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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kollaa River (ranked 22 p4p, 121 weight class) and David Hanson (ranked 6 p4p, 18 weight class). Hanson comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Subcouds - on red kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Kollaa River could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to David Hanson's chin.
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214
13 - 7 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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BJJ Red Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 33 - 17 - 2, fighting out of London, Kollaa River!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 7 - 1, fighting out of London, David Hanson!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Ackerman and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hanson tries to score a power double leg takedown but River sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hanson somewhat.
River changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Hanson is trying hard to land a takedown here. River sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
River stuns Hanson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
River is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hanson.
Nice defenses there by Hanson.
Oh, that's a big right hand from River and Hanson goes tumbling to the canvas! River follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
River is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Hanson wants to get back to full guard.
River is looking for a kimura here.
Hanson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from River.
Hanson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but River pulls his head out easily.
Hanson gets full guard.
River throws a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
River wants to control from the top but Hanson keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
River looking to pass the guard.
River wants to control from the top but Hanson keeps moving.
River is working Hanson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
River trying to control the position from guard on top but Hanson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hanson wants to sweep but no luck.
River connects with a couple of short punches.
Hanson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. River is aware though and is defending well.
Hanson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hanson keeping moving, preventing River from controlling successfully.
Hanson is looking for a triangle but River pushes his legs off easily.
We've been hearing good reports from River's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
River throws a big right hand that misses.
Hanson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as River controls the pace.
River wants to control from the top but Hanson keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hanson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. River is aware though and is defending well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
River trying to control the position from guard on top but Hanson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hanson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. River gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
River wants to stand but Hanson has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Hanson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
River is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
River not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Our spies down at at London MMA Club inform us that Hanson has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
River throws a big right hand that misses.
River trying to control the position from guard on top but Hanson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hanson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
River working some strikes from top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanson keeping full guard, as River tries to pass.
Hanson is looking for a triangle but River pushes his legs off easily.
Hanson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. River doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. River manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hanson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
River trying to control but Hanson is working from the bottom.
River postures up and lands a big shot to Hanson's brow.
Hanson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
River trying to control the position from guard on top but Hanson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
River postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
River forces his way into half guard.
Hanson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hanson wants to improve his position but River is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
River is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hanson tries to get to full guard but River has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. River lands a nice short elbow.
Hanson is staying active underneath River, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
River throwing shots but Hanson is blocking nicely.
River is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Hanson is looking for a sweep. River is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hanson is pressing down on River's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hanson keeping full guard, as River tries to pass.
River got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hanson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, River has managed to get both his arms back between Hanson's legs - danger averted.
Hanson throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
River stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hanson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
River got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hanson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, River has managed to get both his arms back between Hanson's legs - danger averted.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kollaa River dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
River scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
River throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hanson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hanson.
Hanson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hanson got a little sloppy there for a moment and River has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hanson has managed to get both his arms back between River's legs - danger averted.
Hanson is looking to work some ground and pound but River has wrist control.
Hanson postures up.
Kollaa River overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hanson is in close to River's body, working some short punches and elbows.
River looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hanson is one step ahead there.
Hanson is looking to work some ground and pound but River has wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanson slips nicely into half guard.
River wants to improve his position but Hanson is controlling well.
River is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hanson can do to turn this around?
Hanson is trying to work for a kimura but River is defending well.
River tries to roll over but Hanson keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
River has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hanson is working away from the top position though.
Hanson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
River moves into full guard.
Hanson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. River is keeping the position for now.
Hanson keeps trying to improve his position.
River is trying to keep Hanson in close.
River tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
River seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
River is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hanson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hanson won't allow River to sweep him here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hanson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hanson working some strikes from top position.
River working a defensive guard here.
River utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hanson pushing down on River's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Hanson is trying to work for a kimura but River is defending well.
Hanson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hanson wants to pass the guard but River is defending well.
Hanson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
River actively working from the bottom here.
Hanson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
River desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Hanson is nestled in close to River, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Hanson lands strikes from half guard.
River looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hanson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
River gets back to full guard.
River trying to control the position.
Hanson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hanson postures up in River's guard and throws a big left but River blocks it.
Hanson landing some decent shots from guard.
Hanson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
River looking for a sweep. Not yet River, not yet.
Hanson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
River wants to sweep but no luck.
River is looking for a triangle but Hanson pushes his legs off easily.
River looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hanson is one step ahead there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
River is working hard here to advance position.
River has momentary wrist control but Hanson slips an elbow through the middle.
Hanson throwing strikes from guard but River blocks nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
David Hanson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A big right from River misses.
Hanson with the counter takedown but River avoids it easily.
River throws a sloppy body shot
and Hanson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in River's guard.
Hanson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as River works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hanson postures up.
Hanson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hanson wants to pass the guard but River is keeping the position.
Hanson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hanson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hanson wants to pass the guard but River is keeping the position.
River throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hanson tries to free his leg and advance position but River is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
River is trying to control the position but Hanson postures up.
Hanson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hanson slips nicely into half guard.
River manages to get to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanson looking to pass the guard.
River is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hanson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. River is keeping the position for now.
Hanson works over River with some ground and pound from guard.
River looking for a sweep. Not yet River, not yet.
Hanson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
River is looking for a sweep.
Hanson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hanson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Hanson in side control lands a decent elbow.
You can see the frustration on River's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hanson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by River, who protects the arm well.
Hanson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. River knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hanson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hanson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but River is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
River can't do much from the bottom here.
River manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
River manages to get to full guard.
River is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
River working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hanson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hanson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
River bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hanson's guard.
Hanson throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
River trying to control but Hanson is working from the bottom.
Hanson looking for a sweep. Not yet Hanson, not yet.
River with a nice head shot there.
Hanson trying to strike off his back.
Hanson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
River wants to stand but Hanson has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
River makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hanson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hanson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but River can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
River lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hanson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. River gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hanson has his foot on River's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. River works his way back into a safe position though.
River makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
River stays in close to Hanson's body and controls the position.
River passes Hanson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. River connects with a nice short shot to Hanson's temple.
Hanson is rocked!
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with River in particular looking to stall.
Hanson is still in real trouble! Can River finish him?
Hanson flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Hanson actively working from the bottom here.
Hanson seems to have recovered his senses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
River is nestled in close to Hanson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
River seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hanson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
River working over Hanson with some ground and pound. Hanson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
David Hanson really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
River throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
River throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hanson with the counter takedown but River avoids it easily.
River throws a monster overhand right that drops Hanson! River follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kollaa River!
Kollaa River retains his light heavyweight title!
After the big win, Kollaa River made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Urban Fighter and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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energy
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hype
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