Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: C124: Corassa vs. Kenobi
Date: Aug 28, 2022

#R1#
Blackburn gets cracked with a nice right hand there by River.
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.
Nice defenses there by River.
River tries to move into range but Blackburn moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Blackburn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Blackburn misses with an uppercut.
River moves away from the strike by Blackburn.
Blackburn tries to close the distance and clinch but River swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Blackburn paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#CUT#It looks like Bert River has been cut.
River lands with a right hand.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Blackburn.
No luck for Blackburn with that takedown attempt.
Bert River seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
River swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Blackburn appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
We've been hearing reports that Blackburn has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
River tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blackburn was well out of range. Poor timing from River.
River stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
River keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
River missing with a left hand there. Blackburn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
River throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL#
Blackburn instigates a clinch. #T1#
A short right from River.
Blackburn tries to break the clinch but River is controlling the position.
River doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
River lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Blackburn.
A nice glancing elbow lands by River. #BC#
Blackburn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
River misses with a looping right.#TD#
Blackburn manages to get an easy takedown there - catching River on his heels. He'll look to pass River's guard now, I'm sure.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blackburn has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of River is proving hard to escape from. #SUB2#
River working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Blackburn doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but River is tightening it up a little... Blackburn has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Blackburn reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Blackburn taps out! Nice BJJ there by River!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Bert River!
After winning the bout, Bert River thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: C120: Kenobi vs. Skystalker
Date: Aug 13, 2022

#R1#
Cardona looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
River appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cardona looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
River sizes up Cardona with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Cardona swings for the body but River moves out of range.
Cardona misses the shot to the body.
Cardona tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but River was well out of range. Poor timing from Cardona.
River throws out a counter right but Cardona avoids it with no problem.
Cardona bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps River's head backwards.
Cardona misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
River scores with a crisp jab that stopped Cardona in his tracks.
Cardona lands a really nice looking cross but River seems unphased.
River fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Cardona checks it well.
Cardona blocks the body kick.
Cardona tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but River was well out of range. Poor timing from Cardona.
River now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
River jabs at Cardona's body.
River throws a right and a left that Cardona avoids nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cardona connects with the punch.
A slow jab from Cardona misses its intended target.
River tests Cardona's chin there with a solid looking shot.
River tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#T1#
River needs to keep his hands up - Cardona had a free shot at his head there.#CL2#
River gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Cardona lands a nice uppercut.
River blocks an uppercut.
River struggles to land a body shot inside as Cardona controls his hands.
Cardona blocks a body shot from River. #TD2#
River jumps guard and drags Cardona to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB2#
River has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cardona can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Cardona wants to control from the top but River keeps moving.
River has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
River trying to keep a closed guard but Cardona is proving a slippery customer. #T2##SUB2#
River throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Cardona is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
River has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cardona can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cardona accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T3#
Cardona wants to stand but River has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
River looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cardona controls from within his opponent's guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Cardona moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
River throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cardona sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It looked like Cardona wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
River with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cardona to score with a decent uppercut.
River scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Cardona ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A big right from Cardona misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cardona. River does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4#
Cardona bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of River's head.
Cardona throws a hook but River blocks it.
Cardona throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
River misses with a few strikes there.
Crunch! River slams his shin into Cardona's torso.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cardona slips a jab from River.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from River is defended easily by Cardona.
Cardona connects with an inside leg kick.
Cardona misses with the combination.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Cardona scores with a crisp jab that stopped River in his tracks.
River moves out of range as Cardona strikes.
Cardona slips a straight right by River.
Cardona tries to close the distance and clinch but River swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Calixto Cardona will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Cardona tries to clinch there but River circles away.
Cardona keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from River.
Cardona loads up on a big right hand but River slips the punch.
A slow jab from Cardona misses its intended target.
Cardona's hands are dropping dangerously low here and River connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cardona scrambles back to his feet.
Cardona connects with a solid leg kick.
River misses with a hook.
A slow jab from River misses its intended target.
Cardona throwing a counter right hand but River manages to avoid it.
Cardona bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Cardona throws out a loose jab but River uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cardona lands with a hook. River tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Cardona fakes the leg kick and cracks River in the body.
Cardona works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Cardona lands with a nice body punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
River keeps the fight on the outside.
Cardona bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps River's head backwards.#CL2#
Cardona gets tackled into the cage by River. River maintains the clinch. #BC#
Cardona breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cardona throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
River moves out of range of the body kick from Cardona. #T1#
Cardona keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jab, jab by River - just one landing.
Cardona throws a body punch but River moves out of range.
River thows a body kick. Cardona tries to catch it but that hurt him.
River throws a low kick, looking for Cardona's leg but Cardona calmly moves out of range.
River throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cardona stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
River looks to score with a jab to the body but Cardona is just out of range.
Cardona throws a quick counter kick to the body but River avoids it.
Cardona bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps River's head backwards.#TD2#
Cardona gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows River to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Cardona is looking to stand back up but River counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Cardona. #REVR#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
River is trying to control the action in half guard but Cardona is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T2#
Cardona wants to get back to his feet.
River thows a huge punch but Cardona dodges it nicely.
Cardona has hold of River's hands but River slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#ES#
Cardona has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but River is on him like a limpet, forcing Cardona back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cardona.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cardona.
River has a couple of punches blocked by Cardona.
A short body shot lands from River as the two fighters clinch.
A shot in the inside from Cardona.
River misses with a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Cardona.
Cardona has a couple of punches blocked by River.
Cardona working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC#
Cardona breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T3#
Cardona ducks down and throws a hook to the body but River moves away.
Calixto Cardona is winning the standup battle so far.
Cardona bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Cardona is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by River.
Cardona's jab looks to have found its range, popping River under the eye.
Cardona is looking to clinch but River is avoiding it.
Cardona swings for the body but River moves out of range.
Cardona is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that River can do to turn this around?
Cardona tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but River paws at him with a jab and circles away.
River scoring well with a low kick there.
Calixto Cardona is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cardona finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Cardona throws a hook to the side of River's head but River sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
River misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cardona.
Cardona is looking to clinch but River is avoiding it.
River wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Cardona turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
River looks to land a left hand but Cardona moved out of range nicely.
River thuds his shin into the meat of Cardona's side.
River throws a low kick but Cardona avoids it.
River scores with a nice head shot.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cardona checks the leg kick.
A quick step to the side and Cardona tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
River blocks a jab.
River was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Cardona throws a hook but River blocks it.
Cardona chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The fighters circling - River throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
River gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
River throws a body punch but Cardona moves out of range.
River displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cardona throws out the jab.
River throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cardona gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Cardona tries to work over River's front leg with a kick but River checks it.
River throws a chopping leg kick but Cardona manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Cardona misses with a hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
River throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Cardona misses the target.
Cardona tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cardona ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
River tries to move into range but Cardona moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Cardona lands with a thumping leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Calixto Cardona dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Cardona's jab looks to have found its range, popping River under the eye.
Cardona connects with a nice looking jab.
Cardona avoids the body shot from River.
Cardona looks to score with a jab to the body but River is just out of range.
Cardona moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nice body punch from River.
River throws a lazy right hand but Cardona sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cardona looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Cardona jabs River to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Cardona takes one on the button.
River on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Cardona lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but River circles away quickly and effectively.
Cardona backing away here, and River unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
River tries to clinch but Cardona is having none of it.
It looked like Cardona wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
River slips a straight right by Cardona.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
River throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
River throws a body punch but Cardona moves out of range.
River throws a head kick that half lands.
River tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cardona was well out of range. Poor timing from River.
A counter left hand to the body from Cardona misses its target.
River goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cardona. #T1#
Decent striking displayed by River there.
River checks a low kick from Cardona.
Cardona thows a left - swing and a miss!
River connects with a body shot that sends Cardona's belly button to the back.
River pivots, looking for a leg kick but Cardona is out of range and River settles back down.
River ducks under a wild hook from Cardona.
Cardona tests River's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cardona ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
River displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cardona throws out the jab.
River takes one on the button.
Cardona paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Cardona throws a nice outside leg kick.
Cardona throws a head kick but River moves out of range.
Cardona throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
River throws a body shot but no joy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
River throws a leg kick but Cardona sees it coming and checks it nicely. #T2#
River throws a push kick but Cardona slaps the foot to one side.
Cardona blocks a jab.
River lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Cardona lands a glancing blow to the side of River's head.
River waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cardona.
River has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A telegraphed right hand from River misses the target.
A big left from River misses.
Cardona fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. River looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Cardona moves out of range of the body kick from River.
River takes a jab right on the kisser.
River throws a front kick aimed at Cardona's knee but Cardona avoids it well.
River tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cardona swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
River is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Cardona throws a big shot that misses.
River throws a wild body kick that Cardona sees coming a mile off.
Cardona looks to land a left hand but River moved out of range nicely.
River fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That kick from River tenderised Cardona's leg. Cardona is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bert River has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Calixto Cardona is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
River throws a leg kick but Cardona checks it.
River throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jab, jab by River - just one landing.
River misses with a kick to the body.
Cardona tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but River was well out of range. Poor timing from Cardona.#CL#
Cardona fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with River, pushing him back against the cage.
Cardona takes a shot to the head.
River blocking some punches.
River jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Cardona walks away with a smile on his face. River gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Cardona checks a leg kick.
Cardona swings for the body but River moves out of range.
River throws an overhand right that lands on Cardona's shoulder, as Cardona tries to avoid the shot.
Cardona was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cardona just misses with a punch to the body.
Cardona scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Cardona stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cardona wants it to stay on the feet.
River throws the left hand but Cardona avoids the punch easily.
Cardona scores with a jab to the jaw.#T4#
River shoots in looking for a takedown. Cardona tries to sprawl out of it but River keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cardona manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Calixto Cardona has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bert River.
River takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
River walks into a stiff left hand from Cardona.
River uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cardona.
Cardona tries to close the distance and clinch but River swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cardona fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cardona lands with a nice body kick.
River shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cardona as he avoids it easily.
River doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Cardona counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A punch lands to the side of River 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Cardona checks a leg kick.
Cardona was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Cardona scores with a body shot.
River throws a looping overhand right but Cardona ducks down to avoid it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Calixto Cardona showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cardona, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: C116: Nagasaki vs. Dixon 3
Date: Jul 30, 2022

#R1##TD2#
Marsden closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Marsden lands in his opponent's guard.
Marsden sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed River's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
River manages to get to full guard. #SUB#
River has his foot on Marsden's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Marsden works his way back into a safe position though.
Marsden pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. River is keeping the position for now.
Marsden slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
River keeping full guard, as Marsden tries to pass.
River keeping moving, preventing Marsden from controlling successfully. #T1#
Marsden is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
River looking for a guillotine here but Marsden defends easily.
Marsden's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
River is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Marsden won't allow River to sweep him here.
Marsden is stalling in the full guard. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
River looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Marsden trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Marsden sitting in guard here, content to control.
River wants to sweep but no luck.
River controls Marsden momentarily but Marsden frees himself.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#SUB#
River looking for a guillotine here but Marsden defends easily.
Marsden trying to control but River is working from the bottom.
Marsden looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T3##SUB#
River has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Marsden should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, River has tightened it up now! Marsden should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Bert River!
Our winner, Bert River, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: C110: Joteel vs. Al Balushi
Date: Jul 08, 2022

#R1#
Bandicoot needs to keep his hands up - River had a free shot at his head there.
A low kick lands for River.
River looks to score with a jab to the body but Bandicoot is just out of range.
Bandicoot looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
River pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL#
River clinches up with Bandicoot and pushes him back against the cage.
River throws a punch but it's blocked by Bandicoot.
Bandicoot misses with a punch to the body.
Bandicoot blocking some punches.
River lands a left hand.
River misses with a hook to the ribs.
River struggles to land a body shot inside as Bandicoot controls his hands.
Bandicoot looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
River goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bandicoot tries to throw a body punch but River avoids it by throwing Bandicoot back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
River misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bandicoot has a couple of punches blocked by River.
Bandicoot drops to a knee looking for a takedown but River gets the underhooks and prevents it.
River lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bandicoot backwards.
Bandicoot wants to get back to striking at distance but River won't allow it. #T1##TD2#
Bandicoot decides to pull guard. #SUB2#
Bandicoot looking for a guillotine here but River defends easily.
River distracts Bandicoot with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
River missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
River has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
River stands up over Bandicoot, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bandicoot is on top in guard. #REVB#
River controls Bandicoot momentarily but Bandicoot frees himself.
Bandicoot content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T2#
Bandicoot is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB#
River is looking for a triangle but Bandicoot pushes his legs off easily.
Bandicoot is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB#
River has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bandicoot can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Bandicoot avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
River is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bandicoot is aware though and is defending well.
River has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB#
River is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T3#
Bandicoot tries to free his leg and advance position but River is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
River had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bandicoot defends it easily.#SUB#
River working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Bandicoot has passed into half guard!
River wants to get back to full guard.
Bandicoot not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Bandicoot keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Bandicoot not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB#
River looking for submissions off his back.
Bandicoot takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Bandicoot scoring with strikes to the body and head.
River regains full guard. Nicely done.
Bandicoot wants to control from the top but River keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bandicoot trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bandicoot working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Bert River will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
River throws a shot from downtown. Bandicoot moves away and avoids it.
River misses with an uppercut.
River swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bandicoot checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
River misses with a hook.
A swing and a miss from River.
A nice side step and Bandicoot releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
River comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
River looks to score with a jab to the body but Bandicoot is just out of range.
Bandicoot slips a straight right by River.
Bandicoot throws a left and a right that both miss
and River counters with a solid body kick.
River throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
River scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bandicoot slips a jab and a cross from River.
River wants to clinch up but Bandicoot keeps it at a distance.
Bandicoot lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CUT2#It looks like Bert River has been cut.#T1#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from River.
River is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bandicoot.
River scores with a leg kick.
Nice uppercut there from Bandicoot.
Bandicoot ducks under a wild hook from River.
Bandicoot takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
River takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
River looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bert River is winning the standup battle so far.
Bandicoot throws a series of punches but River avoids them all with ease.
River misses with a looping left.
River thows a leg kick but Bandicoot checks it
letting Bandicoot counter with a right hand.
River looks to land a right hand but Bandicoot moved out of range.
Bandicoot lands a straight punch to the body, keeping River at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
River takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #ROC2#River is rocked!
River displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bandicoot throws out the jab. #T2#
River takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Oh River is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bert River seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Bandicoot rushes River and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bandicoot lands a big right hand that drops River! The killer instinct kicks in and Bandicoot finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Bandicoot!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Crush Bandicoot!
An out of breath Crush Bandicoot thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: C103: Skystalker vs. Grandis
Date: Jun 11, 2022

#R1#
A head kick misses from River.
Lavigne's jab looks to have found its range, popping River under the eye.
Lavigne looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lavigne looks to score with a jab to the body but River is just out of range.
Lavigne slips under a jab.
River connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
River just misses with a punch to the body.
River misses with the body kick
and Lavigne counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
River checks a leg kick nicely.
River throws a big counter combination but Lavigne scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
River is looking to chop away at Lavigne's legs.
Lavigne takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
River tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lavigne sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten River somewhat.
Lavigne scores with a decent looking hook.
River ducks under a wild hook from Lavigne.
River keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
River chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lavigne can pounce on him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lavigne finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt. #T1#
Lavigne takes one to the side of the head.
Lavigne turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
River misses with a wild body shot.
River throws an overhand right that lands on Lavigne's shoulder, as Lavigne tries to avoid the shot.
A little jabbing left from Lavigne on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lavigne thows a body kick. River tries to catch it but that hurt him.
River misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lavigne.
Lavigne takes a shot right to the bread basket.
River ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lavigne moves away.
River misses with a wild body shot.
Lavigne misses with a low kick.
Lavigne walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Lavigne looks to land a right hand but River moved out of range.
No luck for River with that takedown attempt.
River shoots for a takedown but Lavigne saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bert River. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lavigne with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
River is looking to slow Lavigne down with leg kicks.
River is looking to wear down Lavigne with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lavigne swings for the body but River moves out of range.
Lavigne bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T2#
Lavigne moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Lavigne misses with a wild body shot.
Lavigne throws out a powerful jab.
Lavigne throws a shot to the body.
River throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lavigne stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
River takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Lavigne connects with a solid leg kick.
River motions for Lavigne to come forward. River throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lavigne stuffs the takedown attempt from River. River gets slowly back to his feet.
Lavigne uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from River.
River comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
River swings and misses with a hook to the body.
River throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An inside leg kick from River misses.
River throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lavigne.
Lavigne looks to score with a jab to the body but River is just out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Lavigne lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and River has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from River and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Lavigne throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A swing and a miss from Lavigne.#T3#
Lavigne throws a nice outside leg kick.
River fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lavigne blocks a jab.
Lavigne throws a lazy right hand but River sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lavigne comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
River throws the left hand but Lavigne avoids the punch easily.
River throws a series of punches but Lavigne moves out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by River as he connects with a hook.
River throws a sloppy head kick and Lavigne moves out of range easily.
River throws a good cross that connects. #CL#
River has taken the fight to the clinch.
Lavigne wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Lavigne throws an elbow that misses.
River goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
River misses with some punches.
Lavigne tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
River drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
River dodges an elbow strike from Lavigne. #T4#
Lavigne blocks a body shot from River. #BC2#
Lavigne breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lavigne avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
River misses the shot to the body.
Lavigne misses with an uppercut
and River counters with a nice low kick that buckles Lavigne's knee momentarily.
A head kick misses from River.
River slips under a jab from Lavigne.
Good exchange - Lavigne coming out on top.
River swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Lavigne counters with a nice low kick that buckles River's knee momentarily.
River scores with the left hand. Lavigne knows he should have avoided that one.
Lavigne connects with a solid leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lavigne. That's going to slow River down.
Lavigne fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but River is out of range.
River looks to score with a jab to the body but Lavigne is just out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lavigne.
River takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That kick from Lavigne tenderised River's leg. River is trying to keep his angry face on.#CL#
River closes the distance and clinches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Gervais Lavigne will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
River misses with a body kick.
Jab by Lavigne.
River throws a front kick aimed at Lavigne's knee but Lavigne avoids it well.
Lavigne swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lavigne lands an overhand right.
River misses with a combination
and Lavigne makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
River is looking to slow Lavigne down with leg kicks.
Lavigne has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Lavigne misses with a straight right.
River tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lavigne defends well and River ends up having to push Lavigne into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
River lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A right hand to the body from River.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Lavigne.
River is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
River is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Lavigne goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
River misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Lavigne.
Lavigne lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of River backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2#
Lavigne's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
River tried to score with a low kick but Lavigne checks it.#T1#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lavigne checks a leg kick.
Lavigne lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Lavigne lands a slapping body shot.
Lavigne changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
River takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Lavigne connects with a leg kick. #CL#
River clinches up with Lavigne and pushes him back against the cage.
River throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by River.
River misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Lavigne's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
River misses with a body kick.
River misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Lavigne counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps River thinking.
River has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lavigne.
River ducks under a wild hook from Lavigne.
River scores with a leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lavigne cracks River with a good jab.
Lavigne throws a low kick but it's checked well by River.
A nice inside leg kick there by River. That's going to slow Lavigne down. #T2#
River misses with a wild body shot.
Lavigne feints and then cracks River's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow River down.
Gervais Lavigne is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lavigne throws a low kick, looking for River's leg but River calmly moves out of range.
River on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
River dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lavigne. That did some damage!
River scores with a head kick. Lavigne tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Lavigne misses the jab.
Lavigne with the inside leg kick.
Lavigne fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
River throws a body shot but no joy.
River defending well as Lavigne loads up on a big left hand.
Lavigne ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
River throws out a loose jab but Lavigne uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lavigne checks the leg kick.
Lavigne keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lavigne. That's going to slow River down.
River connects with a nice looking jab. #T3#
River throws a leg kick
and Lavigne counters with a leg kick.
River lands a really nice looking cross but Lavigne seems unphased.
River thuds his shin into the meat of Lavigne's side.
River on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
River fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Lavigne checks it well.
River backing away here, and Lavigne unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A bone on bone clash there as River blocks the leg kick.
River wants to clinch.
Lavigne feints a counter leg kick.
Lavigne works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
River throws a low kick but Lavigne avoids it.
River tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lavigne was well out of range. Poor timing from River.
River throws a body punch but Lavigne moves out of range.
River takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
River checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
River lands with a kick to the ribs. #T4#
River throws a hook but Lavigne avoids it easily.
River throws a lazy uppercut
and Lavigne counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Lavigne lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and River has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from River and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
It appears River was looking to counter with a kick there.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lavigne checks a leg kick.
Lavigne was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Lavigne misses with a hook.
River looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
River explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
River throws a head kick but Lavigne moves out of range.
Lavigne on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
River missing with a left hand there. Lavigne was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lavigne is looking to score with low kicks.
River misses with a leg kick.
Lavigne paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
River stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lavigne.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A low kick lands for Lavigne.
Lavigne lands with a thumping leg kick.
River takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lavigne throws a leg kick that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gervais Lavigne showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
River misses with a hook.
River misses with an attempted mid kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lavigne.
River has a takedown stuffed.
Lavigne looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
River moves out of range of the body kick from Lavigne.
River steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lavigne.
A quick step to the side and River tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
River checks a low kick from Lavigne.
Lavigne connects with a solid leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Lavigne.
River on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lavigne. Lavigne obviously looking to wear him down.
River throws a low kick, looking for Lavigne's leg but Lavigne calmly moves out of range.
Lavigne thumps River with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
River throws a low kick but Lavigne avoids it.
Lavigne keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from River.
Lavigne tries to score with a low kick but River moves his leg out of the way.
Lavigne takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
River throws a wild body kick that Lavigne sees coming a mile off.
Lavigne has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lavigne takes one to the side of the head. #T1#
Lavigne walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. River checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Lavigne scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lavigne throws a jab when River was well out of range.
River is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
River thows a leg kick but Lavigne checks it
and Lavigne counters with a low kick, right behind River 's knee.
River checks a low kick from Lavigne.
River takes one on the button.
River throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lavigne throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and River counters with a single leg into guard. Lavigne didn't expect that.
River is fighting to break Lavigne's control of his arms but Lavigne is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Lavigne looking for a sweep. Not yet Lavigne, not yet.
River is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
River trying to control the position from guard on top but Lavigne is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Lavigne preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lavigne keeping full guard, as River tries to pass.
River with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Lavigne manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. River manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lavigne trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bert River has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3##SUB#
River working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lavigne doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lavigne manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lavigne must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Lavigne passes into half guard.
Lavigne wants to lay and pray for a moment but River keeps working. #SUB#
River is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lavigne pulls his head out easily.
Lavigne tries to pass to full mount but River defends it. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Lavigne wants to lay and pray for a moment but River keeps working.
River is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. River manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
River has an active guard here but Lavigne has managed to pass into half guard.
Gervais Lavigne is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
River punching from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gervais Lavigne comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Lavigne 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: SFL 159 | The Rundown
Date: May 18, 2022

#R1#
River just misses with a punch to the body.
River takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bert River seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tosen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tosen on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Tosen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
River turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
River misses with a body shot
and Tosen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tosen has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Punch Out Gym in the buildup to the fight.
River thuds a left hand into Tosen's body.
Tosen throws a body shot but no joy.
River fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Tosen is out of range.
River throws a hook to the side of Tosen's head but Tosen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
River scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tosen moves in looking to clinch but River pushes him off.
River throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tosen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tosen throws out a powerful jab.
Tosen bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Tosen throws a leg kick but River moved away.#T1#
River tries a head kick but it misses.
River thows a left - swing and a miss!
As River backs away, Tosen returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
River jabs Tosen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nice defenses there by Tosen.
River throws a right hand that misses
and Tosen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tosen circles away from the clinch attempt.
River throws out a loose jab but Tosen uses good head movement to avoid it.
River on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tosen. Tosen obviously looking to wear him down.
Tosen's corner calls for a 1-2. Tosen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
River throws a hook but Tosen avoids it easily.
Tosen slips under a jab.
Tosen lands with a kick to the ribs.
River shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tosen but Tosen pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Tosen wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Tosen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#TD#
River tries to sprawl but Tosen drives through with a takedown into half guard.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
River is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Tosen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but River does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
River looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Tosen wants to pass the guard but River is defending well.
River wants to get back to full guard but Tosen has passed into side control.
River is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T3#
Tosen prevents River from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
River is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Tosen is tapping! Great win for River!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Bert River!
During a confident post fight interview, Bert River thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: SFL 152 | Marley Fest II
Date: Apr 20, 2022

#R1#
Dreth lands a front kick.
River blocks a low kick nicely.
River throws a big shot that misses.
Dreth lands with a kick to the ribs.
Dreth misses with a low kick.
Dreth throws a wild body kick that River sees coming a mile off.
River jabs Dreth right on the nose. Dreth blinks but takes it well.
River slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Dreth throws a head kick that misses.
River now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Dreth takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
River uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dreth. #CL2#
River moves into range and clinches up with Dreth.#TD#
Dreth manages to pull guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
River in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB#
River stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Dreth throws up his legs and catches River in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! River tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Dreth! That came out of nowhere!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Valen Dreth!
During a confident post fight interview, Valen Dreth thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: SFL 148 | Blyad vs Koivisto
Date: Mar 30, 2022

#R1#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as River checks a leg kick.
River wants to counter with a clinch but Tosen pushes him away.
River misses the shot to the body.
Some wild striking there from Tosen.
Tosen throws a leg kick but River sees it coming and checks it nicely.
River misses with a two punch combination.
Tosen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck River on the side of the head.
River misses with a leg kick.
Tosen scores with a hook.#CL2#
River pushes Tosen up against the cage in a clinch.
A short right from River.
River scores with an uppercut up the middle.
River's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
River scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
River tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tosen's elbow.
River stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Tosen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and River avoids it.
River prevents a body shot from Tosen.
Tosen tries to land a knee to the head but River blocks with his arms. #T1#
River tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tosen working aggressively here.
Tosen is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables River to keep the fight standing.
River digs a right hand into Tosen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tosen's gas tank.
River misses with a punch to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for River.
A shot in the inside from Tosen.
A short right from Tosen on the inside.
River throws a punch but it's blocked by Tosen.
River comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tosen.
Tosen misses with some punches.
River trying to control the position but instead, Tosen has worked for underhooks and has pushed River into the cage.
Tosen misses with some punches.
Tosen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tosen misses with the head strike.
River struggles to land a body shot inside as Tosen controls his hands.
A left hand lands to the body for River.
River tries to work over Tosen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
River avoiding damage as Tosen throws knees to the body.
River lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tosen.
River is trying to maintain a safe position but Tosen gets an underhook and turns River into the cage.
Tosen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
River misses with a punch on the inside.
River lands with a short shot to the head.
Tosen misses with a hook to the ribs.
River lands a body punch.
Tosen working aggressively here.
River misses with the head strike.
A left hand lands to the body for River.
Tosen tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
River pushes Tosen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tosen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tosen misses with a hook to the ribs.
River misses with a hook to the ribs.
Still in the clinch, Tosen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tosen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tosen swings wildly with an uppercut but River uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from River. #T3#
Tosen jumps guard but River stands there with Tosen around his waist. Tosen gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
River effectively controlling the action here.
Tosen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tosen tries to pull guard but River holds him up against the cage and eventually Tosen drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mama Tosen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A hook to the body from Tosen.
Tosen blocks the elbow strike.
Tosen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
River fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tosen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tosen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. River is defending well for now.
River tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tosen's elbow.
River pushes Tosen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Tosen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right hand to the body from River.
Tosen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
River misses with a punch to the body.
Tosen tries to land a knee to the head but River blocks with his arms. #T4#
Tosen can't break the clinch.
River blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#TD#
Tosen ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Tosen no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
River scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
River cracks Tosen with a solid left hand.
River throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tosen works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB#
Tosen 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Tosen throws his legs up looking for a submission but River uses it to pass to side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
River lands an elbow.
River throws a strike aimed at the side of Tosen's head but Tosen avoids it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Bert River will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
River misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tosen.
Tosen throws a quick inside leg kick.
River throws a leg kick that is checked
and Tosen makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
River with a nice calf kick.
A swing and a miss from River.
River fails to land with a series of punches.
River looks to land a right hand but Tosen moved out of range.
Tosen scores with a jab to the head.
Tosen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
River steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Tosen. That one must have hurt.#CL#
Tosen instigates a clinch.
Tosen tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Tosen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of River backwards.
River taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Tosen blocks an uppercut.
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 blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A right hook to the body lands for Tosen.
River scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by River.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tosen.
Tosen tries to work over River's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
River swings away with an uppercut that misses.
River tries to throw a body punch but Tosen avoids it by throwing River back against the cage.
River throws a punch but it's blocked by Tosen.
River tries to throw a body punch but Tosen avoids it by throwing River back against the cage.
River misses with a punch to the body.
Tosen misses with a knee to the head.
Tosen scores with a nice hook to the head.#CUT#It looks like Bert River has been cut.
River taking a breather.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tosen.
A short uppercut from Tosen.
River blocks an uppercut.
River misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from River fails to land.
River scores with a shoulder strike.
Tosen utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Tosen misses with a knee to the head. #T2#
Tosen lands a nice uppercut.
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 left hand.
Tosen jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as River walks away with a smile on his face. Tosen gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Nice takedown defense from Tosen. No joy for River on that attempt.
Mama Tosen is winning the standup battle so far.
River connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Tosen throws a looping overhand right but River ducks down to avoid it.
Tosen misses with a hook. River ducked under it nicely.
River throws a poor cross that misses
and Tosen counters with a low kick, right behind River 's knee.
A slapping leg kick lands for River.
Tosen misses with an uppercut. River saw that one coming.
River looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #TD2#
River gets a takedown into half guard.
Tosen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Tosen regains full guard. Nicely done.
River trying to control the position from guard on top but Tosen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
River lands a couple of digs.
River advances to half guard. #SUB#
Tosen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
River wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tosen keeps working.
Tosen regains full guard. Nicely done. #T4#
Tosen looking to hit a scissor sweep but River is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Tosen looking for submissions from the bottom but instead River passes into half guard.
River looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
River not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB#
Tosen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
River is looking to take a break and control but Tosen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
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 Mama Tosen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bert River's cut.
That's time! Tosen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
River paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The fighters circle momentarily. River darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
River cracks Tosen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
River on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CL#
Tosen moves into range and clinches up with River.
Tosen tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Tosen is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
River blocks a body shot from Tosen.
River lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
River is pushing Tosen up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Tosen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
River misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tosen misses with a punch to the body.
River blocks an uppercut.
River misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from River fails to land.
Tosen misses with a knee strike. #T1#
River doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
River prevents a body shot from Tosen.
River tries to work over Tosen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
River lands with a short head shot on the inside.
River creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Tosen's defenses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, River creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
River blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
River will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Tosen up against the cage.
A short body shot lands from River as the two fighters clinch.
Tosen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tosen with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tosen misses with the head strike.
River misses with a hook to the ribs. #TD2#
River pulls guard successfully. #SUB2#
River looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T2#
Tosen looking to pass the guard.
Bert River has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tosen trying to control the position from guard on top but River is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tosen seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Tosen looking to pass the guard.
Tosen stands and throws River's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T3#
River is looking for a sweep.
River can't do much from the bottom here.
Tosen laying and praying for a moment but River takes advantage and regains half guard. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
River looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Tosen trying to control the action but River is working from the bottom.
River is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Tosen's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Tosen's back!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tosen is in bad spot here.
River not allowing Tosen to control his hands.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bert River comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think River has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: SFL 146 | Grandis vs Petrov
Date: Mar 23, 2022

#R1#
Gavin takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Gavin avoids the body shot from River.
River swings widly with a right hand
and Gavin counters with a nice body shot.
River thows a left - swing and a miss!
River scores with a leg kick. #TD#
River throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Gavin was covering up waiting for the punch and River finishes the takedown easily into guard.

Gavin pushes River off and scrambles back to his feet.
Gavin looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
River takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Gavin buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
River misses with an uppercut
and Gavin counters with a stiff right hand. #CL#
River clinches up with Gavin and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Gavin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
No luck for River with that takedown attempt. #T1#
Gavin throws a jab when River was well out of range.
Gavin avoids the body shot from River.
Gavin takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bert River seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
River is looking to land body kicks.
Gavin throws a good cross that connects.
River ducks under a wild hook from Gavin.
A low kick from River misses
and Gavin counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Bert River has been cut.
River with a nice cross.
River looks to clinch
and Gavin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gavin throws an off balance right hand
and River counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
River connects with a nice looking jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
River misses with a straight right.
Gavin misses with a hook. River ducked under it nicely. #TD#
River drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Gavin manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#T2##BC2#
Gavin manages to break the clinch.
Gavin looks to land a right hand but River moved out of range.
River fails to land the takedown.
Gavin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
River attempts a counter takedown but Gavin avoids it well and moves away.
River misses with a wild body shot.
River scores with a head kick. Gavin tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
River takes one to the side of the head.
Gavin misses with an uppercut.
Gavin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from River.
A jab from Gavin misses.
River lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Some bone on bone action there as Gavin checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Gavin checks a leg kick. #T3#
River scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A lazy body kick from River
and Gavin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
River throws a front kick aimed at Gavin's knee but Gavin avoids it well.
Gavin scores with a nice right hand.
Gavin connects with a good right hand that stumbles River. River circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#ROC2#River is rocked!
Gavin connects with an inside leg kick.
Nice cross by River.#TD#
Gavin gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
River wants to pass the guard but Gavin is keeping the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gavin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
River throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gavin works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T4#
River postures up in Gavin's guard and throws a big left but Gavin blocks it.
River throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gavin keeping moving, preventing River from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
River postures up and lands a big shot to Gavin's brow.
Gavin is looking to stand back up but River counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Gavin.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
River prevents Gavin from standing back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
River is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Gavin is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bert River!
Our winner, Bert River, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: SFL 142 | Fire Trudeau
Date: Feb 27, 2022

#R1#
Baird misses with a straight left.
Nice cross by River.
River bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A big right from Baird misses.
Baird rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and River counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
River feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bairds jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
River keeps Baird at a distance using the push kick.
River walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CUT#It looks like Bert River has been cut.
Baird throws an uppercut from half a mile away. River sees it coming and avoids it easily.
River uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Baird has time to react.
River looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Baird is fending him off so far but River persists. Nope, Baird circles away and we're back to standing.
Baird swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
River feints and then cracks Baird's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Baird down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
River buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The fighters circling - Baird throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
River scores with a body shot.
Baird avoids a kick to the body.
River lands a nice leg kick that just misses Baird's sensitive parts.
River tests Baird's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL2#
River moves into range and clinches up with Baird.
Baird works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #BC#
Baird breaks from the clinch. #T1#
Baird throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice cross by River.
Baird stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
River avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
River appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
A head kick misses from River.
Baird avoids a kick to the body.
Baird keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from River.
River moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
River on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Baird has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Rabid Dog in the buildup to the fight.
River steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Baird.#TD2#
Baird gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
River trying to control but Baird is working from the bottom. #T2#
River working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
River prevents Baird from getting back to his feet.
River tries to free his leg and advance position but Baird is retaining full guard.
River throwing strikes from guard but Baird blocks nicely.
Baird pulls River in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Corey Baird is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
River throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL2#
River fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Baird, pushing him back against the cage.
River tries a body shot but Baird blocks it.
Baird prevents a body shot from River. #T3#
Baird misses with a hook from the clinch.
River struggles to land a body shot inside as Baird controls his hands.
River is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Baird is defending well.
River works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Baird prevents a body shot from River.
Baird misses with a hook to the ribs.
River tries a body shot but Baird blocks it.
River lands with a left to the head. #BC#
Baird breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Baird throws a big shot that misses.
Baird throws a hook but River blocks it.
River scores with a hook.
River lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Good shot there by River.
Baird loads up on a big right hand but River slips the punch.
Baird has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from River.
Baird misses with a hook
and River counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
River steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Baird.
Baird throws the left hand but River avoids the punch easily.
Baird rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and River connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Baird misses with a left hand
and River counters with a nice uppercut. #TD2#
River closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

Baird throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
A telegraphed right hand from Baird misses the target. #TD2#
River shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Baird keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
River wants to pass to mount but Baird is defending the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bert River dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bert River's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
River slips under a jab.
River misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
River slips a jab from Baird.
River appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Baird throws a right hand that misses
and River counters with a lovely straight right hand!
River has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
River bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
River throws out a counter right but Baird avoids it with no problem.
Baird blocks a head kick by River.
River fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Baird lands the left hand.
Nice cross by Baird.
River lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
River moves out of range as Baird strikes.
River bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Baird shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jab from Baird.
Baird on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by River. River obviously looking to wear him down.
River uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Baird.
Baird is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Baird misses the jab.
Baird swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Baird throws a big shot that misses.
River connects with a body shot that sends Baird's belly button to the back.
River uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Baird.#T1#
Baird misses with a lunging right hand
and River connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Baird is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Baird takes one to the side of the head.
A cross from River lands.
Baird tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Baird's jab looks to have found its range, popping River under the eye.
Baird throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Baird uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by River.
River moves out of range as Baird strikes.
River slips a jab from Baird.
Baird throws a lazy right hand but River sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A jab from Baird misses.
A kick lands to the mid section there for River.
Baird throws a big shot that misses.#CL2#
River gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Baird lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of River backwards.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A short right from River. #TD2#
River has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Baird is trying to keep an underhook but River manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Baird pushes River off but River dives into side control. #T2#
Baird is looking to reverse the position.
River wants to lay and pray for a moment but Baird keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Baird tries to improve position but can't.
River tries to score with some ground and pound. Baird controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
River tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Bert River has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
River throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Baird works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
River looks to land a strike but Baird avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
River engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
River stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Baird swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
River drops back, looking for a kneebar! Baird looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Baird looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Baird! #REVR#
River is trying to control Baird's posture but Baird avoids it. #SU#
Baird has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
River closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #TD2#
River scores with a takedown into Baird's guard.

Baird manages to escape and get back to his feet.
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 Corey Baird will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bert River's cut.
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#
River tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Baird paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Baird was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Baird looks to land a right hand but River moved out of range.
Nice defenses there by River.
River lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Baird misses the jab.
River cracks Baird with an open hand slap.
A looping hook to the body misses from River. Baird does a little dance to reset his feet.
River misses with a double jab.
River ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Baird throws a jab when River was well out of range.
Baird misses the jab.
Nice defenses there by Baird.
A punch lands to the side of Baird 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Baird throws a right hand that misses
and River counters with a stiff right hand.
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 on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Baird misses with a straight left.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
River ducks under a wild hook from Baird.
River looks to land a body kick but Baird moved away.
Baird takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
An attempted straight right counter from Baird misses the target.
Corey Baird seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baird fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches River on the side of the head.#T1#
River connects with an inside leg kick.
Baird throws a jab but it's blocked by River.
Baird throws the left hand but River avoids the punch easily.
River shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Baird as he jumps to the side.
Baird throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
River paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
River works Baird's body with a nice hook.
River bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Baird missing with a left hand there. River was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A low kick lands for River.
Baird looks to land a left hand but River moved out of range nicely.
River appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#CL2#
Baird tries to keep at a distance but River has taken the fight into the clinch.
River tries to throw a body punch but Baird avoids it by throwing River back against the cage.
River tries to work over Baird's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Baird is trying to force a seperation but River has the dominant position.
A right handed body shot lands from Baird. #T2#
Baird blocks a body shot from River.
River softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Baird looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
River throws a punch but it's blocked by Baird.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for River.
River tries to work over Baird's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
River has a couple of punches blocked by Baird.
River tries to throw a body punch but Baird avoids it by throwing River back against the cage.
River misses with a hook to the ribs.
River doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Baird wants to break the clinch but can't.
Baird blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for River.
River missing with knees to the body. #T3#
A nice left hand lands by River.
River tries to throw a body punch but Baird avoids it by throwing River back against the cage.
River creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
River misses with a short punch on the inside.
River blocks a body shot from Baird.
Baird has a couple of punches blocked by River.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Baird.#BC#
Baird breaks the clinch.
Baird throws an uppercut from half a mile away. River sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Baird.
River swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
River tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Baird pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Baird feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rivers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
River connects with an inside leg kick.
River throws a head kick that half lands.
River connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Baird throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bert River seems to be getting the better of the standup.
River slips under a jab from Baird.
River tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Baird was well out of range. Poor timing from River.
Baird misses with a looping left.
River listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Baird throws a jab when River was well out of range.
River connects with a body shot.
Baird uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by River.
A looping hook to the body misses from River. Baird does a little dance to reset his feet.
Baird has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from River.
River misses with a hook.
Baird throws a big shot that misses.
A nice side step and River releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Baird throws a looping overhand right but River ducks down to avoid it.
Baird throws a shot from downtown. River moves away and avoids it.
Baird rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and River counters with a good, hard body kick but Baird shrugs it off.
Baird walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Baird stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Baird wants it to stay on the feet.
River swings and misses with a hook to the body.
River tries to clinch up but Baird circles away and keeps his distance.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bert River comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think River has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bert River!
A very excited looking Bert River made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: SFL 137 | Aloha
Date: Feb 09, 2022

#R1#
Happy shoots in for a takedown but River shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Happy.
Happy with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling River to score with a decent uppercut.
Bert River seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from River misses.
A head kick by River misses #TD2#
and Happy counters with a shoot takedown. River fights it but they end up in guard. #SUB#
River throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Happy's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Happy connects with a couple of short punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
River lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Happy looking for a guillotine here but River defends easily.
Happy controls River momentarily but River frees himself. #T1#
Happy keeping moving, preventing River from controlling successfully.
Happy looking for a sweep. Not yet Happy, not yet. #SUB2#
Happy is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. River is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Happy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and River defends well.
River working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Happy's head.
Happy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Happy keeping moving, preventing River from controlling successfully.
Happy controls River momentarily but River frees himself. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
River trying to control but Happy is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Happy is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. River is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Happy has an active guard here but River has managed to pass into half guard.
River trying to control from half guard but Happy is working away.
River looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
River controlling the pace.
Happy wants to improve his position but River is controlling well. #SUB2#
Happy actively working from the bottom here.#T3#
Happy wants to get back to full guard.
Happy regains full guard. Nicely done.
River trying to control but Happy is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Happy working for submissions but it's allowed River to get to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
River is trying to control the action in half guard but Happy is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Happy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
River is looking for a kimura but Happy is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for River to get the leverage.
Happy wants to improve his position but River is controlling well.
Happy taking some punishment here, with River in his half guard.
Happy trying to control but River postures up. #T4#
Happy tries to get to full guard but River has control of the leg.
Happy is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Happy wants to control but River is keeping busy.
Happy is controlling River's trapped leg to prevent River from advancing to side control.#SUB2#
Happy looking for submissions off his back.
Happy on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Happy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
River is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Happy has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bert River dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Happy's hands are dropping dangerously low here and River connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Happy scrambles back to his feet.
Happy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Happy takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
River lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Happy at a distance.
Happy tries to clinch up but River circles away and keeps his distance.
River thumps Happy with a low kick.#CL#
River gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
River tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
River misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
River tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
River tries to work over Happy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
River misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Happy is looking to control River's arms but River gets an underhook and turns him. Now Happy has his back to the cage.
Happy is trying to pull guard but River turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
River misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T1#
River gets through Happy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for River.
Happy tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. River just stands there and leans against the cage.
River tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #TD#
River jumps guard. #SUB#
River throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
River tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Happy throwing strikes from guard but River blocks nicely.
Happy postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
River can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Happy controls the pace.
River keeping moving, preventing Happy from controlling successfully.
Bert River overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
River throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T2#
Happy is working River over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB#
Happy content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because River has locked up a guillotine! River's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Happy is holding on here and River must be using up a lot of energy. Happy has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! River gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Bert River!
Bert River seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: SFL 125 | Mumu vs Viking II
Date: Dec 19, 2021

#R1#
River tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gavin was well out of range. Poor timing from River.
Gavin throwing a counter right hand but River manages to avoid it.
River pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Gavin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
River scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
River thows a body kick. Gavin tries to catch it but that hurt him.
River lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gavin's sensitive parts. #CL2#
River has taken the fight to the clinch.
River misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gavin.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gavin.
River will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Gavin up against the cage.
Gavin swings wildly with an uppercut but River uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gavin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gavin lands with a right to the head.
Gavin gets through River's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gavin blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T1#
River blocks an uppercut.
Gavin tries a body shot but River blocks it.
Gavin can't find room to land a body shot as River controls the action.
Gavin tries to work over River's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gavin tries to work over River's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gavin.
Gavin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
River lands a good knee to the midsection. Gavin won't want to take too many of those.
River misses with a hook from the clinch.
River working aggressively here.
River misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short left from River.
River goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from River.
River lands a right hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gavin.
Gavin prevents a body shot from River.
Gavin blocks a body shot from River.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Gavin misses with a punch to the body.
Gavin lands a nice uppercut.
Gavin throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by River.
Gavin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gavin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gavin prevents a body shot from River.
Gavin lands an uppercut.
Gavin struggles to land a body shot inside as River controls his hands.
Gavin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A shot in the inside from Gavin.
River utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Gavin misses with some punches.
River prevents a body shot from Gavin.
River is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Gavin pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Gavin misses with a punch on the inside.
River blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gavin lands with a short shot to the head.
Gavin tries to work over River's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short uppercut from River.
Gavin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Gavin as River tries to tie him up.
River looking to stall. #T3#
A left hand lands to the body for Gavin.
River looks to throw an elbow but misses.
River lands with a left to the head.
Stalling in the clinch from River.
A short right from Gavin on the inside.
Gavin blocks a body shot from River.
River working aggressively here.
Gavin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
River taking a breather.
Gavin misses with a punch to the body.
River misses with a punch to the body.
Gavin lands an uppercut.
River has a couple of punches blocked by Gavin.
Gavin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gavin letting River take a breather here.
River lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
River is looking to take this one to the mat.
River misses with some punches. #T4#
River misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gavin doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #TD2#
River ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. River no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gavin would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
River working for a triangle but Gavin defends it easily.
Gavin wants to stand but River is controlling his posture from full guard.
Gavin wants to stand and escape but instead River has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
River stops Gavin from standing up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Bert River will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Gavin takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Gavin takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
River takes a swing at Gavin's ribcage but misses.
Gavin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gavin on the wrong end of a nice jab.
River is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gavin is looking to counter punch.
River wants to clinch.
It looked like Gavin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
River fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Gavin needs to keep his hands up - River had a free shot at his head there.#T1#
Gavin blocks a low kick nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Gavin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
River swings widly with a right hand
and Gavin counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#It looks like Bert River has been cut.
River misses with a body shot.
It looked like Gavin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
River shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gavin sprawls well. Gavin wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. River gets slowly back to his feet.
River closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Gavin gets cracked there but stands up to it.
River throws a big shot that misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from River.
It looked like Gavin was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A big left from Gavin misses. #T2#
River tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gavin was well out of range. Poor timing from River.
Gavin moves out of range as River strikes.
Gavin throwing a counter right hand but River manages to avoid it.
River misses the shot to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Gavin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
River wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
River is looking to clinch.
River lands a nice looking body shot.
Gavin keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
River shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gavin throwing a counter right hand but River manages to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gavin slips a straight right by River.
River misses with an uppercut.
Sloppy strikes from River. Those never looked like landing.
Gavin scores with a jab to the jaw.
Tommy Gavin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
River throws a leg kick that misses. #T3#
River ducks right into an uppercut from Gavin.
The crowd cheers as Gavin lands an impressive looking overhand right. River doesn't seem phased though.
Gavin checks the leg kick nicely there.
River connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
River moves out of range of the strikes.
River feints and then cracks Gavin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gavin down.
River connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Gavin slips a straight right by River.
River looks to throw the jab but Gavin is out of range.
River slips under a jab.
Bert River seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gavin fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#ROC#River is rocked!
River throws an off balance right hand
and Gavin counters with a crisp right that sends River to the canvas! Gavin follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tommy Gavin!
Tommy Gavin decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: SFL 117 | Finnish Tax Season
Date: Nov 21, 2021

#R1#
River ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nice shot lands for Keenan Jr.
Good leg kick by River.
An inside leg kick lands from Keenan Jr.
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.
It seemed like Keenan Jr was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
River connects with a high kick.
River checks a low kick from Keenan Jr.
Keenan Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from River.
Keenan Jr checks a leg kick nicely.
Keenan Jr jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Keenan Jr tried to score with a low kick but River checks it.
River lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Keenan Jr at a distance.
River misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Keenan Jr.
Nice straight punches there by River. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of River.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Keenan Jr takes a swing at River's ribcage but misses. #TD#
Keenan Jr gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Keenan Jr looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Keenan Jr controlling River's posture. #T1#
River with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Keenan Jr preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Our spies down at at Gym inform us that Keenan Jr has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Keenan Jr utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Keenan Jr pulls River in close to prevent any damage.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Keenan Jr preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
River throws a big elbow that misses.
Keenan Jr is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jab by Keenan Jr.#TD#
River fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Keenan Jr sprawls well initially but River persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Keenan Jr wants to stand back up but River manages to pass into side control.
Keenan Jr tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Keenan Jr dodges the ground and pound from River.
River has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Keenan Jr is looking to reverse the position.#T3#
Keenan Jr taking punishment in the form of punches.
Keenan Jr defending against the ground and pound.
River working away.
River tries to score with some ground and pound. Keenan Jr controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
A lull in the action here as River stalls from top position.
Keenan Jr taking punishment in the form of punches.
Keenan Jr managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by River. #T4#
River is looking to take a break and control but Keenan Jr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
River advances to full mount.
River throws some wild stikes that Keenan Jr manages to avoid easily.
River avoids the attempt from Keenan Jr to control.
River throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Keenan Jr because River loaded up on that one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bert River dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Keenan Jr misses the shot to the body.
Donk. River catches Keenan Jr right on the button with a cross.
River throws a quick inside leg kick.
Keenan Jr blocks a jab.
River digs a good body shot into Keenan Jr's ribs.
River fails in his attempt to clinch.
River throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
River lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #CL2#
Keenan Jr fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with River, pushing him back against the cage.
River is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son. #BC2#
Keenan Jr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keenan Jr with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling River to score with a decent uppercut.
Keenan Jr with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A combination from Keenan Jr does no damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
River throws a front kick aimed at Keenan Jr's knee but Keenan Jr avoids it well.
River checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Keenan Jr throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T1#
River scores with a push kick.
River lands with a good body shot.
Keenan Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from River.
Keenan Jr throws a hook but River blocks it.#CL#
River closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by River.
Keenan Jr is leaning against River and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
River throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Keenan Jr blocks the elbow strike.
A short right from Keenan Jr on the inside.
A short body shot lands from River as the two fighters clinch.
Keenan Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
River is pushing Keenan Jr up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A short body shot lands from River as the two fighters clinch.
Keenan Jr is trying to break the clinch but River has him pressed against the cage.
River misses with a punch on the inside. #T2#
River tries to work over Keenan Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
River tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Keenan Jr's elbow.
Keenan Jr has had enough of the clinch but River keeps him there for the moment.
River digs a right hand into Keenan Jr's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Keenan Jr's gas tank.
Keenan Jr throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
This has been an exciting period of action!
River has a couple of punches blocked by Keenan Jr.
Nice body punch from River. #TD#
River has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Keenan Jr is trying to keep an underhook but River manages to get the takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
River prevents Keenan Jr from improving his position.
Keenan Jr keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Keenan Jr avoiding damage under a succession of punches from River.
River seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Keenan Jr does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T3#
Keenan Jr gets back to full guard.
Keenan Jr is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Keenan Jr keeping moving, preventing River from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Keenan Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up but River swats him away and circles back towards the center.
River misses with a body kick.
River takes one on the chin but seems OK. #CL#
River gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T4#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Keenan Jr.
Keenan Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Keenan Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with River's elbow. #BC2#
Keenan Jr breaks the clinch.
River is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
River is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Keenan Jr can do to turn this around?
Keenan Jr fails in his attempt to clinch.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as River checks a leg kick.
Keenan Jr jabs at River's body.
River lands a jab to the nose.
A jab from Keenan Jr misses. #CL2#
Keenan Jr clinches up against the cage.
Keenan Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Keenan Jr wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
River misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
River tries to work over Keenan Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Keenan Jr is trying to break the clinch but River has him pressed against the cage.
Bert River has scored more points in the clinch so far.
River goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bert River dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Keenan Jr is looking to clinch but River is avoiding it.
River shoots in looking for a takedown but Keenan Jr manages to keep the fight standing, pushing River's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A swing and a miss from Keenan Jr.
Keenan Jr stuffs the takedown attempt from River. River gets slowly back to his feet.
River is looking to clinch.
Keenan Jr fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Keenan Jr walks into a straight right hand from River.
Keenan Jr keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Keenan Jr 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 works over Keenan Jr's head and body with a nice combination.
River throws a lazy right hand but Keenan Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
River tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Keenan Jr misses with a hook
letting River counter with a right hand.
Keenan Jr misses with a low kick as River jumps back.
Keenan Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from River.
River shoots in and drives through. Keenan Jr sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bert River. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
River tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Keenan Jr defends well and River ends up having to push Keenan Jr into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#T1#
River lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC2#
Keenan Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
River fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Keenan Jr.
River has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Keenan Jr.
Sloppy strikes from Keenan Jr. Those never looked like landing.
River swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
River swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Keenan Jr wants to counter the offense by River and move into the clinch position.
Keenan Jr checks the leg kick nicely there.
A low kick from Keenan Jr misses
and River counters with a straight right hand.
River defending well as Keenan Jr loads up on a big left hand.
The fighters circling - River throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
River takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Keenan Jr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract River.
River seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Keenan Jr tries to close the distance and clinch but River swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
River takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Keenan Jr misses with a wild body shot.
River clobbers Keenan Jr with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
River shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Keenan Jr eats them both and turns towards River to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Keenan Jr works over River's head and body with a nice combination.
Gareth Keenan Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
River shoots in looking for a takedown. Keenan Jr tries to sprawl out of it but River keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Keenan Jr manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jab from River.
Keenan Jr throws a lazy right hand but River sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A low kick lands for River.
Keenan Jr works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
River swats away the attempt to clinch by Keenan Jr.
River works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
River connects with a leg kick.
Gareth Keenan Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
River gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Keenan Jr avoiding damage as River throws knees to the body. #BC2#
Keenan Jr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bert River is winning the standup battle so far.#T3#
Keenan Jr feints and then cracks River's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow River down.
River scores with a nice strike.
River slips a straight right by Keenan Jr.
A nice leg kick lands there from Keenan Jr.
Keenan Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Keenan Jr listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Keenan Jr throws a leg kick
and River counters with a nice low kick that buckles Keenan Jr's knee momentarily.
Keenan Jr avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Keenan Jr takes a swing at River's ribcage but misses.
River tries to clinch up but Keenan Jr circles away and keeps his distance.
River lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
River feints and then cracks Keenan Jr's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Keenan Jr down.
Keenan Jr circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice body kick from River.
Keenan Jr throws a shot from downtown. River moves away and avoids it.
Keenan Jr tries to move into range but River moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
River throws a nice outside leg kick. #T4#
River uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Keenan Jr.
A nice leg kick from River, right into the meat of the thigh.
Keenan Jr connects with a good right hand that stumbles River. River circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
River connects with a solid leg kick.
Keenan Jr throws a looping overhand right but River ducks down to avoid it.
Keenan Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from River.
Keenan Jr misses with a kick to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Keenan Jr. River does a little dance to reset his feet.
Keenan Jr's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
River tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Keenan Jr defends well and River ends up having to push Keenan Jr into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Keenan Jr.
River is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Keenan Jr is defending well.
River can't find room to land a body shot as Keenan Jr controls the action.
Keenan Jr misses with a body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
River lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Keenan Jr working aggressively here.
Keenan Jr misses with some punches.
Keenan Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
River lands a left hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Bert River.
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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: SFL 111 | Sitsongrit vs Payer
Date: Oct 27, 2021

#R1#
A slow jab from Sor misses its intended target. #TD2#
Sor gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
River lands a couple of elbows.
River trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sor wants to get back to his feet but River is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
River loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
River wants to control from the top but Sor keeps moving.
River stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sor swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
River throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sor works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
River working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
River pushing down on Sor's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
River stops Sor from getting back to his feet. #SUB2#
River looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
River keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Sor's coaches at Tran MMA Gym have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
River sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sor defending well though.
River throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
River sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sor defending well though.
Sor keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sor avoiding damage under a succession of punches from River.
River with the ground and pound but Sor uses the opportunity to regain guard. #T3#
River trying to control the position from guard on top but Sor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
River postures up in Sor's guard and throws a big left but Sor blocks it. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Sor jabbing away but nothing is landing.
River flicks out a counter leg kick but Sor steps away.
River lands a leg kick that knocks Sor off balance momentarily.
River connects with a solid leg kick.
Sor avoids a kick to the body.
Sor wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
River ducks under a wild hook from Sor.#TD2#
River changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Sor looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Sor 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.
River throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
River lands an elbow. #T4##SUB2#
River tries for a kimura but Sor is defending well.
Sor is not content to let River control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bert River dominated that round.
That's time! Sor's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
River throws a body kick that misses.
Sor fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
River darts in looking for a takedown but Sor gets double underhooks and turns River into the cage.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from River. Sor shrugs it off though.
River has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A nice leg kick from River, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sor checks the leg kick nicely there.
Sor tries to land a leg kick but River saw it coming and moves away.
River throws a body punch but Sor moves out of range.
Sor swings widly with a right hand
and River counters with a nice kick to the body.
River looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
River throws a nice inside leg kick.
River swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Sor wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
River lands a head shot.
River throws an overhand right that lands on Sor's shoulder, as Sor tries to avoid the shot.
Sor tries to counter by clinching up but River breaks away and moves out of range.
Bert River seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
River tries to move into range but Sor moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sor lands a head kick. River smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
River uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sor.#T1#
River just misses with a punch to the body.
As River tries to get set, Sor tries to push him back and clinch up but River manages to avoid the attempt.
River works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
River lands a leg kick that knocks Sor off balance momentarily.
River keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Sor swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sor sets himself, and River steps forward looking for the clinch! Sor avoids it this time.
Bert River seems to be getting the better of the standup.
River motions for Sor to come forward. River throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sor fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt River.
Sor takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sor throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sor takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sor doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
River digs a good hook to Sor's body.
Saenchai Sor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sor throws an uppercut from half a mile away. River sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
River connects with the punch.
River walks into a left hand.
River throws a leg kick but Sor sees it coming and moves out of range. #T2#
Sor moves out of range of the body kick.
Nice body kick there by Sor.
Sor ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sor cracks River with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
An inside leg kick lands from Sor.
Sor misses with a straight left.
A head kick from River lands but Sor takes it in his stride.
River darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
River moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
River tries a low kick but Sor avoids it.
Sor needs to keep his hands up - River had a free shot at his head there.
Nice cross by River.
Sor on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by River. River obviously looking to wear him down.
An inside leg kick from River misses. #CL2#
River moves into the clinch.
River tries to work over Sor's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sor working aggressively here. #T3#
River lands with a right to the head.
River blocking some punches.
Sor struggles to land a body shot inside as River controls his hands.
Sor swings wildly with an uppercut but River uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sor tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
River tries a body shot but Sor blocks it.
River tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sor just stands there and leans against the cage.
Sor scores with a hook to the body.
River will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Sor up against the cage.
River struggles to land a body shot inside as Sor controls his hands.
River lands a body shot in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from River.
Sor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
River tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
River blocking some punches.
River lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sor.
River misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T4#
Sor blocks a body shot from River.
Sor misses with a shot to the kidneys.
River blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sor has a couple of punches blocked by River.
Sor swings wildly with an uppercut but River uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sor tries a body shot but River blocks it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, River creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
River taking a breather.
A body shot lands from River.
Sor can't find room to land a body shot as River controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by River.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
River lands a shot to the body.
Sor tries a body shot but River blocks it.
River throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sors head. #ROC2#Sor is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short uppercut from River.
Oh Sor is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bert River seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
River pushes Sor against the cage. River is working some dirty boxing. River pushes off with a quick right hook! Sor goes down! Sor tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! River moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bert River!
A very excited looking Bert River made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: SFL 104 | Sitsongrit vs Petrov
Date: Sep 26, 2021

#R1#
Baird misses with a hook
and River counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Baird takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
River paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#TD2#
Baird gets caught napping as River dives in and scores a takedown. Baird manages to retain guard.

Baird kicks River off and gets to his feet.
Baird blocks a head kick by River.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Baird walks into a stiff left hand from River.
River is looking to land body kicks.
River works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
River scores with a jab to the head.
River clobbers Baird with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
River scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
River throws a leg kick but Baird sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Baird misses with a lunging right hand
and River connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
River connects with a leg kick.
River slips a jab from Baird.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from River. Baird shrugs it off though.
River throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
River slips under a jab from Baird.
River appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Baird pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
No joy there for Baird, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A nice side step and River releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T1##TD2#
River closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Sloppy strikes there by River.
Baird avoids any damage from the ground and pound of River. #SUB2#
River working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Baird tries to bench press River off him but River keeps the position. #T2#
Baird takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Baird is not content to let River control the position. #SUB2#
River goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Baird has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for River but great work by Baird.#SU#
Baird decides to stand up, so the ref orders River to his feet.
Corey Baird seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baird connects with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A swing and a miss from Baird.
Baird throws the left hand but River avoids the punch easily.
A decent looking cross lands there for River.
River uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Baird.
Baird throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
River scoring well with a low kick there. #T3#
Baird thuds a left hand into River's body.
Nice defenses there by River.
River moves out of range of the strikes.
River tries a quick counter leg kick but Baird is wise to it.#CL2#
River has closed the distance and engaged Baird in a clinch.
Baird fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
River is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
River lands with a short shot to the head.
Baird lands a nice uppercut.
River misses with a short punch on the inside.
River lands with a light punch inside.
A nice left hand lands by Baird.
Baird tried to land a shot to the body but connects with River's elbow.
A hook to the body from River.
River is trying to maintain a safe position but Baird gets an underhook and turns River into the cage.
Baird has a couple of punches blocked by River.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Baird.
Baird lands a right hand that snaps the head of River backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch on the inside from Baird fails to land.
River blocks a body shot from Baird.
River throws a punch but it's blocked by Baird. #T4#
River blocks an uppercut.
River scores with a shoulder strike. #TD2#
River manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SU#
Baird decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Baird scores with a nice right hand. #CUT#It looks like Bert River has been cut.
Baird throws an uppercut from half a mile away. River sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Baird fakes high and swings low for a body shot but River manages to avoid it.
River raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
River darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
River keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Baird.
River doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
River staying out of range there.
Baird keeps the fight on the outside.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Some wild striking there from Baird.
River changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Baird takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Baird tries to bum rush River with a series of wild strikes but River uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Baird takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CL2#
River clinches up against the cage.
Baird misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Bert River will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bert River's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Baird throws a jab but it's blocked by River.
Baird misses with a few strikes there.
Baird is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by River.
River feints a counter leg kick.
River lands a two punch combo.
Baird doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
River wants to clinch up but Baird keeps it at a distance.
An attempted straight right counter from Baird misses the target.
Nice shot by River.
Baird misses with a hook.
Baird is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Baird pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It seemed like River was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
River ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Baird is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by River.
River moves away from the strike by Baird.
Baird looks to land a right hand but River moved out of range.
Both fighters circling a little - River finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Baird looks to throw the jab but River is out of range.
River just misses with a punch to the body.
Good leg kick by River.
River uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Baird.
Nice uppercut there from Baird.
Bert River seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Baird misses with a left hand
and River counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A big left from Baird misses.
River tries to counter by closing the distance.#T1#
River ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
River throws a half hearted mid kick.#CL2#
River fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Baird, pushing him back against the cage.
River lands a body punch in the clinch.
River struggles to land a body shot inside as Baird controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Baird.
Baird lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Baird has a couple of punches blocked by River.
Baird swings wildly with an uppercut but River uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD2#
River manages to pull guard.
Baird wants to stand and escape but instead River has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Baird looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
River postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T2#
River postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
River has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Baird has momentary wrist control but River slips an elbow through the middle.
River pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Baird is keeping the position for now.
River looking to sit in guard and control but Baird gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
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!#SU#
Baird stands and steps away. River gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Baird throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
River thinks about the counter body kick.
Baird throws a jab when River was well out of range.
River staying out of range there.
River scores with a push kick.
Baird throws the left hand but River avoids the punch easily.
River ducks under a wild hook from Baird.#T3#
River cracks a nice hook into Baird's ribs.
Baird misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from River.
River looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A solid leg kick lands there for River.
River steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Baird.
River scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Baird throws a right hand that misses
and River counters with a straight right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Baird misses the target.
River with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Baird throws a predictable looking body shot
and River connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Baird throws a jab when River was well out of range.
River dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Baird. That did some damage!
River lands a nice looking body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Baird throws a hook but River blocks it.
Baird throws a body punch but River moves out of range.
Baird with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling River to score with a decent uppercut.
River fails with an attempt to clinch.
A punch combination from Baird misses.
A lazy left from River finds it's target.
River misses with a series of wild punches.
Corey Baird is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
River thuds his right hand into Baird's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
River takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
River uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Baird.
Baird misses with a straight right.
Baird misses with a right hand
and River counters with a body kick.
River cracks Baird with a good jab.
Baird misses with a few strikes there. #CL2#
River rushes Baird and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Baird fails to land.
River is trying to stall.
River lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
River lands a hook that snaps the head of Baird backwards.
River stalling in the clinch but Baird improves position.
Baird misses with the head strike.
Baird blocks an elbow strike.
Baird has a couple of punches blocked by River.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bert River showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bert River'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. And we move into the final round!#R3##CL2#
River fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Baird, pushing him back against the cage.
Baird lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nice body punch from River.
A nice left hand lands by Baird.
Baird lands with a right to the head.
Baird misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Baird misses with the head strike.
Baird misses with the head strike.
River controlling the action here for a moment.
River blocks an uppercut.
River prevents a body shot from Baird.
River blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short body shot lands from River as the two fighters clinch.
Baird misses with the head strike.
Baird blocking some punches.
River blocks a punch to the side of the head.
River misses with a hook to the ribs.
Baird tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Baird misses with a hook to the ribs. #T1#
River dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Baird misses with a body punch.
River blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by River.
Baird misses with a short punch on the inside.
Baird working aggressively here.
River struggles to land a body shot inside as Baird controls his hands.
River doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
River digs a right hand underneath Baird's ribcage. Baird let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Baird lands a shoulder strike.
A short right from Baird on the inside.
A short right from River on the inside.
River throws an elbow but it misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, River creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Baird lands a right hand.
River misses with a hook from the clinch.
River prevents a body shot from Baird.
River misses with a hook to the ribs.
River lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Baird or not.
Corey Baird has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch on the inside from Baird fails to land.
River tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Baird's elbow.
River lands with a light punch inside.
Baird misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Baird.
Baird lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of River backwards.
River lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bert River seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Baird throws a punch but it's blocked by River.
Baird misses with a punch on the inside.
River misses with a shot to the kidneys.
River can't get the takedown.
River tries to work over Baird's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
River is trying to stall.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Baird.
Baird swings away with an uppercut that misses.
River lands a body shot in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Baird.
Baird fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
River misses with a hook to the ribs. #T3#
River scores with a shot to the side of Baird's head.
River misses with a shot to the kidneys.
River misses with a shot to the kidneys.
River tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Baird's elbow.
Baird tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Baird working aggressively here.
River misses with a hook to the ribs.
River works on Baird's body with a couple of short punches.
River throws a punch but it's blocked by Baird.
River blocking some punches.
River lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
River lands a nice shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
River looking to slow down the pace here.
River stalling.
Baird tries to work over River's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Baird misses with a body punch.
River blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Baird misses with a punch on the inside. #T4#
River blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Baird misses with a hook to the ribs.
Baird presses River against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Baird managing to block the knees to the body from River.
A head punch blocked on the inside by River.
Baird lands a left hand that snaps the head of River backwards.
River can't find room to land a body shot as Baird controls the action.
River is pushing Baird up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Baird misses with the head strike.
River blocks an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Baird avoiding damage as River throws knees to the body.
River lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
River blocking some punches.
Good body shot from River.
River works on Baird's body with a couple of short punches.
River lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #TD2#
River has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Baird regains guard immediately.
River passes Baird's left leg - he's now in half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bert River.
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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: SFL 96 | Powerful Auspices
Date: Aug 29, 2021

#R1#
River tries to score with a low kick but Tosen moves his leg out of the way.
Tosen throws a poor cross that misses
letting River counter with a right hand.
River throws an overhand right that lands on Tosen's shoulder, as Tosen tries to avoid the shot.
Tosen appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Tosen scores with a sloppy right hand. River should have avoided that one.
Bert River seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
River throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tosen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
River connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tosen. Tosen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Tosen has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
River throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Tosen scores with a sloppy right hand. River should have avoided that one.
River swings for the body but Tosen moves out of range.
Tosen throws out a leg kick but River moves out of range and Tosen only half commits.
River finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Tosen loads up on a big right hand but River slips the punch.
Nice defenses there by River.
Tosen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Tosen throws a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tosen connects with a leg kick.
Tosen slips a straight right by River.
A chopping leg kick lands by River. #T1#
River throws a shot from downtown. Tosen moves away and avoids it.
Tosen swings widly with a right hand
and River counters with a body kick.
River shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Tosen feints and then cracks River's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow River down.
River doesn't manage to clinch there - Tosen circles away.
River avoids the body shot from Tosen.
River just misses with a punch to the body.
Tosen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but River was well out of range. Poor timing from Tosen.
River tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tosen throws a leg kick that misses.
River throws a leg kick but Tosen sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Tosen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
River darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CL2#
River closes the distance and clinches.
Tosen blocks a body shot from River.
River blocks a body shot from Tosen.
River goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
River swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tosen misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
River misses with some punches.
Tosen lands a right hand that snaps the head of River backwards.
Tosen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tosen throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but River blocks it with crossed arms.
A shot in the inside from Tosen.
Tosen wants to break the clinch but can't.
Tosen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
River stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Tosen is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A right hand to the body from River.
River tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
River managing to block the knees to the body from Tosen.
Tosen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
River blocking some punches.
River lands a body punch.
Tosen misses with a punch to the body.
Tosen tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #T3#
River tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tosen's elbow.
River lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tosen backwards.
River lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Tosen misses with a hook from the clinch.
River misses with a short punch on the inside.
River lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tosen or not.
Tosen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
River blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from River.
A hook to the body from River.
River lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A body shot lands from River.
River lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tosen avoids a wild elbow strike from River.
River doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
River fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tosen tries to land a knee to the head but River blocks with his arms. #T4#
River lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tosen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tosen tries a knee to the head but River blocks it.
River prevents Tosen from breaking the clinch.
River lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tosen backwards.
Tosen using the Thai plumb to throw knees but River has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A short uppercut from River.
River lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tosen backwards.
Tosen missing with knees to the body. #BC#
Tosen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
River with a jab.
River cracks a nice hook into Tosen's ribs.
Tosen throws a body punch but River moves out of range.
River scores with a leg kick.
Mama Tosen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tosen throws a hook but River blocks it.
River throws the kick towards the body but Tosen avoids it.
Tosen appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
River thuds a left hand into Tosen's body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
River fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bert River dominated that round.
That's time! Tosen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Tosen looks to score with a jab to the body but River is just out of range.
Mama Tosen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice uppercut there from River.
A big right from Tosen misses.
Tosen misses with a low kick as River jumps back.
River defending well as Tosen loads up on a big left hand.
Tosen misses with a jab, cross combination.
River throws a body punch but Tosen moves out of range.
Tosen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Tosen lands a front kick.
River tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tosen throwing a counter right hand but River manages to avoid it.
Tosen lands with an uppercut that bounces River off the cage and back into range.
River misses with a hook. Tosen ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
River jabbing away but nothing is landing.
River avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tosen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
River tries to clinch up.
It looked like Tosen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bert River seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A looping hook to the body misses from River. Tosen does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
River lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Tosen gets cracked there but stands up to it.
River scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Tosen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from River.
River throws out a powerful jab.
River tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tosen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tosen avoids a kick to the body.
River moves out of range of the leg kick from Tosen.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tosen.
Nice uppercut there from River.
Tosen lands an overhand right.
Tosen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from River.
Tosen looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
River checks a low kick from Tosen.
River avoids a kick to the body.
Tosen misses with a right hand
and River counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tosen thinking.
This has been an exciting period of action!
River moves into range and connects with a jab.
River takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #T2#
A slow jab from Tosen misses its intended target.
Tosen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Tosen blocks the leg kick.
Tosen tried to score with a low kick but River checks it.
River walks into a straight right hand from Tosen.
River throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tosen misses with an uppercut.
Tosen keeps River at a distance using the push kick.
Tosen misses with a hook. River ducked under it nicely.
The fighters circle momentarily. River darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Tosen misses with a looping right.
Tosen throws a low kick but River moves out of range easily.
Tosen checks a low kick from River.
Tosen scores with a nice strike.
Tosen lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Tosen swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T3#
Tosen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Tosen misses with a hook.
River lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tosen avoids the head kick by River.
Tosen swings for the body but River moves out of range.
River throws out a counter right but Tosen avoids it with no problem.
River misses with a left hand
and Tosen counters with a leg kick.
Good exchange - River coming out on top.
A cross from Tosen lands.
River misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tosen.
Tosen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
River misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tosen looks to land a right hand but River moved out of range.
Tosen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Tosen motions for River to come forward. Tosen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
River looks to throw the jab but Tosen is out of range.
River steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Tosen. That one must have hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jab from River.#T4#
Tosen slips a jab from River.
An attempted straight right counter from Tosen misses the target.
Tosen stuns River with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tosen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by River.
Tosen throws a body shot but no joy.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tosen.
River takes one to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Bert River has been cut.
River bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
River throws a leg kick but Tosen sees it coming and moves out of range.
A good leg kick by River.
River moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice shot lands for Tosen.
Tosen looks to score with a jab to the body but River is just out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
River throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
River digs a good hook to Tosen's body.
A low kick from Tosen misses
and River counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
River lands a leg kick that knocks Tosen off balance momentarily.
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 Mama Tosen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bert River's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
A big right from River misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by River.
River throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tosen throws a hook but River avoids it easily.
Tosen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
River moves out of range of the strikes.
River was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
River fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tosen manages to avoid it.
Tosen throws a low kick but it's checked well by River.
Tosen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on River. That did some damage!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from River. Tosen shrugs it off though.
Tosen lands with an uppercut that bounces River off the cage and back into range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
River pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tosen was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
River walks into a straight right hand from Tosen.
A combination from Tosen does no damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
River ducks under a wild hook from Tosen.
Tosen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T1#
Tosen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tosen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before River has time to react.
River moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tosen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
River throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tosen's corner calls for a 1-2. Tosen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #ROC#River is rocked!
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Tosen engages and cracks River with a massive lead left hook - River tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Tosen is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mama Tosen!
A victorious Mama Tosen thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: SFL 88 | Turmoil
Date: Jul 31, 2021

#R1#
River shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Karter throws a body shot but no joy.
Karter throws the left hand but River avoids the punch easily.
River was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#CL#
Karter rushes River and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
We've been hearing reports that Karter has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#TD2#
River jumps guard. #SUB2#
River had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Karter defends it easily.
Karter trying to control the position from guard on top but River is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karter is really struggling to control River but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Karter looking to sit in guard and control but River gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T1#
River trying to control the position from guard on top but Karter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
River working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Karter 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.
Karter is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB2#
River drops back looking for a leg! Karter is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Karter manages to kick River off! River jumps back into Karter's guard.
River is looking to advance position but Karter has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR##T2#
Karter throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Karter wants to control but instead River manages to regain half guard.
Karter winds up and cracks River with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Karter frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
River is looking to improve his position but Karter isn't that keen on the idea.
Karter working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Karter in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
River is squirming around, avoiding Karter's attempts to control the action. #T3#
River is working to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Karter moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, River has worked his arm free - good work by River!
Karter postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
River regains half guard.#SUB2#
River is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Karter pulls his head out easily.
Karter scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T4#
River manages to get to full guard. #SUB2#
River had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Karter defends it easily.
Karter wants to control from the top but River keeps moving.
Karter works over River with some ground and pound from guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
River trying to keep a closed guard but Karter is proving a slippery customer.
Karter lands a couple of elbows.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jesus Christ Karter dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Karter enables River to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Karter manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Karter is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Karter wants to hit a sweep here but River passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Karter there!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
River lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Karter tries to hold on but River pushes him away.
River is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Karter can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Karter tries to improve his position but River has taken his back! River has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Karter tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! River pushes Karter away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bert River!
A victorious Bert River thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: SFL 80 | Thunder Bowl
Date: Jun 23, 2021

#R1#
River fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dixon.
Dixon throws a shot from downtown. River moves away and avoids it.
Dixon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but River moves away.
River is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Dixon with a body shot.
Dixon shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with River but River pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A low kick from River misses #TD#
and Dixon decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in River's guard.
River keeping moving, preventing Dixon from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
River looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
River is looking for a triangle but Dixon pushes his legs off easily.
Dixon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. River is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
River trying to control the position.
Dixon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. River swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Dixon passes River's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Dixon is pressing down on River's thigh, looking to free his foot. River is holding on for now.
Dixon controlling the action here.
River tries to get to full guard but Dixon has control of the leg.
River is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dixon's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dixon's back!
Dixon tries to escape the position. #T2#
Dixon manages to reverse the position and now he's in River's guard. Nice work there by Dixon.
Dixon sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed River's guard. #SUB#
Dixon is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB2#
River is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dixon pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Dixon looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
River works his way to full guard. Good work.#T3#
Dixon controlling from the top position.
Dixon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. River swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dixon trying to control the position from guard on top but River is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
River has his foot on Dixon's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dixon works his way back into a safe position though.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Dixon is looking to advance position but River has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
River tries to control but Dixon wriggling away.
Dixon is trying desperately to improve position.
Dixon sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
River missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Dixon looking for submissions off his back.
River not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Darren Dixon will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Dixon ducks under a wild hook from River.
River keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
River defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dixon.
A countering left hand to the body from River misses.
Dixon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from River.
River steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dixon.
Dixon takes a body punch but keeps moving.
River cracks Dixon with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Dixon shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts River as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darren Dixon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
River thows a leg kick but Dixon checks it #TD#
and Dixon counters with a single leg into guard. River didn't expect that.
Dixon looking to sit in guard and control but River gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
River wants to control from the top but Dixon keeps moving.
River stopping the sweep attempt from Dixon.#T1#
River trying to control the position from guard on top but Dixon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Dixon has an active guard here but River has managed to pass into half guard. #SUB#
Dixon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dixon trying to control here.
River throwing shots but Dixon is blocking nicely.
Dixon won't allow River to pass to mount. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Dixon looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
River working Dixon over with strikes.
Dixon is looking for a sweep. River is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Darren Dixon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
River missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
River is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
River is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T3#
River is figuring out what he wants to do next.
River sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dixon defending well though.
Dixon moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Dixon is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Dixon is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Dixon is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
River is looking for a sweep. Dixon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
Dixon is trying to control the action in half guard but River is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dixon performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
River is trying to control but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
River looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
River trying to control here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bert River showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3##TD#
Dixon looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Dixon controlling the action here.
River is looking to improve his position.
Dixon stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
River looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dixon content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T1##SUB2#
River is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dixon pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dixon trying to mount his opponent but River defends it.
River is in trouble now - Dixon has advanced to mount!
Dixon can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as River is looking to escape.
River tries to hold on but Dixon pushes him away. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
River keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
River is still trying to improve position.
Dixon wants to control the pace but River is squirming around nicely. #T3#
River wants to hold on but Dixon pushes him away.
Dixon can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as River is looking to escape.
River is trying to escape the mount. #SUB#
Dixon swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and River is now in Dixon's guard. A big mistake from Dixon there, giving up the dominant position! #T4#
River distracts Dixon with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Dixon trying to keep a closed guard but River is proving a slippery customer.
River stopping the sweep attempt from Dixon.
River in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB#
Dixon is looking for a triangle here but River uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Dixon is trying to control River's posture but River avoids it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
River lands some shots froms side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Darren Dixon showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dixon has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darren Dixon!
After the fight, Darren Dixon was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: SFL 69 | Lomax vs Thomas
Date: May 09, 2021

#R1#
River smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A jab lands there for River.
River blocks the body kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
That kick from River tenderised Inoue's leg. Inoue is trying to keep his angry face on.
Inoue throws an overhand right that lands on River's shoulder, as River tries to avoid the shot. #CL#
River closes the distance and clinches.
We've been informed that Inoue has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Inoue lands a nice knee to the body.
Inoue tries a knee to the head but River blocks it.
Inoue misses with some punches.
River fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #TD#
River decides to pull guard. #SUB#
River has his foot on Inoue's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Inoue works his way back into a safe position though.
Inoue postures up.
River keeping full guard, as Inoue tries to pass.
Inoue wants to control from the top but River keeps moving. #T1#
Inoue pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. River is keeping the position for now.
Inoue wants to control from the top but River keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
River fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Inoue takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Inoue tries to clinch up.
Inoue fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Inoue clinches with his opponent. #T2#
River softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Inoue misses with a knee to the head.
River misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stalling in the clinch from River.
River misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Inoue misses with a knee to the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Inoue just misses with a elbow thrown towards River's brow. #TD#
River gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Inoue controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
River stops Inoue from getting back to his feet.
Inoue taking some punishment here, with River in his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Inoue wants to control but River passes into side.
Inoue is looking for a sweep.#T3#
You can see the frustration on Inoue's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Inoue is trying to get back to half guard.
Inoue taking a bit of punishment here - River scoring with strikes.
River lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Inoue is looking to reverse the position.
Inoue is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
River working the ground and pound from side control.#T4#
Inoue gets back to half guard.
River missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Inoue is looking for a sweep. River is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
River with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
River has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Inoue blocking the ground and pound attempt from River.
Inoue is trying to control but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bert River dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
River is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
River wants to clinch up but Inoue keeps it at a distance.
River is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Inoue can do to turn this around?
Inoue moves out of range of the leg kick from River.
River dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Inoue. That did some damage!
Inoue fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
River takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Inoue throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kaiji Inoue is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts River, as that shot connected.
River scores with the left hand. Inoue knows he should have avoided that one.
River dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
River listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
River chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
River swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from River.
River avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
River tried to counter with a leg kick but Inoue avoided it.
Inoue slips under a jab from River.
Inoue wants to clinch up but River keeps it at a distance.
Inoue throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A solid leg kick lands there for River. #T1#
Inoue uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before River has time to react.#CL#
Inoue gets tackled into the cage by River. River maintains the clinch.
River struggles to land a body shot inside as Inoue controls his hands.
River misses with a short punch on the inside.
A knee to the head by Inoue. #CUT2#It looks like Bert River has been cut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by River.
A right hook to the body lands for River.
River digs a right hand into Inoue's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Inoue's gas tank.
Inoue is trying to maintain a safe position but River gets an underhook and turns Inoue into the cage.
River misses with a hook to the ribs.
Inoue misses with some punches.
River avoids a wild elbow strike from Inoue.
Inoue with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Inoue blocks a body shot from River.
River goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
River lands a hook to the side of the head.
River blocking some punches.
Inoue fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
River looking to stall.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Inoue misses with a hook from the clinch.
River avoiding damage as Inoue throws knees to the body.
River throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
River lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Inoue throws a head punch that misses.
River tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Inoue's elbow. #TD#
River pulls guard successfully.
Inoue controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
River controlling the position.
Inoue advances to half guard. #SUB#
River looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Inoue seems to be working for a kimura but River defends the submission attempt.#T3#
Inoue wants to lay and pray for a moment but River keeps working. #SUB2#
Inoue is trying to work for a kimura but River is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Inoue looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
River trying to control but Inoue postures up. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Inoue is keen to just control but River is a slippery customer.
River is looking to improve his position.
River trying to hold on to Inoue's head to control him but Inoue postures up.
Bert River overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Inoue seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but River does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Inoue misses with a body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bert River dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bert River's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##TD#
River is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Inoue's half guard.#SUB#
River is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Inoue sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Inoue looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
River working over Inoue with some ground and pound. Inoue looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
River is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB2#
Inoue is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but River pulls his head out easily. #T1#
Inoue trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
River tries to control but Inoue wriggling away.
Inoue manages to regain half guard. Good work.
River is trying to control. Inoue wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
River is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Inoue trying to control but River postures up.
Kaiji Inoue has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Inoue tries to roll over but River keeps him under control.
River lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Inoue wants to control but River is keeping busy.
River working over Inoue with some ground and pound. Inoue looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T3#
The fighters are battling for position here. Inoue manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Inoue throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Inoue wants to improve his position but instead River has moved into half guard.
Inoue is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Inoue strikes from the bottom but River uses the opportunity to move to side control.
River scoring with punches from side control.
River working the head and body with strikes.
River is looking to take a break and control but Inoue is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
River lands an elbow.
Inoue taking punishment in the form of punches.
Inoue tries to control but River manages to take his back.
Inoue covers up after that shot from River. #SUB#
River working for a choke but Inoue is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Inoue's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bert River showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for River, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bert River!
Our winner, Bert River, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: SFL 61 | Extravaganza
Date: Apr 03, 2021

#R1#
River throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
We've been informed that River has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Brendan Quiniou seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
River clinches up against the cage.
River swings wildly with an uppercut but Quiniou uses good head movement to avoid it.
River lands a body shot.
River lands a hook to the side of the head.#TD#
Quiniou pulls River into guard.
Quiniou looking to hit a scissor sweep but River is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Quiniou keeping moving, preventing River from controlling successfully.
River controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Quiniou working for a triangle but River defends it easily. #SUB#
Quiniou 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. #T1#
River works over Quiniou with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB#
Quiniou 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. #SUB#
Quiniou looking for subs off his back but River has passed one foot through into half guard.
Quiniou manages to get to full guard.
River forces his way into half guard.#T2#
Quiniou tries to get to full guard but River has control of the leg.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
River is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
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 Quiniou's temple.
Quiniou wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Quiniou manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Quiniou looking for a sweep. Not yet Quiniou, not yet.
River wants to pass the guard but Quiniou is keeping the position.
River trying to control but Quiniou is working from the bottom. #T3#
Quiniou wants to sweep here but River controlling him for the moment.
River trying to control but Quiniou is working from the bottom.
River landing some decent shots from guard.
Quiniou is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Quiniou is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
River wants to improve his position but Quiniou is controlling well.
River gets back to full guard. #T4#
Quiniou forces his way into half guard.
River wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
River looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Quiniou wants to control but River is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Quiniou is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and River defends it well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Quiniou is working for a submission of some sort.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bert River dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
River slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Quiniou takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Quiniou misses with a low kick.
Quiniou tries to work over River's front leg with a kick but River checks it.
River avoids the head kick by Quiniou.
River shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Quiniou counters with a stiff right hand.
River waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Quiniou.
Quiniou throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck River on the side of the head.
Quiniou throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
River throws a leg kick but Quiniou sees it coming and moves out of range.
Quiniou appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice cross by River.
River tries to close the distance and clinch up but Quiniou swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Quiniou lands a jab.
River checks a leg kick.
Quiniou thows a left - swing and a miss!
River jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
River connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
River has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Quiniou.
River works the jab nicely.
River moves out of range of the body kick.
River uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Quiniou has time to react.
Quiniou lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Quiniou misses with a hook. River ducked under it nicely.
A little jabbing left from River on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Quiniou dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on River. That did some damage!
We've been told by Quiniou's head coaches at That one gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
River lands with a right hand.
A slapping leg kick lands for Quiniou.
Quiniou throws a series of punches but River moves out of range.
River finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
River lands with a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A swing and a miss from Quiniou.
River fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Quiniou checks it well.
River misses with a low kick.
River looks to land a left hand but Quiniou moved out of range nicely.
A head kick misses from Quiniou.
Quiniou swinging wildly here. #T2#
River fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Quiniou manages to avoid it.
Quiniou thinks about countering with a body kick.
River motions for Quiniou to come forward. River throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Quiniou takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
River just misses with a punch to the body.
Quiniou throws a lazy uppercut
and River counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A nice leg kick lands there from River.
River scores with a head kick. Quiniou tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Quiniou moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A slow jab from Quiniou misses its intended target.
River was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Brendan Quiniou is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice body punch from Quiniou.
River tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
River just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromQuiniou.
A big left from River misses.
Quiniou throws a push kick but River slaps the foot to one side.
Bert River seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Quiniou takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Quiniou works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
River throws a jab when Quiniou was well out of range.
River slips under a jab from Quiniou.
River keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Quiniou.
River let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T3#
Quiniou throws a leg kick that is checked
and River counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
River throws a shot to the body. #TD2#
River manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Quiniou on his heels. He'll look to pass Quiniou's guard now, I'm sure.
Quiniou wants to sweep but no luck.
River works over Quiniou with some ground and pound from guard.
Quiniou not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB#
Quiniou isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. River stacks Quiniou on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by River!
Quiniou is looking to regain half guard here but River keeps moving and retains side control.
Quiniou is working hard here to advance position.
River trying to control the position but Quiniou is working away.
Quiniou is trying to work for a sweep but River has mounted him!#T4##SUB2#
River jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Quiniou is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Quiniou and River has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
River is looking to take a break and control but Quiniou is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
River creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Quiniou taking a bit of punishment here - River scoring with strikes.
Bert River has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Quiniou gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
River prevents Quiniou from improving his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bert 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#
River wants to clinch up but Quiniou keeps it at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Quiniou. River does a little dance to reset his feet.
River lands a head shot.
River lands with a straight right. Quiniou didn't see that one coming.
River tries to bum rush Quiniou with a series of wild strikes but Quiniou uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Quiniou takes a kick to the side of the head.
Quiniou jabbing away but nothing is landing.
River throws a head kick but Quiniou moves out of range.
River tries to work over Quiniou's front leg with a kick but Quiniou checks it.
Quiniou fakes high and swings low for a body shot but River manages to avoid it.
River misses the shot to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Quiniou there.
River attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
River throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Quiniou stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
River scores with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
River takes the fight into the clinch. #TD#
Quiniou pulls River into guard.
Quiniou keeping moving, preventing River from controlling successfully. #T1#
River is in close to Quiniou's body, working some short punches and elbows.
River landing some decent shots from guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Quiniou is on top in guard. #REVR#
River keeping moving, preventing Quiniou from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
River looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Quiniou is defending well. River quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Quiniou has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! River celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bert River!
After winning the bout, Bert River thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: SFL 50 | Lancaster vs Johnson
Date: Feb 21, 2021

#R1#
A slow jab from Hackett misses its intended target.
River blocks a jab.
River throws a combination. Hackett tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
River turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
River swings and misses with a hook to the body.
River has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Hackett throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and River counters with an outside leg kick.
River on the wrong end of a nice jab.
River closes the distance and clinches up with Hackett, looking for a takedown. River pushes Hackett against the cage but Hackett circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
River throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A combination from River does no damage.
River bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
River tries to counter with a clinch but Hackett shakes him off and moves away.
River misses with a looping left.
Hackett misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from River.
River walks into a left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hackett looks to score with a jab to the body but River is just out of range.
River blocks a leg kick.
River looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hackett misses with a looping right.
A big left from Hackett misses.
Hackett misses with a straight left. #TD2#
River is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Hackett's half guard.
Hackett is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T1#
River scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Hackett wants to control but River is keeping busy. #SUB#
Hackett is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but River pulls his head out easily.
River throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
River drops an elbow to the side of Hackett's head. #SUB#
Hackett looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2#
Hackett won't allow River to pass to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
River thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
River tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hackett knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Hackett looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hackett is not content to let River control the position.#SUB#
Hackett looking for submissions off his back.#T3#
Hackett is trying to maintain the position but River is very close to passing his half guard.
Hackett on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
River wants to control but Hackett is keeping him busy.
River sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hackett defending well though.
Hackett has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
River missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
River is trying to control. Hackett wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Hackett is trying to maintain the position but River is very close to passing his half guard.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hackett jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
A good leg kick by River.
River goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hackett swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hackett circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hackett with a nice cross.
Hackett throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
James Hackett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hackett dips to his left and cracks River with an uppercut!
Hackett misses with a wild body shot.
River tries to counter by closing the distance.
River ducks under a wild hook from Hackett.
River takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #TD2#
River throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Hackett was covering up waiting for the punch and River finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SUB#
River stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Hackett has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! River manages to get his head free but now Hackett has transitioned to an armbar! River grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Hackett! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). James Hackett!
James Hackett decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: SFL 40 | Simon vs Stallion
Date: Jan 16, 2021

#R1#
Happy goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
River wants to land a leg kick but Happy is out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Happy. River does a little dance to reset his feet.
Happy misses with a hook to the body
and River counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
River throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Happy moves out of range of the body kick from River. #TD2#
Happy gets a takedown into half guard.#SUB#
River actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Happy is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
River tries to roll over but Happy keeps him under control.#T1#
Well, if Happy is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #SUB#
River looking for submissions off his back.
Happy is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Happy scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Happy wants to take a breather but River is having none of it.
Happy not landing any meaningful shots this time.
River wants to control but Happy is keeping busy.
Happy trying to control from half guard but River is working away. #SUB2#
Happy maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! River could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Happy has cracked it and River is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Happy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Anti Happy!
A less than humble Anti Happy misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: FARTMMA 122
Date: Oct 24, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
River fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Puller is out of range.
Puller tries to clinch up but River circles away and keeps his distance.
Puller tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
River on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Puller's coach down at 3Band MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Puller's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Puller tries to close the distance and clinch up but River swats him away and circles back towards the center.
No joy there for Puller, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A slapping leg kick lands for River.
Puller connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed River momentarily.
Puller tries to clinch but River moves away
and River counters with a nice leg kick.
River is looking to score with low kicks.
Puller fakes high and swings low for a body shot but River manages to avoid it.
Puller lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Puller fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bert River seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
An inside leg kick from River misses.
Puller tries to clinch up but River circles away and keeps his distance.
River dives in for a single leg takedown but Puller sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#CL2#
Puller has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
River throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pullers head. #T1#
River tries a body shot but Puller blocks it.
River blocking some punches.
A short uppercut from Puller.
River misses with the head strike.
Puller misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Puller misses with a hook from the clinch.
Puller blocking some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Puller.
River jumps guard but Puller stands there with River around his waist. River gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Puller with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Puller misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from River.
Puller prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bert River. That's going to take a lot out of him.
River digs a right hand underneath Puller's ribcage. Puller let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Puller tries a knee to the head but River blocks it.
River misses with a short punch on the inside.
River throws an elbow but it misses. #T2#
River swings wildly with an uppercut but Puller uses good head movement to avoid it.
Puller misses with a short punch on the inside.
River controlling the action here for a moment.
River has Puller pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Puller manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Puller with a knee to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Bert River has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
River blocks a punch to the side of the head.
River swings wildly with an uppercut but Puller uses good head movement to avoid it.
River lands a left hand that snaps the head of Puller backwards.
Puller throws a punch but it's blocked by River.
A short left from Puller.
Puller throws a punch but it's blocked by River.
Puller tries a knee to the head but River blocks it.
A short left from Puller.
River lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC#
River breaks from the clinch. #T3#
Puller throws a lazy uppercut
and River counters with an inside leg kick.
River is looking to score with low kicks.
Lewis Burwell Puller is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
River connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Puller keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from River.
River just misses with a punch to the body.
Puller lands with a straight right. River didn't see that one coming.
River attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Puller listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The fight stays on the outside here - Puller looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
River connects with an inside leg kick.
River connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Puller. River does a little dance to reset his feet.
River lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Puller takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An inside leg kick lands from River.
River needs to keep his hands up - Puller had a free shot at his head there.
River throws a low kick but it's checked well by Puller.
River pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL2#
Puller moves into the clinch successfully.
A right hook to the body lands for River.
Puller tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and River avoids it.
Nice body punch from River. #TD#
River is trying to trip Puller. He has hold of a leg but Puller is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. River persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Puller wants to stand and escape but River is having none of it.
River lands a couple of decent looking shots.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as River accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Puller wants to stand but River is controlling the position.
Puller can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as River controls the pace.
River in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Bert River will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bert River's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
River lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CL2#
Puller rushes River and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Puller tries to land a knee to the head but River blocks with his arms.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Puller.
River managing to block the knees to the body from Puller.
River takes a shot to the head.
Puller tries to land a knee to the head but River blocks with his arms.
River tries a body shot but Puller blocks it.
Puller tries a knee to the head but River blocks it.
Good body shot from Puller.
Puller swings away with an uppercut that misses.
River tries to land a knee to the head but Puller blocks with his arms.
Puller misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puller scores with an uppercut up the middle.
River blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC#
River breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
River throws a low kick, looking for Puller's leg but Puller calmly moves out of range.
River lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T1#
Puller tries to clinch but fails miserably
and River counters with a nice low kick that buckles Puller's knee momentarily.
Puller tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Puller wants to clinch up but River keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Puller closes the distance and clinches.
Puller with an attempt at a knee that misses.
River is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Puller is keeping busy.
Lewis Burwell Puller seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
River blocking some punches.
River lands a good knee to the midsection. Puller won't want to take too many of those.#TD#
River has clasped his hands together around Puller's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Puller is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Puller bucks up and tries to throw River off but instead River has got his back!
Puller trying to get back to his feet but River is in full control for now.
Puller looking very determined here, making life difficult for River. #T2#
River scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
River looking for the choke from the back. #SUB#
River is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Puller wants to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Puller is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if River gets his way!
Puller trying to get back to his feet but River is in full control for now. #T3##SUB#
River is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Puller knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Puller for a finish.
Puller trying to get back to his feet but River is in full control for now.
River is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Puller up. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB#
River looking for the choke but no joy.
Puller wants to get back to his feet. #SUB#
River has got his arm under Puller's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Puller has spun round into River's guard beautifully! Well done that man! #SUB#
River is looking to cinch up a triangle. Puller throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to River's body to avoid the submission. River has instead reached around Puller's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! River arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Bert River!
Bert River spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
In defeat, Lewis Burwell Puller stepped up to the mic, saying 'It was not my night. Congratulations to my opponent. You were the better man tonight. You just gave me the ultimate motivation.'.

Event: FARTMMA 115
Date: Sep 05, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL#
River forces Gracie back against the cage and clinches.
River makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gracie fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #TD#
River has picked Gracie up - he's going for a ride! River dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. River lands a nice short elbow.
Gracie keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
River sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Gracie trying to control from the bottom.
Gracie wants to get back to full guard.
River is thwarting Gracie's attempts to control the position.
Still in half guard, River seems content to control.#T1#
River prevents Gracie from improving his position.
River is trying to control the action in half guard but Gracie is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
River thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gracie's head.
River is trying to control the action in half guard but Gracie is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
River is working for a kimura but Gracie is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.
Gracie preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
River is keen to just control but Gracie is a slippery customer.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
Gracie slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
River avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
River has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Gracie seems keen to control River's posture.
River controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
River loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
River landing some decent shots from guard.
Gracie controls River momentarily but River frees himself. #T3#
Gracie keeping moving, preventing River from controlling successfully.
Gracie wants to control the position but River says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #SUB2#
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
River working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie trying to control but River postures up.
River seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gracie does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We've been informed that Gracie has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
River landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Gracie wants to improve his position but River is controlling well.
Gracie trying to hold on to River's head to control him but River postures up. #T4#
Gracie regains full guard. Nicely done.
River postures up. #SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Gracie looking for a guillotine here but River defends easily.
River keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gracie's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie keeping moving, preventing River from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bert River dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Gracie moves out of range of the leg kick from River.
Gracie throws a good cross that connects.
River slips under a jab from Gracie.
River avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
River misses with a low kick.
River shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gracie as he avoids it easily.
River avoids the body shot from Gracie. #TD#
Gracie gets caught flat footed, as River shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Gracie wants to sweep here but River controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie wants to sweep here but River controlling him for the moment.
River trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom. #T1#
River lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Gracie preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and River defends well.
River is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
River avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
River is working Gracie over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB2#
Gracie is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T2#
Gracie avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
River wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
River working some strikes from top position.
River sitting in guard, not really doing much.
River chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Gracie had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. River defends it easily.#SUB2#
Gracie had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. River defends it easily.
River trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom. #T3##SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
River wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving. #SUB2#
Gracie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
River wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
River is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gracie can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Gracie is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! River has his hands clasped together but Gracie extends and breaks River's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Gracie.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gabriel Gracie!
After the big win, Gabriel Gracie made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors MKFC and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: FARTMMA 109
Date: Jul 25, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice cross by Bandini.
River throws a front kick aimed at Bandini's knee but Bandini avoids it well.
River definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
River takes one to the side of the head.
Bandini looks for a takedown but River sprawls well.
Bandini feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rivers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
River throws out a leg kick but Bandini moves out of range and River only half commits.
Bandini dives in for a single leg takedown but River sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Bandini lands the left hand.
River's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bandini under the eye.
Bandini moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bandini will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bert River has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mac Bandini.
Bandini lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bandini shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts River as he jumps to the side.
Bandini keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bandini misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bandini jabbing away but nothing is landing.
River appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bandini throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by River.
River takes a swing at Bandini's ribcage but misses.
River missing with a left hand there. Bandini was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T1#
Bandini blocks a head kick by River.
River lands a front kick.
Bandini steps to the side to avoid the strikes from River.
Bandini connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bandini throws a nice looking combination but River bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
River was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Bandini fakes high and swings low for a body shot but River manages to avoid it.
Bandini blocks a head kick by River.
River misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bandini.
Bandini lunges at River with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by River's hand.
Bandini on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
River moves out of range as Bandini strikes.
River connects with the punch.
Bandini misses with a body punch
and River counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
River swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bandini's jab looks to have found its range, popping River under the eye.
Bandini rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD#
and River counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by River. #SUB2#
Bandini throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
River sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T2#
River lands a couple of elbows.
River stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bandini swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Bandini looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Bandini working for a triangle but River defends it easily.
Bandini keeping moving, preventing River from controlling successfully. #T3#
River with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
River working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bandini's head.
River won't allow Bandini to sweep him here.
River is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
River's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
River chips away with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
River looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Bandini is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and River defends well.#T4#
Bandini trying to strike off his back.
Bandini throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
River pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bandini is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Bandini throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! River escapes and throws Bandini's legs to the side, diving into side control! #SUB#
River is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bandini knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
River working the ground and pound from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Bert 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#
Bandini tries to score a power double leg takedown but River sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bandini somewhat.
Bandini scores with a head kick. River tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Bandini has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
River buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bandini might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
River paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
River scores with a nice strike.#TD#
River looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Bandini!#ES2#
Bandini explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
River lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bandini throws a combination that misses
and River finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Bandini misses with a body shot
letting River counter with a right hand.
Nice body kick from River.
Bandini waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract River.
Bandini darts in looking for a takedown but River gets double underhooks and turns Bandini into the cage. #TD2#
Bandini fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. River sprawls well initially but Bandini persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #T1##SUB2#
Bandini is working for a submission of some sort.
Bandini missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
River is trying to control but can't.
River is pressing down on Bandini's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
River is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bandini trying to control but River is working from the bottom.
River has a closed guard, preventing Bandini from standing up. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
River is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bandini throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB2#
Bandini 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. #SUB#
River has his foot on Bandini's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bandini works his way back into a safe position though.
Bandini loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
River trying to keep a closed guard but Bandini is proving a slippery customer. #SUB#
River is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Bandini has his hands clasped together but River extends and breaks Bandini's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by River.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bert River!
Bert River was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: FARTMMA 103
Date: Jun 12, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baird tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but River swivels and escapes.
River avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
River lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
River seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
River stuffs the takedown attempt from Baird. Baird gets slowly back to his feet.
And River counters with a quick kick to the body but Baird blocks it.
Baird fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bert River has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Corey Baird.#TD#
River throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Baird was covering up waiting for the punch and River finishes the takedown easily into guard.
River is fighting to break Baird's control of his arms but Baird is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Baird is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst River is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baird is trying to control the position from the bottom.
River throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Baird works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T1#
Baird wants to stand up but River is controlling him.
River postures up.
River engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
River trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
River looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A right-left combo lands from Baird. #CUT2#It looks like Bert River has been cut.
Baird throws a right and a left that both miss.
Baird tries to clinch there but River circles away.
River tries to counter with a takedown but Baird is quick to defend against it.#CL2#
Baird has closed the distance and engaged River in a clinch. #BC2#
Baird breaks from the clinch.
River scores with a shot to the body.
Baird misses with a takedown attempt - River sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T2#
River misses with a wild body shot.
River fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Baird walks forward, straight into a front kick from River.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Baird looks to land a body kick but River moved away.
Baird tries a head kick but it misses.
That kick from River tenderised Baird's leg. Baird is trying to keep his angry face on.#CL#
River moves into the clinch.
River digs a right hand underneath Baird's ribcage. Baird let out a lung full of air as it connected.#BC2#
Baird manages to break the clinch.
Baird tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and River counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Baird throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Baird lands a head kick. River smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
River scores with a nice head shot.
River tries to close the distance and clinch but Baird swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Baird takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T3#
Baird misses with a head kick.
The fighters circling - Baird throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Baird misses with a hook.
Baird throws a head kick that misses.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by River! #ROC#Baird is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Corey Baird has been cut.
Baird takes a shot to the body in his stride.
River lands with a cross.
Baird is still on wobbly legs! Can River finish him?
River ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
No joy there for Baird, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
River lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Baird head around and knocks him out cold! River hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bert River!
Bert River decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: FARTMMA 98
Date: May 09, 2020

#R1#
Gavin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract River.
Gavin moves forwards but River connects with a nice, crisp jab.
River looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gavin throws a head kick but River moves out of range.
River tries to work over Gavin's front leg with a kick but Gavin checks it.
Gavin darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
River misses with a hook.
Gavin connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed River momentarily.
A leg kick checked by River.
Gavin misses with a lunging right hand
and River makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
River throws a low kick but it's checked well by Gavin.
Gavin lands with a right hand.
Gavin avoids the head kick by River.
Gavin motions for River to come forward. Gavin throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Good shot there by Gavin.
River looks to land a right hand but Gavin moved out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gavin looks to land a right hand but River moved out of range.#TD#
River closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Gavin did well to prevent River getting side control.#ES2#
Gavin kicks off River and gets to his feet.
River throws a jab when Gavin was well out of range.
River fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gavin manages to avoid it.#T1#
River lands a nice shot that snaps Gavin's head back.
Gavin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
River pivots, looking for a leg kick but Gavin is out of range and River settles back down.
A solid body kick from Gavin.
A solid leg kick lands there for River.
River checks a leg kick.
Nice body punch from River.
Gavin sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
River misses with a low kick as Gavin jumps back.
Tommy Gavin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gavin throws a nice inside leg kick.
River uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gavin.
Tommy Gavin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gavin connects with the punch.
River feints and then cracks Gavin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gavin down.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from River lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Gavin has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Gavin and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#CL#
River closes the distance and clinches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gavin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gavin has a couple of punches blocked by River.
River blocks a body shot from Gavin.
A head punch blocked on the inside by River. #T2#
River lands a body shot.
A right hand to the body from Gavin.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gavin.
Gavin misses with a body punch.
River blocks a body shot from Gavin.
Gavin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
River blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gavin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gavin tries a body shot but River blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for River.
River takes a shot to the head.
River can't find room to land a body shot as Gavin controls the action.
Gavin misses with a hook from the clinch.
River blocks a body shot from Gavin.
River softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
River tries to work over Gavin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gavin tries to throw a body punch but River avoids it by throwing Gavin back against the cage.
River throws a head punch that misses.
Gavin misses with a punch on the inside.
Gavin scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T3#
River throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Gavin throws a punch but it's blocked by River.
River throws a head punch that misses.
River tries to throw a body punch but Gavin avoids it by throwing River back against the cage.
River misses with a short punch on the inside.
River misses with some punches.
Gavin lands a left hand that snaps the head of River backwards.
River lands a hook that snaps the head of Gavin backwards.
River prevents a body shot from Gavin.
Gavin misses with a body punch.
Gavin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gavin tries a body shot but River blocks it.
River lands a hook to the side of the head.
River blocks a body shot from Gavin.
River has Gavin pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Gavin manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
River takes a shot to the head.
Gavin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gavin misses with a hook to the ribs.
River lands a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gavin misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T4#
A head punch blocked on the inside by River.
Gavin pushes River back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Good body shot from River.
Gavin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short body shot lands from Gavin as the two fighters clinch.
Gavin struggles to land a body shot inside as River controls his hands.
River misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gavin prevents a body shot from River.
Gavin misses with a body punch.
River misses with a hook from the clinch.
River prevents a body shot from Gavin.
Gavin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
River prevents a body shot from Gavin.
River lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gavin.
Gavin lands a hook that snaps the head of River backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
River lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gavin backwards.
River tries to work over Gavin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from River fails to land.
River tries a body shot but Gavin blocks it.
Gavin tries to throw a body punch but River avoids it by throwing Gavin back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Tommy Gavin will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Gavin throws the kick towards the body but River avoids it.
River moves out of range of the strikes.
Gavin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tommy Gavin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gavin checks a leg kick.
Gavin throws a low kick but River avoids it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gavin. That's going to slow River down.
Gavin turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Gavin throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
River displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gavin throws out the jab.
Gavin misses with a looping right.
Gavin sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
River misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gavin.
River moves out of range of the leg kick from Gavin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
River walks into a stiff left hand from Gavin.
Gavin throws a leg kick that is checked
and River counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Gavin does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
River looks to score with a jab to the body but Gavin is just out of range.
Gavin throws a leg kick but River sees it coming and checks it nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gavin throws a hook but River avoids it easily.#T1#
River will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gavin replies with a solid counter kick to the body but River blocks it well.
River lunges at Gavin with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gavin's hand.
Gavin fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt River.
River on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Gavin looks to throw the jab but River is out of range.
Good work by River as he checks the leg kick.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Gavin in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
A low kick from Gavin misses
and River counters with a lovely straight right hand!
River will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
River checks the leg kick.
River tried to counter with a leg kick but Gavin avoided it.
Gavin misses with an uppercut
and River counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Gavin with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling River to score with a decent uppercut.
Donk. Gavin catches River right on the button with a cross.
River moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
River pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gavin throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Gavin throws a chopping leg kick but River manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
As Gavin backs away, River returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Gavin cracks the inside of River's front leg. #T2#
River blocks a leg kick.
It looked like River was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Gavin.
River ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
River shoots in for a takedown but Gavin shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Gavin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as River throws out the jab.
Gavin takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Good work by Gavin as he checks the leg kick.
Gavin misses with a low kick as River jumps back.
River tries to counter by clinching up but Gavin breaks away and moves out of range.
Gavin motions for River to come forward. Gavin throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
River throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice shot lands for Gavin.
River checks a leg kick.
River swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gavin takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Gavin connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed River momentarily.
Gavin connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Gavin thuds his right hand into River's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CL#
River has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gavin lands with a light punch inside.
River swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T3#
River lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
River misses with the head strike.
River blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
River lands with a light punch inside.
Gavin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
River lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
River blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
River lands a nice uppercut.
Gavin misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gavin.
River is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
River lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
River tries to throw a body punch but Gavin avoids it by throwing River back against the cage.
Gavin can't find room to land a body shot as River controls the action.
Gavin lands a shoulder strike. #CUT2#
It looks like Bert River has been cut.
Gavin lands a shot to the body.
River blocks a body shot from Gavin. #T4#
Gavin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gavin being controlled against the cage.
Gavin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Gavin misses with a hook to the ribs.
River blocking some punches.
Gavin is pressed up against the cage. River has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Gavin down to the mat. Gavin avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bert River. That's going to take a lot out of him.
River scores with a kick to the body.
A jab from Gavin misses.
River tries to score with a low kick but Gavin moves his leg out of the way.
Gavin misses with a hook. River ducked under it nicely.
Gavin scores with a leg kick.
Gavin misses the jab.
River throws a lazy uppercut
and Gavin counters with a low kick, right behind River 's knee.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
River throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#TD#
River throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Gavin was covering up waiting for the punch and River finishes the takedown easily into guard. #ES2#
Gavin manages to escape and get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tommy Gavin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bert River's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
River gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Gavin.
River thuds a left hand into Gavin's body.
River tries to land a front kick but Gavin steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Gavin swings widly with a right hand
and River counters with a body kick.
River misses with a body shot.
River throws an overhand right that lands on Gavin's shoulder, as Gavin tries to avoid the shot.
River moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Gavin darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
River throws a big shot that misses.
Gavin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gavin looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gavin throws a low kick but it's checked well by River.
Gavin catches River with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gavin throws the left hand but River avoids the punch easily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Gavin lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and River has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from River and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
River has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Gavin.#CL#
River closes the distance and pushes Gavin back into the cage.
River throws a punch but it's blocked by Gavin.
Gavin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
River blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from River.
Gavin is leaning against River and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Gavin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
River tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gavin's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by River.
Gavin working aggressively here.
River tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gavin misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by River.
Gavin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
River struggles to land a body shot inside as Gavin controls his hands.
Gavin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
River misses with a punch on the inside.
Gavin struggles to land a body shot inside as River controls his hands.
Tommy Gavin seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Gavin tries to throw a body punch but River avoids it by throwing Gavin back against the cage.
River jumps guard but Gavin turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A short uppercut from River.
Gavin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
Gavin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gavin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, River creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gavin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gavin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gavin working aggressively here.
River misses with a punch to the body.
River is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Gavin is defending well.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for River.
River softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
River doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gavin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
River lands a hook that snaps the head of Gavin backwards.
River tries to throw a body punch but Gavin avoids it by throwing River back against the cage.
River scores with a shoulder strike.
River takes a shot to the head.
Gavin throws a head punch that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from River.
Bert River has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Gavin prevents a body shot from River.
River scores with a hook to the body.
River misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gavin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
River stalling in the clinch but Gavin improves position.
Gavin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gavin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rivers head.
Gavin scores with a nice hook to the head.
A hook to the body from Gavin.
A short body shot lands from Gavin as the two fighters clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gavin struggles to land a body shot inside as River controls his hands.
Good body shot from Gavin.
A shot in the inside from Gavin.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for River.
Gavin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gavin misses with a hook from the clinch.
River is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A head punch blocked on the inside by River.
Gavin misses with the head strike.
River tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gavin's elbow. #T4#
River lands a body punch.
Gavin misses with a body punch.
River blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gavin has a couple of punches blocked by River.
Gavin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
River blocks a body shot from Gavin.
Gavin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
River lands a body punch in the clinch.
River looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bert River. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gavin lands a body punch in the clinch.
River has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Gavin avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
River lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Good body shot from River.
Gavin tries a body shot but River blocks it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gavin.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gavin.
A left hand lands to the body for Gavin.
Nice body punch from River.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tommy Gavin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gavin 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: FARTMMA 97
Date: May 02, 2020

#R1#
Backman throws a lazy uppercut
and River counters with a low kick, right behind Backman 's knee.
Backman circles away from the clinch attempt.
River thows a left - swing and a miss!
River misses with a low kick.
River throws a nice outside leg kick.
Backman is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Jab, jab by Backman - just one landing.
Backman throws a good cross that connects.
George Backman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
River's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Backman connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! River scrambles back to his feet.
River throws a solid leg kick but Backman takes the impact on his shin and smiles at River.
River has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Backman finds it's way round the side to connect with River's head. #CUT2#
It looks like Bert River has been cut.
A solid leg kick lands there for River.
River dodges the punch combination from Backman.
Backman just misses with a punch to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
River walks into a jab.#T1#
Backman throws a low kick, looking for River's leg but River calmly moves out of range.
River lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
River takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Backman throws a jab when River was well out of range.
River avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
River moves out of range as Backman strikes.
Backman misses with a straight left.
River connects with a jab.
River listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
River uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Backman.
River looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That kick from River tenderised Backman's leg. Backman is trying to keep his angry face on.
Backman closes the distance and lands a one-two.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A shot to the liver by Backman. Beautiful body shot.
George Backman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Backman blocks a leg kick.
Backman throws out a counter right but River avoids it with no problem.#T2#
Backman turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Backman connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Backman misses with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Backman.
River throws a leg kick that misses.
River lands a lovely overhand right.
River keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Backman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big left from Backman misses.
Backman buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #CL#
River moves into the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Backman.
Backman pushes River back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short right from River on the inside. #T3#
Backman trying to control the position but instead, River has worked for underhooks and has pushed Backman into the cage.
River misses with a shot to the kidneys.
River tries a body shot but Backman blocks it.
River tries a body shot but Backman blocks it.
Backman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with River's elbow.
River softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#TD#
River ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. River no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
River keeping moving, preventing Backman from controlling successfully. #SUB#
River has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Backman can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Backman slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T4##SUB#
River working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Backman doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but River is tightening it up a little... Backman has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Backman reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Backman taps out! Nice BJJ there by River!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Bert River!
Bert River was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 30, 2019

#R1#
River dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Brian. That did some damage!#CL#
Brian drives through and clinches with River against the cage. #BC#
Brian breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
River swings and misses with a hook to the body. #TD#
Brian decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Brian in particular looking to stall.#SUB#
Brian is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, River has managed to free his arm - good work.
River is trying to control but can't. #T1#
Brian performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Brian's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Brian sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. River defending well though.
Still in half guard, Brian seems content to control.
Brian looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Brian with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SU#
Brian decides to stand and escape the position.
River ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brian moves away.
River will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
River rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #CL#
and Brian holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from River fails to land. #BC#
Brian breaks the clinch. #T3#
Brian sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Brian throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #CUT#
It looks like Bert River has been cut.#TD#
Brian dives in and scores a takedown into River's guard.
Brian looking to pass the guard.
Brian seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Brian preventing the sweep.
Brian showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
River really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Brian. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T4#
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Brian trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Brian fakes high and swings low for a body shot but River manages to avoid it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brian thows a left - swing and a miss!
River throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD#
and Brian counters with a single leg into guard. River didn't expect that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SU#
Brian decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on River, up you get!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Brian dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bert River's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##TD#
Brian drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Brian controlling the position from side mount. #T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Brian 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 tries to buck Brian off but Brian is having none of it.
River is being controlled here.
River tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.#T2#
Brian has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of River's body.
Brian punches the canvas rather than the man.
Brian really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
River covering up well and avoiding damage.
Brian controls the action.#T3#
River trying to get back to his feet but Brian is in full control for now. #SUB#
Brian is cranking River's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for River! He's tightened the choke and River is tapping out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Daniel Brian!

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