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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kollaa River (ranked 489 p4p, 527 weight class) and Soviet Remnant (ranked 71 p4p, 76 weight class). River's entrance music is For Heavy Metal we will die!. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 9 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kollaa River!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 8 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Soviet Remnant!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, William Gold and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
River tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The fighters circle momentarily. Remnant darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A head kick misses from Remnant.
River throws a nice inside leg kick.
River moves out of range of the leg kick from Remnant.
River throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've been hearing reports that River has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
River throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
River throws a big shot that misses.
Remnant throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Remnant slips under a jab.
Remnant lands a head shot.
A slapping body kick lands there for Remnant.
Remnant lands a jab to River's midsection.
Soviet Remnant seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
River tried to score with a low kick but Remnant checks it.
Remnant scoring well with a low kick there.
Remnant clobbers River with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
River lets loose with a powerful body kick. Remnant will feel that in the morning.
Remnant avoids the body shot from River.
River looks for a takedown but Remnant sprawls well.
River is looking to score with low kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Remnant tries to clinch
and River counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
River stops Remnant from getting back to his feet.
River winds up and cracks Remnant with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Remnant is trying to stand up here but River is controlling him well.
Remnant is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Remnant has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but River is on him like a limpet, forcing Remnant back against the cage.
River breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
River wants to slow Remnant down by chopping away at his legs.
River avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Remnant misses with a low kick.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Remnant enables River to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Remnant manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Remnant pushes River off and scrambles back to his feet.
Soviet Remnant is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Remnant motions for River to come forward. Remnant throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
River feinted there with a counter leg kick.
River tries to clinch up but Remnant circles away and keeps his distance.
Remnant throws a solid leg kick but River takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Remnant.
As Remnant backs away, River returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
River avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
River throws an overhand right that lands on Remnant's shoulder, as Remnant tries to avoid the shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for River.
Remnant throws a chopping leg kick but River manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Remnant finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Remnant misses with a low kick as River jumps back.
River fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Remnant.
Remnant misses with a low kick.
River closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Remnant did well to prevent River getting side control.
River stops Remnant from getting back to his feet.
River sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Remnant defending well though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Remnant has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but River is on him like a limpet, forcing Remnant back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for River.
River really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A nice right hand lands inside from River.
Remnant swings wildly with an uppercut but River uses good head movement to avoid it.
Remnant's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Remnant rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and River connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
River checks a leg kick.
Remnant throws a leg kick but River checks it.
River swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Remnant connects with a leg kick.
Remnant looks to land a left hand but River moved out of range nicely.
Remnant throws a jab but it's blocked by River.
River moves out of range as Remnant strikes.
Remnant throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Remnant throws a nice inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
River shoots for a double leg takedown but Remnant sprawls well. He's pushed River's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Remnant unleashes a big counter combination but River bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Remnant connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
River lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
River uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Remnant.
Remnant throws a lazy right hand but River sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A counter left hand to the body from River misses its target.
River lands a nice looking body kick.
Remnant's jab looks to have found its range, popping River under the eye.
River ducks under a wild hook from Remnant.
River rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Remnant moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Remnant connects with a leg kick.
River misses with a hook.
River closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - River lands in his opponent's guard.
Remnant has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. River has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Remnant breaks the clinch.
River tries a head kick but it misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. River darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Remnant throws a leg kick
and Remnant takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Soviet Remnant will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
River tries to land a front kick but Remnant steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Remnant misses with a low kick as River jumps back.
No luck for River with that takedown attempt.
Remnant throws a body punch but River moves out of range.
Remnant lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
River connects with a solid leg kick.
River stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Remnant.
Remnant throws a nice inside leg kick.
Remnant throws out a leg kick but River moves out of range and Remnant only half commits.
Remnant throws a low kick but River avoids it.
Remnant lands a jab to River's midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
River feints and as Remnant raises his hands in defense, River changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Remnant pushes River off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
River avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A lazy body kick from Remnant
and River counters with a leg kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Remnant.
River moves out of range of the leg kick from Remnant.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Remnant looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Remnant walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. River checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Remnant 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.
River jabs Remnant to the body, keeping him at a distance.
An inside leg kick lands from Remnant.
River uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Remnant.
River keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Remnant.
Remnant checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Remnant tries to work over River's front leg with a kick but River checks it.
River throws a good cross that connects.
River scores with a head kick.
A nice leg kick from River, right into the meat of the thigh.
River misses with a looping right.
Remnant flicks out a counter leg kick but River steps away.
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.
Remnant just misses with a punch to the body.
Remnant misses with a low kick.
River connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Soviet Remnant seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Remnant wants to land a leg kick but River is out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
River misses with a double jab.
River misses with a takedown attempt - Remnant sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Remnant doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
River doesn't manage to clinch there - Remnant circles away.
River clobbers Remnant with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Remnant thuds his right hand into River's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
River is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Remnant scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. River doesn't seem bothered though.
River shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Remnant motions for River to come forward. Remnant throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Remnant 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.
Remnant walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. River checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
River looks to land a body kick but Remnant moved away.
Remnant misses the shot to the body.
River throwing a counter right hand but Remnant manages to avoid it.
River pivots, looking for a leg kick but Remnant is out of range and River settles back down.
Remnant misses with a leg kick
and River counters with a takedown into side control.
Remnant is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but River has just dragged him back down to the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Remnant explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
River throws a chopping leg kick but Remnant manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Remnant is looking to slow River down with leg kicks.
Remnant connects with a crisp jab.
Remnant defending well as River loads up on a big left hand.
River looks for a takedown but Remnant sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kollaa River. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A chopping leg kick lands by Remnant.
Remnant throws a leg kick that is checked
and River counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Remnant wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and River manages to pass to side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Remnant manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. River keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Remnant misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Remnant escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Remnant connects with a leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Remnant.
Remnant lets loose with a powerful body kick. River will feel that in the morning.
River sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Remnant thows a leg kick but River checks it
and River counters with a single leg into guard. Remnant didn't expect that.
Remnant wants to stand up but River is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Remnant wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and River manages to pass to side control.
River is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Remnant doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time River.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
River stops Remnant from getting back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Soviet Remnant showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
Remnant checks the leg kick nicely there.
Remnant let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kollaa River has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Remnant throws a series of punches but River moves out of range.
Remnant throws a leg kick but River moved away.
As Remnant backs away, River returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
River is looking to clinch.
Remnant throws out a leg kick but River moves out of range and Remnant only half commits.
A nice inside leg kick there by River. That's going to slow Remnant down.
Remnant throws a leg kick which misses River's front leg but catches the back leg as River tries to avoid it.
A jab from Remnant misses.
Remnant pivots, looking for a leg kick but River is out of range and Remnant settles back down.
River throws a leg kick that is checked
and Remnant counters with a nice uppercut.
Remnant lands a right hook to the body.
Remnant connects with a single shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Remnant throws a shot to the body.
Remnant works the jab nicely.
River throws a leg kick but Remnant moved away.
Remnant throws a leg kick that misses.
Remnant dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Remnant takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
That's one minute gone in the round.
River connects with a single shot there.
It looks like Soviet Remnant has been cut.
River throws a hook to the side of Remnant's head but Remnant sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Remnant looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Crunch! River slams his shin into Remnant's torso.
River tried to score with a low kick but Remnant checks it.
Remnant flicks out a counter leg kick but River steps away.
River misses with a body shot.
River tries to clinch up.
River shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Remnant defends it nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Remnant misses the target.
Remnant throws a hook to the side of River's head but River sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
River takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
River tries a head kick but it misses.
River misses with a body kick.
Remnant slips a jab from River.
Remnant lands a straight punch to the body, keeping River at a distance.
Remnant fakes a jab and throws a low kick but River checks it well.
River drops down looking for a counter takedown but Remnant sprawls and moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
River scores with a sloppy right hand. Remnant should have avoided that one.
Remnant lands a nice leg kick that just misses River's sensitive parts.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
That kick from River tenderised Remnant's leg. Remnant is trying to keep his angry face on.
Remnant scores with a leg kick.
Remnant pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A combination from River does no damage.
Remnant scores with a leg kick.
River gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Remnant lands a jab.
Remnant catches River with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Remnant slips under a jab.
River has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Remnant.
River throws a body kick that misses.
Remnant doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
River steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Remnant. That one must have hurt.
Remnant cracks River with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Remnant dodges the punch combination from River.
Remnant drops his hands momentarily and River takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from River. Remnant does a little dance to reset his feet.
Remnant catches River with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A lazy left from River finds it's target.
River has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Remnant.
River doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Remnant counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Remnant 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 slips a jab from Remnant.
River shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kollaa River. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Remnant slips under a jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Remnant. That snapped River's head back.
Remnant has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
River takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
River has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Remnant.
Remnant lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Remnant moves out of range as River strikes.
River throws a hook but Remnant blocks it.
River takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
River shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Remnant defends it nicely.
River gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Remnant.
River tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
River misses with an uppercut
and Remnant connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Remnant dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
River throws a leg kick
and Remnant counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps River thinking.
Remnant lands a right hook to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Soviet Remnant comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Remnant winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Soviet Remnant!
Soviet Remnant seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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