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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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