
River is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Glover displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as River throws out the jab.
Glover is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from River.
River takes a shot right to the bread basket.
River looks to score with a jab to the body but Glover is just out of range.
Glover lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Glover.
Glover looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
River connects with a good right hand that stumbles Glover. Glover circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Buster Glover seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
River connects with a crisp jab.
River throws a body shot but no joy.
Glover moves out of range as River strikes.
River throws a jab when Glover was well out of range.
River on the wrong end of a nice hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from River misses.
Glover connects with an inside leg kick.
River throws a big shot that misses.
River slips under a jab.
River connects with a looping right hand.
River throws out a powerful jab.
A shot to the liver by Glover. Beautiful body shot.
River throws the left hand but Glover avoids the punch easily.
Glover misses with a two punch combination. #CL2#
River moves into the clinch.#T1#
River tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Glover avoids it.
A left hand lands to the body for River.
Glover lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Glover can't find room to land a body shot as River controls the action.
River lands with a short punch from the clinch.
River swings away with an uppercut that misses.
River scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Glover misses with a short punch on the inside.
Glover managing to block the knees to the body from River.
Glover scores with a shot to the side of River's head.
River tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
River doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Still in the clinch, Glover scores with a nice short uppercut.
River wants to stall.
Glover lands a body shot.
River working some nice short punches in the clinch.
River tries to throw a body punch but Glover avoids it by throwing River back against the cage.
River tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Glover avoids it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
River misses with a punch to the body.
River tries to land a knee to the head but Glover blocks with his arms. #T2#
River tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Glover.
Glover blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Glover.
Glover managing to block the knees to the body from River.
Glover lands a shot to the body.
River prevents a body shot from Glover.
Glover lands a body shot in the clinch.
Glover lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Glover misses with a hook from the clinch.
Glover lands an uppercut.
River takes a shot to the head.
Glover has a couple of punches blocked by River.
River tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Glover avoids it.
River has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Glover seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if River can turn it around.
Glover lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt River or not.
River looks winded!
Glover lands on the inside with an uppercut.
River digs a right hand into Glover's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Glover's gas tank.
Glover is working River over against the cage.
Glover misses with a shot to the kidneys.
River doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Glover tries to throw a body punch but River avoids it by throwing Glover back against the cage.
Glover lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T3##BC#
Glover pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Glover keeps the fight on the outside.
River ducks under a wild hook from Glover.
River checks the leg kick nicely there.
Glover looks to score with a jab to the body but River is just out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Glover.
Glover lands with a right hand.
River lands the left hand.
Glover misses with a jab, cross combination.
River might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Glover with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
River throws a body punch but Glover moves out of range.
River throws a leg kick but Glover sees it coming and moves out of range.
Glover throws a body punch but River moves out of range.
River misses with a straight left.
Glover cracks River with an open hand slap.
Glover throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck River on the side of the head.
Glover lands with a nice body punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Glover has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from River.
A nice leg kick lands there from Glover.
River throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
River dodges the punch combination from Glover. #T4#
Glover keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Glover with a hook.
River looks to land a left hand but Glover moved out of range nicely.
Glover buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Glover lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Glover misses the shot to the body.
Glover thows a left - swing and a miss!
Glover throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
River tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Glover paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nice shot lands for Glover.
River keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Glover.
Glover tries to land a leg kick but River saw it coming and moves away.
Glover ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A slapping leg kick lands for Glover.
River throws a hook but Glover avoids it easily.
River is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Glover.
Glover slips a jab from River.
Glover is looking to counter the offense by River and move into the clinch.
Glover misses the shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Buster Glover dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL2#
River rushes Glover and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Glover breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Decent striking displayed by Glover there.
River misses with an uppercut. Glover saw that one coming.
Glover looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Glover is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that River can do to turn this around?
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Glover digs a good hook to River's body.
River throws a body punch but Glover moves out of range.
River tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Glover manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Glover throws a jab but it's blocked by River.
River throws out a counter right but Glover avoids it with no problem.
River walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Glover misses the jab.
Glover avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
River lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
River uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Glover.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Glover misses with a wild body shot.
Glover throws a nice looking combination but River bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
An inside leg kick lands from Glover.
River jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
River cracks Glover with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CL2#
River closes the distance and pushes Glover back into the cage.
River tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Glover creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Glover working some nice short punches in the clinch.
River blocks a body shot from Glover.
Glover lands a shot to the body.
Glover misses with a punch to the body.
River is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Glover is defending well for now.
A right hook to the body lands for Glover.
Glover scores with a shoulder strike.
Glover lands a nice shot to the body.
River is breathing heavily.
River tries to throw a body punch but Glover avoids it by throwing River back against the cage.
Glover lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Glover blocks an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Glover.
Glover lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt River or not.
River fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
River throws a head punch that misses.
Glover tried to land a shot to the body but connects with River's elbow.
River throws a knee to the head but misses.
Glover working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
River takes a shot to the head. #T2#
A right hand to the body from Glover.
Glover lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Glover tries to work over River's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Glover misses with a short punch on the inside.
River goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Glover softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Glover misses with a shot to the kidneys.
River misses with a knee strike.
Glover working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
River tries to work over Glover's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Glover gets through River's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Glover swings wildly with an uppercut but River uses good head movement to avoid it.
River misses with a short punch on the inside.
Glover lands a right hand that snaps the head of River backwards.
A right hand to the body from Glover.
River tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
River lands a nice uppercut.
Glover tries a body shot but River blocks it.
Glover lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Glover blocking some punches. #T3#
Glover misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by River.
River working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Glover pushes River back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
River misses with a punch on the inside.
River blocks an uppercut.
Glover has a couple of punches blocked by River.
A head punch blocked on the inside by River.
Glover misses with a punch on the inside.
River blocks a body shot from Glover. #BC#
Glover manages to break the clinch.
Glover tries to land a leg kick but River saw it coming and moves away. #CL2#
River closes the distance and pushes Glover back into the cage.
Glover tried to land a shot to the body but connects with River's elbow.
River crunches a lovely knee into Glover's ribcage.
Glover swings away with an uppercut that misses.
River lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Glover misses with a punch to the body.
River misses with a body punch.
Glover tries to work over River's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4#
River working aggressively here.
Glover 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.
River tries a body shot but Glover blocks it.
Glover tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Glover breaks the clinch.
Glover lands a glancing blow to the side of River's head.
Buster Glover is winning the standup battle so far.
River is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Glover scores with a jab to the body.
River moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
River scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Glover doesn't seem bothered though.
Glover connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Glover circles away from the clinch attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A slow jab from River misses its intended target.
Glover misses with a double jab.
River swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
River tries to clinch but Glover is having none of it.
River throws a body punch but Glover moves out of range.
Glover lands with an overhand left.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Buster Glover dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R3#
River doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Glover misses with a low kick.
River tries to counter with a clinch but Glover shakes him off and moves away.
Glover throws a leg kick which misses River's front leg but catches the back leg as River tries to avoid it.
Glover keeps the fight on the outside.
Glover tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but River was well out of range. Poor timing from Glover.
Glover throws a shot from downtown. River moves away and avoids it.
River is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Glover.
River tries to clinch but Glover is having none of it.
Glover throws a right hand that River ducks under and follows up with a left that River also avoids with ease.
River swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Glover misses with an uppercut.
River swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Glover sizes up River with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
River throws a leg kick which misses Glover's front leg but catches the back leg as Glover tries to avoid it.
Glover misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Glover tries to land a leg kick but River saw it coming and moves away.
Glover tests River's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
River checks a leg kick.
Danga de danga de dang - Glover scores with a four punch combination!
River throws a shot to the body.
Glover uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from River.
Glover is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from River.
Glover bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Glover wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#T1#
River loads up on a big right hand but Glover slips the punch.
Glover swinging wildly here.
Glover throws a shot from downtown. River moves away and avoids it.
Glover scores with a nice head shot.
Glover chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Glover misses with a double jab.
Glover keeps the fight on the outside.
Glover tries to counter by moving into the clinch but River manages to circle out of the way.
River slips under a jab.
River ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Glover moves away.
Glover lands with a nice body punch.
Glover tries a low kick but River avoids it.
River throws a body shot but no joy.
Glover moves out of range of the strikes.
River throws the kick towards the body but Glover avoids it.
Glover wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Glover moves out of range as River throws a body kick.
Glover is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from River.
Glover looks to land a right hand but River moved out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Glover. River does a little dance to reset his feet.
Glover's corner calls for a 1-2. Glover obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T2#
Glover will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Glover connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
River moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Glover fakes high and swings low for a body shot but River manages to avoid it.
River swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Nice shot by Glover.
A clash of legs there as River blocks the low kick.
A slow jab from Glover misses its intended target.
Glover slips a jab from River.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from River. Glover shrugs it off though.
Glover defending well as River loads up on a big left hand.
River misses with a body shot.
Glover throws a combination but it was largely blocked by River.
Glover tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but River was well out of range. Poor timing from Glover.
River's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Glover fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Glover throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A countering left hand to the body from River misses.
River moves out of range as Glover strikes.
Glover misses the jab.#T3#
Glover throws a jab when River was well out of range.
River appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
River misses the jab.
River ducks under a wild hook from Glover.
River appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
River chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Glover can pounce on him.
River tries a head kick but it misses.
Glover looks to throw the jab but River is out of range.
Glover bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps River's head backwards.
Glover throws a looping overhand right but River ducks down to avoid it.
Glover throws a quick inside leg kick.
Glover misses with a looping left.
Glover throws a body punch but River moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Glover misses the target.
A lazy left from Glover finds it's target.
River looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nice defenses there by River.
Glover tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and River is able to avoid easily.
River looks to throw the jab but Glover is out of range.
River slips under a jab from Glover.
River goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#T4#
Glover misses with a wild body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Glover uses good head movement to avoid the hook from River.
Glover cracks River with an open hand slap.
Glover keeps the fight on the outside.
River throws a push kick but Glover slaps the foot to one side.
River slips a jab from Glover.
River tries to clinch there but Glover circles away.
River slips a jab from Glover.
Glover wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
River throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Glover fakes high and swings low for a body shot but River manages to avoid it.
River's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Glover connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! River scrambles back to his feet.
The fighters circling - Glover throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A nice leg kick from Glover, right into the meat of the thigh.
Glover attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Glover scores with a shot to the body.
River chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Glover can pounce on him.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big left from Glover misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Buster Glover clearly takes that round.
That's time! Glover's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
Glover takes one on the chin but seems OK.
River ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
River lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Glover at a distance.
River throws a leg kick that misses. #CL2#
River clinches up with Glover and pushes him back against the cage.
River blocks an uppercut.
River blocks a body shot from Glover.
River has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
River is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Glover is defending well for now.
Glover tries to work over River's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Glover scores with a shot to the side of River's head.
River looking to slow down the pace here.
Glover blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
River crunches a lovely knee into Glover's ribcage.
River throws a head punch that misses.
River missing with knees to the body.
River throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Glover blocks it with crossed arms.
Glover can't find room to land a body shot as River controls the action.
Nice body punch from Glover. #T1#
River tries to land knees in the clinch but Glover avoids the damage to the body.
Buster Glover has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Glover swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Glover.
A head punch on the inside from Glover fails to land.
Glover throws a punch but it's blocked by River.
River misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Glover.
Glover blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
River is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Glover is defending well for now.
Glover on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Glover misses with a hook from the clinch.
Glover tries to throw a body punch but River avoids it by throwing Glover back against the cage.
River lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, River creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Glover has a couple of punches blocked by River.
River misses with a punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from River as the two fighters clinch.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
River misses with a punch to the body.
River blocking some punches.
Glover goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T2#
Glover has a couple of punches blocked by River.
A short right hand to the side of the head by River.
A short right from River.
A right hook to the body lands for River.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
River is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Glover is defending well for now.
River with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
River avoiding damage.
Glover misses with a hook to the ribs.
Glover wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Glover blocks an uppercut.
Glover fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Glover swings wildly with an uppercut but River uses good head movement to avoid it.
River misses with a hook to the ribs.
Glover lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Glover avoiding damage as River throws knees to the body.
River makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
River lands with a left to the head. #T3#
Glover is working River over against the cage.
River missing with knees to the body.
Glover's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Glover lands a nice uppercut.
River misses with a hook to the ribs.
Glover blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Glover lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from River.
River lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Glover doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
River trying to land knees to the body.
River trying to land knees to the body.
Glover blocks an uppercut.
Glover throws a head punch that misses.
Glover throws a head punch that misses.
Glover blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Glover on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Glover on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #T4#
River blocks an uppercut.
River is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Glover working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
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 misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Glover.
Glover tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Glover struggles to land a body shot inside as River controls his hands.
River blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
River lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Glover backwards.
Glover lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down River.
Glover has a couple of punches blocked by River.
River throws a head punch that misses.
River tries to land knees in the clinch but Glover avoids the damage to the body.
A short left from Glover.
Glover lands with a short shot to the head.
Glover misses with a short punch on the inside.
River lands a left hand that snaps the head of Glover backwards.
Glover tried to land a shot to the body but connects with River's elbow.
A body shot lands from Glover.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bill River dominated that fourth round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
A jab from Glover finds it's way through River's defenses.
Glover looks to land a left hand but River moved out of range nicely.
Glover slips a straight right by River.
Glover scores with a jab to the body.
River throws a jab but it's blocked by Glover.
River lands with a straight right. Glover didn't see that one coming.
Glover takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
River avoids the body shot from Glover.
River now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
River buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Glover lands a straight punch to the body, keeping River at a distance.
Glover is looking to chop away at River's legs.
River does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A nice leg kick from Glover, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That kick from Glover tenderised River's leg. River is trying to keep his angry face on.
Glover throws a front kick aimed at River's knee but River avoids it well.
Glover shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Glover thuds a left hand into River's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Glover throws a lazy right hand but River sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Glover throws a low kick but River avoids it.
Buster Glover is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T1#
River misses with a head kick.
River throws a nice inside leg kick.
Glover lands a jab to the nose.
Glover scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Glover moves out of range of the body kick.
Glover fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but River is out of range.
River throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Glover throws a jab but it's blocked by River.
Glover throws a leg kick but River sees it coming and moves out of range.
River throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
River takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nice body punch from Glover.
Glover slips under a jab from River.
Glover throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent River stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Glover throws a combination but it was largely blocked by River.
Glover motions for River to come forward. Glover throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Glover throws a low kick but River avoids it.
The fighters circling - Glover throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
River throws out a counter right but Glover avoids it with no problem.#T2#
Glover is looking to score with low kicks.
River throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Glover does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Glover throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Glover misses the shot to the body.
Glover tries to score with a low kick but River moves his leg out of the way.
River is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Glover with a body shot.
River connects with a body shot that sends Glover's belly button to the back.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Glover swings for the body but River moves out of range.
River doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
River throws a hook to the side of Glover's head but Glover sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Glover misses with a hook. River ducked under it nicely.
Glover wants to slow River down by chopping away at his legs.
Glover on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by River. River obviously looking to wear him down.
Glover misses the jab.
River throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#CL2#
River pushes Glover up against the cage in a clinch.
River'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 scores a nice knee to the body.
Bill River has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
River misses with a short punch on the inside.
River swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
River throws a head punch that misses.
Glover blocks an uppercut.
River lands a knee to the body.
River works on Glover's body with a couple of short punches.#T4#
Glover misses with a short punch on the inside.
River lands with a light punch inside.
River misses with some punches.
River lands a right hand.
River fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
River softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
River trying to land knees to the body.
Glover lands a body shot.
River using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Glover has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Glover managing to block the knees to the body from River.
River lands a left hand.
Glover blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bill River.
I think Glover 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 48:47
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 48:47
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Buster Glover!
Buster Glover retains his middleweight title!
Buster Glover seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: GAMMA#1151 Sitsongrit v Hire
Date: Apr 05, 2025

#R1#
Ignatiev will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
River throws a leg kick but Ignatiev sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ignatiev misses with a looping left.
River throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ignatiev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ignatiev is looking to land body kicks.
A clash of legs there as Ignatiev blocks the low kick.
River has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Ignatiev is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Good standup being displayed there by Ignatiev as he connects with a hook.
Bill River seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
River attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
River moves in looking to clinch but Ignatiev pushes him off.
Ignatiev misses with a jab to the body
and River counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ignatiev pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ignatiev 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 River has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from River and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ignatiev throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
River throws out a counter right but Ignatiev avoids it with no problem.
River throws a lazy head kick
and Ignatiev counters with a nice body kick.
Ignatiev has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic in the buildup to the fight.
River throws a leg kick which misses Ignatiev's front leg but catches the back leg as Ignatiev tries to avoid it.
River looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
River lands a nice looking body shot. #T1##CL2#
River fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ignatiev, pushing him back against the cage.
River trying to land knees to the body.
River swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ignatiev misses with an elbow over the top.
River is trying to stall.
River throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ignatiev lands a left hand that snaps the head of River backwards.
Ignatiev misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ignatiev misses with a hook from the clinch.
River landing knees to the body.
River displaying some good clinch control by pressing Ignatiev up against the cage.
Ignatiev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
River softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Ignatiev fails to land.
Ignatiev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ignatiev.
River lands a nice shot to the body. #T2#
Ignatiev goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
River tries a knee to the head but Ignatiev blocks it.
Ignatiev trying to land knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
River content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Ignatiev working aggressively here.
Knees to the body from River.
Ignatiev is breathing heavily.
River lands with a short punch from the clinch.
River scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A right hook to the body lands for River.
River lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ignatiev or not.
River lands with a left to the head.
River lands a hook to the side of the head.
River lands a nice knee to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for River.
Ignatiev avoiding damage as River throws knees to the body.
River lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
River lands with a light punch inside.
Ignatiev tries to throw a body punch but River avoids it by throwing Ignatiev back against the cage.
Ignatiev misses with a hook from the clinch.
River scores with a shot to the side of Ignatiev's head.
River swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T3#
River blocks a body shot from Ignatiev.
River missing with knees to the body. #BC#
Ignatiev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ignatiev throws a hook but River avoids it easily.
River misses with a wild body shot.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! River crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Ignatiev - the referee stops the clock and River gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Ignatiev. River manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
River thumps Ignatiev with a low kick.
River misses with a lunging right hand
and Ignatiev counters with an inside leg kick.
River connects with a body shot.
River tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ignatiev was well out of range. Poor timing from River.
A bone on bone clash there as River blocks the leg kick.
River throws a right and a left that Ignatiev avoids nicely. #CL2#
River gets a clinch.
Ignatiev misses with a body punch.
A short right from River.
Ignatiev goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ignatiev has a couple of punches blocked by River.
Ignatiev lands a left hand that snaps the head of River backwards. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
River tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
River misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ignatiev on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
River digs a right hand into Ignatiev's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ignatiev's gas tank.
River throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ignatievs head.
Ignatiev misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from River.
River missing with knees to the body.
A short left from River. #CUT2#It looks like Nikolai Ignatiev has been cut.
Ignatiev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Ignatiev fails to land.
Ignatiev tries a body shot but River blocks it.
River is looking to control Ignatiev's arms but Ignatiev gets an underhook and turns him. Now River has his back to the cage.
River tries to throw a body punch but Ignatiev avoids it by throwing River back against the cage.
River blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
River tries to throw a body punch but Ignatiev avoids it by throwing River back against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as River takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
River tries to throw a body punch but Ignatiev avoids it by throwing River back against the cage.
River goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bill River dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nikolai Ignatiev's cut.
That's time! Ignatiev's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
River has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ignatiev finds it's way round the side to connect with River's head.
Ignatiev chopping away at his opponent's legs.
River is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ignatiev rather than just go for the knockout.
Ignatiev throws a jab but it's blocked by River.
Both fighters circling a little - Ignatiev finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Ignatiev tries to work over River's front leg with a kick but River checks it.
River throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ignatiev cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ignatiev with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling River to score with a decent uppercut.
River wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
River misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ignatiev counters with a body kick.
Ignatiev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from River misses the target.
Ignatiev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from River.
A leg kick checked by River.
Ignatiev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ignatiev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ignatiev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ignatiev is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Nikolai Ignatiev is winning the standup battle so far.
Ignatiev ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
River sizes up Ignatiev with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
River on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
River looks to score with a jab to the body but Ignatiev is just out of range.
River with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
River looks to land a left hand but Ignatiev moved out of range nicely.
Ignatiev throwing a counter right hand but River manages to avoid it.
River connects with an inside leg kick.
River tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
River misses with a straight left.
River shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ignatiev tried to counter with a leg kick but River avoided it.
Nice jab there from Ignatiev.
Ignatiev blocks a leg kick.
River ducks under a wild hook from Ignatiev.
River has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by River!
River fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ignatiev is looking to slow River down with leg kicks.
Ignatiev throws a right hand that misses
and River counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
Ignatiev misses with a looping left.
River throws the left hand but Ignatiev avoids the punch easily.
Ignatiev scores with a jab to the body.
River throws a poor cross that misses
and Ignatiev counters with a stiff right hand.
Ignatiev throws a shot from downtown. River moves away and avoids it.
Ignatiev lands a jab to River's midsection.
A swing and a miss from River.
River scores with a sloppy right hand. Ignatiev should have avoided that one.
River throws a low kick but Ignatiev avoids it.
Ignatiev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as River throws out the jab.
Ignatiev works River's body with a nice hook.
Ignatiev attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
River swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ignatiev throws a leg kick which misses River's front leg but catches the back leg as River tries to avoid it.
River feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ignatievs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ignatiev throws a low kick but River avoids it.
River moves away from the strike by Ignatiev.
River looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T3#
Ignatiev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but River was well out of range. Poor timing from Ignatiev.
River throws a leg kick which misses Ignatiev's front leg but catches the back leg as Ignatiev tries to avoid it.
River looks to throw the jab but Ignatiev is out of range.
River lands a jab to Ignatiev's midsection.
River stuns Ignatiev with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
River misses with a hook
and Ignatiev counters with a body kick.
River stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
River slips a straight right by Ignatiev.
River throws a body shot but no joy.
River misses with a wild body shot.
Ignatiev connects with an inside leg kick.
River throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Ignatiev counters with a nice leg kick.
River swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ignatiev counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
River looks to land a left hand but Ignatiev moved out of range nicely.
Ignatiev jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
River fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ignatiev checks it well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
River rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ignatiev moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T4#
River turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ignatiev throws a sloppy body shot
and River counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice defenses there by River.
River waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ignatiev.
Ignatiev moves out of range as River strikes.
Ignatiev misses the jab.
A leg kick checked by Ignatiev.
River throws a hook to the side of Ignatiev's head but Ignatiev sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
River fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
River motions for Ignatiev to come forward. River throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ignatiev throws a sloppy head kick
and River counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ignatiev connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed River momentarily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ignatiev throws out a powerful jab.
River misses with a right hand
and Ignatiev counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
River turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
River thuds his right hand into Ignatiev's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bill River showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Nikolai Ignatiev's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
River shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
River swings for the body but Ignatiev moves out of range.
Ignatiev comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A shot to the liver by Ignatiev. Beautiful body shot.
River misses with a looping left.
River checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ignatiev explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Ignatiev pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
River misses with a lunging right hand
and River takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ignatiev misses with a looping left.
Ignatiev avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ignatiev loads up on a big right hand but River slips the punch.
River is looking to clinch but Ignatiev is avoiding it.
Ignatiev checks a leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Ignatiev.
River avoids a kick to the body. #T1#
Ignatiev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but River was well out of range. Poor timing from Ignatiev.
River has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Ignatiev.
Ignatiev lands a front kick.
River takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
River wants to clinch up but Ignatiev keeps it at a distance.
River scores with the left hand. Ignatiev knows he should have avoided that one.
River slips under a jab.
River looks to throw a body kick
and River takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A good leg kick by River.
Ignatiev tries a head kick but it misses.
River scores with a sloppy right hand. Ignatiev should have avoided that one.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ignatiev checks a leg kick.
A quick step to the side and Ignatiev tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
River ducks right into an uppercut from Ignatiev.
Ignatiev avoids the body shot from River.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ignatiev.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ignatiev misses with an uppercut.
Ignatiev throws out a leg kick but River moves out of range and Ignatiev only half commits. #T2#
River lands with a nice body punch.
Ignatiev lands a jab to the nose.
Nikolai Ignatiev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
River connects with a crisp jab.
Ignatiev swats away the attempt to clinch by River.
River takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
River ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
River doesn't manage to clinch there - Ignatiev circles away.
River fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ignatiev is out of range.
River connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ignatiev takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Some bone on bone action there as Ignatiev checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ignatiev takes one to the side of the head.
Ignatiev misses with a kick to the body.
River swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
An inside leg kick lands from River.
River lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T3#
Ignatiev takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
River is looking to slow Ignatiev down with leg kicks.
River swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A slow jab from River misses its intended target.
Ignatiev appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
River scores with a jab to the jaw.
A slapping leg kick lands for River.
Ignatiev scores with a push kick.
Ignatiev looks to land a left hand but River moved out of range nicely.
River misses with an uppercut.
Ignatiev is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ignatiev looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ignatiev throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ignatiev throws a body shot but no joy.
River swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ignatiev counters with a straight right hand.
River tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ignatiev slips a jab from River.
An attempted straight right counter from Ignatiev misses the target.#T4#
A jab from Ignatiev misses.
River swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Good leg kick by Ignatiev.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
River takes a jab right on the kisser.
That kick from River tenderised Ignatiev's leg. Ignatiev is trying to keep his angry face on.
River motions for Ignatiev to come forward. River throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
River misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ignatiev.
Ignatiev lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
River throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
River rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ignatiev counters with a nice uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Ignatiev misses the target.
Ignatiev throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A big left from River misses.
River throws a sloppy head kick and Ignatiev moves out of range easily.
River throws a sloppy head kick and Ignatiev moves out of range easily.
A little feinted left hand from Ignatiev on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.

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 Nikolai Ignatiev.
Well River has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bill River!
An out of breath Bill River thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: GAMMA#1144 Babcock v Honorio
Date: Mar 08, 2025

#R1#
River lands a nice hook to Khanna's body. Khanna takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
River ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
River misses with a hook. Khanna ducked under it nicely. #CL2#
River pushes Khanna up against the cage in a clinch.
River lands a hook to the side of the head.
River has Khanna pressed against the cage, preventing Khanna from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
River struggles to land a body shot inside as Khanna controls his hands.
Khanna blocks an uppercut.
River manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A short left from Khanna.
Khanna misses with a short punch on the inside.
Khanna on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
River's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
River gets through Khanna's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
River lands a knee to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
River presses Khanna against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Khanna is breathing heavily.
River lands a left hand.
River stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
River lands a nice knee to the body. #T1#
River lands a good knee to the midsection. Khanna won't want to take too many of those.
River scores with a knee to the head.
River lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
River misses with a knee strike.
Khanna avoiding damage as River throws knees to the body.
River is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
River working Khanna over with knees to the body.
River manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
River lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
River lands an uppercut.
Khanna misses with a hook from the clinch.
River blocking some punches.
River lands a good knee to the midsection. Khanna won't want to take too many of those.
Khanna wants to get back to striking at distance but River won't allow it.
River digs a right hand into Khanna's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Khanna's gas tank. #T2#
River using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
River lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Khanna or not.
River stalling the fight.
River struggles to land a body shot inside as Khanna controls his hands.
River digs a right hand underneath Khanna's ribcage. Khanna let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nice body punch from River.
River prevents a body shot from Khanna.
A hook to the body from River.
Still in the clinch, River scores with a nice short uppercut.
River gets through Khanna's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Khanna letting River take a breather here.
River digs a right hand into Khanna's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Khanna's gas tank.
River lands a left hand that snaps the head of Khanna backwards.
Khanna swings wildly with an uppercut but River uses good head movement to avoid it.
River working Khanna over with knees to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from River. #T3#
Knees in the clinch landing for River.
A right hand to the body from River.
River working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
River is leaning against Khanna and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
River lands with a left to the head.
River lands a body punch in the clinch.
River with an attempt at a knee that misses.
River lands a right hand.
A right hand to the body from River.
River crunches a lovely knee into Khanna's ribcage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from River.
River gets through Khanna's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
River lands with a short shot to the head.
River lands with a left to the head.
River lands a good knee to the midsection. Khanna won't want to take too many of those.
River landing some nice looking knees to the body.
River scores with an uppercut up the middle.
River unloads a knee to the mid-section.#T4#
River landing knees to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Raja Khanna has been cut.
River lands a nice uppercut.
Khanna takes a knee right on the jaw!
A short left from River.
River lands a nice knee to the body.
A nice left hand lands by River.
River crunches a lovely knee into Khanna's ribcage.
River lands a hook to the side of the head.
River unloads a knee to the mid-section. Khanna lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, River creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
River lands with a short head shot on the inside.
River lands on the inside with an uppercut.
River missing with knees to the body.
River prevents Khanna from breaking the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
River throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Khanna takes a knee to the side of the body.
River doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
River lands with a short punch from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bill River dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Raja Khanna's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##CL2#
River closes the distance and clinches.
River stalls.
River lands a shoulder strike.
River has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
River lands with a short shot to the head.
A short body shot lands from River as the two fighters clinch.
River misses with a shot to the kidneys.
River keeps control of Khanna as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bill River seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
River tries to land knees in the clinch but Khanna avoids the damage to the body.
Khanna fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
River trying to land knees to the body.
Khanna tried to land a shot to the body but connects with River's elbow.
River gets through Khanna's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
River lands with a short shot to the head.
River scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Khanna wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
River lands a good knee to the midsection. Khanna won't want to take too many of those.
River lands with a light punch inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
River blocking some punches. #T1#
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. River obliges.
River lands with a left to the head.
River tries to land a knee to the head but Khanna blocks with his arms.
Khanna tries a body shot but River blocks it.
River presses Khanna against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
River scores with a nice hook to the head.
River lands with a right to the head.
Khanna has a couple of punches blocked by River.
River working Khanna over with knees to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for River.
Khanna blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
River lands with a right to the head.
A shot in the inside from River.
River is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right hand to the side of the head by River.
River lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Khanna.
River has Khanna pressed against the cage.
River is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.#T2#
River unloads a knee to the mid-section. Khanna lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
River lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Khanna backwards.
River lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Knees to the body from River.
River displaying some good clinch control by pressing Khanna up against the cage.
Khanna misses with some punches.
River lands a knee to the body.
River has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Khanna seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if River can turn it around.
River lands a nice knee to the body.
River makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
River lands a nice uppercut.
River lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Khanna backwards.
River misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Khanna.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as River takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
River stalling the fight. #T3#
River working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
River throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Still in the clinch, River scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short left from River.
Khanna tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from River on the inside.
River lands with a right to the head.
Khanna blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
River lands with a short head shot on the inside.
River lands a good knee to the midsection. Khanna won't want to take too many of those.
River is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
River is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
River scores with an uppercut up the middle.
River scores with a shoulder strike.
River utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Khanna's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
River scores a nice knee to the body.
River lands a knee to the head.
Khanna blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A head punch on the inside from Khanna fails to land.
River unloads a knee to the mid-section.
River landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Come on River - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
River throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
River lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
River lands a body punch in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bill River showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Raja Khanna's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
River with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Raja Khanna has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Khanna takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Khanna scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A big left from River misses.
River misses with a jab to the body
and Khanna counters with a straight right hand.
Good standup being displayed there by River as he connects with a hook.
River tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Khanna throws a poor cross that misses
and River counters with a low kick, right behind Khanna 's knee.
River scores with a jab to the body.
River fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Khanna manages to avoid it.
A big right from Khanna misses.
River lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Khanna takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Khanna moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
River with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bill River seems to be getting the better of the standup.
River checks a leg kick nicely.
River takes a swing at Khanna's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Khanna. River shrugs it off though.
River misses with an uppercut
and River takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
River throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Khanna stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Khanna swings and misses with a hook to the body.
River avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
River was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Khanna misses with a few strikes there.
River scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
River with the inside leg kick.
River with a body punch. A glancing blow.
River jabs at Khanna's body.
River lands with a good body shot.
Khanna throws a sloppy body shot
and River cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Khanna throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
River is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A jab from River does it's job there.
River lands a nice looking body shot. #T2#
Khanna missing with a left hand there. River was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
River checks a leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Khanna.
A nice leg kick from River, right into the meat of the thigh.
Khanna swings for the body but River moves out of range.
Khanna misses the shot to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from River misses.
River lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
River displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Khanna throws out the jab.
River jabs at Khanna's body.
A nice leg kick lands there from River. #CL2#
River clinches up against the cage.
River lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from River.
Khanna fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. River obliges.
River putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Khanna in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
River trying to land knees to the body. #T3#
River presses Khanna against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short uppercut from River.
River lands a body punch in the clinch.
River lands a right hand.
River makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
River gets through Khanna's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
River stalling against the cage. #BC#
Khanna manages to break the clinch.
Nice body punch from River.
River is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Khanna rather than just go for the knockout.
River blocks a leg kick.
Khanna takes one on the chin but seems OK.
River lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
River looking to land some kicks to the body here.
River blocks a jab.
Khanna throws a push kick but River slaps the foot to one side.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Khanna throws a hook but River blocks it.#T4#
River scores with a kick to the body.
A slapping body kick lands there for River.
River throws a shot to the body.
Khanna misses with a body shot.
River stuns Khanna with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
River is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A solid body kick from River.
Khanna is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Khanna throws a hook to the side of River's head but River sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
River lands a right hook to the body. #CL2#
River moves into the clinch.
River blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
River gets through Khanna's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
River lands a hook to the side of the head.
River unloads a knee to the mid-section.
River landing knees to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bill River comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well River has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 25:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 25:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bill River!
During a confident post fight interview, Bill River thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: GAMMA#1137 Godwin v Babcock
Date: Feb 15, 2025

#R1#
River lands with a nice body punch.
Rhodes throws the left hand but River avoids the punch easily.#CL2#
River takes the fight into the clinch.
Nice body punch from River.
Rhodes blocks a body shot from River.
River stops a takedown attempt from Rhodes.
Rhodes misses with a body punch.
River scores with a shot to the side of Rhodes's head.
River tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rhodes's elbow.
Rhodes lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #TD#
Rhodes gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Rhodes trying to control the pace. #T1#
Rhodes throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
River is trying to stand up here but Rhodes is controlling him well.
Rhodes throwing shots but River is blocking nicely.
Rhodes throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Rhodes passes to full mount!
Rhodes has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Rhodes punching from mount but River doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Rhodes lands with some vicious ground and pound - can River hang on?
Rhodes controlling his opponent.
Rhodes thowing shots but they're missing.
River holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Rhodes tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Rhodes content just to control the position here. #T3#
Rhodes unloading with bombs!
River in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Rhodes connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
River blocking the ground and pound. #SUB#
Rhodes with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
River is squirming around, avoiding Rhodes's attempts to control the action. #T4#
Rhodes thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
River really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rhodes. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
River wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Rhodes cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rhodes scoring with strikes but River is staying in there.
River taking shots to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dusty Rhodes dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
River wants to clinch.
River swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rhodes throwing a counter right hand but River manages to avoid it.
River takes a swing at Rhodes's ribcage but misses.
Rhodes swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Rhodes lands a jab to River's midsection.#CL#
Rhodes moves into the clinch successfully. #TD#
Rhodes has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but River regains guard immediately.
Rhodes wants to control from the top but River keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rhodes's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T1#
River avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
River keeping moving, preventing Rhodes from controlling successfully.
Rhodes is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
River throws a front kick aimed at Rhodes's knee but Rhodes avoids it well.
It looked like Rhodes wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
River throws a low kick but Rhodes avoids it.
Bill River seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Rhodes checks a leg kick.
River throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
River swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rhodes.
A punch lands to the side of Rhodes 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Rhodes moves away from the strike by River.
Rhodes tries to clinch but River is having none of it.
River throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD#
and Rhodes counters with a single leg into guard. River didn't expect that.
River utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rhodes throws a big right hand that misses.
Rhodes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that River can do to turn this around?
River can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rhodes controls the pace.
River is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rhodes is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
River keeping full guard, as Rhodes tries to pass. #T3##ES2#
River pushes Rhodes off and gets back to his feet.
Rhodes looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
River lands a really nice looking cross but Rhodes seems unphased.
River just misses with a punch to the body.
River is looking to clinch but Rhodes is avoiding it.
Rhodes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from River.
Rhodes connects with a crisp jab.
River throws a body punch but Rhodes moves out of range.
Rhodes takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
River throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rhodes counters with a nice uppercut. #T4#
River loads up on a big right hand but Rhodes slips the punch.
River showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rhodes.
River misses with a wild body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
River dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rhodes. That did some damage!
A telegraphed right hand from River misses the target.
Rhodes drops down looking for a counter takedown but River sprawls and moves away.
Rhodes avoids the body shot from River.
River lands a really nice looking cross but Rhodes seems unphased.
River throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bill River seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A shot to the liver by River. Beautiful body shot.
Rhodes misses with a hook.
River thinks about the counter body kick.
A big left from River misses.
River missing with a left hand there. Rhodes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bill River showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Rhodes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
River counters with a body kick.
River throws a predictable looking body shot
and Rhodes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
River scores with a jab.#CUT2#It looks like Dusty Rhodes has been cut.
River cracks Rhodes with an open hand slap.
Rhodes avoids the body shot from River.
River uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rhodes has time to react.
River avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rhodes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract River.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rhodes getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Rhodes slips a straight right by River.
Rhodes fails with an attempt to clinch.
River slips under a jab from Rhodes.
Rhodes tries to close the distance and clinch but River swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from River! But no joy.#T1#
River paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Rhodes tries to clinch there but River circles away.
River misses with a lunging right hand
and Rhodes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
River punishes Rhodes's body with a nice straight punch.
River ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
River works Rhodes's body with a nice hook.
River ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rhodes moves away.
Rhodes misses the shot to the body.
Rhodes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
River misses with a body punch
and Rhodes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rhodes takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
River lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
River throws a shot to the body. #T2#
River misses with a body shot.
River lets loose with a powerful body kick. Rhodes will feel that in the morning.
River scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rhodes in his tracks.
Rhodes throws an ugly left hook that misses
and River counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
River fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rhodes manages to avoid it.
Rhodes stuns River with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
River throws a good cross that connects.
Rhodes scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Rhodes just misses with a punch to the body.
Rhodes lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
River waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rhodes.
River throws a shot from downtown. Rhodes moves away and avoids it.#T3#
River ducks under a wild hook from Rhodes.
The fighters circle momentarily. River darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
River cracks Rhodes with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
River lands a nice shot that snaps Rhodes's head back.
River has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
A decent looking body kick lands there for River.
Rhodes is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
River appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Rhodes shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with River but River pushes him off and we're back to square one.
River throws a body shot but no joy.
River misses with a wild body shot.
Rhodes moves out of range of the strikes.
River pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
An attempted straight right counter from Rhodes misses the target.#T4#
The fight stays on the outside here - River looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rhodes lands a two punch combo.
Rhodes on the wrong end of a nice jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rhodes avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
River throws a shot from downtown. Rhodes moves away and avoids it.
River moves away from the strike by Rhodes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from River! But no joy.
Rhodes getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
River lands a body shot.
River scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Rhodes throws a jab when River was well out of range.
River tries to counter with a clinch but Rhodes shakes him off and moves away.
River thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rhodes swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bill 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29

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.

Event: GAMMA#1129 Ritori v Nikolai
Date: Jan 18, 2025

#R1#
River thuds a left hand into Shigaraki's body.
A head kick misses from Shigaraki.
River lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A looping hook to the body misses from River. Shigaraki does a little dance to reset his feet.
River tries to close the distance and clinch but Shigaraki swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
River looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Shigaraki with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #CL#
River drives through and clinches with Shigaraki against the cage.
River tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shigaraki's elbow.
Shigaraki tries to pull guard but River holds him up against the cage and eventually Shigaraki drops back down to his feet.
A head punch blocked on the inside by River.
River is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Shigaraki is defending well for now.
River tries to land knees in the clinch but Shigaraki avoids the damage to the body.
River takes a shot to the head. #TD2#
Shigaraki jumps guard.
Shigaraki trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Shigaraki looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
River wants to get up but he can't break Shigaraki's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T1##SUB2#
Shigaraki working for a triangle but River defends it easily. #SUB2#
Shigaraki is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! River has his hands clasped together but Shigaraki extends and breaks River's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Shigaraki.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tomura Shigaraki!

Event: NYF 96: Carter vs River II
Date: Dec 21, 2024

#R1#
A shot to the body from River misses
and Carter counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
River smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
River misses with a body punch
and Carter counters with a stiff right hand.
A low kick from River misses
and River takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Carter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by River.
Carter is looking for a counter combo.
Carter takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A shot to the body from River misses
and Carter counters with a stiff right hand.
Bill River seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
River rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Carter connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
River with the inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
River with a jab.#CUT2#It looks like Ian Carter has been cut.
Carter on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Carter takes one on the chin but seems OK.
River lands a leg kick that knocks Carter off balance momentarily.#T1#
River misses with a jab to the body
enabling Carter to counter with a crisp jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for River.
River digs a good hook to Carter's body.
River connects with a solid leg kick.
Carter ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
River throws a lazy right hand but Carter sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It looked like Carter wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
River swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
River tries a low kick but Carter avoids it.
It looked like Carter wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A shot to the liver by River. Beautiful body shot.
River fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
River misses with a jab to the body
letting Carter counter with a right hand.
Carter moves out of range of the strikes.
Carter throws a big counter combination but River scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T2##CL2#
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!
Carter works on River's body with a couple of short punches.
Carter avoiding damage as River throws knees to the body.
River blocking some punches.
River tries to land knees in the clinch but Carter avoids the damage to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Carter fails to land.
River is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Carter swings away with an uppercut that misses.
River unloads a knee to the mid-section.
River pushes Carter back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
River working Carter over with knees to the body.
Carter blocking some punches. #BC#
Carter escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
River throws a poor cross that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
River looks to land a combination but Carter avoids it well. #T3#
River takes a swing at Carter's ribcage but misses.
Carter was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
River misses with a shot to the body
enabling Carter to counter with a crisp jab.
River connects with an inside leg kick.
River misses with a right hand
and Carter counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL2#
River clinches with his opponent.
A head punch on the inside from Carter fails to land.
River tries to work over Carter's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Carter can't break the clinch.
Carter tries a body shot but River blocks it.
River scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Carter managing to block the knees to the body from River.
River tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Carter lands with a light punch inside.
Carter misses with a hook from the clinch.
River lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
River tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Carter's elbow. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Carter misses with the head strike.
Carter has a couple of punches blocked by River.
Carter swings wildly with an uppercut but River uses good head movement to avoid it.
River lands a shoulder strike.
River digs a right hand underneath Carter's ribcage. Carter let out a lung full of air as it connected.
River effectively controlling the action here.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
River looking to stall.
Carter blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Carter avoiding damage as River throws knees to the body.
Carter lands a shoulder strike.
River doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Carter misses with a short punch on the inside.
Carter fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
River stalling in the clinch but Carter improves position.
River tries a body shot but Carter blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bill River dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ian Carter's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
River ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Carter moves away.
River wants to clinch but Carter slips to the side
and Carter counters with a stiff right hand.
River swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Carter counters with a stiff right hand.
River fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Carter on the side of the head.
A swing and a miss from River.
It looked like Carter was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from River.
River misses with an uppercut
and Carter counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC#River is rocked!
River misses with a hook. Carter ducked under it nicely.
It looked like Carter was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from River.
River bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
River misses with an uppercut #KD#
and Carter counters with a crisp right hand that drops River! Carter lets River back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
River is still on wobbly legs! Can Carter finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
River lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
River swings widly with a right hand
and Carter counters with a nice low kick that buckles River's knee momentarily.
Carter avoids the body shot from River.
Carter throws a big counter combination but River scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A low kick from River is predictable there
and Carter counters with a crisp right that sends River to the canvas! Carter follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ian Carter!
Ian Carter retains his middleweight title!
Our winner, Ian Carter, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: NYF 92: Perry vs Kakuzo II
Date: Nov 23, 2024

#R1#
Brussard will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
River misses with a hook to the body
and Brussard cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
River scores with a jab to the body.
A big right from River misses.
Brussard misses with an uppercut. River saw that one coming.
The fighters circling - River throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Brussard flicks out a counter leg kick but River steps away.
Brussard throws a low kick but River avoids it.
River swings widly with a right hand
and Brussard counters with a nice uppercut.
River fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brussard manages to avoid it.
Brussard feints a counter leg kick.
Brussard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Brussard avoids a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
River connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Brussard's hands.
River swings away with a body shot that misses
and Brussard connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
River looks to score with a jab to the body but Brussard is just out of range.
River looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A left and a right from River both land. Nice combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
River scores with a sloppy right hand. Brussard should have avoided that one. #T1#
River feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Brussards jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
River misses the body punch
and Brussard counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
River blocks the body kick.
River throws an off balance right hand
and Brussard makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
River jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Brussard takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CL#
River clinches with his opponent.
River lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Brussard tries to throw a body punch but River avoids it by throwing Brussard back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by River.
Brussard tried to land a shot to the body but connects with River's elbow.
River misses with a punch on the inside.
Brussard goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
River trying to land knees to the body.
River is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Brussard is defending well for now.
River is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Brussard is keeping busy.
Brussard managing to block the knees to the body from River. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brussard tries to work over River's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Brussard doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
River blocks a body shot from Brussard.
River lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Brussard backwards.
River misses with a body punch.
Brussard misses with a punch to the body.
River misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brussard.
Brussard misses with a punch to the body.
A short body shot lands from River as the two fighters clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by River.
A short right from Brussard on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for River.
Brussard tries a body shot but River blocks it.
River controlling the action here for a moment.
Brussard pushes River back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
River works on Brussard's body with a couple of short punches.
River unloads a knee to the mid-section. Brussard lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
River blocks a body shot from Brussard. #T3#
Brussard prevents a body shot from River.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for River.
Brussard takes a knee to the side of the body.
Brussard looks winded!
Brussard swings wildly with an uppercut but River uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brussard misses with a body punch.
River lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Brussard backwards.
Brussard blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brussard misses with a hook to the ribs.
Brussard lands with a short shot to the head.
River lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Brussard or not.
River lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Brussard doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
River tries to work over Brussard's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
River dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from River.
Brussard tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Brussard misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brussard throws a punch but it's blocked by River.
River is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.#T4#
River lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A right hook to the body lands for River.
River with a knee to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from River.
River can't find room to land a body shot as Brussard controls the action.
Brussard tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
River blocks a body shot from Brussard.
River controlling the action here for a moment.
Brussard misses with a body punch.
River is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Brussard on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
River working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
River blocks a punch to the side of the head.
River is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Brussard is defending well for now.
A short right hand to the side of the head by River.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brussard tries a body shot but River blocks it.
River holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Brussard blocking some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bill River dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Brussard misses the jab.
River misses with a wild combination.
Brussard looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
River rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Brussard cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Brussard takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
River lands with a shot to the body.
River throws a sloppy body shot
and Brussard counters with a lovely straight right hand!
River uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brussard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
River lands with a shot to the body.
River throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
River lands with a shot to the body.
River is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brussard can do to turn this around?
River ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brussard moves away.
Bill River seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
River paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T1#
River rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Brussard counters with a right hand to the body.
Brussard has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
River is looking to land body kicks.
Brussard takes a swing at River's ribcage but misses.
Brussard with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
River cracks Brussard with an open hand slap.
Bill River is winning the standup battle so far.
River lands with a thumping leg kick.
Brussard on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
River lands a lovely overhand right.
Brussard avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
River lands with a nice body punch.
Nice jab there from River.
River digs a good body shot into Brussard's ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
River throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #T2#
River misses with a body punch
and Brussard counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
River throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brussard tries a quick counter leg kick but River is wise to it.
River misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Brussard connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Brussard throws a low kick but it's checked well by River.
River throws a good cross that connects.
River throws a poor cross that misses
and Brussard counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice uppercut there from River.
River cracks a nice hook into Brussard's ribs.
A looping hook to the body misses from River. Brussard does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little jabbing left from Brussard on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Brussard connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Brussard takes a shot right to the bread basket.
River is looking to score with low kicks.
Brussard on the wrong end of a kick to the body. #CL#
River darts in and clinches Brussard up against the cage.#T3#
River is looking to control Brussard's arms but Brussard gets an underhook and turns him. Now River has his back to the cage.
A short right from Brussard.
A short right from River on the inside.
Brussard misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by River.
Brussard tries to work over River's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A quick uppercut on the inside from River.
Brussard lands a hook to the side of the head.
River is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Brussard is defending well for now.
River lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Brussard backwards.
River goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Brussard working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
River throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Brussards head.
Brussard tries to work over River's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Brussard misses with the head strike.
Brussard tries a body shot but River blocks it.
Brussard lands a shot to the body.
River lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
River blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T4#
River blocks a body shot from Brussard.
River fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Brussard avoiding damage as River throws knees to the body.
River blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brussard doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
River working Brussard over with knees to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Brussard misses with some punches.
Brussard tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
River wants to stall.
Brussard is working River over against the cage.
Brussard doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
River misses with the head strike.
Brussard misses with the head strike.
River misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
River landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Brussard is breathing heavily.
Brussard misses with a punch on the inside.
River tries to throw a body punch but Brussard avoids it by throwing River back against the cage.
Brussard swings wildly with an uppercut but River uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bill River dominated that second round.
That's time! River's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
River jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A decent looking cross lands there for River.
Brussard looks to land a right hand but River moved out of range.
Brussard shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
River misses with an attempted mid kick.
Brussard was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Good work by Brussard as he checks the leg kick.
Brussard throws a hook to the side of River's head but River sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
River throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brussard on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
River tries to clinch but Brussard is having none of it.
Brussard throws an off balance right hand
and River connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Brussard takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
River works Brussard's body with a nice hook.#T1#
River fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brussard manages to avoid it.
River works the jab nicely.
Brussard takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
River misses with a lunging right hand
and Brussard counters with a right hand to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for River.
River lands with a nice combination. Brussard backs away looking to recover.
River throws out a powerful jab.
River throws a series of strikes that have Brussard backpedaling.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
River tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
An inside leg kick lands from River.
Nice straight punches there by River. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of River.#ROC#Brussard is rocked!
River lands with an uppercut that bounces Brussard off the cage and back into range.
Brussard is still on wobbly legs! Can River finish him?
A nice inside leg kick there by River. That's going to slow Brussard down. #CL#
Brussard gets tackled into the cage by River. River maintains the clinch. #T2#
River lands a body shot.
Brussard seems to have recovered his senses.
Brussard lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt River or not.
A nice right hand lands inside from Brussard.
Brussard misses with a punch to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Brussard.
Brussard lands a left hand that snaps the head of River backwards.
Brussard working aggressively here.
Brussard misses with some punches.
Brussard blocks a body shot from River.
River stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Brussard scores with a shot to the side of River's head.
Brussard tries a body shot but River blocks it.
River tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Brussard avoids it.
Brussard tries to work over River's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
River slows down the pace here.
River pushes Brussard back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Brussard fails to land.
River tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Brussard avoids it.#T3#
Brussard misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from River on the inside.
Brussard scores with a hook to the body.
River is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Brussard goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
River misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brussard tries a body shot but River blocks it.
River misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Brussard tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
River lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Brussard backwards.
Brussard avoiding damage as River throws knees to the body.
Brussard struggles to land a body shot inside as River controls his hands.
Brussard lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Brussard has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
River unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Brussard blocking some punches.
Brussard tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from River. #T4#
River tries to work over Brussard's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
River slowing the pace effectively.
A nice left hand lands by River.
A shot in the inside from River.
This has been an exciting period of action!
River misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Brussard.
Brussard blocks a body shot from River.
River blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Brussard throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
River will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Brussard up against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
River trying to land knees to the body.
River misses with a body punch.
River lands with a right to the head.
Brussard prevents a body shot from River.
River misses with a short punch on the inside.
River lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Brussard.
Krypton Brussard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brussard lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bill River!
An out of breath Bill River thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: NYF Fight Night 47
Date: Nov 02, 2024

#R1#
River lands with a nice body punch.
River takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
River loads up on a big right hand but Brewer slips the punch.
Brewer lands with a good body shot.
River swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Brewer counter with a right hand.
River blocks a low kick nicely.
Brewer tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and River is able to avoid easily.
River misses with a body shot.
Bill River seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
River with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Brewer just misses with a punch to the body.
Brewer throws a leg kick but River checks it.
An attempted straight right counter from River misses the target.
River's corner calls for a 1-2. River obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A low kick lands for Brewer.
Brewer on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by River. River obviously looking to wear him 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 tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
River tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Brewer counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Brewer checks a leg kick.
Brewer only half commits to the counter leg kick.#T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Brewer misses the target.
A punch combination from River misses.
River misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Brewer counter with a right hand.
River throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Brewer to counter with a crisp jab.
Brewer checks the leg kick.
Brewer tries a quick counter leg kick but River is wise to it.
River scores with a hook to the body. Brewer takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Brewer moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Brewer cracks River with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
River tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Brewer counter with a right hand.
River tests Brewer's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Brewer defending well as River loads up on a big left hand.
River feints and then cracks Brewer's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Brewer down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
River throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
River misses with a body shot.
River slips under a jab.
River throws a lazy body kick
and Brewer counters with a stiff right hand.
River throws a big shot that misses.
Brewer appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#T2#
A punch lands to the side of Brewer 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Good leg kick by River.
Brewer fakes a jab and throws a low kick but River checks it well.
River tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A swing and a miss from Brewer.
River throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
River lands with an uppercut that bounces Brewer off the cage and back into range.
Brewer scoring well with a low kick there.
River misses with an uppercut
and River takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Brewer misses with an attempted mid kick.
Brewer misses with a straight right.
River has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Brewer.
Brewer on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
River looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
River checks the leg kick.
Brewer throws a hook to the side of River's head but River sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Some bone on bone action there as Brewer checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
River throws a right hand that misses
and Brewer counters with a nice uppercut. #T3#
River cracks Brewer with a right hand to the side of the head.#CL#
River rushes Brewer and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
River crunches a lovely knee into Brewer's ribcage.#TD2#
Brewer jumps into guard, dragging River to the mat.
Brewer is controlling River's posture.
River wants to stand but Brewer has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Brewer not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T4##SU#
River stands up from Brewer's guard - River perhaps looking for a knockout.
River lands with a hook. Brewer tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Brewer lands a leg kick that knocks River off balance momentarily.
Brewer misses with a low kick.
Brewer moves out of range of the strikes.
Brewer ducks right into an uppercut from River. #CL#
Brewer tries to keep at a distance but River has taken the fight into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brewer tries to pull guard but River forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Brewer is looking to break free of the clinch but River has double underhooks.
A short body shot lands from River as the two fighters clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Bill River will probably get the nod.
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.#R2#
Brewer checks a leg kick.
River throws a looping overhand right but Brewer ducks down to avoid it.
River misses with a right hand
and Brewer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Brewer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from River.
Brewer scores with a shot to the body.
Brewer has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
River steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Brewer.
Brewer swats away the attempt to clinch by River.
River throws an off balance right hand
and Brewer counters with a straight right hand.
River scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
River drops his hands momentarily and Brewer takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Brewer throws a low kick but River avoids it.
River was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
River lands a nice hook to Brewer's body. Brewer takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
River fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brewer manages to avoid it.
Brewer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Brewer looks to score with a jab to the body but River is just out of range.
Brewer throws a shot from downtown. River moves away and avoids it.#T1#
Brewer takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #CUT#It looks like Leroy Brewer has been cut.
River misses with a few strikes there.
River moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
River scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
River scores with a body shot.
Brewer misses with a hook. River ducked under it nicely.
Brewer looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
River fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
River with the inside leg kick.
Brewer takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Donk. River catches Brewer right on the button with a cross.
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 throws a good cross that connects.
River throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
River is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brewer can do to turn this around?
Brewer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by River.
River has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Brewer.
Brewer turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T2#
River feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Brewers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A leg kick checked by Brewer.
River swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Brewer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
River uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brewer.
Brewer misses the jab.
A jab from River misses.
Brewer was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A jab from Brewer misses.
River misses with a hook. Brewer ducked under it nicely.
River punishes Brewer's body with a nice straight punch.
River is looking to clinch.
Brewer misses with a body shot.
River throwing a counter right hand but Brewer manages to avoid it.
River misses the body punch
and Brewer counters with a straight right hand.
An inside leg kick lands from Brewer.
River connects with a body shot.
River misses with a body shot.
River throws a predictable looking body shot
and Brewer counters with a nice uppercut. #T3#
River keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brewer.
Brewer misses with a looping right.
River jabs at Brewer's body.
River misses with a wild body shot.
A punch combination from Brewer misses.
River lands a nice shot that snaps Brewer's head back.
River on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Brewer takes a body punch but keeps moving.
River just misses with a punch to the body.
Brewer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Brewer takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
River tries to clinch but Brewer is having none of it.
River slips a jab from Brewer.
Brewer misses with a leg kick.
River fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Brewer is out of range.
Brewer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T4#
River ducks under a wild hook from Brewer.
River scores with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
River lands a jab to the head.
Brewer scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Brewer throws a hook but River avoids it easily.
River cracks Brewer with an open hand slap.
Brewer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from River.
Brewer takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Brewer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. River sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL#
River clinches up against the cage.
River tries a knee to the head but Brewer blocks it.
River misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brewer is looking to break free of the clinch but River has double underhooks.
River is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Brewer managing to block the knees to the body from River.
A shot in the inside from River.
Brewer tries to pull guard but River won't allow it.
River digs a right hand underneath Brewer's ribcage. Brewer let out a lung full of air as it connected.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bill River dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Leroy Brewer's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R3#
River tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brewer was well out of range. Poor timing from River.
River misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
River misses with a kick to the body.
River doesn't manage to clinch there - Brewer circles away.
Brewer lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Bill River is winning the standup battle so far.
River uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brewer.
River has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Brewer.
River throws out a leg kick but Brewer moves out of range and River only half commits.
River tries to bum rush Brewer with a series of wild strikes but Brewer uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Brewer swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A big left from River misses.
Brewer let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Brewer scores with a nice head shot.
River has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Brewer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brewer on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Brewer moves out of range of the strikes.
Brewer on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Brewer works River's body with a nice hook.
River scores with a hook.#T1##CL#
River moves into range and clinches up with Brewer.
Brewer is trying to force a seperation but River has the dominant position.
River lands a hook to the side of the head.
River lands with a short head shot on the inside.
River misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Brewer.
Brewer working hard to break the clinch.
Brewer lands a nice shot to the body.
River tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brewer's elbow.
River scores with a knee to the head.
Brewer is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables River to keep the fight standing.
River misses with a punch to the body.
Brewer has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
River lands with a short shot to the head.
Brewer working hard to break the clinch.
Brewer is looking to break free of the clinch but River has double underhooks.
Brewer has had enough of the clinch but River keeps him there for the moment.
River is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Brewer is defending well for now.
River fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
River putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Brewer in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.#T2#
River tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brewer's elbow.
River softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
River misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brewer is trying to pull guard but River has him pressed against the cage.
River working Brewer over with knees to the body.
Brewer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
River lands a body shot in the clinch.
River lands a hook to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from River.
Brewer tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bill River has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leroy Brewer.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from River.
River tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
River lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Brewer backwards.
A frustrated look appears on Brewer's face as he tries to break the clinch.
River tries to work over Brewer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
River lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Brewer is trying to pull guard but River turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by River.
River makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Brewer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T3#
Brewer walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A jab from River misses. #CL#
River moves into the clinch.
Brewer has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
River scores with a hook to the body.
Brewer struggles to land a body shot inside as River controls his hands.
Brewer is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables River to keep the fight standing.
A nice left hand lands by River.
Still in the clinch, River scores with a nice short uppercut.
Brewer is trying to pull guard but River has him pressed against the cage.
River lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC2#
Brewer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
River scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
River tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
River lands with an uppercut that bounces Brewer off the cage and back into range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
River moves out of range of the strikes.
Brewer has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A slow jab from Brewer misses its intended target. #T4#
Good leg kick by Brewer.
River tried to score with a low kick but Brewer checks it.
River throws a good cross that connects.
Brewer lands a slapping body shot.
River throws a low kick, looking for Brewer's leg but Brewer calmly moves out of range.
Brewer jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL#
River moves into the clinch.
Brewer tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
River misses with a body punch.
River lands a left hand.
Brewer is trying to break the clinch but River has him pressed against the cage.
Nice body punch from River.
Brewer jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as River walks away with a smile on his face. Brewer gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Brewer avoids the body shot from River.
Brewer has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from River finds it's way round the side to connect with Brewer's head.
River tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Brewer is able to avoid easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bill River clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Leroy Brewer's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
Brewer connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
River throws a lazy uppercut
and Brewer counters with a thumping low kick.
Brewer misses with an uppercut.
Brewer avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
River darts in trying to clinch
and Brewer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
River scores with a body shot.
River connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Brewer momentarily.
Nice body punch from Brewer.
River misses with a low kick as Brewer jumps back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brewer has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Brewer there as he acknowledges the shot.
Brewer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract River.
Brewer tried to score with a low kick but River checks it.
Brewer lands a straight punch to the body, keeping River at a distance. #CL#
River rushes Brewer and presses him up against the cage.#T1#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, River creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #TD2#
Brewer jumps into guard, dragging River to the mat.
River wants to get up but he can't break Brewer's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
River stopping the sweep attempt from Brewer.
River trying to stand up but can't free himself from Brewer's guard.#T2#
River trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Brewer wants to sweep but no luck. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
River misses with a straight left.
River thuds his right hand into Brewer's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
River misses with an uppercut. Brewer saw that one coming.
River misses the shot to the body.
Brewer avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T3#
Brewer throws a right and a left that River avoids nicely.
River throws a body punch but Brewer moves out of range.
River ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brewer moves away.#CL#
River closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
River will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Brewer up against the cage.
Brewer wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but River has him pressed against the cage.
Brewer tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #TD2#
Brewer jumps guard.
River wants to stand but Brewer has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T4##SU#
River stands and steps away. Brewer gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Brewer throws a hook but River avoids it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A nice leg kick lands there from Brewer.
A looping hook to the body misses from River. Brewer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brewer tried to score with a low kick but River checks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Bill River will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Leroy Brewer's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R5#
Brewer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract River.
River throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Brewer gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
River throws a shot from downtown. Brewer moves away and avoids it.
Brewer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from River.
A punch combination from River misses.
River throws an off balance right hand
letting Brewer counter with a right hand.
A shot to the liver by River. Beautiful body shot.#CL#
River rushes Brewer and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Brewer jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as River walks away with a smile on his face. Brewer gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
River lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
River connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
River uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Brewer.
Brewer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
River throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brewer throws out a counter right but River avoids it with no problem.
Brewer avoids the head kick by River. #T1#
River defending well as Brewer loads up on a big left hand.
River throws a lazy right hand but Brewer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Brewer loads up on a big right hand but River slips the punch.
River misses with a body punch
and River takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
River uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Brewer.
Brewer slips under a jab from River.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Brewer! But no joy.
Brewer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but River manages to avoid it.
Brewer misses with a hook. River ducked under it nicely.
River misses with a leg kick
enabling Brewer to counter with a crisp jab.
River throws a poor cross that misses
and Brewer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
River throws a body shot but no joy.
River throws a shot to the body.
River throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Nice defenses there by Brewer.
Brewer appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T2#
Brewer lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Brewer darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
River fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
River connects with a nice looking jab.
A cross from River lands.
Brewer throws a low kick but it's checked well by River.
Brewer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from River.
Brewer tries to work over River's front leg with a kick but River checks it.
River jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Brewer shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Leroy Brewer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
River throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brewer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Brewer swats away the attempt to clinch by River.
River avoids the body shot from Brewer.
River is looking to counter the offense by Brewer and move into the clinch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Brewer.
River throws a lazy uppercut
and Brewer counters with an inside leg kick. #T3#
River lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
River tries to clinch there but Brewer circles away.
River lands a jab-cross combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from River. Brewer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brewer throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
River ducks under a wild hook from Brewer.
River throws a leg kick but Brewer sees it coming and checks it nicely.
River tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brewer was well out of range. Poor timing from River.
Brewer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Brewer takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
River tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Brewer paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Brewer takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Brewer drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Brewer misses with a hook. River ducked under it nicely.
River tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T4#
River misses with a body punch
and River takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
River slips a straight right by Brewer.
River jabs at Brewer's body.
River misses with a straight left.
Brewer thows a left - swing and a miss!
River scores with a nice head shot.
Brewer with the inside leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for River. That snapped Brewer's head back.
River throws a leg kick
and Brewer counters with a straight right hand.
The fighters circle momentarily. River darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Brewer moves out of range of the body kick.
River scores with a jab to the jaw.
River connects with a solid leg kick.
River looks to throw the jab but Brewer is out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bill River showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for River, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Colin Fray scores the fight 50:45
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 50:45
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bill River!
Bill River decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: NYF 86: Carter vs Brewer
Date: Oct 05, 2024

#R1#
A low kick from River misses
and River takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
River misses with a combination
and Morales counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL2#
River instigates a clinch. #BC2#
River breaks from the clinch.
River fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Morales manages to avoid it.
River lands with a nice body punch.
River throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Morales looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
River throws a body shot but no joy.
As River looks to move away, Morales throws a big counter combo but River just gets out of the way.
River wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
River throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
River getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
River is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Morales.
River lands a lovely overhand right.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
River scoring well with a low kick there. #T1#
Morales lands with a hook. River tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by River.
River cracks a nice hook into Morales's ribs.
Bill River seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
River gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
River scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Morales lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Morales is looking to control River's arms but River gets an underhook and turns him. Now Morales has his back to the cage.
Morales really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Morales misses with a short punch on the inside.
River slows down the pace here.
River softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
River content to slow the pace in the clinch.
River connects with a knee to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
River tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Still in the clinch, Morales scores with a nice short uppercut.
River lands a nice shot to the body.
A short uppercut from River. #T2#
River throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
River lands a body punch.
Morales makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Morales taking a breather.
Morales throws a punch but it's blocked by River.
A body shot lands from River.
A body shot lands from River.
Morales is breathing heavily.
Morales trying to stall but River improves his position. #BC2#
River breaks from the clinch.
River throws a hook but Morales avoids it easily.
Morales chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before River can pounce on him.
River clobbers Morales with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
River tests Morales's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Good standup being displayed there by River as he connects with a hook.
River connects with the punch.#T3#
River misses with a jab to the body
and Morales counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
River throws a low kick but Morales moves out of range easily.
It looked like Morales was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from River.
River scores with a jab to the body.
River misses the body punch
and Morales cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
River scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
River is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Morales rather than just go for the knockout.
River chopping away at his opponent's legs.
River lands a slapping body shot.
River misses with a hook
letting Morales counter with a right hand.
Nice uppercut lands for River. That snapped Morales's head back.
River throws a hook but Morales avoids it easily.
Morales is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
River connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
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!
Morales looks to land a combination but River avoids it well.
River uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
River misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Morales counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4#
Morales ducks under a wild hook from River.
Morales moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Morales tries to move into range but River moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
River tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A counter left hand to the body from Morales misses its target.
River wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
River misses the jab.
River lands a nice looking body shot.
Morales looks to land a left hand but River moved out of range nicely.
River jabs at Morales's body.
River misses with a wild body shot.
River has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Morales on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A jab from Morales misses.
River only half commits to the counter leg kick.
River scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bill River dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
River lands with a hook. Morales tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CL2#
River darts in and clinches Morales up against the cage.
Morales tried to land a shot to the body but connects with River's elbow.
Bill River seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short right from River.
Morales trying to stall but River improves his position.
Morales is trying to break the clinch but River is controlling him.
Morales managing to block the knees to the body from River.
River lands an uppercut.
River'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 struggles to land a body shot inside as Morales controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
River throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Morales is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but River is keeping busy.
River blocking some punches.
River pushes Morales back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Morales tries to work over River's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Morales.
A quick uppercut on the inside from River.
Morales is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Stalling in the clinch from River.
Morales swings wildly with an uppercut but River uses good head movement to avoid it.
River lands a left hand that snaps the head of Morales backwards.
River working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Morales goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Morales swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from River on the inside.
Morales throws a head punch that misses.
Morales wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but River has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
River breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
River closes the distance and pushes Morales back into the cage.#BC#
Morales escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
River pushes Morales up against the cage in a clinch.
River struggles to land a body shot inside as Morales controls his hands.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. River obliges.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
River pushes Morales back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
River lands a hook to the side of the head.
River utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Morales misses with the head strike.
River lands a left hand that snaps the head of Morales backwards.
Morales lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Knees to the body from River.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Morales's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
River scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short uppercut from River.
River blocks an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for River.
A nice right hand lands inside from River.
River scores a nice knee to the body.
River landing some nice looking knees to the body.
River digs a right hand into Morales's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Morales's gas tank.
River working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
River lands with a short shot to the head. #T3#
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. River obliges.
Stalling in the clinch from River.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. River obliges.
River pushes Morales back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Morales goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
River lands with a short punch from the clinch.
River keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Morales's efforts to push away.
A short body shot lands from River as the two fighters clinch.
River lands a shot to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. River obliges.
River lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Morales backwards.
River lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
River with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
River crunches a lovely knee into Morales's ribcage.
River has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, River creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
River lands with a right to the head. #T4#
River lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Morales backwards.
A short body shot lands from River as the two fighters clinch.
Morales takes a shot to the head.
River digs a right hand underneath Morales's ribcage. Morales let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. River obliges.
River makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
River lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A right hand to the body from River.
A short uppercut from River.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Morales throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Morales wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
River lands a nice knee to the body.
Still in the clinch, River scores with a nice short uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for River.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from River.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bill River showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
River scores with a crisp jab that stopped Morales in his tracks.
River digs a good hook to Morales's body.
Nice cross by River.
Nice cross by River.
River fails with an attempt to clinch.
Omari Morales is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
River closes the distance and clinches.
Morales has a couple of punches blocked by River.
River lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
River lands a knee to the head.
Morales wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but River has him pressed against the cage.
A short right from River on the inside. #ROC2#Morales is rocked!
A nice right hand lands inside from River.
Oh Morales is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
River has Morales pressed against the cage, preventing Morales from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Morales swings away with an uppercut that misses.
River lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Knees in the clinch landing for River.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
River works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
River lands a nice knee to the body.
River lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
River lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Morales backwards.
A shot in the inside from River.
River lands a shoulder strike.
River pushes Morales against the cage. River is working some dirty boxing. River pushes off with a quick right hook! Morales goes down! Morales tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! River moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bill River!
An out of breath Bill River thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: NYF 82: Carter vs River
Date: Sep 07, 2024

#R1#
River ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
River scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
River dodges the punch combination from Carter.
River tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Carter was well out of range. Poor timing from River.
Carter swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
River pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Carter delivers a nice body kick.
Carter looks to land a right hand but River moved out of range.
River falls off balance throwing a combination
and Carter counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
River buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
River thows a left - swing and a miss!
River waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Carter.
Carter takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
River throws a body punch but Carter moves out of range.
We've been told by Carter's head coaches at Ironbound MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
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 tries to clinch up
and River takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bill River seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
River connects with a right hand. Carter shakes it off.
Carter throws a jab when River was well out of range.
Carter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but River manages to avoid it.
River throws a hook but Carter blocks it.
It looked like Carter wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A jab from River does it's job there.
River connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A jab from River misses.
River throws a leg kick that is checked
and Carter counters with a straight right hand.
River tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Carter paws at him with a jab and circles away.
River punishes Carter's body with a nice straight punch.
River takes a swing at Carter's ribcage but misses.
River throws a jab when Carter was well out of range.
A quick step to the side and Carter tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
River misses with a lunging right hand
and Carter counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps River thinking. #T2#
River is looking to clinch but Carter is avoiding it.
Carter misses the shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
River walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Carter checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #CL#
Carter forces River back against the cage and clinches.
River blocks an uppercut.
Carter tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
River unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Carter goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
River struggles to land a body shot inside as Carter controls his hands.
River blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
River trying to land knees to the body.
River stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Carter lands a hook to the side of the head.
River landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from River.
River lands a left hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Carter. #BC2#
River pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
River clinches up with Carter and pushes him back against the cage.#T3#
Carter lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt River or not.
Carter scores with a shot to the side of River's head.
River lands a right hand that snaps the head of Carter backwards.
River misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Carter struggles to land a body shot inside as River controls his hands.
River tries to land a knee to the head but Carter blocks with his arms.
River landing knees to the body.
River swings wildly with an uppercut but Carter uses good head movement to avoid it.
A left hand lands to the body for River.
Carter tries to throw a body punch but River avoids it by throwing Carter back against the cage.
Carter misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Carter throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#BC2#
River pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Carter closes the distance and pushes River back into the cage.
River has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Carter seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if River can turn it around.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Carter.
River misses with a hook to the ribs.
Carter misses with a punch on the inside.
Carter misses with a hook to the ribs.
Carter misses with a body punch. #T4#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Carter. #BC2#
River breaks from the clinch.
River lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
River uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Carter.
River misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
River misses with an uppercut. Carter saw that one coming.
River misses with a right hand
and Carter counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Carter thuds a left hand into River's body.
Carter lunges at River with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by River's hand.
No joy there for Carter, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Carter stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
River thows a left - swing and a miss!
Carter jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
River misses the jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Bill River will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Nice jab there from River.
Carter takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
River is looking to clinch.
River looks to score with a jab to the body but Carter is just out of range.
River throws a sloppy body shot
and Carter counters with a straight right hand.
River misses with an uppercut
and Carter counters with a stiff right hand.
River missing with a left hand there. Carter was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice shot by River.
Carter on the wrong end of a nice jab.
River tries to clinch up.
Carter avoids the body shot from River.
River with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Carter to score with a decent uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
River tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Carter with a nice calf kick.#T1#
A big right from River misses.
Carter feinted there with a counter leg kick.
River missing with a left hand there. Carter was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Carter seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
River drops his hands momentarily and Carter takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Carter walks into a jab.#CUT2#It looks like Ian Carter has been cut.
Carter swats away the attempt to clinch by River.
River scores with a leg kick.
River fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Carter manages to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Carter.
A counter left hand to the body from Carter misses its target.
River looks to land a left hand but Carter moved out of range nicely.
River ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
River closes the distance looking to clinch
and Carter counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bill River seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from River. Carter does a little dance to reset his feet.
Carter drops his hands momentarily and River takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
River misses the jab.
River swings away with a body shot that misses
and Carter counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
River takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
River closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Carter to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC#River is rocked!
Carter cracks River with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! River falls to his knees and Carter doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ian Carter!
Ian Carter retains his middleweight title!
Our winner, Ian Carter, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: NYF Fight Night 37
Date: Aug 14, 2024

#R1#
Brands shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. River defends it nicely.
Brands with a lazy takedown attempt
and River counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
River lands with a good body shot.
Brands with a lazy takedown attempt
letting River counter with a right hand.
Bill River has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bo Brands.
A kick lands to the mid section there for River.
Brands looks winded!
River delivers a nice body kick.
Brands has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by River.
River weaves into range and cracks Brands right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Brands goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! River is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bill River!
Bill River seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Bo Brands was interviewed post fight and said 'I will Train Harder and Be Back Better.'.

Event: NYF 74: Field vs Traumen II
Date: Jul 13, 2024

#R1#
Lauzier clobbers River with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Lauzier throws a big shot that misses.
River lands a nice looking body shot.
A big right from River misses.
Lauzier throws an off balance right hand
and River counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Good shot there by Lauzier.
Lauzier swats away the attempt to clinch by River.
River lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
River tries to score with a low kick but Lauzier moves his leg out of the way.
River misses with an uppercut. Lauzier saw that one coming.
Lauzier avoids the body shot from River.
Lauzier takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lauzier shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has River pinned against the ropes. River gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
River throws an off balance right hand
and Lauzier counters with a stiff right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
River missing with a left hand there. Lauzier was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It seemed like Lauzier was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL#
River takes the fight into the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by River. #T1#
River is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Lauzier is keeping busy.
River lands a shoulder strike.
Lauzier is looking to break free of the clinch but River has double underhooks.
A right handed body shot lands from River.
River lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
River lands a right hand.
Lauzier is trying to force a seperation but River has the dominant position.
River lands with a short punch from the clinch.
River softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
River lands a body punch.
I was talking to River's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
River goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lauzier is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.#T2#
River has Lauzier pressed against the ropes, preventing Lauzier from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
River trying to stall but Lauzier improves his position.
Lauzier blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lauzier blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
River has a couple of punches blocked by Lauzier.
A short uppercut from River.
River tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lauzier avoids it.#BC2#
Lauzier breaks the clinch.
Lauzier sizes up River with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd cheers as Lauzier lands an impressive looking overhand right. River doesn't seem phased though.
River lands with a good body shot.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lauzier.
River scores with a leg kick. #CL#
River gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lauzier avoiding damage as River throws knees to the body. #T3#
Knees to the body from River. #BC2#
Lauzier pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
River instigates a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lauzier.
Lauzier is trying to force a seperation but River has the dominant position.
Lauzier is trying to break free.
Lauzier managing to block the knees to the body from River.
River misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right hook to the body lands for River.
A short right hand to the side of the head by River.
River is working Lauzier over against the ropes.
River throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lauziers head.
Lauzier blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lauzier blocking some punches. #T4#
River fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from River. #CUT#It looks like Gabriel Lauzier has been cut.
Lauzier blocks a punch to the side of the head.
River lands a hook that snaps the head of Lauzier backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
River pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Lauzier tries to break free but River pushes him back against the ropes.
A short right from River on the inside.
River misses with the head strike.
River lands a hook that snaps the head of Lauzier backwards.
River struggles to land a body shot inside as Lauzier controls his hands.
River lands with a short shot to the head.
Lauzier on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
River tries to land knees in the clinch but Lauzier avoids the damage to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bill River dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gabriel Lauzier's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
River lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
River fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lauzier looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lauzier shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with River but River pushes him off and we're back to square one.
River throws a body shot but no joy.
Lauzier closes the distance and clinches up with River, looking for a takedown. Lauzier pushes River against the ropes but River circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from River misses the target.
River misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lauzier. #CL#
River moves into range and clinches up with Lauzier.
Lauzier wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lauzier has had enough of the clinch but River keeps him there for the moment.
River is trying to stall.
River lands an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
River swings wildly with an uppercut but Lauzier uses good head movement to avoid it.
River lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
River misses with a body punch. #T1#
Lauzier blocks a punch to the side of the head.
River digs a right hand into Lauzier's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lauzier's gas tank.
Bill River has scored more points in the clinch so far.
River throws a head punch that misses.
River lands a shoulder strike.
River working Lauzier over with knees to the body.
Lauzier is breathing heavily.
A quick uppercut on the inside from River.
River lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
River landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Lauzier takes a knee right on the jaw!
River is leaning against Lauzier and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
River lands a knee to the body.
River crunches a lovely knee into Lauzier's ribcage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
River slowing the pace effectively.
A hook to the body from River. #T2#
River tries to land a knee to the head but Lauzier blocks with his arms.
River tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lauzier avoids it.
River digs a right hand into Lauzier's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lauzier's gas tank.
River is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lauzier is defending well for now.
River digs a right hand into Lauzier's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lauzier's gas tank.
River lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lauzier or not.
River is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lauzier can do to turn this around?
River lands a hook that snaps the head of Lauzier backwards.
River is working Lauzier over against the ropes.
River digs a right hand into Lauzier's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lauzier's gas tank.
River misses with a shot to the kidneys.
River using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from River.
A short right from River. #T3#
Knees to the body from River.
Lauzier takes a knee to the side of the body.
River unloads a knee to the mid-section.
River misses with a knee to the head.
River lands a knee to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from River.
River lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lauzier backwards.
Knees to the body from River.
River scores with a shoulder strike.
River has Lauzier pressed against the ropes, preventing Lauzier from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
River stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from River.
River is working Lauzier over against the ropes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
River struggles to land a body shot inside as Lauzier controls his hands. #T4#
River looking to throw knees to the head but Lauzier is blocking nicely.
River digs a right hand underneath Lauzier's ribcage. Lauzier let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Lauzier on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
River working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. River obliges.
A short right from River.
River misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lauzier.
River holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
River scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC2#
Lauzier's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
River catches Lauzier with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
River misses with a wild body shot.
River throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bill River dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Gabriel Lauzier's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Lauzier misses with a straight right.
River connects with a single shot there.
River throws a nice inside leg kick.
River fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lauzier on the side of the head.
River throws a jab but it's blocked by Lauzier. #CL#
River has managed to clinch.
River stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Lauzier looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
River with a knee to the head.
River throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lauziers head.
River is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lauzier is defending well for now.
River lands a knee to the body.
River pushes Lauzier back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
River pushes Lauzier back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
River lands a knee to the body.
Lauzier takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
A shot in the inside from River.
River tries to throw a body punch but Lauzier avoids it by throwing River back against the ropes.
River misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lauzier.
River lands a nice uppercut.
Lauzier blocks a body shot from River.
A short body shot lands from River as the two fighters clinch.
River misses with a body punch.
River tries to land a knee to the head but Lauzier blocks with his arms.
River lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lauzier backwards.
Lauzier on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
River is looking to control Lauzier's arms but Lauzier gets an underhook and turns him. Now River has his back to the ropes.
Lauzier is working for takedown but River is calmly controlling the position for now.
River scores a nice knee to the body.
River unloads a knee to the mid-section.#T2#
River lands a nice uppercut.
River crunches a lovely knee into Lauzier's ribcage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by River.
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 lands a nice uppercut.
Lauzier is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. River gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
River working some nice short punches in the clinch.
River putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Lauzier in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
River scores with a shot to the side of Lauzier's head.
Knees to the body from River.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
River keeps control of Lauzier as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T3#
River doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lauzier is trying to push River away but River has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
River tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
River with a knee to the head.
River misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lauzier.
River lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lauzier backwards.
River stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
River landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
River tries a body shot but Lauzier blocks it.
Lauzier wants to break the clinch but can't.
River using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
River lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lauzier backwards.
River misses with a hook to the ribs. #T4##BC2#
Lauzier pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
River tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lauzier was well out of range. Poor timing from River.
A cross from River lands.
River tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lauzier was well out of range. Poor timing from River.
Gabriel Lauzier has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
River throws a low kick but Lauzier avoids it.
Lauzier fails to land the takedown.
Bill River has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gabriel Lauzier.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lauzier walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
River wants to clinch but Lauzier slips to the side
and Lauzier cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
River looks to land a combination but Lauzier avoids it well.
Lauzier keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lauzier connects with a looping right hand.
River throws a hook to the side of Lauzier's head but Lauzier sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lauzier jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice body punch from River.

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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:25
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:25
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bill River!
Bill River seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: NYF 68: Dandrakulo vs Zigaro
Date: May 25, 2024

#R1#
Hoover misses with a double jab
letting River counter with a right hand.
River stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hoover fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
River avoids a punch combination nicely.
River throws a shot from downtown. Hoover moves away and avoids it.
Hoover throws a combination that misses
and River counters with a stiff right hand.
Hoover throws a combination that misses #KD2#
and River counters with a crisp right hand that drops Hoover! River lets Hoover back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Hoover is rocked!
River has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Hoover is landing a low percentage of strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
River throws an uppercut from hell that sends Hoover clean off his feet! He's out cold! River stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bill River!
During a confident post fight interview, Bill River thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: NYF Fight Night 26
Date: Apr 03, 2024

#R1##CL2#
Makhno fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with River, pushing him back against the cage.
River using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Makhno has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
River tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Makhno fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
River lands a knee to the body.
River is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
River stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
River misses with some punches.
Knees in the clinch landing for River.
Makhno's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
River fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
River lands a left hand.
River lands a good knee to the midsection. Makhno won't want to take too many of those.
Makhno throws a head punch that misses.
Makhno fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Makhno lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of River backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
River blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Makhno misses with the head strike.
Makhno blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Makhno has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. River seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Makhno can turn it around.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, River creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
River lands with a light punch inside. #T1#
Makhno avoiding damage as River throws knees to the body.
Makhno softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
River using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Makhno has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Makhno throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rivers head.
Makhno managing to block the knees to the body from River.
Makhno digs a right hand into River's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on River's gas tank.
Makhno takes a shot to the head.
Makhno digs a right hand underneath River's ribcage. River let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Makhno misses with some punches.
River misses with a punch to the body.
River leaning his opponent against the cage.
Makhno on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
River struggles to land a body shot inside as Makhno controls his hands.
Makhno lands a shoulder strike.
River missing with knees to the body.
Makhno digs a right hand into River's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on River's gas tank.
River throws a punch but it's blocked by Makhno.
River misses with the head strike. #T2#
River blocks an uppercut.
River fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Makhno blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
River blocking some punches.
Makhno misses with some punches.
Makhno lands a body shot.
River has a couple of punches blocked by Makhno.
River lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Makhno lands a body punch.
Makhno goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Makhno misses with a hook from the clinch.
Makhno struggles to land a body shot inside as River controls his hands.
River trying to land knees to the body.
Makhno lands a hook that snaps the head of River backwards.
Makhno has a couple of punches blocked by River.
River lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Makhno.
Makhno working aggressively here.
Makhno misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Makhno.
River unloads a knee to the mid-section. Makhno lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. #T3#
River struggles to land a body shot inside as Makhno controls his hands.
River is looking to control Makhno's arms but Makhno gets an underhook and turns him. Now River has his back to the cage.
River misses with the head strike.
A short right from Makhno on the inside.
Makhno misses with a body punch.
River blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
River tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Makhno lands with a light punch inside.
River misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Makhno. #BC2#
Makhno breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Makhno clinches.
River fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Makhno scores with a nice hook to the head.
Makhno blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Makhno fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Makhno manages to break the clinch.
River tries to clinch up but Makhno circles away and keeps his distance.
Nestor Makhno seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Makhno moves into range and clinches up with River.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Makhno. #T4#
Makhno tried to land a shot to the body but connects with River's elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC2#
Makhno escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Makhno takes the fight into the clinch.
River working Makhno over with knees to the body.
Makhno tried to land a shot to the body but connects with River's elbow.
A short left from Makhno.
Makhno blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
River trying to land knees to the body.
Makhno tries a body shot but River blocks it.
River trying to land knees to the body.
I was talking to River's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
River scores a nice knee to the body.
Makhno digs a right hand underneath River's ribcage. River let out a lung full of air as it connected.
River tries to throw a body punch but Makhno avoids it by throwing River back against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from River.
Makhno lands a right hand that snaps the head of River backwards.
River misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Makhno.
Makhno tries to throw a body punch but River avoids it by throwing Makhno back against the cage.
River working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Nestor Makhno will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Makhno keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL2#
Makhno clinches with his opponent.
Makhno on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
River lands an uppercut.
A short right from Makhno on the inside.
River lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Makhno is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
River working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bill River has scored more points in the clinch so far.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Makhno creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Makhno misses with the head strike.
River tries to work over Makhno's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
River prevents a body shot from Makhno.
Makhno lands a body shot.
Makhno misses with a body punch.
River prevents a body shot from Makhno.
Makhno swings away with an uppercut that misses.
River trying to control the position but instead, Makhno has worked for underhooks and has pushed River into the cage.
River lands with a left to the head. #T1#
River slows down the pace here.
River misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Makhno tries to break free but River pushes him back against the cage.
Makhno managing to block the knees to the body from River.
River swings wildly with an uppercut but Makhno uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Makhno manages to break the clinch.
River throws a shot to the body. #CL2#
Makhno takes the fight into the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Makhno.
River throws a punch but it's blocked by Makhno.
River misses with a body punch.
Makhno is trying to push River away but River has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A short uppercut from River.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for River. #T2#
Makhno lands with a short shot to the head. #BC2#
Makhno's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
River takes the fight into the clinch.
Makhno tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
River misses with a hook to the ribs.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Makhno is looking to break free of the clinch but River has double underhooks. #BC2#
Makhno breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
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!#KD#
River cracks Makhno with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. River has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Makhno to stand back up!#ROC#Makhno is rocked!#CL2#
River tries to keep at a distance but Makhno has taken the fight into the clinch.
Makhno is still on wobbly legs! Can River finish him?
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for River. #BC2#
Makhno breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Makhno gets a clinch.
Makhno misses with a hook from the clinch.
Makhno blocking some punches.
River working aggressively here.
River stalling.
River jerks Makhno's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Makhno drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! River goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from River because Makhno was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Bill River!
After winning the bout, Bill River thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: MMAH 106
Date: Jan 10, 2024

#R1#
River fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
River connects with a solid leg kick.
River looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jab from River.
River misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Dao connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
River cracks Dao with a good jab.
River connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dao momentarily.
River dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dao. That did some damage!
A bone on bone clash there as River blocks the leg kick.
River clobbers Dao with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A jab from River does it's job there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
River throws a body shot but no joy.
River thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Dao if he has to take too many more of those. #CL#
River closes the distance and pushes Dao back into the cage.
River misses with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by River.
River trying to land knees to the body. #T1##BC2#
Dao breaks the clinch.
Dao uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by River. #CL#
River clinches.
Dao blocks a body shot from River.
River goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dao lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of River backwards.
River struggles to land a body shot inside as Dao controls his hands.
Come on River - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
River goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
River misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dao.
River misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dao.
Dao blocks an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Dao as the two fighters clinch.
Dao lands with a light punch inside.
Dao can't find room to land a body shot as River controls the action. #T2#
River lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
River tries to land a knee to the head but Dao blocks with his arms.
River landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from River.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dao tried to land a shot to the body but connects with River's elbow.
River misses with a body punch.
Dao doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
River is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dao is defending well for now.
River can't find room to land a body shot as Dao controls the action.
River misses with a body punch.
Dao blocks a punch to the side of the head.
River tries to throw a body punch but Dao avoids it by throwing River back against the cage.
Dao blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
River can't find room to land a body shot as Dao controls the action.
River misses with a hook from the clinch.
River throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Daos head.
Dao managing to block the knees to the body from River. #T3#
A short uppercut from Dao.
Dao lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dao misses with the head strike.
River lands on the inside with an uppercut.
River connects with a nasty looking knee right to Dao's face.
Dao prevents a body shot from River.
River trying to control the position but instead, Dao has worked for underhooks and has pushed River into the cage.
River misses with the head strike.
Dao scores with a shot to the side of River's head.
River tries a body shot but Dao blocks it.
A nice right hand lands inside from River.
River misses with a body punch.
Dao misses with a hook to the ribs.
River misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dao. #T4#
Dao can't find room to land a body shot as River controls the action.
River swings wildly with an uppercut but Dao uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dao tries to throw a body punch but River avoids it by throwing Dao back against the cage.
Dao tried to land a shot to the body but connects with River's elbow.
Dao misses with a punch to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Dao misses with the head strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dao managing to block the knees to the body from River.
Dao blocking some punches.
River prevents a body shot from Dao.
Dao has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. River seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Dao can turn it around.
Dao cracks River with a nice body shot.
River doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice left hand lands by River.
River lands with a right to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for River.
Dao misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bill River dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
River will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
River is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dao can do to turn this around?
Dao swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bill River seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
River throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Dao blocks a leg kick.
Dao punishes River's body with a nice straight punch.#CL2#
Dao has River up against the cage in a clinch.
Dao misses with a hook to the ribs.
River tries a body shot but Dao blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Dao doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
River blocks a body shot from Dao.
A right handed body shot lands from Dao. #T1#
River throws a punch but it's blocked by Dao.
River lands a nice knee to the body.
River is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dao is defending well for now.
River misses with a body punch.
River lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dao is trying to force a seperation but River has the dominant position.
River missing with knees to the body.
River lands a shot to the body.
River stalling.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dao.
River blocks a body shot from Dao.
River missing with knees to the body.
River lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Dao has had enough of the clinch but River keeps him there for the moment.
River lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T2#
Dao lands with a left to the head.
River is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
River misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dao misses with a body punch.
River misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dao struggles to land a body shot inside as River controls his hands.
River tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bill River has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dao blocking some punches.
River working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dao tries to throw a body punch but River avoids it by throwing Dao back against the cage.
Dao misses with a hook to the ribs.
River is stalling here.
Dao working aggressively here.
Dao prevents a body shot from River. #T3#
River putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Dao in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Dao is breathing heavily.
Still in the clinch, River scores with a nice short uppercut.
River misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dao.
Dao on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dao lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt River or not.
River tries a body shot but Dao blocks it.
River stalling.
Dao misses with a punch to the body.
River tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
River lands on the inside with an uppercut.
River using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
River lands an uppercut.
A short right from River on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Dao.
River works on Dao's body with a couple of short punches.#T4#
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 will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Dao up against the cage.
River lands a nice uppercut.
River tries a body shot but Dao blocks it.
River throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nice body punch from River - that landed with a thud.
River misses with a body punch.
River softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
River misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dao.
A short right hand to the side of the head by River.
River working some nice short punches in the clinch.
River misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dao.
River is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dao is defending well for now.
Dao misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bill River dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
A thudding body kick lands there by River!
Dao steps to the side to avoid the strikes from River.
A telegraphed right hand from River misses the target.
Dao looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dao moves out of range of the leg kick from River.
River scores with a body shot.
River fails in his attempt to clinch.
River wants to clinch up but Dao keeps it at a distance.
River throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Dao cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL#
River drives through and clinches with Dao against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
River misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dao.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
River goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
River tries to land knees in the clinch but Dao avoids the damage to the body.
A head punch on the inside from River fails to land. #T1#
River stalling in the clinch but Dao improves position.
The referee is keeping an eye on River - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Dao blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dao lands a body punch in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dao creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dao misses with some punches.
Dao misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dao misses with a hook to the ribs.
River tries to work over Dao's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dao.
Dao swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from River.
River cracks Dao with a nice body shot.
River cracks Dao with a nice body shot.
Dao takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
Dao on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
River lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dao backwards.
River makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
River is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dao is defending well for now.
A short left from River.
Dao wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
River lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
River taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
River working aggressively here.
Knees in the clinch landing for River.
Dao tries to throw a body punch but River avoids it by throwing Dao back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from River.
River tries to land knees in the clinch but Dao avoids the damage to the body.
River lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dao or not.
River throws a punch but it's blocked by Dao. #T3#
River misses with a body punch.
River utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
River is working Dao over against the cage.
River misses with a punch to the body.
River can't find room to land a body shot as Dao controls the action.
River blocks a body shot from Dao.
River lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dao backwards.
River misses with a body punch.
River throws a punch but it's blocked by Dao.
Dao tries to break the clinch but River is controlling the position.
Dao being controlled against the cage.
Dao doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T4#
River lands a body punch in the clinch.
River pressing his opponent against the cage.
River misses with a body punch.
River tries to throw a body punch but Dao avoids it by throwing River back against the cage.
Dao on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Praew Dao has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
River stalling the fight.
River lands a shot to the body.
River lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dao backwards.
River unloads a knee to the mid-section. Dao lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
River lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dao backwards.
River softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bill River is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
River pushes Dao back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bill River!
Bill River thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 17, 2023

#R1#
Watkins throws a series of punches but River moves out of range.
River throws a lazy uppercut
and Watkins counters with a solid body kick.
River lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
River lands a body shot.
River fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
River scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Watkins doesn't seem bothered though.
Watkins avoids the body shot from River.
River looks for the body kick but Watkins saw that one coming.
Watkins takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
We've been told by Watkins's head coaches at Ajax Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
River misses with a low kick as Watkins jumps back.
Watkins was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
River looks to land a right hand but Watkins moved out of range.
River throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
This has been an exciting period of action!
River swings widly with a right hand
and Watkins counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Watkins looking to land some kicks to the body here.
River misses with a head kick.
A quick step to the side and Watkins tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
River throws an off balance right hand
letting Watkins counter with a right hand. #T1#
River walks into a jab.
River waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Watkins.
River misses the shot to the body.
River scores with a nice strike.
River lands a lovely overhand right.
River misses the shot to the body.
Watkins throws a combination but it was largely blocked by River.
River ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
River wants to clinch but Watkins slips to the side
and Watkins counters with a nice body kick.
River stuns Watkins with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
River throws a body punch but Watkins moves out of range.
River tried to score with a low kick but Watkins checks it.
Watkins fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
River takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T2#
Watkins walks into a left hand.
Nice straight punches there by River. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of River.
Bill River seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
River swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Watkins appears to be looking for a big counter.
Watkins misses with a series of wild punches.
River tries to counter with a clinch but Watkins shakes him off and moves away.
Watkins throws a front kick aimed at River's knee but River avoids it well.
River closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Watkins looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Watkins sets himself, and River steps forward looking for the clinch! Watkins avoids it this time.
Good work by Watkins as he checks the leg kick.
A shot to the body from River misses
and Watkins counters with a stiff right hand.
Watkins circles away from the clinch attempt.
Watkins throws a body punch but River moves out of range.
River's jab looks to have found its range, popping Watkins under the eye.
Watkins throws the left hand but River avoids the punch easily.
Watkins fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #T3#
Donk. River catches Watkins right on the button with a cross.#ROC2#Watkins is rocked!
River staying out of range there.
Oh Watkins is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
River misses with a body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
River tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Watkins counters with a straight right hand.
Watkins seems to have got his legs back now.
River tries to clinch but Watkins is having none of it.
A big left from River misses.
Watkins tries to work over River's front leg with a kick but River checks it.
River throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Watkins looks to land a combination. River sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
River misses with an uppercut
and Watkins counters with an inside leg kick.
River throws a low kick, looking for Watkins's leg but Watkins calmly moves out of range.
Watkins moves out of range of the strikes.
Watkins appears to be looking for a big counter.#T4#
River throws a body kick that misses.
Watkins misses with a body shot.
Watkins takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
River tries to close the distance and clinch but Watkins swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Watkins throws out a loose jab but River uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL2#
River gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nice body punch from River - that landed with a thud.
River just leaning against Watkins, taking a breather.
River fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
River swings wildly with an uppercut but Watkins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Watkins blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Watkins lands a right hand.
River throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
River misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Watkins.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Bill River will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Nice uppercut there from River.
River takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Watkins fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
River misses with a right hand
and Watkins counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Watkins lands a nice looking kick to the body. River takes a step back to recover.
River takes a jab right on the kisser.
River closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Watkins to counter with a crisp jab.
Craig Watkins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
River looks to score with a jab to the body but Watkins is just out of range.#CL2#
River clinches.
River misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Watkins.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for River.
River lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T1#
Watkins can't break the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Watkins.
River struggles to land a body shot inside as Watkins controls his hands.
River lands a shot to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from River.
Watkins pushes River back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Watkins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
River misses with a hook. Watkins ducked under it nicely.
Some wild striking there from Watkins.
River swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
River wants to clinch
and Watkins connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
River is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
River pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T2#
River swings for the body but Watkins moves out of range.
River fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Watkins manages to avoid it.
River misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Watkins counters with a straight right hand.
River takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Craig Watkins is winning the standup battle so far.
River scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
River scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
River uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Watkins has time to react.
Watkins avoids the body shot from River.
Watkins misses the shot to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as River checks a leg kick.
River lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Watkins misses with a body kick.
Watkins avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
River tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Watkins counters with an inside leg kick. #T3#
Watkins takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CL2#
Watkins gets tackled into the cage by River. River maintains the clinch.
Watkins blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, River scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC#
Watkins breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
River takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Watkins throws a low kick but River moves out of range easily.
Watkins's hands are dropping dangerously low here and River connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Watkins scrambles back to his feet.
River throws a leg kick but Watkins moved away.
River connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
River moves into range and connects with a jab.
River on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
River waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Watkins.
Watkins punishes River's body with a nice straight punch.#T4#
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 misses with a double jab
and Watkins counters with a stiff right hand.
River uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Watkins.
River scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Watkins scores with a kick to the midsection.
River tries to clinch up.
River has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
A head kick by Watkins misses
and River counters with a nice uppercut.
River ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Watkins moves away.
River throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Watkins sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Watkins throws a combination but it was largely blocked by River.
River avoids the head kick by Watkins.
Watkins ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
River moves out of range of the body kick.
Watkins gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
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 Craig Watkins will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
River lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Watkins gets cracked with a nice right hand there by River.
A punch lands to the side of Watkins 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Watkins cracks River with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Watkins scores with a head kick.
River moves away from the strike by Watkins.
River misses with a body kick.
A punch lands to the side of Watkins 's head but he takes it in his stride.
River cracks Watkins with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bill River!
An out of breath Bill River thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 11, 2023

#R1##CL2#
River moves into the clinch.
Knees to the body from River.
River landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
River unloads a knee to the mid-section.
River lands a good knee to the midsection. Martinelli won't want to take too many of those.
A knee to the head by River.
Martinelli is breathing heavily.
River prevents the takedown attempt.
River is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
River connects with a nasty looking knee right to Martinelli's face.
River working Martinelli over with knees to the body.
River taking a breather.
Knees to the body from River.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
River stalling in the clinch. #T1#
River unloads a knee to the mid-section.
River lands a good knee to the midsection. Martinelli won't want to take too many of those.
Martinelli takes a knee to the side of the body.
River lands a good knee to the midsection. Martinelli won't want to take too many of those.
Martinelli takes a knee right on the jaw!
River lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
River crunches a lovely knee into Martinelli's ribcage.
River landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
River is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
River landing knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as River takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
River connects with a nasty looking knee right to Martinelli's face.
River using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body. #T2#
River landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
River is stalling here.
River connects with a nasty looking knee right to Martinelli's face.
River using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
River crunches a lovely knee into Martinelli's ribcage.
Martinelli takes a knee to the side of the body.
River with a knee to the head.
River landing knees to the head.
River scores a nice knee to the body.
River landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
River working Martinelli over with knees to the body.
River lands a good knee to the midsection. Martinelli won't want to take too many of those.#T3#
River working Martinelli over with knees to the body.
River taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
River is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
River landing some nice looking knees to the body.
River just leaning against Martinelli, taking a breather.
River landing knees to the body.
River scores with a knee to the head.
River lands a nice knee to the body.
River using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
River landing some nice looking knees to the body.
River is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
River landing knees to the head. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knees to the body from River.
River landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
River dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
River doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
River is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
River lands a knee to the head.
River landing knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
River controlling the action here for a moment.
Martinelli goes for a takedown attempt but River pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bill River dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##CL2#
River gets in close and instigates a clinch.
River tries to work over Martinelli's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Martinelli drops to a knee looking for a takedown but River gets the underhooks and prevents it.
River scores a nice knee to the body.
River utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
River goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
River lands a nice knee to the body.
River lands a nice knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for River. #T1#
River lands a knee to the head.
River using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Knees to the body from River.
River landing some nice looking knees to the body.
River lands a knee to the head.
River landing knees to the body.
River lands with a left to the head.
Martinelli prevents a body shot from River.
River unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from River.
Bill River seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
River utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
River using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body. #T2#
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 lands a good knee to the midsection. Martinelli won't want to take too many of those.
Martinelli takes a knee right on the jaw!
River stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Knees to the body from River.
Knees in the clinch landing for River.
River tries a body shot but Martinelli blocks it.
River using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
River working Martinelli over with knees to the body.
River landing knees to the head.
River scores a nice knee to the body.
River landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
River connects with a knee to the head. #T3#
Knees to the body from River.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
River scores a nice knee to the body.
Martinelli takes a knee to the side of the body.
River landing knees to the body.
Martinelli takes a knee to the side of the body.
River landing knees to the head.
River lands a good knee to the midsection. Martinelli won't want to take too many of those.
River will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Martinelli up against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for River. #T4#
River with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
River lands a knee to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Martinelli takes a knee right on the jaw!
River stalling against the cage.
Martinelli drops down looking for an ankle pick but River pulls his leg out and moves away. #CL2#
River has taken the fight to the clinch.
River crunches a lovely knee into Martinelli's ribcage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bill River showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!#R3##CL2#
River closes the distance and pushes Martinelli back into the cage.
River swings away with an uppercut that misses.
River lands a knee to the head.
River pushes Martinelli back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Martinelli tries to pull guard but River won't allow it.
River is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
River lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
River scores a nice knee to the body.
Martinelli is trying to pull guard but River turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
River has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
River using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A bit of stalling here from River. #T1#
Come on River - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
River unloads a knee to the mid-section. Martinelli lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Martinelli takes a knee to the side of the body.
River crunches a lovely knee into Martinelli's ribcage.
A right hook to the body lands for River.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. River obliges.
River unloads a knee to the mid-section. Martinelli lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
River lands a good knee to the midsection. Martinelli won't want to take too many of those.
Martinelli takes a knee to the side of the body.
River landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A right handed body shot lands from River.
River lands a good knee to the midsection. Martinelli won't want to take too many of those.#T2#
Martinelli takes a knee to the side of the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. River obliges.
Knees in the clinch landing for River.
River scores with a knee to the head.
River unloads a knee to the mid-section.
River putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Martinelli in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
River slows down the pace here.
Martinelli tries to pull guard but River holds him up against the cage and eventually Martinelli drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcus Martinelli. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. River obliges.#T3#
River with a knee to the head.
River unloads a knee to the mid-section. Martinelli lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
River with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
River unloads a knee to the mid-section. Martinelli lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
River lands a good knee to the midsection. Martinelli won't want to take too many of those.
Martinelli takes a knee right on the jaw!
Knees to the body from River.
Martinelli fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. River obliges.
River crunches a lovely knee into Martinelli's ribcage.
River lands a nice knee to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
River unloads a knee to the mid-section.#T4#
River putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Martinelli in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
River landing knees to the body.
River unloads a knee to the mid-section.
River lands a knee to the head.
River with a knee to the head.
River lands a good knee to the midsection. Martinelli won't want to take too many of those.
River is trying to maintain a safe position but Martinelli gets an underhook and turns River into the cage.
River can't find room to land a body shot as Martinelli controls the action.
Marcus Martinelli has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
River tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Martinelli avoids it.
River landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Bill River is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Martinelli tries for a takedown. No joy.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bill River comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well River has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 24:30
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 24:30
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 24:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bill River!
Bill River decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Home

What is MMA Tycoon?

Forgot Details

MMA Affiliate Program