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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rajesh Ramayan Koothrappali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric Rivers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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160 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
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160 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rajesh Ramayan Koothrappali !
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Eric Rivers!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Steve Erwin and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rivers looks to land a left hand but Koothrappali moved out of range nicely.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rivers.
It looks like Rajesh Ramayan Koothrappali has been cut.
Koothrappali scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Koothrappali avoids a punch combination nicely.
Koothrappali scores with the left hand. Rivers knows he should have avoided that one.
Rivers misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Koothrappali .
Koothrappali avoids the body shot from Rivers.
Rivers misses with an uppercut.
Koothrappali avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rivers lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Koothrappali circles away quickly and effectively.
Rivers tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Koothrappali was well out of range. Poor timing from Rivers.
Rivers throws a looping overhand right but Koothrappali ducks down to avoid it.
Koothrappali scores with a shot to the body.
Rivers looks gassed!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Koothrappali gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Koothrappali .
The referee is keeping an eye on Koothrappali - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A right hook to the body lands for Koothrappali .
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Koothrappali .
Koothrappali lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rivers wants to get back to striking at distance but Koothrappali won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koothrappali slows down the pace here.
Koothrappali lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rivers backwards.
Koothrappali lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rivers backwards.
Koothrappali lands a nice shot to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Koothrappali .
Koothrappali lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Koothrappali as the two fighters clinch.
Koothrappali is leaning against Rivers and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Koothrappali lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rivers or not.
Koothrappali lands a body shot.
A body shot lands from Koothrappali .
Good body shot from Koothrappali .
A quick uppercut on the inside from Koothrappali .
A short uppercut from Koothrappali .
Nice body punch from Koothrappali - that landed with a thud.
Good body shot from Koothrappali .
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Koothrappali lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rivers.
Koothrappali lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Koothrappali lands a body shot in the clinch.
Koothrappali stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Koothrappali .
Koothrappali works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Koothrappali is working Rivers over against the cage.
Koothrappali works on Rivers's body with a couple of short punches.
Koothrappali lands with a left to the head.
Koothrappali works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Koothrappali is working Rivers over against the cage.
Koothrappali lands a nice uppercut.
Koothrappali controlling the action here for a moment.
Koothrappali lands a body shot in the clinch.
Koothrappali lands a shot to the body.
Koothrappali lands with a right to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Koothrappali as the two fighters clinch.
Koothrappali working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Koothrappali is leaning against Rivers and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Koothrappali pushes Rivers back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Koothrappali '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.
Koothrappali digs a right hand underneath Rivers's ribcage. Rivers let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Koothrappali lands with a right to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Koothrappali .
Koothrappali lands a body shot in the clinch.
Koothrappali working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Koothrappali throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Koothrappali lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koothrappali lands a body shot in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Koothrappali works on Rivers's body with a couple of short punches.
Koothrappali lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rivers.
Koothrappali cracks Rivers with a nice body shot.
Koothrappali makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Koothrappali lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Koothrappali lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rivers backwards.
A right hand to the body from Koothrappali .
Good body shot from Koothrappali .
A right hand to the body from Koothrappali .
Koothrappali digs a right hand underneath Rivers's ribcage. Rivers let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A body shot lands from Koothrappali .
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Koothrappali lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Koothrappali lands a body shot in the clinch.
Koothrappali lands a right hand.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rajesh Ramayan Koothrappali dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rajesh Ramayan Koothrappali 's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Koothrappali rushes Rivers and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Koothrappali is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rivers can do to turn this around?
Koothrappali is leaning against Rivers and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Koothrappali is working Rivers over against the cage.
A body shot lands from Koothrappali .
Koothrappali lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rivers.
Koothrappali lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Koothrappali .
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Koothrappali .
A short body shot lands from Koothrappali as the two fighters clinch.
Koothrappali is leaning against Rivers and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Koothrappali .
Rivers takes a shot to the head.
Koothrappali lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Rivers is breathing heavily.
A right hand to the body from Koothrappali .
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Koothrappali throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koothrappali lands with a left to the head.
Koothrappali lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Koothrappali lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rivers backwards.
Rajesh Ramayan Koothrappali has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A right handed body shot lands from Koothrappali .
Koothrappali cracks Rivers with a nice body shot.
Koothrappali lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rivers backwards.
Koothrappali works on Rivers's body with a couple of short punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Koothrappali .
A right hook to the body lands for Koothrappali .
Rivers is trying to force a seperation but Koothrappali has the dominant position.
Koothrappali works on Rivers's body with a couple of short punches.
Koothrappali works on Rivers's body with a couple of short punches.
Koothrappali lands a body shot.
Koothrappali lands a body shot in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Koothrappali .
Koothrappali throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koothrappali presses Rivers against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Koothrappali lands with a short shot to the head.
Koothrappali scores with a shot to the side of Rivers's head.
Koothrappali cracks Rivers with a nice body shot.
Koothrappali lands a body punch in the clinch.
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!
Koothrappali scores with a hook to the body.
Koothrappali lands a hook to the side of the head.
Koothrappali throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Koothrappali takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Koothrappali lands a shot to the body.
Koothrappali cracks Rivers with a nice body shot.
Koothrappali lands a shot to the body.
Koothrappali pushes Rivers back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Koothrappali lands a shot to the body.
Koothrappali lands a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Koothrappali .
Koothrappali is working Rivers over against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Koothrappali .
Koothrappali working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Koothrappali presses Rivers against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Koothrappali lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rivers.
Koothrappali softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Koothrappali .
Koothrappali throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Koothrappali lands a nice shot to the body.
Koothrappali lands a nice uppercut.
Koothrappali scores with a shoulder strike.
Koothrappali scores with a hook to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Koothrappali .
Koothrappali lands a body punch.
Koothrappali lands a shoulder strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koothrappali lands a left hand.
A right hand to the body from Koothrappali .
Koothrappali stalling the fight.
Koothrappali throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Riverss head.
Nice body punch from Koothrappali .
Koothrappali works on Rivers's body with a couple of short punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Koothrappali .
Koothrappali lands a hook to the side of the head.
Koothrappali presses Rivers against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Koothrappali lands a nice shot to the body.
Koothrappali lands a nice shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Koothrappali cracks Rivers with a nice body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Koothrappali digs a right hand underneath Rivers's ribcage. Rivers let out a lung full of air as it connected.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Koothrappali creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Koothrappali lands with a short shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Koothrappali .
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rajesh Ramayan Koothrappali dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rajesh Ramayan Koothrappali 's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Koothrappali scoring well with a low kick there.
Koothrappali lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rivers at a distance.
Rivers throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Koothrappali connects with the punch.
Eric Rivers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Koothrappali plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Rivers has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rivers there as he acknowledges the shot.
Koothrappali moves into the clinch.
Koothrappali lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Koothrappali lands a nice uppercut.
Koothrappali lands with a short shot to the head.
Koothrappali lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nice body punch from Koothrappali - that landed with a thud.
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 hook to the body lands for Koothrappali .
Koothrappali lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rivers.
Koothrappali cracks Rivers with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A right hand to the body from Koothrappali .
Koothrappali lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rivers backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koothrappali scores with a shot to the side of Rivers's head.
Koothrappali lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rivers.
Koothrappali lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rivers backwards.
Koothrappali throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Koothrappali lands a nice shot to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Koothrappali .
A right hook to the body lands for Koothrappali .
A short right hand to the side of the head by Koothrappali .
Rivers's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Koothrappali .
Koothrappali stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A body shot lands from Koothrappali .
Good body shot from Koothrappali .
Koothrappali just leaning against Rivers, taking a breather.
Koothrappali lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rivers backwards.
A short body shot lands from Koothrappali as the two fighters clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Koothrappali lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rivers or not.
Koothrappali stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nice body punch from Koothrappali - that landed with a thud.
Still in the clinch, Koothrappali scores with a nice short uppercut.
Koothrappali lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rivers.
A left hand lands to the body for Koothrappali .
Koothrappali lands a hook that snaps the head of Rivers backwards.
A frustrated look appears on Rivers's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Koothrappali scores with a shot to the side of Rivers's head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Koothrappali creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Koothrappali .
Koothrappali stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Koothrappali lands a body punch.
Koothrappali lands a body punch.
Koothrappali lands a body punch.
Koothrappali working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Koothrappali .
Rivers wants to break free but Koothrappali has control.
Koothrappali lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rivers backwards.
Good body shot from Koothrappali .
Koothrappali pushes Rivers back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Koothrappali lands a left hand.
Good body shot from Koothrappali .
Koothrappali lands a nice uppercut.
Koothrappali is working Rivers over against the cage.
Koothrappali pushes Rivers back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Koothrappali .
Koothrappali lands a hook that snaps the head of Rivers backwards.
Koothrappali lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Koothrappali lands a body punch.
Koothrappali lands a body punch.
A body shot lands from Koothrappali .
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Koothrappali .
Koothrappali lands a nice shot to the body.
Koothrappali lands a body shot in the clinch.
Rivers takes a shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A right hook to the body lands for Koothrappali .
Good body shot from Koothrappali .
Koothrappali lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rivers or not.
A body shot lands from Koothrappali .
Koothrappali works on Rivers's body with a couple of short punches.
Koothrappali softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Koothrappali lands a body shot.
Koothrappali is working Rivers over against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Koothrappali lands a left hand.
Koothrappali throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Koothrappali works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Koothrappali scores with a nice hook to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rajesh Ramayan Koothrappali clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Rajesh Ramayan Koothrappali 's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Koothrappali buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Koothrappali connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rivers fails to land with a series of punches.
Rivers takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Rivers walks into a jab.
Rivers throws a jab but it's blocked by Koothrappali .
Rivers throws a looping overhand right but Koothrappali ducks down to avoid it.
Koothrappali works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Koothrappali connects with a solid leg kick.
Koothrappali fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rivers looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Koothrappali turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Koothrappali gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Koothrappali .
This has been an exciting period of action!
Koothrappali lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Koothrappali works on Rivers's body with a couple of short punches.
Koothrappali works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Rivers is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Koothrappali throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koothrappali has Rivers pressed against the cage.
Koothrappali lands a nice shot to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Koothrappali .
Koothrappali lands a shot to the body.
Koothrappali lands an uppercut.
Koothrappali lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Koothrappali lands a body punch in the clinch.
Koothrappali lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Koothrappali lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rivers backwards.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Koothrappali lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Koothrappali is leaning against Rivers and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A body shot lands from Koothrappali .
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koothrappali lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Koothrappali digs a right hand underneath Rivers's ribcage. Rivers let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Koothrappali stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Koothrappali .
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good body shot from Koothrappali .
A short right from Koothrappali .
Koothrappali content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Koothrappali .
Koothrappali lands a body shot.
Koothrappali lands a nice shot to the body.
Koothrappali lands a body shot.
Koothrappali lands an uppercut.
Koothrappali lands with a left to the head.
Koothrappali scores with a shot to the side of Rivers's head.
Koothrappali lands an uppercut.
Koothrappali lands with a light punch inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Koothrappali scores with a nice short uppercut.
Koothrappali throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A hook to the body from Koothrappali .
Koothrappali scores with a hook to the body.
Nice body punch from Koothrappali .
Koothrappali lands a body shot.
Koothrappali lands a shot to the body.
A short uppercut from Koothrappali .
Koothrappali lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rivers backwards.
Koothrappali lands with a short shot to the head.
Rivers can't break the clinch.
Koothrappali lands a body punch.
Koothrappali is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Nice body punch from Koothrappali - that landed with a thud.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koothrappali lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Koothrappali .
A left hand lands to the body for Koothrappali .
Koothrappali stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Koothrappali gets through Rivers's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right from Koothrappali .
Koothrappali scores with a shot to the side of Rivers's head.
Koothrappali works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A left hand lands to the body for Koothrappali .
Koothrappali scores with a hook to the body.
A short left from Koothrappali .
Koothrappali works on Rivers's body with a couple of short punches.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Koothrappali digs a right hand underneath Rivers's ribcage. Rivers let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A right hook to the body lands for Koothrappali .
Koothrappali works on Rivers's body with a couple of short punches.
Koothrappali lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rivers.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rajesh Ramayan Koothrappali had his way with Eric Rivers in that round.
The cut man is working on Rajesh Ramayan Koothrappali '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!
Koothrappali throws a shot to the body.
Koothrappali clinches up with Rivers and pushes him back against the cage.
Koothrappali lands a body shot in the clinch.
Koothrappali lands a right hand.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Koothrappali .
Koothrappali lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rivers backwards.
A body shot lands from Koothrappali .
Koothrappali scores with a shoulder strike.
Koothrappali lands a body shot in the clinch.
Koothrappali lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Koothrappali scores with a shoulder strike.
Koothrappali lands a shot to the body.
A right hand to the body from Koothrappali .
Koothrappali lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rivers is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Koothrappali presses Rivers against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Koothrappali lands a hook that snaps the head of Rivers backwards.
Koothrappali is stalling here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koothrappali digs a right hand underneath Rivers's ribcage. Rivers let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Koothrappali pushes Rivers back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Koothrappali digs a right hand underneath Rivers's ribcage. Rivers let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Koothrappali throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Koothrappali lands with a right to the head.
Koothrappali lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rivers backwards.
Koothrappali works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Koothrappali lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rivers backwards.
Koothrappali throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Koothrappali lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rivers backwards.
Still in the clinch, Koothrappali scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nice body punch from Koothrappali - that landed with a thud.
Koothrappali lands a nice shot to the body.
Koothrappali cracks Rivers with a nice body shot.
Koothrappali lands a shot to the body.
Eric Rivers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Koothrappali .
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Koothrappali is working Rivers over against the cage.
Koothrappali is leaning against Rivers and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Koothrappali lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Koothrappali lands a body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Koothrappali .
Koothrappali is leaning against Rivers and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Koothrappali just leaning against Rivers, taking a breather.
Koothrappali scores with a nice hook to the head.
Koothrappali is working Rivers over against the cage.
Koothrappali pushes Rivers back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A body shot lands from Koothrappali .
Nice body punch from Koothrappali .
Koothrappali lands a nice shot to the body.
Koothrappali lands a body punch in the clinch.
Koothrappali lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rivers backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Koothrappali .
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rivers has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Koothrappali lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Koothrappali lands a body punch in the clinch.
Koothrappali lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Koothrappali .
A quick uppercut on the inside from Koothrappali .
Still in the clinch, Koothrappali scores with a nice short uppercut.
Koothrappali presses Rivers against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Koothrappali lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Koothrappali scores with a hook to the body.
Koothrappali lands a shoulder strike.
Koothrappali lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Koothrappali pushes Rivers back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Koothrappali .
Koothrappali lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rivers or not.
A shot in the inside from Koothrappali .
Koothrappali is working Rivers over against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koothrappali works on Rivers's body with a couple of short punches.
Koothrappali stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Still in the clinch, Koothrappali scores with a nice short uppercut.
Koothrappali lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A body shot lands from Koothrappali .
Koothrappali lands with a short shot to the head.
Koothrappali lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rivers backwards.
Koothrappali scores with a hook 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!
Koothrappali is working Rivers over against the cage.
Koothrappali lands a body shot in the clinch.
Koothrappali lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rivers.
Koothrappali digs a right hand underneath Rivers's ribcage. Rivers let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Koothrappali digs a right hand underneath Rivers's ribcage. Rivers let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Koothrappali working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Koothrappali works on Rivers's body with a couple of short punches.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Koothrappali lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rivers.
Still in the clinch, Koothrappali scores with a nice short uppercut.
Koothrappali lands a nice uppercut.
Koothrappali pushes Rivers back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A right hand to the body from Koothrappali .
Rajesh Ramayan Koothrappali is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nice body punch from Koothrappali .
Koothrappali effectively controlling the action here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rajesh Ramayan Koothrappali showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Koothrappali 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 50:40
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 50:40
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 50:40
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rajesh Ramayan Koothrappali !
Rajesh Ramayan Koothrappali retains his lightweight title!
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