Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: GAMMA#1007 Karim v Riker
Date: Jul 15, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Sojka tries to keep at a distance but River has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sojka misses with a punch to the body.
Sojka misses with a hook from the clinch.
River works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
River lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sojka backwards.
River misses with a punch to the body.
River has Sojka pressed against the cage.
Sojka misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sojka tries to land a knee to the head but River blocks with his arms.
Nice body punch from River - that landed with a thud.
Sojka is pushing River 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 right hand to the side of the head by Sojka.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
River cracks Sojka with a nice body shot.
Sojka misses with some punches.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as River takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
River tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
Sojka lands with a left to the head.
River lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for River.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sojka.
Sojka throws a punch but it's blocked by River.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sojka.
A body shot lands from River.
River misses with a shot to the kidneys.
River blocks the elbow strike.
River lands a nice uppercut.
Sojka is defending well against a takedown attempt.
River lands a shot to the body.
River looking for a takedown.
River has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Sojka seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if River can turn it around.
River is trying to stall.
A short uppercut from River.
River is trying to stall.
Sojka's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T2#
A right hook to the body lands for River.
River goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
River holding his opponent close, against the cage.
River tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sojka's elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A shot in the inside from Sojka.
A head punch on the inside from Sojka fails to land.
River fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Albert Sojka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick River.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sojka.
River misses with a shot to the kidneys.
River misses with a hook to the ribs.
River lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Sojka fails to land.
River struggles to land a body shot inside as Sojka controls his hands.
Sojka content to slow the pace in the clinch.
River throws a head punch that misses.
Sojka takes a shot to the head.
River lands with a short shot to the head. #T3#
Sojka misses with a punch to the body.
River softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sojka throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
River doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sojka blocks the elbow strike.
River misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sojka tries a body shot but River blocks it.
Sojka tries to throw a body punch but River avoids it by throwing Sojka back against the cage.
A right hand to the body from River.
Sojka takes a shot to the head.
Sojka tries to throw a body punch but River avoids it by throwing Sojka back against the cage.
River lands a body punch in the clinch.
River blocks an uppercut.
Sojka lands a nice knee to the body.
Sojka is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Sojka lands a left hand that snaps the head of River backwards.
Sojka throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rivers head. #CUT#It looks like Patrick River has been cut.#T4#
A short right from Sojka on the inside.
River can't find room to land a body shot as Sojka controls the action.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
River misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sojka can't find room to land a body shot as River controls the action.
A short left from Sojka.
River lands a shoulder strike.
River swings wildly with an uppercut but Sojka uses good head movement to avoid it.
River slowing the pace effectively.
A right handed body shot lands from Sojka.
River struggles to land a body shot inside as Sojka controls his hands.
River tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sojka just stands there and leans against the cage.
River doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sojka fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
River swings wildly with an uppercut but Sojka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sojka misses with some punches.
River lands a hook that snaps the head of Sojka backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Patrick River dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Patrick River's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
River loads up on a big right hand but Sojka slips the punch.
Sojka throwing a counter right hand but River manages to avoid it.
Sojka connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
River misses with a head kick.
River takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A jab from Sojka misses.
River slips under a jab.
Sojka lands a right hook to the body.
Sojka misses with a looping right.
Sojka looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sojka with a nice cross.#ROC#River is rocked!
River leaves his chin hanging out and Sojka seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! River crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Albert Sojka!

Event: GAMMA#1002 Sullivan v Azor
Date: Jun 10, 2023

#R1#
River checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
River misses with a low kick as Jackson jumps back.
Jackson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
River moves out of range of the leg kick from Jackson.
River shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
River throws a low kick, looking for Jackson's leg but Jackson calmly moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Jackson misses the target.
River gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jackson.
Jackson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
River tries to land a front kick but Jackson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
River avoids the body shot from Jackson.
A little jabbing left from River on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
River lands with a good body shot.
River wants to land a leg kick but Jackson is out of range.
Jackson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches River on the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson's jab looks to have found its range, popping River under the eye.
Jackson misses with an uppercut. River saw that one coming.
River misses with a wild combination.
River throws a right hand that misses
and Jackson counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
River fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Patrick River seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
River tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jackson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
River is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
River fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jackson manages to avoid it.
Jackson lands with a cross.
We've been told by Jackson's head coaches at Certiï¬ed Cave Gang that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
River looks to clinch
and Jackson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
River avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
River tries to counter with a clinch but Jackson shakes him off and moves away.
River pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jackson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jackson tries to land a leg kick but River saw it coming and moves away.
River fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Jackson is out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Jackson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
River doesn't manage to clinch there - Jackson circles away.
Jackson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
River comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jackson scores with a crisp jab that stopped River in his tracks. #TD2#
River fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Jackson to the ground. River is now in Jackson's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T2##SUB2#
River drops back looking for a leg! Jackson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jackson manages to kick River off! River jumps back into Jackson's guard. #ES#
Jackson pushes River off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
River throws a right hand that Jackson ducks under and follows up with a left that Jackson also avoids with ease.
River checks a low kick from Jackson.
Jackson misses with a body shot.
River now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
River fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jackson manages to avoid it.
River needs to keep his hands up - Jackson had a free shot at his head there.
Jackson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A slow jab from Jackson misses its intended target.
River ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jackson misses with an uppercut.
River connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
River checks a leg kick.#T3#
River tests Jackson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
River moves out of range of the strikes.
River misses with a body shot.
River shoots in and drives through. Jackson sprawls well.
River misses with a looping left.
River attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
River blocks a jab.
Jackson throws a big shot that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from River. Jackson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jackson is looking to counter punch.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
River goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jackson lands a nice uppercut.
A short uppercut from River.
A short right from River.
River misses with the head strike.
River misses with a body punch.
Jackson lands a nice shot to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jackson. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
River tries to throw a body punch but Jackson avoids it by throwing River back against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from River. #TD2#
River turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and River manages to end up in side control.
Jackson is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Sloppy strikes there by River.
Jackson wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
River throwing shots but missing, from side control.
River in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
River has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
River working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
River is looking to take a break and control but Jackson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jackson tries to escape but River is in control.
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 Demetrius Jackson will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
River just misses with a punch to the body.
River throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Jackson.
Jackson ducks under a wild hook from River.
River misses with a jab, cross combination.
River misses with a hook. Jackson ducked under it nicely.
River loads up on a big right hand but Jackson slips the punch.
River scores with a punch to the head.
Donk. Jackson catches River right on the button with a cross.
Jackson throws an overhand right that lands on River's shoulder, as River tries to avoid the shot.
Nice cross by Jackson.
Jackson just misses with a punch to the body.
River uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jackson.
River fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jackson.
Jackson checks a low kick from River.
Jackson throws a big shot that misses.
River uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jackson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fight stays on the outside here - River looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
River throws a poor cross that misses
and Jackson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Demetrius Jackson is winning the standup battle so far.
River throws a combination that misses
and Jackson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A swing and a miss from Jackson.
River lands a really nice looking cross but Jackson seems unphased.
A low kick from River is predictable there
and Jackson counters with a nice uppercut.
Jackson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
River ducks under a wild hook from Jackson.
A low kick lands for Jackson.
Jackson looks to land a right hand but River moved out of range.
River slips a straight right by Jackson.
River misses with a looping right.
Jackson misses with a low kick.
River is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Jackson takes a swing at River's ribcage but misses.
River flicks out a counter leg kick but Jackson steps away.
Jackson misses with an uppercut. River saw that one coming.
River is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T2#
Jackson throws a hook but River avoids it easily.
River throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
River ducks under a wild hook from Jackson.
Jackson takes one to the chin there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD2#
River fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Jackson sprawls well initially but River persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Jackson is trying to stand up here but River is controlling him well.
River thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
River thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jackson's head.
River thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jackson's head.
River prevents Jackson from standing back up.
Jackson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jackson is not content to let River control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from River.
Jackson blocking the ground and pound attempt from River.
Jackson tries to kick River off but River keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
River not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Patrick River has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nice strikes from River there. #T3#
Jackson is trying to stand.
Jackson is staying active underneath River, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
River is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
River thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jackson's head. #ES#
Jackson has one foot on River's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
River connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
River throws a leg kick that misses.
Jackson checks a leg kick nicely.
River wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jackson throws a looping overhand right but River ducks down to avoid it.
River pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
River throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Jackson counters with a nice uppercut.
Jackson swings for the body but River moves out of range. #T4#
Jackson walks into a straight right hand from River.
Demetrius Jackson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
River throws a sloppy head kick and Jackson moves out of range easily.
An inside leg kick lands from River.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
River uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jackson.
River displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jackson throws out the jab.
River throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jackson throwing a counter right hand but River manages to avoid it.
River connects with a solid leg kick.
River's corner calls for a 1-2. River obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
River blocks a jab.
Nice straight punches there by River. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of River.
River throws a leg kick that misses.
Jackson checks a low kick from River.
The fighters circling - River throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
River moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
River throws a hook to the side of Jackson's head but Jackson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
River connects with a jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from River.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Patrick River showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
River checks a leg kick nicely.
Jackson throws out a loose jab but River uses good head movement to avoid it.
River connects with an inside leg kick.
River blocks a jab.
River ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jackson moves away.
A swing and a miss from Jackson.
And River tries to counter it with a takedown but Jackson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
River tries to clinch there but Jackson circles away.
Jackson looks to throw the jab but River is out of range.
River throws a body punch but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson throws a jab but it's blocked by River.
River tries to clinch but Jackson moves away
and Jackson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson lunges at River with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by River's hand.
River ducks under a wild hook from Jackson.
River throws a chopping leg kick but Jackson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Jackson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
River on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jackson misses with a low kick.
Jackson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T1#
Jab from River.
River misses with the body kick
and Jackson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
River has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts River, as that shot connected.
River takes a swing at Jackson's ribcage but misses.
River blocks a leg kick.
Nice shot by River.
Jackson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by River.
River throws a jab when Jackson was well out of range.
River fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jackson.
River fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jackson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jackson thumps River with a low kick.
River bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
River fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jackson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
River misses with a low kick.
River walks into a left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
River bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T2#
Jackson misses with a straight right.
River swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jackson throws a body punch but River moves out of range.
River is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Jackson with a body shot.
River throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
River comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jackson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
River throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
River rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jackson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
River fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jackson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jackson cracks River with a good jab.
Jackson looks to throw the jab but River is out of range.
A head kick misses from River.
A jab from River does it's job there.
River steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jackson.
Jackson backing away here, and River unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Jackson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
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.
Jackson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before River can pounce on him.
River shoots in but no luck this time. #T3#
Jackson thuds a left hand into River's body.
River swings and misses with a hook to the body.
River lands a right hook to the body.
River tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jackson was well out of range. Poor timing from River.
Jackson appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
River scores with a jab to the jaw.
River misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice shot lands for Jackson.
River throws a leg kick
and Jackson counters with a nice low kick that buckles River's knee momentarily.
Jackson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jackson throws an overhand right that lands on River's shoulder, as River tries to avoid the shot.
A shot to the body from River misses
and Jackson counters with a nice low kick that buckles River's knee momentarily.
River lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jackson at a distance.
River moves away from the strike by Jackson.
River throws a hook to the side of Jackson's head but Jackson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
River misses with a takedown attempt
and Jackson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson misses with a straight left.
River is looking for the big counter here.#T4#
Jackson ducks under a wild hook from River.
River misses with a lunging right hand
letting Jackson counter with a right hand.
River looks to clinch
and Jackson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
River blocks a jab.
Jackson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jackson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jackson connects with a solid leg kick.
River throws a hook to the side of Jackson's head but Jackson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jackson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by River.
River is looking to slow Jackson down with leg kicks.
A slow jab from River misses its intended target.
River has a takedown stuffed.
Demetrius Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick River.
Jackson misses the jab.
River swings away with a body shot that misses
and Jackson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

And that's the end of the fight!
Demetrius Jackson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jackson 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: GAMMA#997 Sullivan v Joosep
Date: May 06, 2023

#R1##CL#
River gets tackled into the cage by Brooks. Brooks maintains the clinch.
Brooks is trying to break the clinch but River has him pressed against the cage.
River misses with a body punch.
Brooks blocks an uppercut. #TD2#
River pulls guard successfully. #SUB2#
River looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Brooks wants to pass the guard but River is keeping the position.
Brooks slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Brooks trying to control but River is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brooks lands a couple of decent looking shots.
River wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Brooks stands and throws River's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T1#
Brooks wants to lay and pray for a moment but River keeps working.
River tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Brooks is looking to take a break and control but River is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Brooks looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
River wants to control but Brooks postures up.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Brooks trying to control the position but River is working away.
River tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Brooks is looking to take a break and control but River is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
An elbow from Brooks crashes against the mat.
A lull in the action here.
River tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T3#
River is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Brooks thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Brooks wants to pass the guard but River is defending well.
River tries to get to full guard but Brooks has control of the leg.
Brooks keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Brooks is trying to control. River wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Brooks performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Brooks throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
River takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #CUT#It looks like Patrick River has been cut.
Brooks misses with a right hand
and Brooks takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
River is looking to score with low kicks.
Brooks is looking to counter the offense by River and move into the clinch.#T4#
Brooks doesn't manage to clinch there - River circles away.
Brooks throws a jab but it's blocked by River.
Brooks misses with a low kick.
Brooks misses with a two punch combination.
Brooks throws a push kick but River slaps the foot to one side.
Brooks throws a solid leg kick but River takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Brooks.
River just misses with a punch to the body.
River lets loose with a powerful body kick. Brooks will feel that in the morning.
Brooks tries to clinch but River moves out of range.
Brooks ducks down and throws a hook to the body but River moves away.
Brooks throws an uppercut from half a mile away. River sees it coming and avoids it easily.
River let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Brooks has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by River.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brooks throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
River throws a front kick that sends Brooks stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brooks throws a sloppy head kick and River moves out of range easily.
Brooks is breathing heavily.
Brooks throws a body punch but River moves out of range.
River uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brooks.
River tests Brooks's chin there with a solid looking shot.
River tries to close the distance and clinch up but Brooks swats him away and circles back towards the center.
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 Eric Brooks will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Patrick River's cut.
That's time! Brooks's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
River is looking to chop away at Brooks's legs. #TD2#
Brooks gets caught flat footed, as River shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Brooks looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
River throws a big elbow that misses.
River with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Brooks tries to land a sweep but no joy.
River wants to control from the top but Brooks keeps moving.
River passes Brooks's left leg - he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brooks wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brooks keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB2#
River seems to be working for a kimura but Brooks defends the submission attempt.#T1#
River seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
River trying to control the pace.
Brooks is looking to control River's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Brooks avoid being mounted?
River prevents Brooks from standing back up.
Brooks scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but River manages to mount him!
River throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier. #T2#
Brooks is wriggling around trying to escape.
River lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Brooks hang on?
Brooks is desperately trying to improve his position but River has a good base and remains in mount.
River scoring with strikes but Brooks is staying in there.
Brooks is squirming around, avoiding River's attempts to control the action.
River lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
River lands a nice shot to the head.
River tries to control but Brooks wriggling away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
River with good strikes from the mount here!
River working Brooks over with strikes here. #T3#
Brooks is looking to get to half guard.
River thowing shots but they're missing.
River landing strikes from the mount.
River thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
River lands with some strikes.
River looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
River with the ground and pound from mount.
River with good strikes from the mount here!
Brooks keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #T4#
River trying to control but Brooks is having none of it.
River with the ground and pound from mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The referee warns Brooks that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head. #ROC2#Brooks is rocked!
River raining down hammerfists from mount.
Oh Brooks is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
River unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Brooks wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! River celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!

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

Event: GAMMA#993 Aurelius v Ainsworth
Date: Apr 08, 2023

#R1#
Barbosa connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between River's hands.
Barbosa avoids a punch combination nicely.
River misses with a low kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for River.
Nice body kick from River.
Barbosa has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Rubber Guard Emporium in the buildup to the fight.
Barbosa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Barbosa moves into range and connects with a jab.
River moves forwards but Barbosa connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CUT#It looks like Patrick River has been cut.
Barbosa ducks under a wild hook from River.
Barbosa throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Barbosa throws a body punch but River moves out of range.
Patrick River seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
River moves away from the strike by Barbosa.
River swings away with a leg kick that misses.
River throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
River displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Barbosa throws out the jab.
River takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Barbosa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but River moves away.
River uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Barbosa.
River uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Barbosa.#T1#
River misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
River takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Baldomir Barbosa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Barbosa misses with a low kick.
Barbosa misses with a wild body shot.
River wants to counter the offense by Barbosa and move into the clinch position.
Barbosa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but River moves away.
Barbosa thuds a left hand into River's body.
Barbosa misses with a body shot.
Barbosa throws a jab when River was well out of range.
River tries to clinch but Barbosa is having none of it.
River connects with a looping right hand.
Barbosa misses the jab.
Barbosa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by River.
River doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
River keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Barbosa.
River tries a quick counter leg kick but Barbosa is wise to it.
Barbosa needs to keep his hands up - River had a free shot at his head there.
River ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
River takes a jab right on the kisser. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barbosa takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
River lands a slapping body shot.
Barbosa moves out of range of the body kick.
Barbosa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Barbosa darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
River misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barbosa.
Barbosa lands a right hook to the body.
A big left from Barbosa misses.
Barbosa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from River.
River has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Barbosa finds it's way round the side to connect with River's head.
Barbosa misses with a looping left.
River shoots in for a takedown but Barbosa shows good takedown defense.
Barbosa misses with an uppercut. River saw that one coming.
River wants to counter with a clinch but Barbosa pushes him away.
Barbosa throws a leg kick but River moved away.
River throws a jab when Barbosa was well out of range.
River lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
River swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Barbosa counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
Barbosa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Barbosa connects with a body shot that sends River's belly button to the back.
River misses with a two punch combination. #CL2#
Barbosa tries to keep at a distance but River has taken the fight into the clinch.
Barbosa lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of River backwards.
River is trying to maintain a safe position but Barbosa gets an underhook and turns River into the cage.
River lands a shot to the body.
Barbosa gets underhooks to prevent River's takedown attempt.
Baldomir Barbosa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick River.#BC#
Barbosa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
River drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
River uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Barbosa.
Barbosa slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CL2#
Barbosa tries to keep at a distance but River has taken the fight into the clinch.
River misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barbosa misses with the head strike. #TD2#
River has clasped his hands together around Barbosa's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
River tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no River has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T4#
Barbosa can't do much from the bottom here.
River wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barbosa keeps working.
Barbosa is working to avoid the ground and pound but River connects with a decent elbow.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barbosa avoids any damage from the ground and pound of River.
River working the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Baldomir Barbosa dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Patrick 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.#R2#
Barbosa takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Barbosa takes one on the button.
Barbosa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
River let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
River lands a leg kick that knocks Barbosa off balance momentarily.
River checks the leg kick.
River keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
River works the jab nicely.
Barbosa throws out a powerful jab.
Barbosa throws a leg kick but River sees it coming and moves out of range. #CL2#
River clinches up with Barbosa and pushes him back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Barbosa.
Barbosa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Barbosa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Barbosa can't find room to land a body shot as River controls the action.
Barbosa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with River's elbow.
Barbosa lands a hook that snaps the head of River backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
River tries to work over Barbosa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
River blocks a body shot from Barbosa.
River scores with a shot to the side of Barbosa's head.
Barbosa swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T1#
Barbosa tries to work over River's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
River doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barbosa misses with the head strike.
River misses with a body punch.
River tries to throw a body punch but Barbosa avoids it by throwing River back against the cage.
Barbosa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
River tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
River tries a body shot but Barbosa blocks it.
Barbosa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Barbosa lands with a right to the head.
Barbosa misses with a punch on the inside.
Barbosa tries a body shot but River blocks it.
River tries a body shot but Barbosa blocks it.
Baldomir Barbosa has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Good body shot from River.
River misses with a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Barbosa.
River lands a hook to the side of the head.
River misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barbosa pushes River back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Barbosa misses with a body punch. #T2#
River struggles to land a body shot inside as Barbosa controls his hands.
Barbosa misses with some punches.
River swings wildly with an uppercut but Barbosa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barbosa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Barbosa lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down River.
Barbosa is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barbosa.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
River is trying to pull guard but Barbosa has him pressed against the cage.
River stalls.
River tries a body shot but Barbosa blocks it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Barbosa creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
River is leaning against Barbosa and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
River lands a left hand that snaps the head of Barbosa backwards.
A short right from Barbosa.
Barbosa throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
River is breathing heavily.
River misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barbosa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
River has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Barbosa seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if River can turn it around.#T3#
Barbosa digs a right hand underneath River's ribcage. River let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Barbosa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
River swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barbosa tries to work over River's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Barbosa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barbosa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that River can do to turn this around?
Barbosa misses with a body punch.
River blocks an uppercut.
Barbosa throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rivers head.
Barbosa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Barbosa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
River blocks a body shot from Barbosa.
Barbosa lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short right from Barbosa on the inside.
A short right from Barbosa on the inside.
River is trying to stall.
Barbosa pushes River back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
River tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
River misses with a punch to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Barbosa. #T4#
River throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Barbosa manages to break the clinch.
A jab from Barbosa does it's job there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
River connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
River throws a leg kick but Barbosa sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Barbosa with a nice calf kick.
A big left from Barbosa misses.
Barbosa lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Barbosa slips under a jab from River.
Barbosa scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Barbosa jabs at River's body.
Barbosa blocks a leg kick.
Nice cross by River.
River blocks a jab.
Barbosa lands a right hook to the body.
Barbosa misses with a kick to the body.
Barbosa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but River manages to avoid it.
River throws out a counter right but Barbosa avoids it with no problem.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Baldomir Barbosa dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Patrick River's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
River tries to close the distance and clinch up but Barbosa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Barbosa looks to score with a jab to the body but River is just out of range.
Barbosa defending well as River loads up on a big left hand.
Barbosa takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Barbosa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
River staying out of range there.
A punch lands to the side of River 's head but he takes it in his stride.#TD2#
River shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Barbosa napping and manages to drive through into side control!
River looking to control but instead Barbosa has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Barbosa pushes River off looking to stand but River dives back in and keeps control.
River looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Barbosa with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
River scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Barbosa taking some punishment here, with River in his half 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!
Barbosa looks like he's trying to stand up. #T1#
Barbosa trying to control here.
River trying to control from Barbosa's half guard. Barbosa has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
River tries to free his leg and advance position but Barbosa is retaining full guard. #ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Barbosa manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Barbosa struggles to land a body shot inside as River controls his hands.
Barbosa throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rivers head.
Barbosa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with River's elbow.
Barbosa lands a body punch in the clinch. #T2#
A short right from Barbosa.
Barbosa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Barbosa blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for River.
River content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Barbosa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of River backwards.
Barbosa blocks an uppercut.
River fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Barbosa fails to land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barbosa stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
River blocking some punches.
River lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Barbosa misses with some punches.
Barbosa misses with a body punch.
Barbosa struggles to land a body shot inside as River controls his hands.
River tries to throw a body punch but Barbosa avoids it by throwing River back against the cage.
River tries to throw a body punch but Barbosa avoids it by throwing River back against the cage.
River takes a shot to the head.
Patrick River has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Barbosa.
Barbosa struggles to land a body shot inside as River controls his hands.
River cracks Barbosa with a nice body shot.
River misses with a body punch.
River looking to slow down the pace here.
Barbosa misses with a hook to the ribs.
River tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barbosa's elbow.
River misses with a punch to the body.
Barbosa blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Barbosa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
River swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Barbosa.
River looks to land a right hand but Barbosa moved out of range.
Barbosa 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 tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
River attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
River gets cracked there but stands up to it.
River swings for the body but Barbosa moves out of range. #T4#
Barbosa just misses with a punch to the body.
Barbosa throws a big shot that misses.
Barbosa ducks under a wild hook from River.
Barbosa looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Barbosa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract River.
River lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barbosa blocks the body kick.
That kick from River tenderised Barbosa's leg. Barbosa is trying to keep his angry face on.
Barbosa scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. River doesn't seem bothered though.
Barbosa misses with a hook.
River throws the kick towards the body but Barbosa avoids it.
Barbosa is looking to counter punch.
Barbosa tried to score with a low kick but River checks it.
Barbosa throws a jab but it's blocked by River.
Baldomir Barbosa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A jab from Barbosa finds it's way through River's defenses.
A telegraphed right hand from River misses the target.
River throws a jab but it's blocked by Barbosa.
River displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

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 Baldomir Barbosa.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Barbosa, 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Baldomir Barbosa!
A relieved looking Baldomir Barbosa thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: GAMMA#989 Karim v Beau
Date: Mar 10, 2023

#R1##CL#
River instigates a clinch.
Ward tries to throw a body punch but River avoids it by throwing Ward back against the cage.
River misses with a punch to the body. #TD2#
Ward wants the takedown. River is fighting it off but Ward persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in River's guard against the cage.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
River has control of Ward's left arm, preventing Ward from doing any damage. #SUB#
River escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ward gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
River trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ward looking to pass the guard.
Ward trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T1#
Ward advances to half guard.
River is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
River keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
River desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Ward passes into side control, despite River's attempt to control the position.
River prevents Ward from improving position. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
An elbow from Ward crashes against the mat.
River is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ward's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
River tries to get to full guard but Ward has control of the leg.
Ward content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Ward wants to free his trapped foot but River is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ward scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T3##SUB#
River actively working from the bottom here.
Ward wants to control but River is keeping him busy.
Ward working River over with strikes. #SUB#
River has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Ward escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Ward!
Ward controls the position from side control.
River tries to improve position but can't. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ward is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ward works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
River struggling a bit here.
Ward wants to control but River is keeping him busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Maxim Ward dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
River circles away from the clinch attempt.
River throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
River misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ward.
River checks the leg kick.
A slow jab from Ward misses its intended target.
River misses with a low kick.
River dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ward. That did some damage!
Ward throws a leg kick but River sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ward has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
River throws a leg kick but Ward checks it.
Ward scores with a shot to the body.
Ward ducks under a wild hook from River.
Ward throws a lazy right hand but River sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ward cracks River with a good jab.
River lands a leg kick that knocks Ward off balance momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Ward gets the takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ward tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ward is looking to take a break and control but River is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
River is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ward's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Ward trying to mount his opponent but River defends it.
River is trying to get back to full guard.
River trying to control here. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
River trying to control but Ward postures up.
Ward is trying to control. River wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ward trying to control from River's half guard. River has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Ward postures up.
Ward 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. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A chopping leg kick lands by River. #T3#
Ward uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from River.
Ward misses with a wild body shot.
Ward scores with a nice strike.
River misses the jab.
Ward throws out a counter right but River avoids it with no problem.
River tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ward tries to clinch up but River circles away and keeps his distance.
Ward lands a straight punch to the body, keeping River at a distance.
River misses with a hook. Ward ducked under it nicely.
It seemed like Ward was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
River throws a front kick aimed at Ward's knee but Ward avoids it well.
Ward lands with a hook. River tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Maxim Ward seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Ward throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. River was covering up waiting for the punch and Ward finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Ward trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
River throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
River looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T4#
River working a defensive guard here.
River seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
River is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ward is aware though and is defending well.
Ward passes River's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ward content to control rather than advance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
River tries to roll over but Ward keeps him under control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Maxim Ward 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Ward throws out a leg kick but River moves out of range and Ward only half commits.
River takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Good exchange - River coming out on top.#TD2#
Ward shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
River won't allow Ward to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Ward is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and River defends it well. #SUB2#
Ward is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
River is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
River trying to control from the bottom. #SUB2#
Ward seems to be working for a kimura but River defends the submission attempt.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
River is looking for a sweep. Ward is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
River looking for a kimura from the bottom but Ward passes into side control!
Ward taking a breather here.
Maxim Ward is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
River tries to bench press Ward off him but Ward keeps the position.
Ward is looking to take a break and control but River is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
River keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ward throws out a powerful jab.
Patrick River has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Ward moves out of range as River strikes.
Maxim Ward seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ward throws a hook to the side of River's head but River sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ward misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ward misses with a straight right.
River throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ward lands with a right hand.
River misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ward.
River tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ward swats him away and circles back towards the center. #TD2#
River tries to sprawl but Ward drives through with a takedown into half guard.
River wants to get back to full guard.
Ward perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
River wants to improve his position but Ward is controlling well. #SUB#
River looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4#
Ward content to control rather than advance.
Let's hope that Ward has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
River is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ward's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ward's back!
Ward avoids the strikes from River.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
River somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back. #SUB#
River working for a choke but Ward is defending well.
River throws strikes from the back but Ward rolls nicely and manages to end up in full guard. Nice work by Ward.

And that's the end of the fight!
Maxim Ward comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ward 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: GAMMA#985 Karim v Lovanov
Date: Feb 11, 2023

#R1##CL#
River clinches up against the cage.
River misses with some punches. #BC2#
Weight breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd cheers as River lands an impressive looking overhand right. Weight doesn't seem phased though.
River fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Weight manages to avoid it.
River slips under a jab from Weight.
River fails with a takedown attempt.
Weight throws a lazy right hand but River sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
River scores with a jab to the body.
Weight takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
River throws a lazy right hand but Weight sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
River swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Weight looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Weight takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Weight scores with the left hand. River knows he should have avoided that one. #T1#
Weight gets cracked with a nice right hand there by River.
Weight misses with a looping left.
River looks to throw the jab but Weight is out of range.
Weight is clearly trying to counter these attacks from River with a body shot.
River tries to clinch up but Weight circles away and keeps his distance.
A chopping leg kick lands by River.
River throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
River throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
River moves to clinch but Weight breaks away
and Weight counters with a one-two to the body.
River lands a front kick.
River looks to score with a jab to the body but Weight is just out of range.
A slow jab from River misses its intended target.
Weight throws a counter combo.
River jabs at Weight's body.#T2#
Weight avoids the head kick by River.
A slapping leg kick lands for River.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
River lands with a straight right. Weight didn't see that one coming.
River stuns Weight with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Welter Weight is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
River with a nice calf kick.
Weight rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but River moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
River lands a head shot.
River with the inside leg kick.
River throws a right hand that misses
and Weight counters with a two punch combo.
River swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Weight counters with a series of strikes that really hurt River! The ref looks into his eyes and sees nobody home - he's called the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Welter Weight!
A relieved looking Welter Weight thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: GAMMA#981 Joosep v Rosa
Date: Jan 14, 2023

#R1#
River scores with a shot to the body.
Gerber staying out of range there.
A counter left hand to the body from Gerber misses its target.
River fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Gerber scoring well with a low kick there.
Gerber uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from River.
Gerber seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
River misses with an uppercut
and Gerber counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
River is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gerber sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Gerber throws a hook to the side of River's head but River sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
River throws the kick towards the body but Gerber avoids it.
Gerber throws a solid leg kick but River takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Gerber.
River throws a quick inside leg kick.
River digs a good body shot into Gerber's ribs.
Gerber uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before River has time to react.#T1#
River looks to land a body kick but Gerber moved away.
Gerber has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Animal Fight Club in the buildup to the fight.
Gerber drops his hands momentarily and River takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
River misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
River throws a lazy uppercut
and Gerber connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
River fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gerber is looking to counter with a body kick.
Romulus Gerber is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
River misses with a straight left.
Gerber appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
River throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gerber counters with a nice low kick that buckles River's knee momentarily.
Gerber circles away from the clinch attempt.
River throws the left hand but Gerber avoids the punch easily.
Gerber is looking to counter punch.
Gerber keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Gerber on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
River lands a nice shot to the body.
Gerber throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
River looks to throw the jab but Gerber is out of range.
Gerber swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T2#
River throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
River throws the left hand but Gerber avoids the punch easily.
Gerber scores with a shot to the body.
Patrick River seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Gerber shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
River tries a low kick but Gerber avoids it.
Gerber avoids the body shot from River.
A jab from River misses.
River misses with a hook. Gerber ducked under it nicely.
Gerber defending well as River loads up on a big left hand.
River shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Gerber counters with a stiff right hand.
Romulus Gerber has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick River.
Gerber staying out of range there.
Gerber half committed to a counter leg kick.#T3#
A left lands for River.
Gerber blocks a head kick by River.
Gerber appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Gerber slips under a jab from River.
River fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Gerber tries a head kick but it misses.
River throws a low kick but it's checked well by Gerber.
Gerber stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from River.
Gerber takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Gerber closes the distance looking to clinch
and River connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gerber chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T4#
River throws a hook but Gerber blocks it.
Gerber chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before River can pounce on him.
River misses with an uppercut. Gerber saw that one coming.
An attempted straight right counter from Gerber misses the target.
River staying out of range there.
Good shot there by River.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
River swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
River throws a good cross that connects.
Gerber tries to land a front kick but River steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
River jabs at Gerber's body.
Gerber keeps the fight on the outside.
Gerber fires out a quick counter leg kick but River just manages to avoid it.
River throws an off balance right hand
and Gerber counters with a lovely shot to the body.
River swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gerber.
River misses with a jab to the body
and Gerber counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Patrick River dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Some wild striking there from River.
River moves out of range as Gerber throws a body kick.
A slow jab from River misses its intended target.
Gerber takes a head kick and keeps coming. #CL2#
River moves into range and clinches up with Gerber.
River tries for a takedown but Gerber manages to get underhooks.
River can't find room to land a body shot as Gerber controls the action.
River digs a right hand underneath Gerber's ribcage. Gerber let out a lung full of air as it connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
River lands with a short shot to the head.
River tries a body shot but Gerber blocks it.
River throws a punch but it's blocked by Gerber.
River tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gerber's elbow.
River tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
A head punch on the inside from Gerber fails to land.
Still in the clinch, River scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gerber looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Gerber throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
River misses with a hook to the ribs.
River goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
River avoids a wild elbow strike from Gerber.
River goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gerber blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Gerber just misses with a elbow thrown towards River's brow.
River can't find room to land a body shot as Gerber controls the action.
River tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gerber smiles and moves away.
Gerber slips under a jab from River.
It looked like Gerber was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from River.#T2#
Gerber steps to the side to avoid the strikes from River.
Gerber fires out a quick counter leg kick but River just manages to avoid it.
River throws a leg kick
and Gerber counters with a straight right hand.
Gerber is looking to land body kicks.
River throws a hook but Gerber avoids it easily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Gerber checks a leg kick.
The fighters circling - River throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
River sizes up Gerber with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
River misses with a kick to the body
and Gerber counters with a thumping low kick.
River swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Gerber counter with a 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 tries to bum rush Gerber with a series of wild strikes but Gerber uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
River doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Gerber counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Romulus Gerber has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick River.
River throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
River tries to clinch but Gerber is having none of it.
River tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
River looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gerber tries to work over River's front leg with a kick but River checks it.
A leg kick checked by Gerber.
Good work by Gerber as he checks the leg kick.
An inside leg kick from River misses.
River takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Gerber walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
River missing with a left hand there. Gerber was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gerber throws a counter high kick but River was just alert enough to avoid it.
A low kick from River is predictable there
and Gerber counters with a thumping low kick.
River throws a nice looking combination but Gerber bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
An attempted straight right counter from Gerber misses the target.
River lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T4#
River lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
River has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice body kick there by Gerber.
River misses with a few strikes there.
Gerber lands the left hand.#CL2#
River moves into the clinch.
River blocking some punches.
River has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Gerber seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if River can turn it around.
River blocks an uppercut.
River blocking some punches.
River taking a breather.
Gerber blocks an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Gerber.
Gerber tries to land a knee to the head but River blocks with his arms.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Patrick River showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
River tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
River looks for the body kick but Gerber saw that one coming.
River throws a leg kick
and Gerber connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
River misses with a looping right.
River misses with a straight left.
Gerber is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for River.
River lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
River throws a head kick that misses
and Gerber counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
River fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gerber.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
River is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gerber.
River throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gerber makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Patrick River seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Gerber moves into the clinch.#T1#
Gerber blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
River throws a head punch that misses.
River tries to throw a body punch but Gerber avoids it by throwing River back against the cage.
River misses with a punch on the inside.
Gerber softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
River misses with a hook to the ribs.
River misses with a shot to the kidneys.
River's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
River working aggressively here.
River misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Gerber just misses with a elbow thrown towards River's brow.
River working aggressively here.
River trying to stall but Gerber improves his position.
Romulus Gerber has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Gerber avoiding damage as River throws knees to the body.
River is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Gerber to keep the fight standing.
River working aggressively here.
River lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
River doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
River struggles to land a body shot inside as Gerber controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by River.
River fails to pull guard.
Gerber lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gerber makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
River throws a punch but it's blocked by Gerber.
River takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT#It looks like Patrick River has been cut.
River goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gerber tries to land knees in the clinch but River avoids the damage to the body.
Romulus Gerber has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T3##TD2#
River jumps guard and drags Gerber to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB2#
River is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gerber is aware though and is defending well.#SU#
River is working an open guard so Gerber takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
River fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Gerber is out of range.
River throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A quick step to the side and Gerber tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gerber throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gerber scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
River throws a low kick, looking for Gerber's leg but Gerber calmly moves out of range.
Gerber keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
River throws a hook to the side of Gerber's head but Gerber sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
River misses with an uppercut #CL#
and Gerber counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
River scores with a nice hook to the head.#T4#
A nice right hand lands inside from River.
River blocks a punch to the side of the head.
River can't find room to land a body shot as Gerber controls the action.
Gerber blocks a punch to the side of the head.
River jumps guard but Gerber turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Romulus Gerber has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick River.
River is leaning against Gerber and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
River misses with a punch to the body.
River lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gerber backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gerber lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gerber lands an elbow just above River 's eye.
Gerber pushes off an throws an elbow but River leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
River misses with a body punch.
River is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Gerber to keep the fight standing.
A body shot lands from Gerber.
River takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gerber prevents a body shot from River.

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 Romulus Gerber.
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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Patrick River!
After winning the bout, Patrick River thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: GAMMA#978 Sitsongrit v Gozen
Date: Dec 24, 2022

#R1#
A low kick lands for River.
River doesn't manage to clinch there - Weudke circles away.
Weudke throws out a counter right but River avoids it with no problem.
Weudke on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by River. River obviously looking to wear him down.
River scores with a kick to the body.
River lands with an uppercut that bounces Weudke off the cage and back into range.
River fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Weudke on the side of the head.
River throws an overhand right that lands on Weudke's shoulder, as Weudke tries to avoid the shot.
River with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Weudke to score with a decent uppercut.#CUT2#It looks like Patrick River has been cut.
River lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
River cracks Weudke with a right hand to the side of the head.
River slips a jab from Weudke.
River swings widly with a right hand
and Weudke counters with a solid body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Weudke connects with a solid leg kick.
River throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Weudke connects with a jab.#T1#
Weudke misses with a wild body shot.
River swings away with a body shot that misses
and Weudke counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC2#River is rocked!
A punch lands to the side of Weudke 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Weudke on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
River fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
River is looking to land body kicks.
Weudke thows a left - swing and a miss!
River throws a chopping leg kick but Weudke manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
River scores with the left hand. Weudke knows he should have avoided that one.
River throws out a leg kick but Weudke moves out of range and River only half commits. #CL#
River rushes Weudke and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Weudke. #BC2#
Weudke pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
River misses with a right hand
and Weudke cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
River catches Weudke with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
River misses with a low kick.
Weudke swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
River closes the distance looking to clinch
and Weudke counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Some bone on bone action there as Weudke checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #TD2#
Weudke shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Weudke was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Weudke working away.
Weudke taking a breather here.
River is looking for a sweep.#T3#
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
River tries to bench press Weudke off him but Weudke keeps the position.
River is working hard here to advance position.
River looking for a sweep but Weudke has passed into full mount! Oh no!
River really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Weudke avoids the attempt from River to control.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
River gets back to half guard.
River trying to control here.
River is trying to get back to full guard.
River is trying to control but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Roland Weudke will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Patrick 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.#R2#
River tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Weudke cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
River throws a solid leg kick but Weudke takes the impact on his shin and smiles at River.
Patrick River seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
River fakes the leg kick and cracks Weudke in the body.
River is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
River takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
River tries to clinch but Weudke moves out of range.
Weudke misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
River throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
River tries to clinch but Weudke is having none of it.
River throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Weudke counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
River connects with a nice looking jab.
Weudke loads up on a big right hand but River slips the punch.
Weudke on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by River. River obviously looking to wear him down.
River misses with a leg kick.
Weudke throws out a counter right but River avoids it with no problem.#T1#
River throws a sloppy head kick
and Weudke counters with a lovely shot to the body.
River misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Weudke.
Weudke looks to land a right hand but River moved out of range.
Weudke defending well as River loads up on a big left hand.
Weudke flicks out a counter leg kick but River steps away.
River lands a nice shot that snaps Weudke's head back.
River tries to clinch but Weudke is having none of it.
River throws a leg kick
and Weudke counters with a leg kick.
River lands with a cross.
Weudke fakes a jab and throws a low kick but River checks it well. #KD2#
Oooooh!!! Weudke has knocked River down with a huge combo! Weudke steps away and waves a wobbly River back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Oh River is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CUT2#Patrick River's cut is getting worse.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Weudke keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from River.
River misses with a double jab.
River dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
River throws a leg kick but Weudke sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Weudke now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
River seems to have got his legs back now.
Roland Weudke seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
River throws a head kick but Weudke moves out of range. #CL#
River has Weudke up against the cage in a clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Weudke. #BC2#
Weudke breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
River throws a wild body kick that Weudke sees coming a mile off.
River lands a lovely overhand right.
River keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Weudke.
River connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Weudke 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 throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Weudke throws a counter combo.
River tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nice uppercut lands for River. That snapped Weudke's head back. #T3#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Weudke checks a leg kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for River.
River takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nice cross by River.
Weudke checks a low kick from River.
Weudke fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. River looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
River checks a low kick from Weudke.
River swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
River will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Weudke moves out of range of the leg kick from River.
River tries to score with a low kick but Weudke moves his leg out of the way.
Weudke loads up on a big right hand but River slips the punch.
River throws a hook but Weudke avoids it easily.
Weudke is looking for the big counter here.
River digs a good body shot into Weudke's ribs.#T4#
River feints and then cracks Weudke's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Weudke down.
River tries to work over Weudke's front leg with a kick but Weudke checks it.
Weudke unleashes a big counter combination but River bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A nice leg kick from Weudke, right into the meat of the thigh.
River doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Weudke counters with a two punch combo. #CUT2#Patrick River's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
River checks a low kick from Weudke.
River misses with a low kick as Weudke jumps back.
The fight stays on the outside here - River looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Weudke appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
River fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Weudke.
Roland Weudke is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Weudke moves out of range of the leg kick from River.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Roland Weudke will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Patrick River's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
River throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A slapping leg kick lands for River.
River looks for the body kick but Weudke saw that one coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from River. Weudke does a little dance to reset his feet.
River chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Weudke lands a nice leg kick that just misses River's sensitive parts.
River fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
River lands a jab to the head.
Weudke uses good head movement to avoid the hook from River.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Weudke! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both fighters circling a little - River finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
River tries to clinch up but Weudke circles away and keeps his distance.
A little jabbing left from Weudke on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Weudke has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Weudke there as he acknowledges the shot.
A slow jab from Weudke misses its intended target.
River was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T1#
River lands a jab to the head. #CL#
River moves into the clinch.
A hook to the body from River.
Weudke tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
River misses with a body punch.
I was talking to River's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
River tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Weudke just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC2#
Weudke pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Weudke throws a lazy right hand but River sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
River lands with an uppercut that bounces Weudke off the cage and back into range.
River throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little jabbing left from Weudke on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
River wants to clinch up but Weudke keeps it at a distance.#TD#
River shoots in and gets a takedown into Weudke's guard.

Weudke has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. River is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC2#
Weudke escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T2#
River tries a low kick but Weudke avoids it.
River takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Weudke checks a low kick from River.
Weudke throws a counter combo.
No luck with that takedown attempt from River.
Weudke is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
River throws a body shot but no joy.
A nice side step and Weudke releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Weudke avoids the head kick by River.
River misses with a low kick.
Weudke throws a big counter head kick but River avoids it with no problem.
River explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
River throws a head kick that Weudke semi-blocks.
River throws a body punch but Weudke moves out of range.
Weudke only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A head kick misses from River.
Patrick River has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
A nice leg kick from River, right into the meat of the thigh.
River with a body punch. A glancing blow.
River misses with a hook. Weudke ducked under it nicely.
Weudke let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
River looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Weudke doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
River misses with a body kick.
River throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Weudke counters with a stiff right hand.
A punch combination from Weudke misses.
It looked like River wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
River throws a leg kick that is checked
and Weudke counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps River thinking.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Weudke cracks River with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
River dives in and grabs Weudke's left leg, looking for a takedown. Weudke pushes down on River's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Patrick River. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Weudke scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
River throws a leg kick which misses Weudke's front leg but catches the back leg as Weudke tries to avoid it. #T4#
River misses with a leg kick.
Weudke flicks out a counter leg kick but River steps away.
River with the inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
River is looking to score with low kicks.
Weudke throws a body shot but no joy.
River avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Weudke avoids a punch combination nicely.
Weudke throws a big counter head kick but River avoids it with no problem.
Weudke takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.#KD2#
Weudke lands a big head kick that sends River tumbling to the mat! Weudke takes a step backwards and waves River back to his feet - he wants the finish!
A low kick from River is predictable there
and Weudke counters with a huge left! River is in big trouble! He's backing up but Weudke isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save River from any more damage. A dominating finish by Weudke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roland Weudke!
Roland Weudke made sure to mention his sponsor, HELLBENT in his post fight interview.

Event: GAMMA#975 Beach vs Joosep
Date: Dec 03, 2022

#R1#
River pushes Yu Tai away with a front kick.
River thumps Yu Tai with a low kick.
River works Yu Tai's body with a nice hook.
River thows a leg kick but Yu Tai checks it
and Yu Tai counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from River.
Yu Tai thinks about countering with a body kick.
River cracks Yu Tai with a right hand to the side of the head.
River throws a head kick that misses.
A big left from Yu Tai misses.
Yu Tai moves forwards but River connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jab from River.#CL2#
River moves into the clinch.
Yu Tai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
River stalls.
Yu Tai lands a hook that snaps the head of River backwards. #BC#
Yu Tai pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Yu Tai connects with a body shot.#T1#
Yu Tai misses with a right hand
enabling River to counter with a crisp jab.
River scores with a jab to the head. #TD2#
River drives through with a takedown into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as River accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
River is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Yu Tai looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
River trying to control but Yu Tai is working from the bottom.
River makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Yu Tai wants to sweep but no luck.
Yu Tai is pulling down on River's head to control his posture.
Yu Tai has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but River has passed into side control. #T2#
The strikes coming from River are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Yu Tai managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by River.
River scoring with punches from side control.
Yu Tai tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but River wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
River trying to control the position but Yu Tai is working away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
River working away.
River scoring with punches from side control.
Yu Tai is looking for a sweep.#T3#
River lands a few punches from side control.
River throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
River wants to lay and pray for a moment but Yu Tai keeps working.
River looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Yu Tai is avoiding damage well.
Check out the look on River's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
River has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Yu Tai regains half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Yu Tai keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Yu Tai is looking to improve his position.
River thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T4#
River not doing much here.
River thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Yu Tai is refusing to be controlled, as River sits in half guard.
Yu Tai won't allow River to pass to mount.
Yu Tai controlling the position well.
Yu Tai wants to control but River is keeping busy.
Yu Tai wants to get back to full guard but River has passed into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Patrick River dominated that round.
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#
River throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A good leg kick by River.
River jabs at Yu Tai's body.
Yu Tai takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
River misses with a wild body shot.
Yu Tai throwing a counter right hand but River manages to avoid it.
River throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Yu Tai thuds a left hand into River's body.
River ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL2#
River takes the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yu Tai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
River blocking some punches.
River working aggressively here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Yu Tai as River tries to tie him up.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Yu Tai creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T1#
A shot in the inside from River.
Yu Tai lands a left hand that snaps the head of River backwards.
Yu Tai doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Yu Tai on the inside.
River misses with a short punch on the inside.
Yu Tai prevents a body shot from River.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Yu Tai creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
River misses with some punches.
River tries a body shot but Yu Tai blocks it.
River lands a right hand that snaps the head of Yu Tai backwards.
River tries a body shot but Yu Tai blocks it.
Yu Tai throws a head punch that misses.
River is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Yu Tai is keeping busy.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yu Tai.
Yu Tai misses with a hook to the ribs.
River creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Nice body punch from Yu Tai - that landed with a thud.
River can't get the takedown.
River has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Yu Tai throws a punch but it's blocked by River.
River misses with the head strike. #T2#
Yu Tai can't find room to land a body shot as River controls the action.
River tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
River struggles to land a body shot inside as Yu Tai controls his hands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yu Tai fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yu Tai throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rivers head.
Nice body punch from River.
River has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Yu Tai seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if River can turn it around.
A right handed body shot lands from River.
River cracks Yu Tai with a nice body shot.
River stalling.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Yu Tai.
Yu Tai blocks an elbow strike.
Yu Tai prevents a body shot from River.
River tries to throw a body punch but Yu Tai avoids it by throwing River back against the cage.
Yu Tai can't find room to land a body shot as River controls the action.
Tam Yu Tai has scored more points in the clinch so far.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Yu Tai.
Yu Tai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Yu Tai breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Good standup being displayed there by Yu Tai as he connects with a hook.#CUT#It looks like Patrick River has been cut.
Yu Tai checks a leg kick nicely.
As River backs away, Yu Tai returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#T3#
River is looking to slow Yu Tai down with leg kicks.
River misses with a leg kick.
Patrick River seems to be getting the better of the standup.
River tries to clinch up
and Yu Tai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jab from River.
Yu Tai dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
River scores with a jab to the body.
River throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It looked like Yu Tai wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
River avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Yu Tai takes one to the side of the head.
River connects with a leg kick. #T4#
Yu Tai moves out of range of the body kick.
River paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
River lands a jab to the nose.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
River's jab looks to have found its range, popping Yu Tai under the eye.
River lands a nice shot to the body.
River moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
River takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Yu Tai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from River.
Yu Tai moves out of range as River throws a body kick.
It looked like Yu Tai wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
River fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yu Tai manages to avoid it.
Yu Tai swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Yu Tai takes one on the chin but seems OK.
River wants to land a leg kick but Yu Tai is out of range.
River takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Patrick River will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Patrick River's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
A low kick from River is predictable there
and Yu Tai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL2#
River rushes Yu Tai and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
River tries to throw a body punch but Yu Tai avoids it by throwing River back against the cage.
River scores with a shot to the side of Yu Tai's head.
A short right from Yu Tai on the inside.
River tries to stall but Yu Tai uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Yu Tai displaying some good clinch control by pressing River up against the cage.
River works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Yu Tai throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Yu Tai throws a punch but it's blocked by River.
River working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from River.
Yu Tai throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Yu Tai creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Yu Tai lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yu Tai lands a body punch in the clinch.
River takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Yu Tai lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
River blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yu Tai lands a shoulder strike.
Yu Tai lands a nice uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Yu Tai.
River doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Yu Tai prevents a body shot from River.
Yu Tai softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Yu Tai misses with some punches.
Yu Tai lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Yu Tai misses with a body punch.
Yu Tai doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Yu Tai fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from River.
River wants to stall.
A short right hand to the side of the head by River.
River goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
River doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
River is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Yu Tai is defending well for now.#T2#
Yu Tai is leaning against River and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as River takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Yu Tai tries to work over River's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tam Yu Tai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This has been an exciting period of action!
River's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Yu Tai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
River doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
River jumps guard but Yu Tai stands there with River around his waist. River gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Yu Tai tries to work over River's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Yu Tai blocks a body shot from River.
Yu Tai lands with a right to the head.
River goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yu Tai blocks an elbow strike from River.
River goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yu Tai lands a right hand that snaps the head of River backwards.
River misses with a hook to the ribs.
Yu Tai throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rivers head.
Yu Tai lands with a light punch inside.
Yu Tai lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down River.#T3#
Yu Tai misses with a body punch.
Yu Tai misses with a hook to the ribs.
River fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, River just misses with a elbow thrown towards Yu Tai's brow.
River throws a punch but it's blocked by Yu Tai.
River trying to control the position but instead, Yu Tai has worked for underhooks and has pushed River into the cage.
Yu Tai struggles to land a body shot inside as River controls his hands.
Yu Tai lands a body punch in the clinch.
Yu Tai lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down River.
Yu Tai softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nice body punch from River.
A body shot lands from Yu Tai.
Yu Tai is leaning against River and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Yu Tai scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Yu Tai softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Yu Tai.
Yu Tai lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt River or not.
River blocks an uppercut. #T4#
Still in the clinch, Yu Tai scores with a nice short uppercut.#ROC#River is rocked!
Yu Tai lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
River is still on wobbly legs! Can Yu Tai finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yu Tai works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Yu Tai lands a body shot in the clinch.
Yu Tai lands with a light punch inside.
Yu Tai lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of River backwards.
Yu Tai pushes River against the cage. Yu Tai is working some dirty boxing. Yu Tai pushes off with a quick right hook! River goes down! River tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Yu Tai moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tam Yu Tai!
Our winner, Tam Yu Tai, 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: GAMMA#971 Joosep v McGuire
Date: Nov 05, 2022

#R1#
River fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ape has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Infamous Duranto Gym in the buildup to the fight.
A cross from River lands.
Ape swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
River blocks a jab.
River fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ape looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
River tries to land a front kick but Ape steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#CL#
Ape moves into range and clinches up with River.
River fails to pull guard.
Ape tries to land a knee to the head but River blocks with his arms.
Ape is trying to maintain a safe position but River gets an underhook and turns Ape into the cage.
Ape throws a punch but it's blocked by River.
River tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ape avoids it.
Ape is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Nice body punch from Ape - that landed with a thud.
Ape taking a breather.
River tries to work over Ape's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ape is trying to stall.
Ape connects with a knee to the head. #CUT#It looks like Patrick River has been cut.#T1#
River swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ape tries to land knees in the clinch but River avoids the damage to the body.
River goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ape.
Ape blocks an uppercut.
Ape lands with a short head shot on the inside.
River has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Ape seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if River can turn it around.
River tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ape lands an uppercut.
River misses with a punch to the body.
River fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ape with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A hook to the body from River. #BC#
Ape breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ape takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Ape lands a nice looking body shot.
Ape on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ape throws a low kick but it's checked well by River.
River is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ape with a body shot.
Grey Ape is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ape avoids the head kick by River.
Ape cracks River with a right hand to the side of the head.#T2#
Ape is looking to chop away at River's legs.
Ape throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
River appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ape connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
River looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
River looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
River scores with a jab to the head.
Patrick River seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ape connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ape looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
River tests Ape's chin there with a solid looking shot.
River scores with a jab to the body.
River lands a right hook to the body.
River misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
River lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A right-left combo lands from River. #T3#
River scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ape doesn't seem bothered though.
River is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ape rather than just go for the knockout.
Ape scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ape throws an overhand right that lands on River's shoulder, as River tries to avoid the shot.
River throws a low kick, looking for Ape's leg but Ape calmly moves out of range.
Ape swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Ape connects with a solid leg kick. #TD2#
River scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Ape blocking the ground and pound attempt from River.
Ape looks like he's trying to stand up.
River throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
River missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
River throws a strike but Ape avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Ape tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4#
Ape keeping moving, preventing River from controlling successfully.
River throws a strike but Ape rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
River is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ape won't allow River to sweep him here.
River working a defensive guard here. #SUB2#
River looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ape passes into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Patrick River will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Patrick River's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
River misses with a kick to the body.
Ape misses with a hook.
Ape moves away from the strike by River.
River throws a half hearted mid kick.
River misses with a low kick as Ape jumps back.
A nice leg kick from Ape, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice sprawl there from Ape as River shoots in.
River blocks a jab.
River blocks a head kick by Ape.
River moves away from the strike by Ape.
River connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
River uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ape.
River chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
River throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ape moves out of range of the strikes.
River lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ape avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A left lands for River.
Ape throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
A slapping leg kick lands for Ape.
Ape throws an overhand right that lands on River's shoulder, as River tries to avoid the shot.
River fakes the leg kick and cracks Ape in the body.
Ape misses with a hook.
River throws a jab but it's blocked by Ape.
River blocks a head kick by Ape.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ape.
River fails to land with a series of punches.
Ape tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
River thinks about the counter body kick.
River lands a nice looking kick to the body. Ape takes a step back to recover.
Ape walks forward, straight into a front kick from River.
River misses with a hook
and Ape counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
River lands a jab to Ape's midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ape throws a body punch but River moves out of range.
River uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ape.
River throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range. #T2#
River takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
River tests Ape's chin there with a solid looking shot.
River misses with a hook.
River showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ape.
The crowd cheers as River lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ape doesn't seem phased though.
River throws a nice outside leg kick.
River throws a low kick but Ape moves out of range easily.
Ape throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
River attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ape.
River scores with a nice right hand.
Ape throws a right hand that misses
and River counters with an outside leg kick.
Ape is looking to clinch.
Ape throws out a leg kick but River moves out of range and Ape only half commits.
Ape connects with a solid leg kick.
Ape takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #T3#
River takes a kick to the side of the head.#CL2#
River closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ape.
Ape lands a body shot in the clinch. #TD2#
River gets control of Ape's arms and successfully pulls guard. River will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Ape won't allow River to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Ape got a little sloppy there for a moment and River has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ape has managed to get both his arms back between River's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
River looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SU#
River is working an open guard so Ape takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
River with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T4#
Ape connects with a crisp jab.
Ape feints and then cracks River's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow River down.
Ape staying out of range there.
Ape appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#CL#
Ape clinches up with River and pushes him back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ape landing knees to the head.
Ape working aggressively here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ape.
Ape is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but River is keeping busy.
River is working Ape over against the cage.
Ape blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ape with an attempt at a knee that misses.
River misses with a body punch.
Ape lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Ape takes a shot to the head.
River lands a nice shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Patrick River will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Patrick River's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
River bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
River throws a body shot but no joy.
River feints and then cracks Ape's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ape down.
River scores with a body shot.
River looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ape throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ape throws a solid leg kick but River takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ape.
River scores with a nice strike.
River displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ape throws out the jab.
River's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts River, as that shot connected.
Ape misses the jab.
River moves out of range as Ape strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
River pulls out of a head kick attempt.
River showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ape.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ape.
Ape keeps the fight on the outside.#T1#
A swing and a miss from River.
The fight stays on the outside here - River looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ape takes one to the side of the head.
River tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ape misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ape looks to score with a jab to the body but River is just out of range.
River only half commits to the counter leg kick.
River on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ape swats away the attempt to clinch by River.
Ape walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. River checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
River is looking to chop away at Ape's legs.
River throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ape is looking to score with low kicks.
Ape connects with a looping right hand.
Ape lands a jab to River's midsection.
Grey Ape has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
River rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ape counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ape.
A big left from River misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ape slips a straight right by River.
Ape tried to counter with a leg kick but River avoided it.
Ape lands a lovely overhand right.#CL#
Ape has closed the distance and engaged River in a clinch.
River lands a hook to the side of the head.
River on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #BC#
Ape breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ape has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by River.
Ape misses with a low kick as River jumps back.
River let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
River shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ape as he jumps to the side.
Ape misses with a hook. River ducked under it nicely.
Ape tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ape misses with a few strikes there.
Ape fakes a jab and throws a low kick but River checks it well. #T3#
River stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
River jabs at Ape's body.
River missing with a left hand there. Ape was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ape chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before River can pounce on him.
River moves away from the strike by Ape.
Ape misses with a straight left.
River connects with an inside leg kick.
Ape slips under a jab from River.
Ape avoids the head kick by River.
Ape misses with a low kick.
Ape wants to clinch up but River keeps it at a distance.
River wants to counter with a clinch but Ape pushes him away.
River with the inside leg kick.
River fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
River lands a head kick!
Ape fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt River.#T4#
River sizes up Ape with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
River bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ape's head backwards.
River uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ape.
Ape gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A cross from Ape lands.#TD2#
River decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

Ape kicks off River and gets to his feet.
River keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ape chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ape scores with a crisp jab that stopped River in his tracks.
Nice jab there from River.
Ape misses with a low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ape looks to throw the jab but River is out of range.
River blocks a low kick nicely.
River throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
River works Ape's body with a nice hook.

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 Grey Ape.
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 James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: GAMMA#969 Lovanov v Barboza
Date: Oct 22, 2022

#R1#
River throws the kick towards the body but McCraken avoids it.
McCraken jabs at River's body.
River uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McCraken.
River finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
River takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
McCraken 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.
McCraken has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Chakuriki LA Gym in the buildup to the fight.
McCraken ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McCraken walks forward, straight into a front kick from River.
The fighters circling - River throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
River is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McCraken.
McCraken throws a low kick but River avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from River. McCraken does a little dance to reset his feet.
River bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McCraken's head backwards.
River shoots in but McCraken avoids the takedown attempt easily.
McCraken throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McCraken throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck River on the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McCraken throws a leg kick which misses River's front leg but catches the back leg as River tries to avoid it.
McCraken takes one to the chin there.
McCraken steps to the side to avoid the strikes from River.#T1#
River ducks under a wild hook from McCraken.
River misses with a double jab
and River takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
River looks for the body kick but McCraken saw that one coming.
McCraken buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
McCraken looks to throw the jab but River is out of range.
River missing with a left hand there. McCraken was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The fighters circling - McCraken throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
River has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McCraken finds it's way round the side to connect with River's head.
River moves away from the strike by McCraken. #CL2#
River closes the distance and pushes McCraken back into the cage.
A shot in the inside from McCraken.
McCraken scores with a nice hook to the head.
River tries to throw a body punch but McCraken avoids it by throwing River back against the cage.
River is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McCraken is defending well for now.
McCraken throws a head punch that misses.
McCraken tried to land a shot to the body but connects with River's elbow.
River lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McCraken backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McCraken can't find room to land a body shot as River controls the action. #T2#
River has a couple of punches blocked by McCraken.
McCraken softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
River lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McCraken.#BC#
McCraken manages to break the clinch.
River avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A slow jab from McCraken misses its intended target.
McCraken avoids the head kick by River.
River throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
McCraken tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but River was well out of range. Poor timing from McCraken.
McCraken with a nice cross.
River connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between McCraken's hands.
McCraken looks to score with a jab to the body but River is just out of range.
McCraken scores with a sloppy right hand. River should have avoided that one.
McCraken pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
River misses with a wild body shot.
River misses with a low kick as McCraken jumps back.
River has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McCraken.
McCraken throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
River throws a right hand that McCraken ducks under and follows up with a left that McCraken also avoids with ease.#T3#
McCraken ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
McCraken keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McCraken throws a shot to the body.
River takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Patrick River seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCraken throws a chopping leg kick but River manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
McCraken pivots, looking for a leg kick but River is out of range and McCraken settles back down.
River throws a head kick that misses.
River lands a jab to McCraken's midsection.
River throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
McCraken blocks a low kick nicely.
McCraken throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent River stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
McCraken misses with a short punch on the inside.
River lands a hook that snaps the head of McCraken backwards.
River dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
McCraken misses with a hook to the ribs.
McCraken lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt River or not. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
River blocks a body shot from McCraken.
McCraken throws a head punch that misses.
A shot in the inside from McCraken.
River is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
McCraken has a couple of punches blocked by River.
River doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
River can't find room to land a body shot as McCraken controls the action.
McCraken working aggressively here.
McCraken misses with a punch on the inside.
River tries to pull guard but McCraken holds him up against the cage and eventually River drops back down to his feet.
River creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through McCraken's defenses.
River misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from McCraken fails to land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McCraken can't find room to land a body shot as River controls the action.
River has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. McCraken seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if River can turn it around.
McCraken misses with a punch to the body.
River misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McCraken blocks a body shot from River.
McCraken misses with some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dougal McCraken dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
River misses with an uppercut.
McCraken jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from McCraken. River does a little dance to reset his feet.
McCraken moves out of range of the leg kick from River.
River throws a leg kick but McCraken moved away.
River on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
McCraken misses with a low kick as River jumps back.
McCraken throws a series of punches but River avoids them all with ease.
McCraken throws a nice looking combination but River bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
River throws an off balance right hand
and McCraken cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McCraken misses with a body shot
and River counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
River tries to score with a low kick but McCraken moves his leg out of the way.
River uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McCraken.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCraken avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
River dodges the punch combination from McCraken.
McCraken needs to keep his hands up - River had a free shot at his head there.
River scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T1#
McCraken misses with a straight right.
McCraken shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
The fight stays on the outside here - River looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
River looking to land some kicks to the body here.
River lands a body shot.
McCraken with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
River missing with a left hand there. McCraken was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McCraken blocks a leg kick.
McCraken misses with an uppercut.
McCraken tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and River is able to avoid easily.
River lands a jab to McCraken's midsection.
River swings for the body but McCraken moves out of range.
A good leg kick by McCraken.
McCraken throws a looping overhand right but River ducks down to avoid it.
The fighters circling - River throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McCraken is looking to counter punch.
McCraken ducks down and throws a hook to the body but River moves away.
And River tries to counter it with a takedown but McCraken pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T2#
River throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McCraken ducks down and throws a hook to the body but River moves away.
McCraken jabs River right on the nose. River blinks but takes it well.
River misses with a takedown attempt
and McCraken counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McCraken is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that River can do to turn this around?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McCraken thumps River with a low kick.
Dougal McCraken is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McCraken moves out of range of the body kick from River.
River misses with a leg kick.
McCraken lands a nice looking body shot.
McCraken slips under a jab from River.
River fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McCraken has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Good standup being displayed there by McCraken as he connects with a hook.
River throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and McCraken counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
McCraken dips to his left and cracks River with an uppercut!
A telegraphed right hand from McCraken misses the target.
A good leg kick by River.
A nice inside leg kick there by River. That's going to slow McCraken down.
River slips a jab and a cross from McCraken.
The fighters circling - McCraken throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T3#
McCraken slips a jab and a cross from River.
McCraken fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#TD2#
River gets the takedown into side control.

McCraken bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
River throws a solid leg kick but McCraken takes the impact on his shin and smiles at River.
McCraken takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
River takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
McCraken connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed River momentarily.
River throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
River throws a hook but McCraken blocks it.
River throws a leg kick that is checked
and McCraken cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
River's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
McCraken will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
River misses with a leg kick
and McCraken counters with a nice leg kick.
River throws an off balance right hand
and McCraken counters with an outside leg kick.
A leg kick checked by River.
A big right from River misses. #T4#
River throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by McCraken.
River throws a sloppy head kick and McCraken moves out of range easily.
A jab from McCraken misses.
River throws a body shot but no joy.
River uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McCraken.
River swings away with a leg kick that misses.
McCraken lands a straight punch to the body, keeping River at a distance.
River goes for a double leg but McCraken avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as McCraken continues to drive forward.
McCraken feinted there with a counter leg kick.
McCraken pulls out of a head kick attempt.
River moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
McCraken throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
River will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
River explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
McCraken lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
River tried to score with a low kick but McCraken checks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dougal McCraken dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
River cracks McCraken with a good jab.
A slow jab from McCraken misses its intended target.
River throws a hook to the side of McCraken's head but McCraken sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McCraken keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
River moves out of range as McCraken strikes.
McCraken throws a jab but it's blocked by River.
River swings and misses with a shot to the body
and McCraken counters with a straight right hand.
McCraken pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
River throws a leg kick that misses.
McCraken misses with a looping right.
River swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
River missing with a left hand there. McCraken was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCraken throws a front kick aimed at River's knee but River avoids it well.
McCraken throws out a powerful jab.
River is looking to chop away at McCraken's legs.
River throws a sloppy head kick
and McCraken counters with a left to the body.
Nice defenses there by River.
River throws out a counter right but McCraken avoids it with no problem.
McCraken fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T1#
McCraken lands a jab to the nose.
Dougal McCraken is winning the standup battle so far.
River uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McCraken.
River looks like he wants to counter punch here.
McCraken throws an off balance right hand
and River counters with a series of strikes. McCraken will be more careful next time no doubt.
McCraken misses the shot to the body.
McCraken avoids the head kick by River.
McCraken moves out of range of the body kick from River.
River swings for the body but McCraken moves out of range.
River moves out of range of the body kick.
A clash of legs there as McCraken blocks the low kick.
It looked like McCraken was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from River.
McCraken slips a jab and a cross from River.
McCraken throws a right hand that River ducks under and follows up with a left that River also avoids with ease.
River throws a body shot but no joy.
River bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
McCraken keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
River looking to land some kicks to the body here.
River just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
River connects with an inside leg kick.#T2#
McCraken checks a low kick from River.
River fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McCraken manages to avoid it.
McCraken tried to counter with a leg kick but River avoided it.
River scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
River throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
McCraken takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Good standup being displayed there by McCraken as he connects with a hook.
McCraken swings widly with a right hand
and River counters with a good, hard body kick but McCraken shrugs it off.
McCraken takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
McCraken scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
McCraken attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from River.
A good leg kick by McCraken.
River blocks a head kick by McCraken.
McCraken lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
River throws a quick head kick that skims the top of McCraken's head.
River misses with a shot to the body
and McCraken counters with a left and a right that stings River. #T3#
River goes for a double leg but McCraken avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as McCraken continues to drive forward.
A counter left hand to the body from McCraken misses its target.
McCraken lands an overhand right.
McCraken moves out of range of the strikes.
McCraken tries to land a leg kick but River saw it coming and moves away.
River fails to land with a series of punches.
McCraken throws a big shot that misses.
River throws out a counter right but McCraken avoids it with no problem.
McCraken avoids the head kick by River.
McCraken stuns River with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
River fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McCraken manages to avoid it.
McCraken tries a low kick but River avoids it.
River lands a leg kick that knocks McCraken off balance momentarily.
A clash of legs there as River blocks the low kick.
Good work by McCraken as he checks the leg kick.
McCraken tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but River was well out of range. Poor timing from McCraken.
River stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McCraken.
River throws a right hand that McCraken ducks under and follows up with a left that McCraken also avoids with ease.
River throws out a leg kick but McCraken moves out of range and River only half commits. #T4#
McCraken scores with a crisp jab that stopped River in his tracks.
McCraken shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
River staying out of range there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good work by River as he checks the leg kick.
River wants to counter with a clinch but McCraken pushes him away.
River misses with a straight right.
McCraken connects with a solid leg kick.
River throws a body shot but no joy.
A solid leg kick lands there for McCraken.
McCraken slips under a jab from River.
River takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nice body punch from McCraken.
McCraken chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before River can pounce on him.
McCraken blocks the body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McCraken throws a body shot but no joy.
River moves out of range of the strikes.
McCraken slips under a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Dougal McCraken did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R4#
River connects with a leg kick.
McCraken lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
McCraken is looking to land body kicks.
River tries to counter with a clinch but McCraken shakes him off and moves away.
River gets off balance looking for a body kick
and McCraken counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
River stalks McCraken and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into McCraken's face. McCraken staggers backwards, shaken.
McCraken uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by River.
A nice leg kick lands there from McCraken.
River throws a shot to the body.
River staying out of range there.
River checks a leg kick.
River misses the shot to the body.
McCraken delivers a nice body kick.
McCraken misses with a looping right.
McCraken moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McCraken sizes up River with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Donk. River catches McCraken right on the button with a cross.#CL2#
River clinches up against the cage.#T1#
River misses with a punch to the body.
River is trying to work for a single leg takedown but McCraken pulls him back up using the underhooks.
River tries to work over McCraken's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McCraken lands an uppercut.#BC#
McCraken breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
River fails with the takedown.
McCraken uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from River.
A clash of legs there as River blocks the low kick.
McCraken scores with a crisp jab that stopped River in his tracks.
McCraken missing with a left hand there. River was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McCraken bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
River has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
McCraken dips to his left and cracks River with an uppercut!#CL2#
River clinches up with McCraken and pushes him back against the cage.
McCraken scores with an uppercut up the middle.
River misses with a punch to the body.
McCraken lands with a short shot to the head. #T2#
River blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
River stalling in the clinch but McCraken improves position.
McCraken swings away with an uppercut that misses.
River misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McCraken.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
River misses with a punch to the body.
River misses with a body punch.
River misses with a short punch on the inside.
McCraken misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from River.
McCraken lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McCraken swings wildly with an uppercut but River uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short left from McCraken.
River lands a nice uppercut.
McCraken blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McCraken throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rivers head.
McCraken throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
McCraken lands a hook to the side of the head.
McCraken misses with a punch on the inside.
River throws a punch but it's blocked by McCraken. #T3#
McCraken lands a body shot.
McCraken lands with a light punch inside.
McCraken lands an uppercut.
McCraken goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
River misses with some punches.
River tries a body shot but McCraken blocks it.
McCraken lands with a left to the head. #TD2#
River jumps guard and drags McCraken to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
River keeping moving, preventing McCraken from controlling successfully.
McCraken controls from within his opponent's guard.
McCraken trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T4#
River keeping moving, preventing McCraken from controlling successfully.
McCraken loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB2#
River looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
McCraken pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. River is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
River swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McCraken takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A swing and a miss from McCraken.
River throws a head kick that misses.
River throws a hook but McCraken blocks it.
McCraken circles away from the clinch attempt
and McCraken counters with a straight right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dougal McCraken had his way with Patrick River in that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R5#
McCraken scores with a punch to the head.
River throws a nice outside leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from McCraken.
River throws out a leg kick but McCraken moves out of range and River only half commits.
McCraken turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
McCraken misses with a looping left.
A nice side step and River releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
River takes a head kick and keeps coming.
McCraken fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. River looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
River checks a low kick from McCraken.
River uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
River's corner calls for a 1-2. River obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
River smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
River dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McCraken. That did some damage!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McCraken checks a leg kick nicely.
River misses with the combination.
River misses with a left hand
and McCraken counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
McCraken lands a nice leg kick that just misses River's sensitive parts.
McCraken connects with a right hand. River shakes it off.
River chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McCraken can pounce on him.
McCraken throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
River misses with a wild body shot.
River throws a body punch but McCraken moves out of range.
River goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
McCraken half committed to a counter leg kick.
McCraken avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
River has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McCraken.
River fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McCraken is out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as McCraken checks a leg kick.
McCraken ducks down and throws a hook to the body but River moves away.
River flicks out a counter leg kick but McCraken steps away.
A slow jab from River misses its intended target.
River lands a nice leg kick that just misses McCraken's sensitive parts.
McCraken scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
River uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McCraken.#T2#
McCraken throws a hook to the side of River's head but River sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McCraken wants to land a leg kick but River is out of range.
McCraken jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
McCraken with the inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
River will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McCraken throws a quick counter head kick but River was just out of range.
McCraken uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from River.
A little feinted left hand from McCraken on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
River plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
River throws a leg kick which misses McCraken's front leg but catches the back leg as McCraken tries to avoid it.
River on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
River missing with a left hand there. McCraken was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
River throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
McCraken blocks a jab.
River checks a leg kick.
McCraken blocks a head kick by River.
McCraken connects with a solid leg kick.
Patrick River has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
River walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
River wants to clinch up but McCraken keeps it at a distance.
McCraken with the inside leg kick.
McCraken connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
River misses the shot to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for McCraken.
McCraken lands a right hook to the body.
Dougal McCraken is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McCraken fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches River on the side of the head.
River throws a leg kick
and McCraken counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
McCraken looks to land a right hand but River moved out of range.
River cracks a nice hook into McCraken's ribs.
McCraken ducks under a wild hook from River.
McCraken was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McCraken misses with a right hand
and River counters with a lovely straight right hand!
River misses with a lunging right hand
and McCraken counters with a left to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McCraken swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T4#
McCraken's hands are dropping dangerously low here and River connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! McCraken scrambles back to his feet.
River is looking to clinch.
McCraken dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on River. That did some damage!
McCraken catches River with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
McCraken takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
McCraken blocks the body kick.
River on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
McCraken jabs at River's body.
River throws a front kick that sends McCraken stumbling back into the cage.
Nice shot lands for McCraken.
McCraken throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
McCraken uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from River.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McCraken dips to his left and cracks River with an uppercut!
River misses with a lunging right hand
and McCraken counters with a nice body shot.
River throws a sloppy head kick and McCraken moves out of range easily.
River misses with a body kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dougal McCraken showed his dominance in that final round.
Well McCraken has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 50:45
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 50:45
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dougal McCraken!
Dougal McCraken retains his welterweight title!
Dougal McCraken 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.

Event: GAMMA#966 Karim v Lovanov
Date: Oct 01, 2022

#R1#
River moves away from the strike by Nurminen.
River takes a shot to the body in his stride.
River with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nurminen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nice defenses there by River.
River waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nurminen.
River with the inside leg kick.
River fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nurminen.
River connects with a right hand. Nurminen shakes it off.
Nurminen misses with a looping right.
River throws out a counter right but Nurminen avoids it with no problem.
Nurminen throws a shot from downtown. River moves away and avoids it.
Nurminen has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Mentor Gym in the buildup to the fight.
River keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nurminen misses the jab.
River takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
River checks a leg kick.
River keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nurminen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract River.
Nurminen throws out a loose jab but River uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nurminen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nurminen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but River is out of range. #TD#
River gets caught napping as Nurminen dives in and scores a takedown. River manages to retain guard.#T1##SUB2#
River looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
River is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nurminen chips away with some ground and pound.
River has Nurminen pulled in close to control his posture.
Nurminen 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.
Nurminen trying to control the position from guard on top but River is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nurminen lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Nurminen throwing strikes from guard but River blocks nicely. #SUB2#
River has his feet on Nurminen's thighs here. He's pushed Nurminen off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Nurminen screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Patrick River!
Patrick River thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: GAMMA#962 Song v Joosep
Date: Sep 03, 2022

#R1#
Jackson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by River.
River just misses with a punch to the body.
Jackson fires out a quick counter leg kick but River just manages to avoid it.
A thudding body kick lands there by Jackson!
River throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Good work by River as he checks the leg kick.
River misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jackson lands a leg kick that knocks River off balance momentarily.
Jackson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
River tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nice uppercut lands for River. That snapped Jackson's head back.
River throws the left hand but Jackson avoids the punch easily.
A little feinted left hand from Jackson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
River connects with an inside leg kick.
River is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
River thumps Jackson with a low kick.
Jackson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from River.
Jackson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big right from Jackson misses. #T1#
River pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jackson is out of range and River settles back down.
River takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A swing and a miss from River.
Jackson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
River waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jackson.
It looked like Jackson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Demetrius Jackson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
River tries to work over Jackson's front leg with a kick but Jackson checks it.
Jackson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Blacktalians MMA in the buildup to the fight.
River sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
River misses with a body shot.
River lands a high kick!
River throws out a loose jab but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
River misses with a body shot.
Jackson misses with a low kick.
River misses with the body kick
letting Jackson counter with a right hand.
A clash of legs there as River blocks the low kick.
A good leg kick by River.
Jackson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jackson lands with a cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
River throws a hook but Jackson blocks it.
Jackson swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T2#
Jackson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
River chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jackson can pounce on him.
River thows a leg kick but Jackson checks it
and Jackson counters with a leg kick.
River tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A quick step to the side and Jackson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jackson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
River checks a low kick from Jackson.
River moves out of range of the body kick from Jackson.
River steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Jackson. That one must have hurt.
River moves out of range of the body kick from Jackson.
River lets loose with a powerful body kick. Jackson will feel that in the morning.
Jackson missing with a left hand there. River was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jackson throws a wild body kick that River sees coming a mile off.
River throws a body punch but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson catches River with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jackson defending well as River loads up on a big left hand.
Jackson tried to counter with a leg kick but River avoided it.
Jackson lands a jab to the head.
A jab from Jackson misses.
River misses with a hook
letting Jackson counter with a right hand. #T3#
A lazy left from Jackson finds it's target.
Jackson misses with a straight right.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jackson.
River throws a hook but Jackson blocks it.
Jackson wants to slow River down by chopping away at his legs.
Jackson throws an off balance right hand
enabling River to counter with a crisp jab.
Jackson with the inside leg kick. #TD2#
River closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Jackson to the mat! Jackson manages to get full guard.
River is looking to advance position but Jackson has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
River wants to hold on but Jackson pushes him away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
River gets back to half guard.#T4##SUB2#
River is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jackson pulls his head out easily.
River is trying to maintain the position but Jackson is very close to passing his half guard.
River wants to improve his position but Jackson is controlling well.
Jackson trying to control the pace.
River is pressing down on Jackson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
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 Demetrius Jackson will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jackson scores with a spinning back kick!
Jackson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before River can pounce on him.
Jackson thumps River with a low kick.
Jackson moves out of range of the leg kick from River.
River throws a body shot but no joy.
River throws out a powerful jab.
River tries to clinch
enabling Jackson to counter with a crisp jab.
Jackson circles away from the clinch attempt.
River takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jackson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. River doesn't seem bothered though.
River lands a body shot.
River checks a low kick from Jackson.
Jackson misses with an attempted mid kick.
River swings away with a body shot that misses
and Jackson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A left lands for River.
River's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Jackson lands a nice leg kick that just misses River's sensitive parts.
River throws a hook to the side of Jackson's head but Jackson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
River slips under a jab.#T1#
Jackson missing with a left hand there. River was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A looping hook to the body misses from River. Jackson does a little dance to reset his feet.
River throws a big shot that misses.
Jackson blocks a low kick nicely.
Jackson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by River.
Jackson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Demetrius Jackson is winning the standup battle so far.
River throws a low kick but Jackson moves out of range easily.
A little feinted left hand from Jackson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#TD2#
River shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
River throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
River throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
River moves nicely into side control.
Jackson taking punishment in the form of punches. #T2#
Jackson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
River creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
River creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Jackson sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
River tries to score with some ground and pound. Jackson controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #SUB2#
River has an Americana. Jackson didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! River is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if River hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Patrick River!
An out of breath Patrick River thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: GAMMA#957 Wayne v Nascimento
Date: Jul 30, 2022

#R1#
A slapping leg kick lands for River.
River comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McCraken smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
McCraken has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Chakuriki LA Gym in the buildup to the fight.
River connects with an inside leg kick.
River ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McCraken moves away.
McCraken ducks under a wild hook from River.
McCraken quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
River is looking to clinch.
McCraken throws a looping overhand right but River ducks down to avoid it.
River misses with a hook. McCraken ducked under it nicely.
River ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McCraken throws a leg kick but River sees it coming and moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
River lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
River throws an overhand right that lands on McCraken's shoulder, as McCraken tries to avoid the shot.
McCraken is looking to counter punch.
River tries to score with a low kick but McCraken moves his leg out of the way.
McCraken throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
River throws a body punch but McCraken moves out of range.
McCraken swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
River keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
River misses with a low kick.
McCraken throws a looping overhand right but River ducks down to avoid it.
A jab from River finds it's way through McCraken's defenses.
A cross from River lands.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by McCraken.
Patrick River seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCraken slips under a jab from River.
River lands a leg kick that knocks McCraken off balance momentarily.
River misses with a hook
and McCraken counters with a stiff right hand.
River misses with an uppercut.
McCraken is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
River scores with a leg kick.
Dougal McCraken is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McCraken moves out of range of the body kick.
Nice takedown defense from McCraken. No joy for River on that attempt. #T2#
McCraken takes a swing at River's ribcage but misses.
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!
Crunch! River slams his shin into McCraken's torso.
McCraken looks to land a body kick but River moved away.
River cracks McCraken with a right hand to the side of the head.
River pulls out of a head kick attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from McCraken misses the target.
River throws a poor cross that misses
and McCraken counters with a stiff right hand.
A decent looking cross lands there for McCraken.
McCraken wants to slow River down by chopping away at his legs.
River thuds a left hand into McCraken's body.
River looks for the body kick but McCraken saw that one coming.
McCraken seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#CL2#
River has taken the fight to the clinch.
McCraken misses with a body punch.
Stalling in the clinch from River.
McCraken swings wildly with an uppercut but River uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
McCraken breaks the clinch. #T3#
McCraken avoids the head kick by River.
McCraken looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
River throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McCraken swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
River throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
River jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
River throws a right hand that misses
and McCraken counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
McCraken takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
McCraken scores with a jab to the body.
River misses with a low kick.
River with the inside leg kick.
McCraken looks for the body kick but River saw that one coming.
River misses with a hook to the body
and McCraken counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps River thinking.
McCraken scores with the left hand. River knows he should have avoided that one.
Some bone on bone action there as McCraken checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
River misses with a hook to the body
and McCraken connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
River scores with a nice strike.
River fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McCraken.
River is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McCraken.
River throws a right hand that misses
and McCraken counters with a lovely straight right hand!
River misses with a leg kick.
McCraken is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
River lands a jab to McCraken's midsection.
Nice straight punches there by River. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of River.
A decent looking body kick lands there for River.
River rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling McCraken to counter with a crisp jab.
A cross from McCraken lands.
River misses with a right hand
letting McCraken counter with a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
River throws a leg kick
and McCraken counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Patrick River will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
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 tries to clinch up.
River fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but McCraken avoids it really well and circles away.
McCraken jabs River right on the nose. River blinks but takes it well.
River scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McCraken doesn't seem bothered though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCraken walks into a left hand.
River with a nice calf kick.
River throws a right hand that misses
and McCraken counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
McCraken showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from River. #T1#
A jab from McCraken misses.
River feints and then cracks McCraken's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McCraken down.
River throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
McCraken throws a counter high kick but River was just alert enough to avoid it.#CL2#
River has McCraken up against the cage in a clinch. #TD2#
River jumps guard and drags McCraken to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB#
McCraken has gone for a leg lock! River slips out almost immediately though and dives into McCraken's guard.#REVB#
River throws a big elbow that misses.
McCraken looking to control. #SUB2#
River thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T2#
River throwing strikes from guard but McCraken blocks nicely.
River wants to control from the top but McCraken keeps moving.
McCraken trying to keep a closed guard but River is proving a slippery customer.
River won't allow McCraken to sweep him here.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as McCraken holds on and takes a little breather. #T3##SUB#
River avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
River with a nice head shot there.
River trying to control but McCraken is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
McCraken scoring well with a low kick there. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
McCraken avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McCraken scores with a nice right hand.
River throws a sloppy head kick and McCraken moves out of range easily.
River cracks McCraken with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
River throws a looping overhand right but McCraken ducks down to avoid it.
River fails with the takedown
and McCraken counters with a thumping low kick.
River is looking to slow McCraken down with leg kicks.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
River misses with a body kick.
A low kick lands for River. #CL2#
River has closed the distance and engaged McCraken in a clinch.
River has McCraken pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. McCraken manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Patrick River showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
River misses with an uppercut. McCraken saw that one coming.
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.
River takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Patrick River seems to be getting the better of the standup.
River shoots in but no luck this time.
River keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McCraken scores with a leg kick.
River misses with a body shot.
River tries to close the distance and clinch up but McCraken swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McCraken throws the left hand but River avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
River misses with a shot to the body
and McCraken counters with an outside leg kick.
River wants to clinch.#T1#
River swings away with a leg kick that misses.
McCraken checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
River moves out of range of the strikes.
River lands with a nice body punch.
River swings and misses with a shot to the body
and McCraken counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McCraken slaps away a takedown attempt from River, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nice body punch from River.
A combination from McCraken does no damage.
River scores with a hook to the body. McCraken takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
River misses with a body shot.
A quick step to the side and McCraken tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
River moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dougal McCraken has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
River wants to land a leg kick but McCraken is out of range.
River swings widly with a right hand
and McCraken counters with a nice uppercut.
McCraken is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
River moves out of range as McCraken strikes.
River lands a right hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McCraken takes a swing at River's ribcage but misses.
McCraken throws a poor cross that misses
and River cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
River scores with the left hand. McCraken knows he should have avoided that one.
McCraken checks the leg kick nicely there.
It looked like McCraken wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McCraken bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps River's head backwards.
McCraken slips a jab from River.
River throws a leg kick but McCraken moved away.
A quick step to the side and McCraken tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A slapping leg kick lands for McCraken.
River tries to clinch up.
McCraken appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#T3##CL2#
River has taken the fight to the clinch.
River keeps the fight in the clinch, despite McCraken's efforts to push away.
McCraken tries to land knees in the clinch but River avoids the damage to the body.
McCraken is looking to control River's arms but River gets an underhook and turns him. Now McCraken has his back to the cage.
River lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
River utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McCraken.
River is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Dougal McCraken has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick River.
River lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McCraken backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McCraken.
River blocking some punches. #BC#
McCraken breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
River needs to keep his hands up - McCraken had a free shot at his head there.#CUT#It looks like Patrick River has been cut.#CL2#
McCraken tries to keep at a distance but River has taken the fight into the clinch.
A shot in the inside from McCraken. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McCraken swings wildly with an uppercut but River uses good head movement to avoid it.
McCraken misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from McCraken on the inside.
Patrick River seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
River lands a left hand that snaps the head of McCraken backwards.
McCraken tries to work over River's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McCraken managing to block the knees to the body from River.
McCraken gets through River's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from River - that landed with a thud.
River doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
River can't find room to land a body shot as McCraken controls the action.
McCraken tries a body shot but River blocks it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McCraken creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McCraken tries to throw a body punch but River avoids it by throwing McCraken back against the cage.
McCraken cracks River with a nice body shot.
A head punch on the inside from McCraken fails to land.
River lands with a left to the head.
McCraken tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

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 Dougal McCraken.
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 Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: GAMMA#954 Karim v LaTroy
Date: Jul 09, 2022

#R1#
River lands the left hand.
A head kick by River misses
and Gerber counters with an outside leg kick.
River waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gerber.
Gerber throws out a counter right but River avoids it with no problem.
River takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gerber avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gerber looks to score with a jab to the body but River is just out of range.
Gerber throws a sloppy head kick and River moves out of range easily. #TD#
River is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Gerber's half guard.
River not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Gerber keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gerber is refusing to be controlled, as River sits in half guard. #SUB#
River is looking for a kimura here. #T1#
River sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gerber defending well though.
River wants to control but Gerber is keeping him busy.
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 Gerber's temple. #SUB#
River seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
River is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Gerber is trying is best to control the position here. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
River seems to be looking for submissions.
Gerber blocking the ground and pound attempt from River.
Gerber is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gerber is trying to maintain the position but River is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
River tries to pass to full mount but Gerber defends it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Gerber lands a glancing blow to the side of River's head.
Gerber bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gerber has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from River.
River swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gerber.
Gerber lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Gerber misses with a low kick.
River throws a head kick that Gerber semi-blocks.
River misses with a left hand
and Gerber counters with a solid body kick.
Gerber throws a body shot but no joy.
River bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A good leg kick by River.
Patrick River seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
River drives through and clinches with Gerber against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gerber is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but River is keeping busy.
River lands with a short shot to the head. #T4#
River goes for a takedown attempt but Gerber pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
River goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Horrible takedown attempt by River or perhaps it was just good defense by Gerber, which made it look bad.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gerber! But no joy.
Gerber scores with a nice head shot.#CL#
River clinches with his opponent.
Gerber is trying to force a seperation but River has the dominant position.
Gerber tries to break the clinch but River is controlling the position.
Gerber lands an elbow that stopped River in his tracks for a moment. #CUT2#It looks like Patrick River has been cut.
River misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gerber scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gerber takes an elbow to the temple.
Gerber 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Patrick River dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Patrick River's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Gerber throws an uppercut from half a mile away. River sees it coming and avoids it easily.
River connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A solid body kick from Gerber.
River shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Gerber misses with a low kick as River jumps back.
Gerber scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
River lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Gerber uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from River.
River avoids the head kick by Gerber.
River stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gerber.
Gerber lands a nice shot to the body.
River is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
River throws a shot from downtown. Gerber moves away and avoids it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from River. #T1#
River throws a looping overhand right but Gerber ducks down to avoid it.
Gerber has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from River.#CL#
Gerber gets tackled into the cage by River. River maintains the clinch.
A short left from Gerber.
I was talking to River's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Gerber misses with a punch on the inside.
River throws a head punch that misses.
River softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#TD#
River gets a trip takedown into half guard.
River throwing shots but Gerber is blocking nicely.
Gerber tries to get to full guard but River has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gerber is doing well to control the position and prevent River from advancing to side control.
River keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T2#
Gerber is not content to let River control the position.#SUB#
River is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Gerber still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Gerber has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gerber throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
River gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Gerber is stalling here. River is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Gerber seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and River has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. #T3#
Gerber is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
River is looking to take a break and control but Gerber is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gerber keeps River under control for a moment.
Gerber struggling a bit here.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gerber is looking to regain half guard here but River keeps moving and retains side control.
You can see the frustration on Gerber's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gerber is not content to let River control the position.
Gerber tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but River wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
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 Patrick River will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Patrick River's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Gerber swings for the body but River moves out of range.
River has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gerber.
River throws out a leg kick but Gerber moves out of range and River only half commits.
River lands an overhand right.
River closes the distance looking to clinch
and Gerber counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gerber throws a body punch but River moves out of range.
River misses with a double jab. #TD#
Gerber tries to sprawl but River drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Gerber is looking to get back to is feet but River passes into side control.
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!#SUB#
River thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
River sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Gerber is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position. #T1#
River sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Gerber is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
River taking a break here but Gerber is having none of it and regains half guard.
River wants to free his trapped foot but Gerber is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
River maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Gerber could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but River has cracked it and Gerber is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by River!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Patrick River!
After winning the bout, Patrick River thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: GAMMA#951 Karim v Hiro
Date: Jun 18, 2022

#R1#
River tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Danilov. River does a little dance to reset his feet.
Danilov takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Danilov misses with a low kick.
River is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
River lands with a right hand. #CL#
Danilov has River up against the cage in a clinch.
Danilov prevents a takedown attempt there. #TD2#
River jumps guard and drags Danilov to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Danilov is working River over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Danilov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Danilov works over River with some ground and pound from guard.
Danilov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Danilov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Danilov trying to control but River is working from the bottom. #T1#
Danilov distracts River with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Danilov 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.
Our spies down at at Rivers Edge Gym inform us that River has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Danilov trying to control but River is working from the bottom.
River bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Danilov's guard. #REVB#
River postures up and lands a big shot to Danilov's brow.
Danilov working a defensive guard here.
Danilov tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2##SUB2#
River drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Danilov manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now River has Danilov in his guard.#REVR#
Danilov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
River looking to control.
Danilov distracts River with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Danilov stays in close to River's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
River throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Danilov 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.
Danilov is working River over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Danilov content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
River working for submissions but it's allowed Danilov to get to half guard.
Danilov trying to control the action but River is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
River looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Danilov trying to control the pace. #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.
Danilov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. River defending well though.
Danilov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB2#
River looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
River looking for submissions off his back.
Danilov working the head and body with strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Danilov is trying to control. River wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Danilov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Danilov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ruslan Danilov dominated that round.
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#
Danilov doesn't manage to clinch there - River circles away. #TD#
Danilov manages to get an easy takedown there - catching River on his heels. He'll look to pass River's guard now, I'm sure.
Danilov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Danilov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Danilov throws an elbow that misses. River uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Danilov's guard. Nice move by River!#REVB#
River postures up.
Danilov wants to control the position but River says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Danilov wants to control but River is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
River trying to control the action but Danilov is working from the bottom.
Danilov regains full guard. Nicely done. #T1#
Danilov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Danilov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
River escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Danilov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
River is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Danilov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
River working for a triangle but Danilov defends it easily. #T2#
Danilov controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
River escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Danilov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
River avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
River working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Danilov. #SUB2#
River escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Danilov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Danilov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that River can do to turn this around?#T3#
Danilov stays in close to River's body and controls the position.
Danilov throws a big elbow that misses.
Danilov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
River working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Danilov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Danilov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
River has momentary wrist control but Danilov slips an elbow through the middle.
Danilov passes River's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Danilov trying to control from River's half guard. River has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Ruslan Danilov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Danilov is in close to River's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T4#
Danilov wants to control from the top but River keeps moving.
River 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.
River avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Danilov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of River's head.
Danilov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
River not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Danilov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. River is keeping the position for now.
Danilov distracts River with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ruslan Danilov dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Good work by Danilov as he checks the leg kick.
River throws a looping overhand right but Danilov ducks down to avoid it. #CL#
Danilov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
River misses with a punch to the body.
Danilov blocks a body shot from River.
River tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Danilov holding his opponent close, against the cage.
River works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Danilov connects with a knee to the head. #CUT#It looks like Patrick River has been cut.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Danilov takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Danilov looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
River doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
River misses with a shot to the kidneys.
River can't find room to land a body shot as Danilov controls the action.
River throws a punch but it's blocked by Danilov. #T1#
Danilov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
River goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
River lands a shoulder strike.
Danilov wants to stall.
River tries to work over Danilov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
River struggles to land a body shot inside as Danilov controls his hands.
River is trying to pull guard but Danilov has him pressed against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Danilov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A hook to the body from River.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Danilov.
River works on Danilov's body with a couple of short punches.
River tries to pull guard but Danilov forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Danilov missing with knees to the body.
Danilov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Danilov misses with a body punch.
River lands with a light punch inside. #T2#
Danilov working aggressively here.
River fails to pull guard.
Ruslan Danilov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick River.
River wants to stall.
Danilov lands a right hand that snaps the head of River backwards.
Danilov is working River over against the cage.
River lands a shot to the body.
Ruslan Danilov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
River is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Danilov to keep the fight standing.
Danilov prevents a body shot from River.
River throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Danilovs head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Danilov prevents a takedown attempt there.
Danilov stalling in the clinch.
Danilov trying to control the position but instead, River has worked for underhooks and has pushed Danilov into the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from River.
Patrick River has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
River can't find room to land a body shot as Danilov controls the action.
Danilov is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Danilov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Danilov presses River against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Danilov is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Danilov misses with a punch on the inside.
River is trying to stall.
Danilov slows down the pace here.
River presses Danilov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
River doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
River misses with the head strike.
River tries to work over Danilov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Danilov lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T4#
Danilov misses with a knee strike.
River misses with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Danilov.
A head punch on the inside from Danilov fails to land.
River stalling.
Danilov lands with a short shot to the head.
River working aggressively here.
River makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ruslan Danilov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Danilov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Danilov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of River backwards.
River goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Danilov trying to stall but River improves his position.
River tries to throw a body punch but Danilov avoids it by throwing River back against the cage.
Danilov is looking to control River's arms but River gets an underhook and turns him. Now Danilov has his back to the cage.
River takes a knee right on the jaw!
River doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Danilov misses with a short punch on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ruslan Danilov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Danilov, 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 James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ruslan Danilov!
A very excited looking Ruslan Danilov 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: GAMMA#948 Karim v Clark
Date: May 28, 2022

#R1#
Andrianakis throws a jab when River was well out of range.
River lands with a kick to the temple. Andrianakis shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Andrianakis throws a hook to the side of River's head but River sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
River throws a nice inside leg kick.
River connects with an inside leg kick.
River tries a low kick but Andrianakis avoids it.
Andrianakis tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Andrianakis throws a jab but it's blocked by River.
River delivers a nice body kick.#CL2#
Andrianakis gets tackled into the cage by River. River maintains the clinch.
River can't find room to land a body shot as Andrianakis controls the action.
River tries to land knees in the clinch but Andrianakis avoids the damage to the body.
River lands a right hand.
Andrianakis tries to work over River's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Andrianakis lands an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A right hook to the body lands for River.
Andrianakis lands a hook that snaps the head of River backwards.
Andrianakis lands a right hand.
Andrianakis wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
River working some nice short punches in the clinch.
River tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Andrianakis's elbow. #T1#
Andrianakis is trying to push River away but River has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
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.
Andrianakis lands a nice elbow. #CUT#It looks like Patrick River has been cut.
Andrianakis blocks an uppercut.
Andrianakis can't find room to land a body shot as River controls the action.
River has Andrianakis pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Andrianakis manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
River doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Andrianakis throws an elbow that misses.
Andrianakis lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt River or not. #TD2#
River turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!#ES#
Andrianakis explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
A clash of legs there as Andrianakis blocks the low kick.
River connects with a leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Andrianakis on the wrong end of a nice hook.
River misses with a body kick.
Andrianakis throws out a powerful jab.
River throws a nice outside leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Andrianakis looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
River throws a low kick but Andrianakis moves out of range easily.
Andrianakis is looking to counter punch.
Milo Andrianakis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Andrianakis tries to bum rush River with a series of wild strikes but River uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Andrianakis misses the shot to the body.
Andrianakis loads up on a big right hand but River slips the punch.
River dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
River takes a swing at Andrianakis's ribcage but misses.
Andrianakis moves forwards but River connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A telegraphed right hand from River misses the target.
Andrianakis jabbing away but nothing is landing. #TD2#
River shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Andrianakis manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
River wants to control from the top but Andrianakis keeps moving.
River lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Andrianakis is looking to stand up but River isn't so interested in that idea.
River is in close to Andrianakis's body, working some short punches and elbows.#ES#
Andrianakis pushes River off and gets back to his feet. #T3##CL#
Andrianakis has closed the distance and engaged River in a clinch. #BC#
Andrianakis breaks from the clinch.
Andrianakis misses with a body punch
and Andrianakis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Andrianakis cracks River with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Andrianakis throws a jab but it's blocked by River.
Andrianakis takes one to the side of the head.
Andrianakis scores with a body shot.
Andrianakis lands a two punch combo.
Andrianakis has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from River finds it's way round the side to connect with Andrianakis's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
River looks for the body kick but Andrianakis saw that one coming.
River is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A swing and a miss from River.
A little feinted left hand from Andrianakis on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
River connects with the punch.
Andrianakis throws an off balance right hand #CL2#
and River holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Andrianakis can't find room to land a body shot as River controls the action.
Andrianakis lands on the inside with an uppercut.
River doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T4#
Andrianakis misses with a short punch on the inside.
River misses with a hook from the clinch.
I was talking to Andrianakis's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
River misses with a shot to the kidneys.
River tries to throw a body punch but Andrianakis avoids it by throwing River back against the cage.
Andrianakis misses with a body punch.
Andrianakis gets through River's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
River lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Andrianakis.
Andrianakis misses with an elbow over the top.
Andrianakis lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt River or not.
Andrianakis on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Andrianakis lands an elbow that stopped River in his tracks for a moment.
River can't find room to land a body shot as Andrianakis controls the action. #BC#
Andrianakis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
River turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
River lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
River misses with a hook to the body
and Andrianakis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Andrianakis misses with a series of wild punches.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Andrianakis scores with a jab. River acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
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 Milo Andrianakis will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Patrick 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#
Andrianakis looks to score with a jab to the body but River is just out of range.
River displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Andrianakis throws out the jab.
Andrianakis misses the shot to the body.
River will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Andrianakis lunges at River with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by River's hand.
Andrianakis misses with a wild body shot.
River has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
River lands with a right hand.
Andrianakis tries to clinch up.
Andrianakis throws a hook but River blocks it.
River scores with a crisp jab that stopped Andrianakis in his tracks.
River lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nice body punch from Andrianakis.
Andrianakis loads up on a big right hand but River slips the punch.
River chopping away at his opponent's legs. #CL2#
River closes the distance and pushes Andrianakis back into the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
River lands a nice shot to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from River.
Milo Andrianakis has scored more points in the clinch so far.
River jumps guard but Andrianakis stands there with River around his waist. River gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #T1#
Nice elbow from Andrianakis.
A short right from Andrianakis on the inside.
River tries for a takedown but Andrianakis manages to get underhooks.
River working aggressively here.
Andrianakis comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT#That has opened up Patrick River's cut even more.
Andrianakis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Andrianakis creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #CUT#The cut above Patrick River's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Andrianakis blocks an uppercut.
River struggles to land a body shot inside as Andrianakis controls his hands.
River misses with a punch to the body.
River prevents a body shot from Andrianakis.
Andrianakis presses River against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Andrianakis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Andrianakis cracks River with a nice body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Andrianakis.
Andrianakis is working River over against the cage.
River is breathing heavily.
Andrianakis scores with a nice hook to the head.
River avoids the elbow strike from Andrianakis, against the cage.
Andrianakis misses with an elbow strike. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Andrianakis has a couple of punches blocked by River.
River goes for a takedown attempt but Andrianakis pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Milo Andrianakis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick River.
A shot to the body from Andrianakis misses
and River counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #KD#
Andrianakis cracks River with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Andrianakis has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning River to stand back up!#ROC#River is rocked!
Andrianakis avoids the body shot from River.
River is still on wobbly legs! Can Andrianakis finish him?
Andrianakis is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Andrianakis drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks River right on the button. River goes down! Andrianakis follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Andrianakis gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Milo Andrianakis!
During a confident post fight interview, Milo Andrianakis thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: GAMMA#945 Mario v Kebab
Date: May 07, 2022

#R1#
Ohoulihan throws a head kick but River moves out of range.
River lands with a straight right. Ohoulihan didn't see that one coming.
River tries a head kick but it misses.
River swings for the body but Ohoulihan moves out of range.
River looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
River paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ohoulihan scores with a kick to the midsection.
River throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
River smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ohoulihan throws a head kick that misses.
River was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Ohoulihan misses with a straight left.
Ohoulihan scores with a nice head shot.#CUT2#It looks like Patrick River has been cut.
A looping hook to the body misses from River. Ohoulihan does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
River misses with a wild body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from River.
A head kick misses from River.
Ohoulihan tries a low kick but River avoids it.
River fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ohoulihan checks it well. #T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Ohoulihan misses the target.
River uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ohoulihan has time to react.
A swing and a miss from Ohoulihan.
Ohoulihan thows a left - swing and a miss!
River throws a sloppy head kick and Ohoulihan moves out of range easily.
Ohoulihan takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ohoulihan misses with a head kick.
River feints and then cracks Ohoulihan's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ohoulihan down.
River misses with a leg kick
and Ohoulihan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Patrick River seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ohoulihan ducks under a wild hook from River.
A looping hook to the body misses from River. Ohoulihan does a little dance to reset his feet.
River jabs Ohoulihan to the body, keeping him at a distance.
River fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ohoulihan manages to avoid it.
River lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A cross from River lands.
River lands a nice shot that snaps Ohoulihan's head back.
River scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T2##CL#
River moves into the clinch successfully.
Ohoulihan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've been informed that Ohoulihan 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.
River lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ohoulihan backwards.
Ohoulihan has a couple of punches blocked by River.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from River.
Ohoulihan looking to stall.
Ohoulihan throws a punch but it's blocked by River.
River lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC2#
Ohoulihan breaks from the clinch.
Ohoulihan throws a leg kick that misses.
Ohoulihan throws a big shot that misses.
River misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ohoulihan walks into a stiff left hand from River.
Ohoulihan throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Ohoulihan throws a front kick aimed at River's knee but River avoids it well.
Ohoulihan just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromRiver.#T3#
Decent striking displayed by River there.
River slips a straight right by Ohoulihan.#CL#
River has Ohoulihan up against the cage in a clinch.
River lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ohoulihan managing to block the knees to the body from River.
A head punch blocked on the inside by River.
River tries to work over Ohoulihan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
River is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Ohoulihan scores with a shot to the side of River's head.
River blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ohoulihan lands a body punch in the clinch.
River tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
River pushes Ohoulihan back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #T4#
River tries to throw a body punch but Ohoulihan avoids it by throwing River back against the cage.
Ohoulihan is trying to stall.
Ohoulihan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ohoulihan fails to pull the fight into his guard.
I was talking to River's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A left hand lands to the body for River.
River prevents Ohoulihan from breaking the clinch.
River lands an uppercut.
River 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 tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
River can't find room to land a body shot as Ohoulihan controls the action.
River tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ohoulihan avoids it.
River pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
River throws a punch but it's blocked by Ohoulihan.
River pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Ohoulihan misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Patrick River dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Patrick River's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
River lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A nice leg kick lands there from River.
River scores with a kick to the midsection.
River throws a nice looking combination but Ohoulihan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
River tries to score with a low kick but Ohoulihan moves his leg out of the way.
Ohoulihan lands with a shot to the body.
River takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
River takes a swing at Ohoulihan's ribcage but misses.
Ohoulihan throws a shot from downtown. River moves away and avoids it.
Ohoulihan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by River.
Ohoulihan misses with a shot to the body
and River cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ohoulihan lands a lovely overhand right.
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!#CL#
River clinches up with Ohoulihan and pushes him back against the cage.
River is trying to pull guard but Ohoulihan has him pressed against the cage.
Ohoulihan wants to stall.
A short uppercut from River. #T1#
A quick uppercut on the inside from River.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for River.
Ohoulihan lands a body punch in the clinch.
River tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ohoulihan's elbow.
River presses Ohoulihan against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ohoulihan trying to stall but River improves his position.
River is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ohoulihan can do to turn this around?
River throws a head punch that misses.
The referee calls for River to work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ohoulihan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
River lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ohoulihan or not.
River stalling against the cage.
Patrick River has scored more points in the clinch so far.
River can't get the takedown.
River tries a body shot but Ohoulihan blocks it. #T2#
River wants to stall.
Good body shot from Ohoulihan.
River tries a body shot but Ohoulihan blocks it.
A nice left hand lands by River.
Ohoulihan misses with the head strike.
Ohoulihan trying to control the position but instead, River has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ohoulihan into the cage.
River struggles to land a body shot inside as Ohoulihan controls his hands.
Ohoulihan stalling against the cage.
River is stalling here.
A right hand to the body from Ohoulihan.
River misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T3#
River fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
River can't find room to land a body shot as Ohoulihan controls the action.
River softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ohoulihan tries to throw a body punch but River avoids it by throwing Ohoulihan back against the cage.
Ohoulihan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
River blocking some punches.
River stalling against the cage.
River controlling the action here for a moment.
River working aggressively here.
Ohoulihan trying to stall but River improves his position.
River tries a body shot but Ohoulihan blocks it.
River lands a body punch in the clinch.
River misses with some punches. #T4#
Ohoulihan lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC2#
Ohoulihan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ohoulihan's hands are dropping dangerously low here and River connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ohoulihan scrambles back to his feet.
River looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
River tries to move into range but Ohoulihan moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
River tries to clinch up.
Ohoulihan throws a lazy uppercut
and River makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
River throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Ohoulihan avoids a punch combination nicely.
River misses with a body shot.
River connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ohoulihan. Ohoulihan circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ohoulihan looks to score with a jab to the body but River is just out of range.
River fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Patrick River. That's going to take a lot out of him.
River takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Patrick River dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Patrick River's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Ohoulihan scores with a nice strike.
River misses with the combination. #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 Ohoulihan!
Who's going to make the next move?
River passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Ohoulihan!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ohoulihan wants to control but River is having none of it.
River landing shots from mount. #T1#
River dominating with strikes here.
A nice elbow there by River.
Ohoulihan tries to hold on but River postures up.
Ohoulihan is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ohoulihan regains half guard.
Ohoulihan lands one or two decent shots to the body here. Although from his own half guard, he's not going to be causing too much damage.
Ohoulihan tries to roll over but River keeps him under control.
River is trying to control. Ohoulihan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Seamus Ohoulihan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##SUB#
River is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ohoulihan on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ohoulihan punching from the bottom.
River throwing shots but Ohoulihan is blocking nicely.
Ohoulihan lands a couple of sideways elbows.
Ohoulihan gets back to full guard.
River preventing the sweep. #T3#
River with a flurry of punches that miss.
River postures up.
River wants to pass the guard but Ohoulihan is keeping the position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Ohoulihan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
River's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ohoulihan connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! River scrambles back to his feet.
A nice combination there by River.
Ohoulihan throws a right and a left that River avoids nicely.
River looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
River takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
River lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Ohoulihan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. River darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T4#
A thudding body kick lands there by River!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ohoulihan throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ohoulihan tries a head kick but it misses.
River lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
River feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ohoulihans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ohoulihan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by River.
River throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ohoulihan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A nice leg kick from River, right into the meat of the thigh.
River ducks under a wild hook from Ohoulihan.
River jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Ohoulihan scores with a sloppy right hand. River should have avoided that one.
Ohoulihan throws a hook but River avoids it easily.
Ohoulihan punishes River's body with a nice straight punch.
River lands with a nice combination. Ohoulihan backs away looking to recover.
River lands with a thumping leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Patrick River showed his dominance in that final round.
Well River has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: GAMMA#943 Huwan v Aurelius
Date: Apr 23, 2022

#R1#
Dambullah 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 misses with a body shot.
Dambullah misses with an uppercut. River saw that one coming.
River tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dambullah was well out of range. Poor timing from River.
River dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dambullah. That did some damage!
A telegraphed right hand from River misses the target.
Dambullah misses with a body shot.
River is looking to chop away at Dambullah's legs.
River drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
River scores with a jab to the jaw.
Dambullah scores with a leg kick.
Dambullah moves out of range as River strikes.
River throws an off balance right hand
and Dambullah cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
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 Dambullah has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Dambullah and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Dambullah jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
River has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dambullah finds it's way round the side to connect with River's head.
Dambullah works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
River looks to land a combination but Dambullah avoids it well.
River throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#T1#
Dambullah checks the leg kick nicely there.
Dambullah lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dambullah lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
River swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Dambullah throws out a counter right but River avoids it with no problem.
River finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Dambullah has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
River lands with a cross.
River misses with a two punch combination.
River misses the shot to the body.
River throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
River misses with an uppercut.
River dives in for a single leg takedown but Dambullah sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Dambullah cracks River with a nice body shot.
River struggles to land a body shot inside as Dambullah controls his hands.
Dambullah is leaning against River and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
River misses with the head strike.
A short right from Dambullah.
Dambullah misses with the head strike.
River working aggressively here.
Dambullah blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dambullah lands a body punch.
Dambullah scores with a hook to the body.
River is breathing heavily.
Dambullah lands a right hand that snaps the head of River backwards.
Dambullah has a couple of punches blocked by River.
River is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Dambullah to keep the fight standing.
Dambullah working some nice short punches in the clinch.
River lands an uppercut.
River is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Patrick River. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dambullah working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dambullah.
Dambullah lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of River backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for River.
A nice left hand lands by Dambullah.
River lands a nice shot to the body. #BC2#
Dambullah manages to break the clinch.
Dambullah lands a nice leg kick that just misses River's sensitive parts.
River throws a body punch but Dambullah moves out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Dambullah as he connects with a hook.
River throws a front kick aimed at Dambullah's knee but Dambullah avoids it well.
Dambullah only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A good leg kick by Dambullah. #T3#
Dambullah tries to score with a low kick but River moves his leg out of the way.
A clash of legs there as Dambullah blocks the low kick.
Dambullah looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dambullah feints and then cracks River's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow River down.
Dambullah cracks River with a good jab.
River misses with a low kick.
Papa Moosh Dambullah is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
River throws an overhand right that lands on Dambullah's shoulder, as Dambullah tries to avoid the shot.
Dambullah throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
River throws a leg kick but Dambullah sees it coming and moves out of range.
River attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
River tries to clinch up.
Dambullah 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.
A low kick from River misses
and Dambullah counters with a straight right hand.
River tries to clinch but Dambullah is having none of it.
Dambullah throws the kick towards the body but River avoids it.
Dambullah throws a shot from downtown. River moves away and avoids it.
River with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dambullah to score with a decent uppercut.
Dambullah misses with a low kick. #T4#
The fight stays on the outside here - River looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
River fails with the takedown.
River throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dambullah counters with a low kick, right behind River 's knee.
Dambullah is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! River had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Dambullah moves into range and connects with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
River misses with a straight left.
River misses with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from River. Dambullah does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dambullah swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Good standup being displayed there by Dambullah as he connects with a hook.
A nice leg kick from River, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dambullah chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good exchange - Dambullah coming out on top.
Jab, jab by River - just one landing.
Dambullah thumps River with a low kick.
Dambullah throws a chopping leg kick but River manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
River throws a leg kick
and Dambullah counters with a stiff right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Papa Moosh Dambullah dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Dambullah buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dambullah lands with a thumping leg kick.
Dambullah takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dambullah throws a leg kick but River sees it coming and moves out of range.
Dambullah pivots, looking for a leg kick but River is out of range and Dambullah settles back down.
River is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Jab from Dambullah.
Dambullah tests River's chin there with a solid looking shot.
River gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Dambullah lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dambullah tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but River was well out of range. Poor timing from Dambullah.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dambullah misses the jab.
River swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#TD#
Dambullah gets caught napping as River dives in and scores a takedown. Dambullah manages to retain guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dambullah seems keen to control River's posture.
River postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Dambullah looking for a sweep. Not yet Dambullah, not yet.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dambullah wants to improve his position but instead River has moved into half guard.
Dambullah regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from River.
Dambullah lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
River seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
River is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dambullah has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Dambullah preventing the sweep.
River has control of Dambullah's left arm, preventing Dambullah from doing any damage.
River keeping moving, preventing Dambullah from controlling successfully.
Dambullah passes River's left leg - he's now in half guard.
River is concentrating on defense, preventing Dambullah from advancing position.
Dambullah takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T3##SUB#
River looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Dambullah is thwarting River's attempts to control the position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
River swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Papa Moosh Dambullah seems to be getting the better of the standup.
River throws a body punch but Dambullah moves out of range.
Dambullah connects with a single shot there.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
River waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dambullah.
Dambullah steps to the side to avoid the strikes from River.
Dambullah thumps River with a low kick.
Dambullah with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dambullah lands a jab to the nose.
Dambullah swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
River stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
River scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
River shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dambullah sprawls well. Dambullah wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. River gets slowly back to his feet.
Dambullah lands the left hand.
River with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
River tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dambullah sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten River somewhat.
It seemed like Dambullah was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Papa Moosh Dambullah showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
River shoots in but no luck this time.
River throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dambullah. That's going to slow River down.
River shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dambullah sprawls well. Dambullah wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. River gets slowly back to his feet.
Dambullah swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dambullah connects with a solid leg kick.
A nice leg kick from Dambullah, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dambullah connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dambullah fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but River is out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from River misses the target.
River misses with a low kick.
Dambullah scores with a leg kick.
Dambullah lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
River slips under a jab.
Dambullah misses with a low kick. #T1#
Dambullah throws an uppercut from half a mile away. River sees it coming and avoids it easily.
River on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
River misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dambullah counters with a body kick.
Dambullah scores with a shot to the body.
Patrick River seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Dambullah throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
River uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dambullah.
Dambullah with the inside leg kick.
River misses with a low kick.
Dambullah throws a nice inside leg kick.
River uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dambullah.
River checks the leg kick nicely there.
River lands with a shot to the body.
River takes one to the chin there.
Dambullah moves out of range of the body kick from River.
Dambullah connects with a looping right hand.
Dambullah throws a front kick aimed at River's knee but River avoids it well. #T2#
River throws a right hand that misses
and Dambullah counters with a leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters circle momentarily. Dambullah darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
River swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dambullah was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Dambullah moves out of range as River throws a body kick.
Dambullah lands a front kick.
Dambullah lands a head shot.
Dambullah scoring well with a low kick there.
River takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from River is defended easily by Dambullah.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Patrick River. That's going to take a lot out of him.
River throws a sloppy head kick and Dambullah moves out of range easily.
River misses with a looping right.
River needs to keep his hands up - Dambullah had a free shot at his head there.
Good work by Dambullah as he checks the leg kick.
Patrick River has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Dambullah stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Dambullah fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but River is out of range.
Dambullah bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Dambullah uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by River.
River tries to move into range but Dambullah moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Dambullah throws a leg kick but River checks it.
River lands with a nice body punch.
A swing and a miss from River.
Papa Moosh Dambullah is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dambullah chopping away at his opponent's legs.
River swings and misses with a hook to the body.
River looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
River misses with a body shot.
Dambullah throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
River misses with a low kick.
Dambullah connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between River's hands.
River has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from River there as he acknowledges the shot.
River has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dambullah.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
River cracks Dambullah with an open hand slap.
Dambullah lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Dambullah checks a leg kick nicely.
A countering left hand to the body from Dambullah misses.
Jab, jab by Dambullah - just one landing.
River lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dambullah circles away quickly and effectively.
Dambullah lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
River lands with a good body shot.
River takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
River takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
River is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
River takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
River misses with a looping right.
River scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dambullah doesn't seem bothered though.
River throws a leg kick but Dambullah checks it.
A little jabbing left from Dambullah on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
River connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Papa Moosh Dambullah comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Dambullah 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Papa Moosh Dambullah!
Papa Moosh Dambullah thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: GAMMA#940 Benedetti v Angus
Date: Apr 02, 2022

#R1#
River throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And Abner counters with a quick kick to the body but River blocks it.
River pushes Abner away with a front kick.
River throws a left and a right that both miss
and Abner counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Patrick River has been cut.
Abner just misses with a punch to the body.
River misses with a two punch combination.
Abner feinted there with a counter leg kick.
River chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Abner can pounce on him.
Abner with a jab.
River misses with a kick to the body
and Abner counters with a nice low kick that buckles River's knee momentarily.
River lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Abner on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Abner uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from River.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Abner finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Abner avoids the body shot from River.
River takes a swing at Abner's ribcage but misses. #T1#
River misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Abner.
Abner throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
River connects with a looping right hand.
River throws a hook but Abner avoids it easily.
Abner feinted there with a counter leg kick.
River throws out a leg kick but Abner moves out of range and River only half commits.
River dips to his left and cracks Abner with an uppercut!
Abner avoids the body shot from River.
Abner appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
River moves out of range of the body kick.
River rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Abner counters with a flying knee. Nice.
We've been hearing reports that Abner has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A cross from River lands.
River wants to slow Abner down by chopping away at his legs.
Abner throws a big shot that misses.
Nice sprawl there from Abner as River shoots in.
Abner looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.#T2#
River takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
River works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
River lands a body shot.
Abner tried to score with a low kick but River checks it.
River lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
River ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
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.
River has his takedown stuffed
and Abner counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Abner buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Abner moves forwards but River connects with a nice, crisp jab.
River throws a leg kick but Abner moved away.
Abner swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
River misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
Abner stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from River.
Jab by River.
River throws a head kick that misses.
River moves out of range as Abner strikes.
River lands an overhand right.
River moves into range and connects with a jab. #TD#
Abner looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Abner 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. #SUB2#
River is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Abner pulls his head out easily.
River wants to get back to full guard.
Abner wants to take a breather but River is having none of it. #T4#
River is looking to improve his position.
Abner wants to free his trapped foot but River is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
River actively working from the bottom here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Abner throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB#
Abner is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
Abner is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. River doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Abner. #SUB#
Abner is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Patrick River will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Patrick River's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
A leg kick checked by Abner.
Nice straight punches there by River. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of River.
River with a nice cross.
River throws a head kick but Abner moves out of range.
Abner has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from River finds it's way round the side to connect with Abner's head. #CL2#
Abner tries to keep at a distance but River has taken the fight into the clinch.
Abner misses with the head strike.
River tries to work over Abner's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
River lands a left hand that snaps the head of Abner backwards.
Abner lands a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abner is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Abner misses with the head strike.
Abner misses with a short punch on the inside.
River scores with a shoulder strike.
River has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Abner is looking to take this one to the mat.
River throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Abners head.
River lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Abner or not. #T1#
Abner throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rivers head.
River taking a breather.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Abner.
Abner is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cayden Abner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Abner 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. Abner gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Patrick River seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slapping leg kick lands for River.
River ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Abner moves away.
River on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Abner throws a series of punches but River avoids them all with ease.
River misses with a body shot.
River swings for the body but Abner moves out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for River.
River lands with a shot to the body.
River fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T2#
River misses with a right hand
and Abner counters with a low kick, right behind River 's knee.
River looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
River fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Abner avoids the body shot from River.
As River tries to get set, Abner tries to push him back and clinch up but River manages to avoid the attempt.
Abner connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Abner ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
River connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
River checks a leg kick.
River motions for Abner to come forward. River throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nice defenses there by Abner.
River uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Abner.#T3#
River uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Abner.
River lands a nice leg kick that just misses Abner's sensitive parts.
River thows a leg kick but Abner checks it
and Abner counters with a thumping low kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. River darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
River dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Abner. That did some damage!
Abner lands a right hook to the body.
A swing and a miss from River.
River checks a leg kick nicely.
River takes one to the side of the head.
Abner stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from River.
Good standup being displayed there by River as he connects with a hook.
That kick from River tenderised Abner's leg. Abner is trying to keep his angry face on.#T4#
Abner misses with a head kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
River lands a really nice looking cross but Abner seems unphased.
River throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Abner.
Abner throws a quick counter head kick but River was just out of range.
River with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #CL2#
River clinches up against the cage.
Abner doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Abner lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
River missing with knees to the body.
Abner is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
River can't find room to land a body shot as Abner controls the action.
Abner wants to get back to striking at distance but River won't allow it.
River is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Abner is keeping busy.
River has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Abner seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if River can turn it around.
River lands a left hand.
River is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Abner on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Patrick River seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#TD#
Abner drags the fight down to the ground.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Patrick River showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Patrick River's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
River stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
River tries to clinch up.
Abner cracks a nice hook into River's ribs.
Abner shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CL2#
River moves into the clinch.
Abner prevents a body shot from River.
Abner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
River throws a head punch that misses.
River blocks a body shot from Abner.
A nice left hand lands by River.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Abner's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
River lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
River lands a body shot.
River tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Abner defends well and River ends up having to push Abner into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
River throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little feinted left hand from Abner on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
River wants to land a leg kick but Abner is out of range.
River tried to score with a low kick but Abner checks it.
River throws a solid leg kick but Abner takes the impact on his shin and smiles at River.
Abner wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Nice jab there from River.
River misses with an attempted mid kick.
River swings for the body but Abner moves out of range.
A low kick from River misses
and Abner counters with a leg kick.
Crunch! Abner slams his shin into River's torso.
River takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
River goes for a double leg but Abner avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Abner continues to drive forward.
Patrick River seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
River fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Abner, pushing him back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Abner creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Abner fails to pull the fight into his guard.
River blocks a body shot from Abner. #T2#
Abner is trying to pull guard but River has him pressed against the cage.
Abner tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Abner goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Abner tries to work over River's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Abner misses with some punches.
A right hand to the body from River.
Abner throws a punch but it's blocked by River.
Abner jumps guard but River stands there with Abner around his waist. Abner gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cayden Abner. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC#
Abner breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
River takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Abner drops his hands momentarily and River takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Abner takes a shot right to the bread basket.
River lands a nice hook to Abner's body. Abner takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Abner fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cayden Abner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Abner throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Abner wants to land a leg kick but River is out of range.
Abner takes a jab right on the kisser.
Abner circles away from the clinch attempt#KD#
and Abner counters with a head kick that drops River to the mat! River scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
River avoids a kick to the body.
Abner is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Abner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Abner went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
River slips under a jab from Abner.
River tries to clinch
and Abner counters with a nice low kick that buckles River's knee momentarily.
Abner changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. River tries to avoid it but Abner manages to keep hold of a leg and drag River to the ground. River escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #T4#
Abner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Abner tries to counter by clinching up but River breaks away and moves out of range.
River tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Abner counters with a straight right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Abner takes one on the button.
River circles away from the clinch attempt
and River counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL2#
River moves into range and clinches up with Abner.
Abner struggles to land a body shot inside as River controls his hands.
Abner blocks a body shot from River.
River trying to stall but Abner improves his position.
River drops down looking for an ankle pick but Abner pulls his leg out and moves away.
River connects with a right hand. Abner shakes it off.

And that's the end of the fight!
Patrick River comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got River 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Patrick River!
After winning the bout, Patrick River thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Cayden Abner spoke after the fight, saying 'Well that was fun, but the result was all wrong and kinda sucked. Let's do it again!'.

Event: GAMMA#937 Sitsongrit v Joy
Date: Mar 12, 2022

#R1#
Magomaevaboff swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
River let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Magomaevaboff has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Chakuriki LA Gym in the buildup to the fight.
River staying out of range there.
A jab from River misses.
River misses with a body shot.
Magomaevaboff looks for the body kick but River saw that one coming.
A lazy left from River finds it's target.
Magomaevaboff thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on River if he has to take too many more of those.
Magomaevaboff keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Magomaevaboff will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away. #TD2#
River closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Magomaevaboff regains full guard. Nicely done.
Magomaevaboff keeping full guard, as River tries to pass. #SUB#
Magomaevaboff looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as River accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
River missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T1#
River trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Magomaevaboff pulls River in to control the position.
River scoring with some ground and pound.
Magomaevaboff is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Magomaevaboff 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#
Magomaevaboff wants to lay and pray for a moment but River keeps working.
Magomaevaboff wants to pass the guard but River is defending well.
Magomaevaboff trying to control the pace.
River is refusing to be controlled, as Magomaevaboff sits in half guard. #T2#
River wants to get back to full guard.
Magomaevaboff performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
River is not content to let Magomaevaboff control the position.#SUB#
Magomaevaboff seems to be looking for submissions.
Magomaevaboff is looking to take a break and control but River is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
River is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Magomaevaboff pulls his head out easily.
River is looking for a sweep. Magomaevaboff is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
Magomaevaboff works his foot free and advances to mount.
River bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Magomaevaboff trying to control the position.
River controlling from the top position.
River trying to control but Magomaevaboff is working from the bottom.
River wants to pass the guard but Magomaevaboff is keeping the position.#T4##SUB#
Magomaevaboff is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and River defends well.
Magomaevaboff keeping full guard, as River tries to pass.
River in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB#
Magomaevaboff has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but River can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Magomaevaboff 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Magomaevaboff looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Patrick River 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#
Magomaevaboff motions for River to come forward. Magomaevaboff throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Magomaevaboff throws a body shot but no joy.
River throws out a counter right but Magomaevaboff avoids it with no problem.
River throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Magomaevaboff sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Magomaevaboff scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A looping hook to the body misses from Magomaevaboff. River does a little dance to reset his feet.
Magomaevaboff misses with a telegraphed body shot
and River cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
River staying out of range there.
River throws a quick inside leg kick.
River will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Magomaevaboff staying out of range there.
A jab from Magomaevaboff does it's job there.
Magomaevaboff throws a leg kick
and River counters with a two punch combo.
Magomaevaboff avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
River throws a low kick but Magomaevaboff avoids it.
River darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Magomaevaboff throws the left hand but River avoids the punch easily.
River doesn't manage to clinch there - Magomaevaboff circles away.
A jab lands there for River.#T1#
Nice shot lands for Magomaevaboff.
River throws a low kick, looking for Magomaevaboff's leg but Magomaevaboff calmly moves out of range.
Magomaevaboff misses the shot to the body.
Magomaevaboff fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
River slips under a jab from Magomaevaboff.
Magomaevaboff staying out of range there.
Magomaevaboff takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
River tries to close the distance and clinch up but Magomaevaboff swats him away and circles back towards the center.
River fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Magomaevaboff manages to avoid it.
Magomaevaboff doesn't manage to clinch there - River circles away.
Magomaevaboff throws a body shot but no joy.
Magomaevaboff takes a swing at River's ribcage but misses.
River dives in and grabs Magomaevaboff's left leg, looking for a takedown. Magomaevaboff pushes down on River's head and hops out.
River tried to score with a low kick but Magomaevaboff checks it.
River moves out of range of the body kick.
River turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T2#
River throws a front kick aimed at Magomaevaboff's knee but Magomaevaboff avoids it well.
Magomaevaboff 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 takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Magomaevaboff defending well as River loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Magomaevaboff misses with a body shot.
River throws out a powerful jab.
River shoots in for a takedown but Magomaevaboff shows good takedown defense.
Nice uppercut lands for Magomaevaboff. That snapped River's head back.
River wants to clinch up but Magomaevaboff keeps it at a distance.
River tries to close the distance and clinch but Magomaevaboff swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Husein Magomaevaboff is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Magomaevaboff circles away from the clinch attempt.
Magomaevaboff tries to clinch up.
Nice defenses there by River.
A little jabbing left from River on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Magomaevaboff scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Magomaevaboff wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Magomaevaboff lands a lovely overhand right.
Magomaevaboff connects with a single shot there.#T3#
Magomaevaboff moves out of range as River strikes.
Magomaevaboff bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Magomaevaboff throws a body punch but River moves out of range.
A good leg kick by River.
The fighters circle momentarily. River darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
River throws a left and a right that both miss
and Magomaevaboff counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
River throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Husein Magomaevaboff is winning the standup battle so far.
Magomaevaboff misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from River.
River slips under a jab.
Magomaevaboff lunges at River with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by River's hand.
River lands with a slapping head kick.
River bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
River misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Magomaevaboff scores with a jab to the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD2#
River drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Magomaevaboff 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##T4##SUB2#
River actively working from the bottom here.
Still in half guard, Magomaevaboff seems content to control.
Magomaevaboff is keen to just control but River is a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magomaevaboff is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because River is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB#
Magomaevaboff is trying to work for a kimura but River is defending well.
River wants to control but Magomaevaboff is keeping busy.
Magomaevaboff is figuring out what he wants to do next.
River trying to control but Magomaevaboff postures up.
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 Husein Magomaevaboff will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Magomaevaboff throws a hook but River blocks it.
Magomaevaboff avoids a kick to the body.
Magomaevaboff checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
River ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Magomaevaboff moves away.
Magomaevaboff throws out a powerful jab.
Magomaevaboff avoids the body shot from River.
River buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
River blocks a leg kick.
A clash of legs there as River blocks the low kick.
A countering left hand to the body from River misses.
Magomaevaboff cracks a nice hook into River's ribs.
River throws a jab when Magomaevaboff was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
River throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Magomaevaboff counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Magomaevaboff takes a swing at River's ribcage but misses.
River walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Magomaevaboff checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
River looks to score with a jab to the body but Magomaevaboff is just out of range.
River has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from River there as he acknowledges the shot.
River takes a swing at Magomaevaboff's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Magomaevaboff swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That kick from River tenderised Magomaevaboff's leg. Magomaevaboff is trying to keep his angry face on.#CL#
Magomaevaboff moves into the clinch.
Magomaevaboff lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from River fails to land.
Magomaevaboff presses River against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
River jumps guard but Magomaevaboff turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Magomaevaboff is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Magomaevaboff struggles to land a body shot inside as River controls his hands.
Magomaevaboff lands with a right to the head.
River misses with a punch on the inside.
Magomaevaboff blocks a body shot from River.
River prevents a body shot from Magomaevaboff.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Magomaevaboff creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Stalling in the clinch from River.
River misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T2#
River tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Magomaevaboff's elbow.
River goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
River missing with knees to the body.
River tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Magomaevaboff's elbow.
Magomaevaboff struggles to land a body shot inside as River controls his hands.
Magomaevaboff lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
River misses with a shot to the kidneys.
River takes a shot to the head.
River jumps guard but Magomaevaboff turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
River jumps guard.
Magomaevaboff trying to control but River is working from the bottom.
Magomaevaboff's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Magomaevaboff passes easily into side control. Nice work.
River is not content to let Magomaevaboff control the position. #T3#
River tries to improve position but can't.
River is trying to work for a sweep but Magomaevaboff has mounted him!
Magomaevaboff lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
River has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there. #SUB#
River preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Magomaevaboff. #SUB#
River is having to fend off submission attempts from Magomaevaboff, who is looking to sink in the choke. Magomaevaboff doesn't have the hooks in though and River manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard.
River throws a big elbow that misses. #T4#
River postures up and lands a big shot to Magomaevaboff's brow.
Magomaevaboff wants to control the position but River says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Magomaevaboff is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Magomaevaboff is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and River has latched onto it... Big trouble! River pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Magomaevaboff is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from River!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Patrick River!
Patrick River thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: GAMMA#936 Spratt v Legba
Date: Mar 05, 2022

#R1#
Lupei throws a hook but River blocks it.
Lupei throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
River steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Lupei.
River slips a jab and a cross from Lupei.
Lupei doesn't manage to clinch there - River circles away.
River checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
River slips a jab from Lupei.
Lupei tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but River was well out of range. Poor timing from Lupei.#CL2#
River gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Nice body punch from Lupei - that landed with a thud.
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.
River tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lupei lands a shoulder strike. #CUT#It looks like Patrick River has been cut.
Lupei digs a right hand into River's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on River's gas tank.
Lupei misses with a body punch.
River misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
River blocks a body shot from Lupei.
Lupei misses with a hook from the clinch.
A hook to the body from River.
Lupei is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but River is defending well.
River doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lupei 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. Lupei gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Lupei throws a shot from downtown. River moves away and avoids it.#T1#
Lupei slips under a jab.
A jab from River misses.
Lupei connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A cross from Lupei lands.
Lupei throws a wild body kick that River sees coming a mile off.
Lupei wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A swing and a miss from Lupei.
Nice defenses there by River.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
River blocks a body shot from Lupei.
Lupei tries to work over River's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lupei blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
River doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from River on the inside.
Lupei blocks an elbow strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lupei.
River tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lupei managing to block the knees to the body from River.
River tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lupei misses with a body punch.
River misses with the head strike.
Knees in the clinch landing for River.
River is stalling here.
Lupei lands a hook to the side of the head.#TD2#
River pulls guard successfully.
Lupei pushing down on River's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Lupei is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
Lupei is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so River is just riding it out for now. Lupei eventually gives up the hold. #T3##SUB2#
River looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
River actively working from the bottom here.
Lupei trying to control from half guard but River is working away. #SUB2#
River looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
River actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
River looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Lupei is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB#
Lupei in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. River tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Lupei!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Serafim Lupei!
Serafim Lupei decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: GAMMA#933 Papa v Spratt
Date: Feb 12, 2022

#R1#
River thumps Traveller with a low kick.
A head kick misses from River.
Traveller throws a good cross that connects. #CUT#It looks like Patrick River has been cut.
River wants to slow Traveller down by chopping away at his legs.
Traveller tries to close the distance and clinch but River swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Traveller avoids the body shot from River.
River lands with a good body shot.
Traveller sizes up River with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Patrick River seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
River looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
River lands a high kick!
River thumps Traveller with a low kick.
River connects with a jab.
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 quick head kick that skims the top of Traveller's head.
River moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
River is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Traveller.
A good leg kick by River. #T1#
River misses with a double jab
and Traveller counters with a stiff right hand.
River throws a sloppy head kick and Traveller moves out of range easily.
River will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Traveller gets cracked there but stands up to it.
River staying out of range there.
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.
River cracks a nice hook into Traveller's ribs.#CL2#
River takes the fight into the clinch.
Traveller fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Traveller prevents a body shot from River.
Traveller blocks a body shot from River.
River lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
River leaning his opponent against the cage.#TD2#
River manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #T2##SU#
Traveller stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Traveller throws a body punch but River moves out of range.
Traveller tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and River is able to avoid easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
River lands with a slapping head kick.
River throws a leg kick but Traveller sees it coming and checks it nicely. #TD2#
River feints and as Traveller raises his hands in defense, River changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
River prevents Traveller from getting back to his feet.
River wants to control from the top but Traveller keeps moving.
Traveller wants to stand but River is controlling the position. #T3#
River throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Traveller works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
River stops Traveller from standing up. #ES#
Traveller kicks River off and gets to his feet.
River stuns Traveller with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Traveller checks the leg kick.
Astro Traveller is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A good leg kick by River.
River scores with a push kick.
Traveller takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
River slips a straight right by Traveller.
Traveller takes one to the side of the head.
A big right from River misses. #T4#
River lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Traveller uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before River has time to react.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice straight punches there by River. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of River.
Traveller tries to clinch but River moves out of range.
River now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A head kick misses from River.
River throws a front kick aimed at Traveller's knee but Traveller avoids it well.
An attempted straight right counter from Traveller misses the target.
Traveller looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
River missing with a left hand there. Traveller was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
River swings widly with a right hand
and Traveller counters with a nice leg kick.
River connects with a right hand. Traveller shakes it off.
River takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
River shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Traveller as he avoids it easily.
Traveller feinted there with a counter leg kick.
River throws a leg kick but Traveller moved away.#TD2#
River looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Traveller!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Patrick River dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Patrick River's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
River swings for the body but Traveller moves out of range.
Patrick River seems to be getting the better of the standup.
River moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Traveller takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
River has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A shot to the liver by River. Beautiful body shot.
Traveller tries to clinch but River moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Traveller. River does a little dance to reset his feet.
Good leg kick by River.
A swing and a miss from Traveller.
River works Traveller's body with a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
River attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
River lands a nice leg kick that just misses Traveller's sensitive parts.
Traveller 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 connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Traveller momentarily.
River swings for the body but Traveller moves out of range. #T1#
River throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
River will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Traveller is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
River moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
River plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A big left from Traveller misses.
Traveller ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
River waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Traveller.
Traveller tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. River manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A head kick by River misses
letting Traveller counter with a right hand.
Traveller connects with an inside leg kick.
River throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Traveller moves out of range of the strikes.
River misses with a body shot.
Traveller was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T2#
River lands with a nice body punch.
River swings and misses with a hook to the body.
River throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Traveller lands the left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big right from Traveller misses.
River throws a combination. Traveller tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
River tests Traveller's chin there with a solid looking shot.
River getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
River tries for a takedown but Traveller circles away easily
and Traveller counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#That has opened up Patrick River's cut even more.
Traveller throws a good cross that connects. #ROC#River is rocked!
River moves out of range as Traveller strikes.
River unleashes a big counter combination but Traveller bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
River is still on wobbly legs! Can Traveller finish him?#T3#
Traveller tries to close the distance and clinch but River swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
River seems to have recovered his senses.
Traveller takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Traveller looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Traveller slips a straight right by River.
River fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
River pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
River throws a predictable looking body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A jab from River misses.
Traveller misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Traveller sets himself, and River steps forward looking for the clinch! Traveller avoids it this time.
Traveller takes one to the side of the head. #CL2#
River has taken the fight to the clinch.
Traveller blocks a body shot from River. #BC#
Traveller escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A nice leg kick from River, right into the meat of the thigh. #T4#
River throws a solid leg kick but Traveller takes the impact on his shin and smiles at River.
A little feinted left hand from Traveller on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Traveller throws a poor cross that misses
and River counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Traveller misses with an uppercut. #TD2#
River is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Traveller's half guard.

Traveller makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Traveller moves forwards but River connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Traveller misses the jab.
Traveller throws a leg kick that misses.
River swats away the attempt to clinch by Traveller.
River avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Patrick River showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Patrick 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 scores with a kick to the body.
Astro Traveller has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
River connects with a good right hand that stumbles Traveller. Traveller circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Traveller looks to score with a jab to the body but River is just out of range.
Traveller defends well against a solid takedown attempt from River.
River throws a lazy head kick
and Traveller counters with a nice uppercut.
River dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
River scores with a jab.
River has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Traveller dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Traveller throws a right and a left that both miss.
Traveller throws a big shot that misses.
River throws a chopping leg kick but Traveller manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Traveller misses with a lunging right hand
and River counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
River misses with a body kick.
Traveller's jab looks to have found its range, popping River under the eye.#CUT#The cut above Patrick River's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
River tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Traveller paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Traveller takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
River lands a nice hook to Traveller's body. Traveller takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Traveller thows a leg kick but River checks it #TD2#
and River counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Traveller is trying to stand back up but River is controlling him
River wants to control but Traveller is keeping him busy.
Traveller looks like he's trying to stand up.
River thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Traveller's head.
Traveller is trying to stand up here but River is controlling him well. #T2#
Traveller blocking the ground and pound attempt from River. #SUB#
Traveller looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Traveller is looking to get back to is feet but River passes into side control.
Traveller wants to get back to his feet.
Traveller misses with an elbow from the bottom.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
River scoring with punches and elbows.
River is looking to take a break and control but Traveller is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #ES#
Traveller sneaks out the side door and pushes River away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
River is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Traveller walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Traveller throws a lazy right hand but River sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T3#
River pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Traveller throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Traveller misses with a jab to the body
letting River counter with a right hand.
River connects with an inside leg kick.
River takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Traveller.
River throws a head kick but Traveller moves out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Traveller checks a leg kick.
River lands a jab to Traveller's midsection.
River connects with an inside leg kick.
River connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Traveller stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from River.#T4#
River scoring well with a low kick there.
River lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Traveller circles away quickly and effectively.
It looked like Traveller was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
This has been an exciting period of action!
River shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Traveller is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
River dodges the punch combination from Traveller.
River scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
River fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That kick from River tenderised Traveller's leg. Traveller is trying to keep his angry face on.
Traveller takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.

And that's the end of the fight!
Patrick River comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got River 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: GAMMA#930 Raffington v Papa
Date: Jan 22, 2022

#R1#
River tries to close the distance and clinch up but Legba swats him away and circles back towards the center.
River takes a jab right on the kisser.
River misses with a lunging right hand
and Legba counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A decent looking cross lands there for Legba.
River with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Legba scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Papa Legba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
River defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Legba.
Legba stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CUT2#It looks like Patrick River has been cut.#CL#
River closes the distance and clinches.
Legba changes levels and goes for a takedown here. River fights it off and pushes away nicely.
River lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Legba tries to bum rush River with a series of wild strikes but River uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Legba jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
Legba jabs at River's body.
Legba darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Legba fakes high and swings low for a body shot but River manages to avoid it.
River defending well as Legba loads up on a big left hand.
Legba throws the left hand but River avoids the punch easily.
River connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd cheers as River lands an impressive looking overhand right. Legba doesn't seem phased though.
River lands a jab to the nose.
A leg kick checked by Legba.
Legba lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Legba throws an uppercut from half a mile away. River sees it coming and avoids it easily.
River is looking to score with low kicks.
River tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice shot lands for Legba.
Legba throws a right hand that River ducks under and follows up with a left that River also avoids with ease.#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Legba throws a body shot but no joy.
River looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
River throws a hook but Legba avoids it easily.
River throws a jab but it's blocked by Legba.
Legba catches River with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
River throws a shot to the body.
A punch combination from Legba misses.
Legba lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
River has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Legba stuns River with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
River on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #ROC2#River is rocked!
River slips a straight right by Legba.
Oh River is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Legba swings for the body but River moves out of range.
River seems to have got his legs back now.
Legba takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Legba connects with a right hand. River shakes it off.#T3#
River throws a looping overhand right but Legba ducks down to avoid it. #CL#
River moves into range and clinches up with Legba.
River can't find room to land a body shot as Legba controls the action.
River blocks a punch to the side of the head.
River misses with a punch to the body.
I was talking to River's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Legba slows down the pace here.
Legba is looking for a takedown.
Patrick River has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Papa Legba.#TD2#
Legba ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Legba no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Legba keeping full guard, as River tries to pass. #SUB2#
Legba is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. River is aware though and is defending well.
River trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Legba looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
Legba is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
River drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Legba dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Legba works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Legba is taking a breather. River says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
River is not content to let Legba control the position.#SUB#
River looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
River is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Legba pulls his head out easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Papa Legba dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Patrick River's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
River bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
River lands with a thumping leg kick.
River scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
River on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
River moves out of range of the strikes.
River fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Legba checks it well.
River misses with a jab, cross combination.
Legba misses with a lunging right hand
and River counters with a straight right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Legba. River does a little dance to reset his feet.
River looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Legba uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by River.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
River throws a leg kick but Legba sees it coming and moves out of range.
Legba digs a good body shot into River's ribs.
A jab lands there for Legba.
Legba looks to throw the jab but River is out of range. #T1#
The fighters circling - Legba throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
River seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Donk. Legba catches River right on the button with a cross.
River looks to clinch
and Legba counters with a nice uppercut.
A jab from River misses.
Legba's jab looks to have found its range, popping River under the eye.
Legba lands a body shot.
River jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Legba ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Legba dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
River uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Legba has time to react.
Legba takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Legba has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Legba lands a right hook to the body.
Legba clobbers River with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T2#
River fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Legba is out of range.
Nice shot by Legba.
A jab from Legba misses.
River walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CL#
River takes the fight into the clinch.
River tries to throw a body punch but Legba avoids it by throwing River back against the cage.
River misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A bit of stalling here from Legba.
River's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
River gets underhooks to prevent Legba's takedown attempt.
River misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Legba.
Legba lands a left hand that snaps the head of River backwards.
Legba tries for a takedown. No joy. #T3#
River lands a right hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for River.
Legba 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. Legba gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Patrick River has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Papa Legba.
Legba lands a lovely overhand right.
River throws a body punch but Legba moves out of range.
River misses with a body punch
and Legba counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Legba throws a right hand that River ducks under and follows up with a left that River also avoids with ease.
River staying out of range there.
Papa Legba seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Legba fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Legba throws a big shot that misses.
Legba pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
River is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Legba.
River takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
River displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Legba throws out the jab. #T4#
River pulls out of a head kick attempt.
River lands a nice leg kick that just misses Legba's sensitive parts.
Legba cracks River with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CUT2#Patrick River's cut is getting worse.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Legba slips under a jab from River.
River moves out of range as Legba strikes.
Legba dips to his left and cracks River with an uppercut!
River misses with a leg kick
and Legba counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #TD2#
Legba looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for River!
River is looking for a sweep.
River regains half guard.#SUB2#
Legba is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. River doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Legba.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Legba not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Papa Legba showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Patrick River's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Legba misses with a wild body shot.
River shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Legba eats them both and turns towards River to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
River looks to land a right hand but Legba moved out of range.
Legba jabs at River's body.
Legba jabbing away but nothing is landing.
As Legba backs away, River returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Legba. River does a little dance to reset his feet.
Legba misses with a hook. River ducked under it nicely.
River looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Legba throws a shot to the body.
Legba swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by River.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Legba throws a right hand that misses
and River counters with a left and a right that stings Legba.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
River uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Legba.
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.
Legba moves out of range of the leg kick from River.#T1#
River feints and then cracks Legba's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Legba down.
River looks to score with a jab to the body but Legba is just out of range.
Legba appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Legba throws a looping overhand right but River ducks down to avoid it.
Legba bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
River throws a lazy uppercut
and Legba counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps River thinking.
Legba misses with a series of wild punches.
A jab from Legba misses.
River lands a nice looking kick to the body. Legba takes a step back to recover.
River misses with a body shot.
Legba throws out a loose jab but River uses good head movement to avoid it.
River scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
River throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T2#
A nice inside leg kick there by River. That's going to slow Legba down.
River moves out of range as Legba strikes.
A big right from Legba misses.
River takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
River stuns Legba with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Legba misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from River.
A telegraphed right hand from Legba misses the target. #CL#
River closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Legba is looking for a takedown up against the cage. River gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Legba.
Legba jumps guard but River stands there with Legba around his waist. Legba gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A hook to the body from River.
Legba takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Legba working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Patrick River has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Legba looking for a takedown.
Patrick River has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Papa Legba.
River lands with a short shot to the head.
Legba wants a takedown.
Legba misses with a hook to the ribs.
A body shot lands from River.
River lands with a short shot to the head.
A right hand to the body from River.
Patrick River has scored more points in the clinch so far.
River lands with a light punch inside.
River tries a body shot but Legba blocks it.
Papa Legba is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
River tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Legba's elbow.
Legba goes for a takedown in the clinch but River prevents it.
Legba blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
River lands a body shot.
River tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4#
River misses with a hook from the clinch.
River working aggressively here.
Legba blocks a body shot from River.
River displaying some good clinch control by pressing Legba up against the cage.
Legba avoiding damage as River throws knees to the body.
River goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from River.
River tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Legba's elbow.
River is struggling to control the position.
Good body shot from River.
Legba goes for a takedown attempt but River pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

And that's the end of the fight!
Patrick River showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Legba 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Papa Legba!
In his post fight interview, Papa Legba started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: GAMMA#926 Benedetti v Weight
Date: Dec 25, 2021

#R1#
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.
Weudke blocks a low kick nicely.
Weudke looks like he wants to counter punch here.#TD#
River throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Weudke was covering up waiting for the punch and River finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Weudke pulls River in close to his closed guard and prevents River from doing any damage or advancing position.
River controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
River wants to pass the guard but Weudke is keeping the position.#T1#
Weudke looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Weudke is on top in guard. #REVB#
River trying to control the position. #SUB#
River has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Weudke can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Weudke tries to stand but River is controlling from the bottom. #T2#
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.
Weudke preventing the sweep.
Weudke throws an elbow that misses. River uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Weudke's guard. Nice move by River!#REVR#
River is fighting to break Weudke's control of his arms but Weudke is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
River has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
River connects with a couple of short punches.#T3#
River trying to control but Weudke is working from the bottom.
River tries to free his leg and advance position but Weudke is retaining full guard.
River is looking to work some ground and pound but Weudke has wrist control.
Weudke pulls River in to control the position.
River tries to free his leg and advance position but Weudke is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
River checks a leg kick nicely.
Weudke lands with a good body shot.
River tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Weudke defends well and River ends up having to push Weudke into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
River misses with a body punch.
River pushes off an throws an elbow but Weudke leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A shot in the inside from River. #T4#
River is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Weudke is keeping busy.
Weudke blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC2#
Weudke breaks from the clinch.
Good shot there by Weudke.
River tries to work over Weudke's front leg with a kick but Weudke checks it.
River moves in looking to clinch but Weudke pushes him off.
River stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Weudke.
Weudke throws a shot to the body.
Weudke defending well as River loads up on a big left hand.
Weudke scores with a crisp jab that stopped River in his tracks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
River blocks the body kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Weudke.
River is trying hard to land a takedown here. Weudke sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Weudke checks the leg kick nicely there.
River checks the leg kick nicely there.
Weudke rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and River counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Weudke swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and River counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Weudke thinking.
Weudke connects with a good right hand that stumbles River. River circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Roland Weudke will probably get the nod.
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#
Weudke works River's body with a nice hook.
River lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Weudke lands with a thumping leg kick.
Weudke misses with a few strikes there.
A little feinted left hand from River on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
River missing with a left hand there. Weudke was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
River avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Roland Weudke seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Weudke throws a leg kick but River sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Weudke cracks a nice hook into River's ribs.
River slips a jab from Weudke.
Weudke throws a sloppy head kick
and River counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Weudke lands a really nice looking cross but River seems unphased.
River moves out of range of the body kick from Weudke.
River misses with a body shot
and Weudke counters with a right hand to the body.
Weudke looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
River fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Weudke checks it well.
River thuds his right hand into Weudke's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Weudke checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
River tries to work over Weudke's front leg with a kick but Weudke checks it.
Weudke with a nice calf kick.#T1#
Weudke lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as River backs up against the cage.
River fails with an attempt to clinch.
River fails with the takedown.
River shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Weudke counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps River thinking.
River throws a lazy uppercut
and Weudke counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Weudke fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
River throws a jab but it's blocked by Weudke.
Weudke feints and then cracks River's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow River down.
River throws a leg kick which misses Weudke's front leg but catches the back leg as Weudke tries to avoid it.
Weudke thuds a left hand into River's body.
Weudke dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Weudke throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Weudke has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by River.
River is looking to slow Weudke down with leg kicks.
River takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
River moves out of range as Weudke throws a body kick. #T2#
River with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Weudke avoids the body shot from River.
Weudke lands with a slapping head kick. #CUT2#It looks like Patrick River has been cut.
River wants to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Weudke. River does a little dance to reset his feet.
River lands with a thumping leg kick.
Weudke has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Weudke punishes River's body with a nice straight punch.
Weudke throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
River swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
River fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Weudke avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Patrick River. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That kick from Weudke tenderised River's leg. River is trying to keep his angry face on.
River just misses with a punch to the body.
Weudke just misses with a punch to the body.
Weudke throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #T3#
Weudke takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Weudke scores with a kick to the body.
Weudke steps to the side to avoid the strikes from River.
Weudke misses with a body shot.
River looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Weudke swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
River doesn't manage to clinch there - Weudke circles away.
River misses with a hook. Weudke ducked under it nicely.
Weudke throws a leg kick but River sees it coming and moves out of range.
Weudke wants to land a leg kick but River is out of range.
A jab lands there for Weudke.
Donk. River catches Weudke right on the button with a cross.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Weudke.
Nice body punch from Weudke.
Weudke throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Weudke pulls out of a head kick attempt. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
River working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Weudke can't find room to land a body shot as River controls the action.
Weudke misses with some punches.
Weudke lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of River backwards.
River is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Weudke is defending well for now.
River lands with a light punch inside. #CUT#It looks like Roland Weudke has been cut.
River lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Weudke tries to throw a body punch but River avoids it by throwing Weudke back against the cage.
River working aggressively here.
Weudke can't break the clinch. #BC2#
Weudke breaks the clinch.
River fails in his attempt to clinch.
Weudke is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down River rather than just go for the knockout.
River will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Weudke doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Weudke bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Weudke fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. River looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Weudke works River's body with a nice hook.
Weudke misses with a body kick.
Weudke doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Weudke avoids the body shot from River.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roland Weudke showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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#
Weudke lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Weudke misses with an attempted mid kick.
River fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Weudke checks it well.
Weudke takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Weudke misses with an attempted mid kick.
River works Weudke's body with a nice hook.
Weudke scores with a nice head shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - River looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Weudke blocks a leg kick.
Weudke throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
River takes a swing at Weudke's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
River misses with a leg kick.
Weudke goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
River throws the left hand but Weudke avoids the punch easily.
Weudke works the jab nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - River looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Weudke unleashes a big counter combination but River bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
River is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T1#
Weudke fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
River scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Weudke doesn't seem bothered though. #TD#
River throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Weudke tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. River is in Weudke's guard.
River postures up in Weudke's guard and throws a big left but Weudke blocks it.
River wants to control from the top but Weudke keeps moving.
River working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
River postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Weudke working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from River.
River postures up.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Patrick River overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
River missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Weudke lands a head kick!
River throws a head kick that misses.
Weudke scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Weudke uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from River.
River blocks a leg kick.
Weudke 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.
Weudke throws a body kick that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Weudke moves out of range as River strikes.
Weudke throws a body punch but River moves out of range.
It looked like River was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Weudke.
River moves out of range of the leg kick from Weudke.
Weudke moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
River misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Weudke.
Weudke turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
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 throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
River misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Weudke.
Patrick River has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
River throws a right and a left that Weudke avoids nicely.
Weudke throws a right hand that misses
and River counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Weudke scores with a kick to the body.
River lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Weudke connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between River's hands.
River throws a sloppy body shot
and Weudke counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Weudke pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Weudke lands a slapping body shot.
Weudke throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Weudke swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Weudke. River does a little dance to reset his feet.
A chopping leg kick lands by Weudke.
Weudke works River's body with a nice hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A low kick from River is predictable there
and Weudke counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
River throws a front kick aimed at Weudke's knee but Weudke avoids it well.
Weudke doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A chopping leg kick lands by Weudke.
River tries to clinch but Weudke moves out of range. #T4#
River shoots for a takedown but Weudke saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Weudke feints a counter leg kick.
Weudke feints and then cracks River's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow River down.
River on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
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 slips a jab and a cross from Weudke.
Weudke lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
River misses with a few strikes there.
Weudke goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
A big left from River misses.
Weudke dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Weudke scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Weudke connects with an inside leg kick.
Weudke scores with a sloppy right hand. River should have avoided that one.
River swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A jab lands there for Weudke.
River stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.

And that's the end of the fight!
Roland Weudke comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Weudke 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 James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:30

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

Event: GAMMA#923 Kevin v Mario
Date: Dec 04, 2021

#R1#
That kick from River tenderised Mollen's leg. Mollen is trying to keep his angry face on.
River throws a solid leg kick but Mollen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at River.
Mollen walks into a jab.
River throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Mollen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
River scores with a leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Mollen. Beautiful body shot.
River misses with a looping left.
River chopping away at his opponent's legs.
River connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Mollen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between River's hands.
River misses with a series of wild punches.
Mollen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
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 lazy body kick
and Mollen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
River throws a lazy uppercut
letting Mollen counter with a right hand.
Mollen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before River can pounce on him.
River goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mollen is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from River.#T1#
Mollen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from River.
Nice uppercut there from Mollen.#CUT#It looks like Patrick River has been cut.
River defending well as Mollen loads up on a big left hand.
Mollen moves out of range as River throws a body kick.
Mollen throws a hook but River blocks it.
Mollen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
River throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mollen scores with a jab to the jaw.
The fighters circling - River throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mollen is looking to counter the offense by River and move into the clinch.
River lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mollen at a distance.
Mollen swings for the body but River moves out of range.
A clash of legs there as Mollen blocks the low kick.
River dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mollen. That did some damage!
River lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mollen's sensitive parts.
Mollen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mollen scores with a kick to the body.
Mollen moves out of range of the body kick.#T2#
Mollen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but River moves away.
River connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
River slips under a jab from Mollen.
River misses with an uppercut. Mollen saw that one coming.
Mollen throws out a loose jab but River uses good head movement to avoid it.
River fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mollen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A jab lands there for River.
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 Mollen has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Mollen and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Mollen wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
River tries to land a front kick but Mollen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A quick step to the side and Mollen tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mollen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by River.
Some bone on bone action there as Mollen checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
River throws a leg kick but Mollen sees it coming and checks it nicely.
River throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mollen.
Mollen fires out a quick counter leg kick but River just manages to avoid it.
Patrick River seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mollen throws a body punch but River moves out of range.
River is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Mollen with a body shot.
Mollen loads up on a big right hand but River slips the punch.#T3#
River rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mollen counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A cross from River lands.
Mollen paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
River misses with a combination
letting Mollen counter with a right hand.
Mollen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
River lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Mollen throws a wild body kick that River sees coming a mile off.
River gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Mollen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mollen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but River manages to avoid it.
River swings for the body but Mollen moves out of range.
River misses with a right hand
and Mollen counters with a stiff right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A low kick lands for River.
A punch combination from River misses.
River misses with a double jab. #T4#
River connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mollen walks forward, straight into a front kick from River.
River with a nice calf kick.
River lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
River throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
River throws the left hand but Mollen avoids the punch easily.
River checks a leg kick.
River misses with a double jab
and Mollen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mollen loads up on a big right hand but River slips the punch.
River swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mollen connects with a looping right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jab, jab by River - just one landing.
Mollen avoids the head kick by River.
River thumps Mollen with a low kick.
Mollen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Patrick River dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Patrick River's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Some bone on bone action there as Mollen checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Mollen with the inside leg kick.
Mollen ducks right into an uppercut from River.
River jabs at Mollen's body.
River chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mollen walks into a jab.
River ducks right into an uppercut from Mollen.
Nice cross by River.
Mollen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
River throws a body shot but no joy.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from River.
Mollen is looking to counter punch.
River misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
River connects with an inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mollen missing with a left hand there. River was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Patrick River seems to be getting the better of the standup.
River throws a leg kick that misses.
River throws a body kick that misses
and Mollen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Mollen throws a lazy right hand but River sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
River throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
River avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
River throws a jab but it's blocked by Mollen.
Mollen missing with a left hand there. River was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
River will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
River fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mollen.
River misses with a kick to the body
and Mollen counters with a leg kick.
Nice body kick there by River.
Mollen blocks a jab.
Mollen misses with a looping left.
River moves out of range of the strikes.
River lands a nice shot to the body. #T2#
Mollen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
River wants to slow Mollen down by chopping away at his legs.
Mollen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
River looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mollen scores with a decent looking hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
River connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mollen slips under a jab.
River misses with a wild combination.
River drops his hands momentarily and Mollen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Mollen might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
River misses with the body kick
and Mollen counters with a good low kick that River was not able to check.
Mollen missing with a left hand there. River was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
River moves out of range as Mollen strikes.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts River, as that shot connected. #T3#
River digs a good body shot into Mollen's ribs.
A slow jab from River misses its intended target.
Mollen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A telegraphed right hand from Mollen misses the target.
River lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A lazy left from Mollen finds it's target.
River connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
River with the inside leg kick.
A slow jab from Mollen misses its intended target.
River misses with a hook #CL#
and Mollen holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A short right from River on the inside.
River lands a left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice elbow from Mollen.
Mollen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mollen lands an elbow inside. #CUT#That has opened up Patrick River's cut even more.
River struggles to land a body shot inside as Mollen controls his hands. #T4#
River blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mollen lands a shot to the body.
Mollen keeps the fight in the clinch, despite River's efforts to push away.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Mollen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
River can't find room to land a body shot as Mollen controls the action.
Mollen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#BC#
Mollen breaks the clinch.
River has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mollen throws a head kick but River moves out of range.
River lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
River misses with a lunging right hand
and River takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#The cut above Patrick River's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
River throws a head kick but Mollen moves out of range.
Mollen walks into a jab.
Mollen moves out of range as River throws a body kick.
A good leg kick by Mollen.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
River misses with a body kick.
Mollen misses with a straight left.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Patrick River showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Patrick 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#
Mollen avoids a kick to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Mollen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mollen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from River.
Mollen drops down looking for a counter takedown but River sprawls and moves away.
River swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A head kick misses from River.
River takes a swing at Mollen's ribcage but misses.
River blocks a low kick nicely.
Mollen lunges at River with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by River's hand.
A clash of legs there as Mollen blocks the low kick.
River lands a jab.
Mollen misses with a straight right.
A nice side step and River releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
River with a jab.
River scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
River keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Mollen misses with a low kick.
River throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mollen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T1#
A nice inside leg kick there by River. That's going to slow Mollen down.
Mollen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
River misses the body punch
and Mollen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice body kick from Mollen.
River throws a low kick but Mollen avoids it.
Mollen appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
River tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
River moves out of range of the strikes.
Mollen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
River scores with a nice head shot.
River throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
River throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
River lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mollen's sensitive parts.
The crowd cheers as River lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mollen doesn't seem phased though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
River misses the shot to the body.
Hallis Mollen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Mollen lands a jab.
Nice shot lands for River.
River dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mollen slips a straight right by River.
River scores with a three punch combo!
Mollen throws a body punch but River moves out of range.
Mollen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Mollen tries to counter by clinching up but River breaks away and moves out of range.
River takes one to the side of the head.
River changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mollen finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
River uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mollen.
Mollen moves out of range as River strikes.
Nice jab there from River. #T3#
River looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
River swings for the body but Mollen moves out of range.
River swinging wildly here.
River misses with a hook. Mollen ducked under it nicely.
River swings for the body but Mollen moves out of range.
River throws a hook but Mollen avoids it easily.
River chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A nice leg kick lands there from River.
Mollen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract River.
Mollen takes a jab right on the kisser.
River throws a head kick but Mollen moves out of range.
Mollen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. River sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mollen. That's going to slow River down.
River scores with a body shot. #T4#
Mollen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed River momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
River lunges at Mollen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mollen's hand.
Mollen checks a low kick from River.
Mollen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by River.
River looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mollen throws a leg kick that misses.
River on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mollen. Mollen obviously looking to wear him down.
River looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
River misses with a jab to the body
and Mollen counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#Patrick River's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Mollen moves out of range as River strikes.
River throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mollen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mollen blocks a low kick nicely.
A low kick from River misses
and Mollen counters with a right hand to the body.
River takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
River buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Patrick River comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got River 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Patrick River!
A very excited looking Patrick 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: GAMMA#920 Papa v Raffington
Date: Nov 13, 2021

#R1#
River misses with a wild body shot.
River just misses with a punch to the body.
Legba throws a shot from downtown. River moves away and avoids it.
An inside leg kick from River misses.
Legba connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between River's hands.
River scores with a decent looking hook.
Legba misses with a jab to the body
and River counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Legba displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as River throws out the jab.
Legba is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Legba displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as River throws out the jab.
River thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL#
Legba instigates a clinch.
River stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
River lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Legba backwards.
Legba has River pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. River manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Legba wants a takedown.
River lands with a right to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee is keeping an eye on Legba - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters. #T1#
River fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Legba wants to take the fight to the mat but River manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Papa Legba. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
River is fighting off a takedown attempt but Legba is just too persistent for him and manages to trip River to the mat. River regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Legba stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. River swivels though and keeps the full guard.
River can't keep his opponent in guard - Legba advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
River is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Legba is sneakily working for an arm triangle but River sees it coming and defends easily.
River keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T2#
Legba looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
River is trying to maintain the position but Legba is very close to passing his half guard.
River blocking the ground and pound attempt from Legba. #SUB2#
River looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
River is trying to maintain the position but Legba is very close to passing his half guard.
Legba wants to pass the guard but River is defending well.
River is staying active underneath Legba, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T3##SUB#
Legba is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so River is just riding it out for now. Legba eventually gives up the hold.
River is pressing down on Legba's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
River managing to control the position.
Legba missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Legba trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
River manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Legba manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##T4##SUB#
Legba is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
River trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
River wants to control from the top but Legba keeps moving.
River throws a big right hand that misses.
River must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
River throws a strike but Legba rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
River has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Legba has passed into side control.
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 Papa Legba 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#
Legba misses with a takedown attempt
and River counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice uppercut there from River.
Legba looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
River connects with a leg kick.
River uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Legba.
Legba moves into range and connects with a jab.
River throws a leg kick that is checked
and Legba makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
River slips under a jab.
River fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Legba is out of range.
River lands a jab to Legba's midsection.
River throws a nice inside leg kick.
River throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Legba shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts River as he jumps to the side.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Legba misses with a hook. River ducked under it nicely.
It seemed like River was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Legba avoids the body shot from River.
A shot to the liver by Legba. Beautiful body shot.
Legba chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before River can pounce on him. #T1#
Legba shoots in looking for a takedown. River tries to sprawl out of it but Legba keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. River manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Papa Legba. That's going to take a lot out of him.
River misses with a looping left.
River throws a big shot that misses.
River staying out of range there.
River scores with a jab to the head.
Patrick River seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD#
Legba shoots in and gets a takedown into River's guard.
Papa Legba overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
River keeping moving, preventing Legba from controlling successfully.
Legba won't allow River to sweep him here. #SUB2#
River had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Legba defends it easily.
River is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T2##SUB2#
River working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Legba has passed into half guard! #SUB#
Legba seems to be looking for submissions.
Legba not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Legba trying to control the action but River is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Legba passes to full mount! #T3#
Legba throwing strikes here but River is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Legba tries to control but River wriggling away. #SUB#
Legba goes for an armbar but River turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from River.
Legba keeping moving, preventing River from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Legba throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! River escapes and throws Legba's legs to the side, diving into side control! #T4#
Legba sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Legba moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Legba has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but River can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
River in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB#
Legba looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Patrick River will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Legba checks the leg kick.
Legba on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by River. River obviously looking to wear him down.
Legba throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Legba walks into a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from River. Legba does a little dance to reset his feet.
River throws a solid leg kick but Legba takes the impact on his shin and smiles at River.
Legba was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Legba missing with a left hand there. River was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Legba's jab looks to have found its range, popping River under the eye.
Legba takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Patrick River seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Legba works River's body with a nice hook.
Legba walks forward, straight into a front kick from River.
Legba uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by River.
Legba avoids the body shot from River.
Legba swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
River just misses with a punch to the body.
Legba connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed River momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
River ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Legba takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #T1#
Legba takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nice uppercut there from Legba.
Some wild striking there from River. #TD#
Legba looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
River trying to control the position. #SUB2#
River is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Legba is aware though and is defending well.
Legba throws an elbow that misses. River uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Legba's guard. Nice move by River!#REVB#
River throws a strike but Legba rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T2#
Legba passes River's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Legba is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but River still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, River has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
River in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
River wants to lay and pray for a moment but Legba keeps working.
Legba tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but River presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Legba is trying to escape the mount. #T3#
River with shots to the head and body - Legba looks very uncomfortable down there.
River is landing with some decent strikes but Legba is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Legba is wriggling around trying to escape.
River lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Legba really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #T4#
River landing punches.
Legba manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB2#
River is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Legba regains full guard. Nicely done.
River trying to control the position from guard on top but Legba is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

And that's the end of the fight!
Patrick 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

Event: GAMMA#916 Papa v Roland
Date: Oct 16, 2021

#R1#
River swings and misses with a hook to the body.
River swings and misses with a hook to the body.
River throws a low kick but Asmundsen avoids it.
River throws a right and a left that both miss.
River turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#TD#
River gets caught flat footed, as Asmundsen shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#SUB2#
River has his foot on Asmundsen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Asmundsen works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
River is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Asmundsen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Asmundsen's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asmundsen wants to control from the top but River keeps moving.
River can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Asmundsen controls the pace.
Asmundsen tries to free his leg and advance position but River is retaining full guard. #T1#
River wants to sweep here but Asmundsen controlling him for the moment.
River keeping moving, preventing Asmundsen from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
River is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Asmundsen stays in close to River's body and controls the position.
Asmundsen lands a couple of elbows.#T2#
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.#SUB2#
River looking for a guillotine here but Asmundsen defends easily.
River avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Asmundsen not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Asmundsen slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Asmundsen 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.
Asmundsen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T3#
River wants to get back to full guard.
Asmundsen is thwarting River's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
River actively working from the bottom here.
River trying to hold on to Asmundsen's head to control him but Asmundsen postures up.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Asmundsen takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB#
Asmundsen is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, River has managed to free his arm - good work.
Nice strikes from Asmundsen there. #T4#
Asmundsen 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.
Asmundsen takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
River is looking to control Asmundsen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can River avoid being mounted?
River might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Asmundsen haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Asmundsen thows a huge punch but River dodges it nicely.
River is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Asmundsen scores with a couple of nice shots.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Trond Asmundsen dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Asmundsen.
River throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Asmundsen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Asmundsen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of River's head.
Asmundsen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that River can do to turn this around?
Asmundsen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
River misses with a low kick.
River swings for the body but Asmundsen moves out of range.
River takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CUT2#It looks like Trond Asmundsen has been cut.
Asmundsen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
River misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Asmundsen.
River uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Asmundsen throws the left hand but River avoids the punch easily.
River throws a leg kick but Asmundsen moved away.
Asmundsen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
An inside leg kick from River misses.
River misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Asmundsen throwing a counter right hand but River manages to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Asmundsen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Asmundsen throws a big shot that misses.
Asmundsen avoids the body shot from River.
Asmundsen fires out a quick counter leg kick but River just manages to avoid it.#T1#
Nice defenses there by River.
River throws a head kick but Asmundsen moves out of range.
Asmundsen misses with a hook.
River thows a body kick. Asmundsen tries to catch it but that hurt him.
River throws a nice outside leg kick.
River fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
River blocks a jab.
Asmundsen moves away from the strike by River.
Asmundsen misses with a looping right.
Nice defenses there by Asmundsen.
Asmundsen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
River scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Asmundsen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A chopping leg kick lands by Asmundsen.
River looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Asmundsen lands a really nice looking cross but River seems unphased.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Asmundsen looks to land a combination but River avoids it well.
Asmundsen lands a right hook to the body. #T2#
River is looking to slow Asmundsen down with leg kicks.
Asmundsen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Asmundsen avoids the body shot from River.
A looping hook to the body misses from River. Asmundsen does a little dance to reset his feet.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Asmundsen.
River on the wrong end of a nice jab.
River defending well as Asmundsen loads up on a big left hand.
River motions for Asmundsen to come forward. River throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
River scores with a shot to the body.
River misses with a looping left.
River on the wrong end of a nice jab.
River throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Patrick River seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Asmundsen dips to his left and cracks River with an uppercut!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Asmundsen tests River's chin there with a solid looking shot.
River swings away with a body shot that misses
and Asmundsen counters with a nice uppercut.
Crunch! River slams his shin into Asmundsen's torso.
River misses with a lunging right hand
and Asmundsen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
River tests Asmundsen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A slow jab from Asmundsen misses its intended target.
River throws out a counter right but Asmundsen avoids it with no problem.
Patrick River seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Asmundsen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
River misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Asmundsen.
River throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
River throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Asmundsen on the side of the head.
River swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Asmundsen moves away from the strike by River.
Asmundsen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
River waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Asmundsen.
Asmundsen throws out a powerful jab.
River looks to land a right hand but Asmundsen moved out of range.
River throws a predictable looking body shot
and Asmundsen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Asmundsen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Asmundsen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
River misses with an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Asmundsen thows a body kick. River tries to catch it but that hurt him. #TD#
River gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Asmundsen to score an easy takedown into full guard.#T4#
River is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Asmundsen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Asmundsen landing with the ground and pound.
Asmundsen won't allow River to sweep him here.
Asmundsen trying to control but River is working from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
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 Trond Asmundsen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Trond Asmundsen's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Asmundsen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Asmundsen throws a poor cross that misses
letting River counter with a right hand.
River falls off balance throwing a combination
and Asmundsen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A leg kick checked by Asmundsen.
Asmundsen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract River.
Asmundsen moves out of range as River strikes.
A quick step to the side and Asmundsen tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
River throws out a loose jab but Asmundsen uses good head movement to avoid it.
River misses with a looping left.
River turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
River defending well as Asmundsen loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
River lands the left hand.
Asmundsen tries to clinch up but River circles away and keeps his distance.
River avoids the body shot from Asmundsen.
River avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
River scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nice uppercut there from Asmundsen.#T1#
River will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Asmundsen.
Asmundsen lands a nice looking body kick.
Asmundsen misses with an uppercut.
River throws a looping overhand right but Asmundsen ducks down to avoid it.
Donk. River catches Asmundsen right on the button with a cross.
Asmundsen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and River counters with an outside leg kick.
Asmundsen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
River lands a nice leg kick that just misses Asmundsen's sensitive parts.
River throws a body shot but no joy.
River displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Asmundsen throws out the jab.
River misses with a body kick.
River fails to land with a series of punches. #T2#
River rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Asmundsen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Asmundsen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Asmundsen moves away from the strike by River.
River takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Asmundsen throws a looping overhand right but River ducks down to avoid it.
Asmundsen throws a series of punches but River avoids them all with ease.
Asmundsen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from River.
Patrick River is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Asmundsen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Asmundsen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? River is fending him off so far but Asmundsen persists. Nope, River circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trond Asmundsen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
River displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Asmundsen.
Nice cross by River.
River smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
River takes a swing at Asmundsen's ribcage but misses.
A quick step to the side and Asmundsen tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
River pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
River throws a jab but it's blocked by Asmundsen.
Patrick River has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Asmundsen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and River cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
River tries to score with a low kick but Asmundsen moves his leg out of the way.
River checks a leg kick nicely.
And River responds with a good body kick, but Asmundsen manages to step out the way in time.
Asmundsen tries to close the distance and clinch but River swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Asmundsen lands a two punch combo.
Asmundsen loads up on a big right hand but River slips the punch.
Asmundsen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as River throws out the jab.
Asmundsen scores with a hook to the body. River takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
River steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Asmundsen.
River fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
River connects with a solid leg kick.
Asmundsen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Asmundsen moves out of range of the body kick from River.
River misses with a combination
and Asmundsen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Asmundsen blocks a leg kick.
Asmundsen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T4##TD#
Asmundsen drives through with a takedown into River's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
River has momentary wrist control but Asmundsen slips an elbow through the middle.
Asmundsen throws a strike but River rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB#
River is posturing up here but Asmundsen has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! River tries to roll out but it's too tight and River has to tap! Slick submission there by Asmundsen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Trond Asmundsen!
An out of breath Trond Asmundsen thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: GAMMA#914 Turillo v Joosep
Date: Oct 02, 2021

#R1#
River blocks the body kick.
Trumpet avoids the body shot from River.
River drops his hands momentarily and Trumpet takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CL#
River has closed the distance and engaged Trumpet in a clinch.
River pushes Trumpet back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Trumpet is trying to push River away but River has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
The referee calls for Trumpet to work.
River lands a body shot in the clinch.
River tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Trumpet lands with a left to the head.
River has Trumpet pushed against the cage.
River misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trumpet prevents a body shot from River.
Trumpet looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
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.
Trumpet lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Trumpet blocks a punch to the side of the head.
River misses with a hook to the ribs. #T1#
River lands a hook to the side of the head.
River fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Trumpet lands a shoulder strike.
River pressing his opponent against the cage.
We've been informed that Trumpet 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.
Trumpet blocks a punch to the side of the head.
River doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Trumpet is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by River.
River tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Trumpet slows down the pace here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Trumpet creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #TD#
River pulls Trumpet into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Trumpet controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T2#
Trumpet with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB#
River throws his legs up looking for a submission but Trumpet uses it to pass to side control. #SU2#
Trumpet decides to stand up, so the ref orders River to his feet.
River lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A jab from Trumpet does it's job there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Trumpet looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
River throws a leg kick which misses Trumpet's front leg but catches the back leg as Trumpet tries to avoid it.
River wants to clinch.
River throws a right and a left that Trumpet avoids nicely.
River misses with a shot to the body
and Trumpet counters with a right hand to the body.
Trumpet pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#TD#
River shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than River was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#T3#
River landing strikes.
Trumpet bucks up and tries to throw River off but instead River has got his back!#ES2#
Trumpet is looking to stand back up. He's having to work hard to escape but eventually he manages it. #TD#
River shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Trumpet's guard.
River postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
River trying to control but Trumpet is working from the bottom. #T4#
Trumpet bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in River's guard. #REVB##SUB#
River throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Trumpet trying to control but River is working from the bottom.
Trumpet with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Trumpet trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Trumpet wants to control from the top but River keeps moving.
Trumpet tries to stand but River is controlling from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Donald Trumpet will probably get the nod.
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#
River throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Patrick River seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
River bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Trumpet's head backwards.
River misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
River thuds his right hand into Trumpet's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
River throws a low kick, looking for Trumpet's leg but Trumpet calmly moves out of range.
River throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
River swings for the body but Trumpet moves out of range.
River looks for the body kick but Trumpet saw that one coming. #CL#
River darts in and clinches Trumpet up against the cage.
River tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Trumpet's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
River goes for a takedown attempt but Trumpet pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
River throws a leg kick but Trumpet checks it.
Trumpet scores with a shot to the body.
Trumpet misses the shot to the body.
Trumpet scores with a shot to the body. #T1#
Trumpet checks a low kick from River.
River throws a combination that misses
and Trumpet counters with a right hand to the body.
River sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Nice straight punches there by Trumpet. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Trumpet.#CUT2#It looks like Patrick River has been cut.
Nice body punch from Trumpet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Trumpet misses with a body shot.
River connects with a single shot there.
Trumpet connects with a body shot.
Trumpet lands a really nice looking cross but River seems unphased.
Trumpet dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
River misses with the combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A clash of legs there as River blocks the low kick.
Trumpet attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
River takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A head kick misses from Trumpet. #T2#
Trumpet misses with a body kick.
Trumpet stuffs the takedown attempt from River. River gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Patrick River. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Trumpet lands a lovely overhand right.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! River crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Trumpet - the referee stops the clock and River gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Trumpet. River manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Trumpet fakes high and swings low for a body shot but River manages to avoid it.
Donald Trumpet is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
River throws a lazy uppercut
and Trumpet connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
River digs a good body shot into Trumpet's ribs.
River feints and then cracks Trumpet's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Trumpet down.
Trumpet ducks under a wild hook from River.
River takes one on the button.#TD#
River scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Donald Trumpet has got the better of the ground game so far.
Trumpet tries to bench press River off him but River keeps the position.
Trumpet seems a little lost for a moment, as River dominates the positioning.
Trumpet has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
River working the ground and pound. #SUB#
River is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Trumpet knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Trumpet wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Trumpet takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#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.
River lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Trumpet down. #SUB#
River working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Trumpet manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SU2#
Trumpet stands up out of the half guard.
River throws a body shot but no joy.
Horrible takedown attempt by River or perhaps it was just good defense by Trumpet, which made it look bad.
Trumpet throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Donald Trumpet showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Patrick River's cut.
That's time! River's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Nice body punch from Trumpet.
Trumpet looks to land a right hand but River moved out of range.
Trumpet moves into range and connects with a jab.
River is looking to wear down Trumpet with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
River lands a jab.
Trumpet throws the kick towards the body but River avoids it.
River misses with a head kick.
A big left from Trumpet misses.
Trumpet misses with a body shot.
A bone on bone clash there as River blocks the leg kick.
River tries to counter with a takedown but Trumpet is quick to defend against it.
River is looking to clinch.
Trumpet misses with an attempted mid kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trumpet misses with a straight left.
A chopping leg kick lands by River.
Trumpet lands with a good body shot.
Good leg kick by River. #CL#
River fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Trumpet, pushing him back against the cage.#T1##BC2#
Trumpet's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Trumpet misses with a body shot.
River checks a leg kick nicely.
Donald Trumpet seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Trumpet works the jab nicely.
Trumpet goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
River drops down looking for a counter takedown but Trumpet sprawls and moves away.
Trumpet throws out a loose jab but River uses good head movement to avoid it.
A low kick lands for River.
River throws a push kick but Trumpet slaps the foot to one side.
River with a jab.
Trumpet ducks down and throws a hook to the body but River moves away.
Trumpet throws out a loose jab but River uses good head movement to avoid it.
River misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Trumpet.
Trumpet swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Trumpet fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
River jabbing away but nothing is landing.
River scoring well with a low kick there.
River lands a body shot. #T2#
The fight stays on the outside here - River looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A slow jab from Trumpet misses its intended target.
River was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
River jabs at Trumpet's body.
Trumpet throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Trumpet misses with a low kick as River jumps back.
River was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
River scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
River lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
River misses with a leg kick
and Trumpet counters with a right hand to the body.
River pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Trumpet back to the cage. River follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
River fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Trumpet uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by River.
Trumpet misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from River.
Trumpet lands a nice hook to River's body. River takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Trumpet misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from River.
Patrick River has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
River fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Trumpet connects with a body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
River fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Trumpet manages to avoid it.
Trumpet keeps the fight on the outside.
Good standup being displayed there by River as he connects with a hook.
Trumpet stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Trumpet wants it to stay on the feet.
Trumpet looks to score with a jab to the body but River is just out of range.
It looked like River was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Trumpet.
Trumpet looks to land a right hand but River moved out of range.
Trumpet throws a leg kick that misses.
Trumpet thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on River if he has to take too many more of those.
Trumpet thuds his right hand into River's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Trumpet swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jab from Trumpet.
River misses with a wild body shot.
River with a hook.#T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Trumpet moves out of range as River strikes.
A low kick lands for Trumpet.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Trumpet checks a leg kick.
Trumpet's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
River throws a body shot but no joy.
Trumpet steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Jab from Trumpet.
Trumpet lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Trumpet fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Trumpet.
River jabs Trumpet right on the nose. Trumpet blinks but takes it well.
Trumpet takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Trumpet lands with a cross.
River moves out of range as Trumpet strikes.
River throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
River throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Donald Trumpet is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
River tries to land a leg kick but Trumpet saw it coming and moves away.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Donald Trumpet.
I've got Trumpet 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Donald Trumpet!
In his post fight interview, Donald Trumpet started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: GAMMA#909 Clark v Hiro
Date: Aug 28, 2021

#R1#
A leg kick checked by Chen Lo.
Chen Lo dips to his left and cracks River with an uppercut!
Chen Lo checks a low kick from River.#TD#
Chen Lo shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
River wants to control but Chen Lo is keeping busy. #SUB2#
River looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
River makes his way to full guard. A much better position for River.
River keeping moving, preventing Chen Lo from controlling successfully. #T1#
Chen Lo is looking to advance position but River has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Chen Lo avoids a series of strikes thrown by River.
Chen Lo is squirming around, avoiding River's attempts to control the action.
River throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Chen Lo looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Chen Lo is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.#T2#
River throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
River looking to finish with strikes here!
River throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
River misses with a head shot.
River has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Chen Lo's face. #T3##SUB2#
River moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Chen Lo has worked his arm free - good work by Chen Lo!
River working the ground and pound.
River throws an elbow but Chen Lo slips to the side and avoids it well.
River tries to score with some ground and pound. Chen Lo controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Chen Lo is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#SUB2#
River is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Chen Lo knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
River working the body and head with strikes.
River prevents Chen Lo from escaping the position.
River sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Chen Lo is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Chen Lo tries to escape but River is in control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
River is trying to get an arm triangle but Chen Lo is defending well.
Chen Lo defending against the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Patrick River dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
River misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chen Lo.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
River blocks a jab.
River cracks Chen Lo with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
River tries to clinch up but Chen Lo circles away and keeps his distance.
River scores with a jab to the body.
The fighters circling - River throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
River throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Chen Lo throws a leg kick but River checks it.
River let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Chen Lo tries to score with a low kick but River moves his leg out of the way.
River scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
River rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Chen Lo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Chen Lo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but River circles away quickly and effectively.
Chen Lo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
River tests Chen Lo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Patrick River seems to be getting the better of the standup.
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 tries to close the distance and clinch up but Chen Lo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Chen Lo changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Chen Lo stuns River with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
River throws a leg kick but Chen Lo sees it coming and checks it nicely. #T1#
Chen Lo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Some wild striking there from River.
River misses with an uppercut.
Patrick River seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
River will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Chen Lo tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and River is able to avoid easily.
River wants to clinch.
River misses with a low kick as Chen Lo jumps back.
Chen Lo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Chen Lo throws a low kick, looking for River's leg but River calmly moves out of range.
Chen Lo checks a leg kick nicely.
Chen Lo throws a leg kick but River moved away.
Chen Lo loads up on a big right hand but River slips the punch.
River scores with a spinning back kick!
River tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chen Lo was well out of range. Poor timing from River.#T2#
Chen Lo scores with a shot to the body.
River shoots in for a takedown but Chen Lo shows good takedown defense.
River tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Chen Lo is able to avoid easily.
Chen Lo misses with an uppercut.
River appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
River connects with a looping right hand.
River keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chen Lo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
River shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Chen Lo sprawls well. Chen Lo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. River gets slowly back to his feet.
Chen Lo throws a half hearted mid kick.
River is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Chen Lo looks to land a body kick but River moved away.
River works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T3#
River throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
River lands with a good body shot.
Chen Lo connects with a nice looking jab. #CUT#It looks like Patrick River has been cut.
River has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
River throws a looping overhand right but Chen Lo ducks down to avoid it.
River throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Chen Lo throws a hook but River blocks it.
River throws a low kick but it's checked well by Chen Lo.
Chen Lo clobbers River with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Chen Lo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by River.
River with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A head kick misses from River.
Chen Lo slips under a jab.
A left lands for River.
Chen Lo checks a leg kick nicely.
Chen Lo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before River can pounce on him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
River ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chen Lo moves away.#T4#
River scoring well with a low kick there.
Chen Lo throws a low kick, looking for River's leg but River calmly moves out of range.
River walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Chen Lo checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
River doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Chen Lo misses with an uppercut.
Chen Lo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
River throws a lazy right hand but Chen Lo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Decent striking displayed by River there.
Chen Lo lands a lovely overhand right.
River stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Chen Lo.
Chen Lo misses with a leg kick.
A head kick by Chen Lo misses
and River counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Timiko Chen Lo has been cut.
River has a takedown stuffed.
Timiko Chen Lo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick River.
Chen Lo checks a leg kick nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Patrick River showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Chen Lo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Chen Lo feints and then cracks River's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow River down.
River throws a body kick that misses
and Chen Lo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Chen Lo blocks a head kick by River.
Nice body kick from Chen Lo.
River digs a good hook to Chen Lo's body.
River lands a nice leg kick that just misses Chen Lo's sensitive parts.
River misses with a wild body shot.
River with a nice calf kick.
A big right from River misses. #TD2#
River dives in and scores a takedown into Chen Lo's guard.
River passes Chen Lo's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Patrick 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.
Chen Lo is staying active underneath River, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Chen Lo regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from River. #T1#
Chen Lo is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
River must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
River throws a big right hand that misses.
Chen Lo keeping full guard, as River tries to pass.
Chen Lo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
River won't allow Chen Lo to get back to his feet.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Timiko Chen Lo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
River looking to sit in guard and control but Chen Lo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Chen Lo wants to control from the top but River keeps moving.
Chen Lo with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
River keeping moving, preventing Chen Lo from controlling successfully.
Chen Lo with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Chen Lo postures up in River's guard and throws a big left but River blocks it. #SUB2#
River has his foot on Chen Lo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Chen Lo works his way back into a safe position though.#T3#
Chen Lo has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of River is proving hard to escape from.
River avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Chen Lo blocks a low kick nicely.
Chen Lo looks for the body kick but River saw that one coming. #CL#
Chen Lo clinches.
River lands a body shot.
River doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Chen Lo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chen Lo.
Chen Lo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
River lands a left hand.
River lands a body punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Chen Lo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short left from Chen Lo. #T4#
River throws a head punch that misses.
River is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Chen Lo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Chen Lo throws a punch but it's blocked by River. #TD2#
River jumps guard and drags Chen Lo to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Chen Lo trying to control the position from guard on top but River is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
River avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Chen Lo throwing strikes but missing.
Chen Lo wants to pass the guard but River is keeping the position.
Chen Lo throwing strikes but missing.

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 Timiko Chen Lo.
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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Patrick River!
A relieved looking Patrick River thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Timiko Chen Lo was interviewed post fight and said 'I want to thank Freebok for sponsoring me. Buy there the have cool stuff!!! FREEBOK!!!'.

Event: GAMMA#904 Spud v McCracken
Date: Jul 24, 2021

#R1#
Weudke throws a push kick but River slaps the foot to one side.
Weudke uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from River.
River throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Weudke.
Weudke scores with a leg kick.
We've been informed that Weudke 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.
Weudke misses with a body shot.
River has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Rivers Edge Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Weudke punishes River's body with a nice straight punch.
Patrick River seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Weudke fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but River is out of range.
Weudke ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Weudke only half commits to the counter leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Weudke lands an impressive looking overhand right. River doesn't seem phased though.
Weudke throws a wild body kick that River sees coming a mile off.
A little feinted left hand from River on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Weudke lands a nice looking body shot.
River lands a nice hook to Weudke's body. Weudke takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
River fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Weudke is out of range.
River tries to clinch up.
Weudke throws a lazy body kick
and River counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Weudke throws a quick inside leg kick.
Weudke looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
River throws a low kick but it's checked well by Weudke.
Weudke cracks a nice hook into River's ribs.#T1#
The fight stays on the outside here - River looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Despite the aggression on Weudke's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
River catches Weudke with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A telegraphed right hand from River misses the target.
A decent looking body kick lands there for River.
River pivots, looking for a leg kick but Weudke is out of range and River settles back down.
River shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Weudke but Weudke pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Weudke misses with the combination.
River takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Weudke keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Weudke lands with a nice body kick.
River ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T2#
Weudke is looking to slow River down with leg kicks.
Weudke throws a body shot but no joy.
Weudke tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and River is able to avoid easily.
River connects with an inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Weudke ducks right into an uppercut from River.
River attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Weudke lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Weudke with a nice calf kick.
River throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Roland Weudke is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Weudke throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Weudke is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down River rather than just go for the knockout.
Some wild striking there from River.
River wants to clinch up but Weudke keeps it at a distance.
Weudke misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from River.
Weudke blocks a leg kick.
Weudke tests River's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Weudke moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T3#
River moves out of range as Weudke strikes.
River lands a leg kick that knocks Weudke off balance momentarily.
Weudke throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Weudke takes a swing at River's ribcage but misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Weudke. River does a little dance to reset his feet.
River chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Weudke can pounce on him.
River is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
River throws a body kick that misses
and Weudke counters with a nice leg kick.
River scores with a sloppy right hand. Weudke should have avoided that one.
River scores with a nice body kick.
Weudke swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Weudke lunges at River with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by River's hand.
A shot to the liver by River. Beautiful body shot.
Weudke circles away from the clinch attempt.
Weudke's hands are dropping dangerously low here and River connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Weudke scrambles back to his feet.
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 body from River misses
and Weudke counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps River thinking.
Weudke lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Some bone on bone action there as Weudke checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Weudke appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Weudke throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T4#
Weudke avoids the head kick by River.
River's jab looks to have found its range, popping Weudke under the eye.
River moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Weudke on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Weudke looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Weudke is looking to slow River down with leg kicks.
Weudke throws a body kick that misses #TD#
and River counters with a nice double leg into side control. Weudke won't be happy with that. #SUB#
River thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Weudke is not content to let River control the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
River tries to move to mount but Weudke blocks the move with his legs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Roland Weudke will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
River swings for the body but Weudke moves out of range.
Weudke misses with an attempted mid kick.
Weudke misses with a low kick.
Weudke shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from River.
And Weudke responds with a good body kick, but River manages to step out the way in time.
River steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Weudke.
Weudke with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
River looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Weudke is fending him off so far but River persists. Nope, Weudke circles away and we're back to standing.
A nice side step and Weudke releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Jab, jab by River - just one landing.
A low kick lands for Weudke.
Weudke walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weudke drops his hands momentarily and River takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Weudke fakes high and swings low for a body shot but River manages to avoid it.
Weudke comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Weudke misses the jab.
River appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Weudke lands a front kick.
Weudke connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T1#
Weudke tests River's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Weudke keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Patrick River. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Weudke throws a body shot but no joy.
Weudke avoids the body shot from River.
River is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Weudke feints a jab promting River to slip. Weudke then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. River slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Weudke closes the distance and lands a one-two.
River keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Weudke misses with a body shot.
Weudke comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
River throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Both fighters circling a little - River finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Weudke misses with a straight left.
As Weudke backs away, River returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
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!
Weudke tries to work over River's front leg with a kick but River checks it.
A shot to the liver by Weudke. Beautiful body shot.
River throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#T2#
River throws a body punch but Weudke moves out of range.
River throws a shot from downtown. Weudke moves away and avoids it.
Weudke has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Weudke there as he acknowledges the shot.
Weudke throws an ugly left hook that misses
and River counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Weudke lands with a shot to the body.
Weudke thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on River if he has to take too many more of those.
River takes a body punch but keeps moving.
River's corner calls for a 1-2. River obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Weudke throws a nice inside leg kick.
Weudke turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
River rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Weudke counters with a two punch combo.
River misses with a low kick.
River throws a sloppy head kick and Weudke moves out of range easily.
Weudke looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
River misses with a jab to the body
and River takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
River has a takedown stuffed.#T3#
River darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
River avoids the body shot from Weudke.
A quick step to the side and River tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A cross from Weudke lands.
Weudke scores with a hook to the body. River takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Weudke throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An inside leg kick lands from River.
Weudke throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
River uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Weudke.
River shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Weudke as he jumps to the side.
River bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Weudke's head backwards.
Weudke works River's body with a nice hook.
Weudke displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as River throws out the jab.
Weudke throws a jab but it's blocked by River. #T4#
Weudke keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL#
River pushes Weudke up against the cage in a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
River content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Weudke fails to land.
Weudke wants to get back to striking at distance but River won't allow it.
A short uppercut from Weudke. #BC2#
Weudke breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
River tries to clinch up but Weudke circles away and keeps his distance.
River will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
River throws out a loose jab but Weudke uses good head movement to avoid it.
River throws a head kick but Weudke moves out of range.
A low kick from River is predictable there
and Weudke counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Weudke pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Weudke throws out a loose jab but River uses good head movement to avoid it.
River throws a push kick but Weudke slaps the foot to one side.
A countering left hand to the body from Weudke misses.
Weudke throws a push kick but River slaps the foot to one side.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roland Weudke showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! River's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Nice takedown defense from Weudke. No joy for River on that attempt.
River misses with a low kick.
Weudke circles away from the clinch attempt.
Weudke works River's body with a nice hook.
River takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Weudke throws a leg kick but River moved away.
River fails with an attempt to clinch.
Weudke flicks out a counter leg kick but River steps away.
Roland Weudke seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Weudke blocks a leg kick.
Weudke connects with an inside leg kick.
River takes one to the side of the head.
River misses with a takedown
and Weudke counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weudke walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. River checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Weudke throws a leg kick but River sees it coming and checks it nicely.
River is looking to counter punch.
Weudke misses with a double jab.
River changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Weudke tries to avoid it but River manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Weudke to the ground. Weudke escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Patrick River. That's going to take a lot out of him.
River throws a combination that misses
and Weudke counters with a right hand to the body. #T1#
Weudke buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Weudke lands a right hook to the body.
Weudke throws a front kick aimed at River's knee but River avoids it well.
A quick step to the side and River tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
River ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Weudke lands a body shot.
River throws a poor cross that misses
and Weudke counters with a stiff right hand.
Weudke throws a nice outside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from River. Weudke does a little dance to reset his feet.
Some wild striking there from Weudke. #CL#
River rushes Weudke and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Weudke throws a head punch that misses.
Weudke blocking some punches.
Weudke lands a shoulder strike.
River struggles to land a body shot inside as Weudke controls his hands.
Weudke misses with an elbow strike. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Weudke swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Weudke. #CUT2#It looks like Patrick River has been cut.
River lands a nice uppercut.
Weudke has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
River misses with a shot to the kidneys.
River throws a punch but it's blocked by Weudke. #BC2#
Weudke manages to break the clinch.
Weudke moves out of range as River strikes.
River lands a nice shot that snaps Weudke's head back.
Weudke thuds his right hand into River's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Weudke punishes River's body with a nice straight punch.
River misses with a body shot.
River walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Weudke checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Weudke was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Weudke swings for the body but River moves out of range.
Weudke lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Weudke looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Weudke ducks under a wild hook from River.
Patrick River has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
River throws a low kick, looking for Weudke's leg but Weudke calmly moves out of range.
Weudke with the inside leg kick.
River misses with the combination.
Weudke unleashes a big counter combination but River bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Weudke scores with a kick to the midsection.
River fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Weudke thows a body kick. River tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Weudke misses with a wild body shot.
Weudke tries a head kick but it misses.
Weudke connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Weudke with the inside leg kick.
A clash of legs there as River blocks the low kick.
River tests Weudke's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT#It looks like Roland Weudke has been cut.
Weudke throws a nice inside leg kick. #T4##CL#
River closes the distance and pushes Weudke back into the cage.
River misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Weudke is looking to break free of the clinch but River has double underhooks.
River goes for a takedown attempt but Weudke pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Weudke motions for River to come forward. Weudke throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #TD#
River throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Weudke was covering up waiting for the punch and River finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Weudke looking to hit a scissor sweep but River is one step ahead there.
River postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

And that's the end of the fight!
Roland Weudke comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Weudke 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roland Weudke!
Our winner, Roland Weudke, 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: GAMMA#900 Hiro v Karim
Date: Jun 26, 2021

#R1#
Spratt swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Spratt moves out of range of the body kick from River.
Spratt scores with a jab. River acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Patrick River has been cut.
Spratt fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. River looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Spratt looks to land a right hand but River moved out of range.
River on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Spratt moves forwards but River connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jack Spratt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
River with a nice calf kick.
Spratt digs a good hook to River's body.
Spratt bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
River fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spratt manages to avoid it.
Spratt misses with a two punch combination.
Spratt misses with a wild body shot.
River misses the jab.
River throws out a loose jab but Spratt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spratt throws a series of punches but River moves out of range.
River half committed to a counter leg kick.
Spratt throws out a powerful jab.#T1##CL2#
Spratt clinches up against the cage.
River tries a body shot but Spratt blocks it.
River is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Spratt is defending well.
A short uppercut from Spratt.
Spratt misses with a punch to the body.
Spratt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Spratt swings wildly with an uppercut but River uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spratt misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Spratt fails to land.
River lands with a right to the head.
Spratt working aggressively here.
Spratt working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Spratt swings wildly with an uppercut but River uses good head movement to avoid it.
River blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Spratt.
River tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Spratt's elbow.
Spratt working aggressively here.
River misses with a hook to the ribs.
The referee calls for River to work. #T2#
Spratt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
River blocks a punch to the side of the head.
River doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Spratt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
River struggles to land a body shot inside as Spratt controls his hands.
River can't find room to land a body shot as Spratt controls the action.
A quick uppercut on the inside from River.
River misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Spratt as the two fighters clinch.
Spratt swings wildly with an uppercut but River uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spratt throws a punch but it's blocked by River.
Spratt lands a shoulder strike.
Spratt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with River's elbow. #TD#
River gets control of Spratt's arms and successfully pulls guard. River will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
River 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 working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Spratt's thigh. Spratt counters though and makes it back to full guard. #T3#
Spratt keeping moving, preventing River from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
River controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Spratt keeping moving, preventing River from controlling successfully.
River looking to pass the guard. #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.
River working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
River trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've been hearing that River has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Spratt is trying to keep River in close.
River forces his way into half guard.
River throws a strike but Spratt avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Spratt dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Patrick River's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
River shoots in but Spratt avoids the takedown attempt easily.
River connects with an inside leg kick.
Spratt takes a swing at River's ribcage but misses.
River scores with a nice strike.#CUT#It looks like Jack Spratt has been cut.
Spratt has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2#
Spratt gets a clinch.
River misses with a punch on the inside.
River looking for a takedown.
Spratt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by River.
A head punch on the inside from Spratt fails to land.
River struggles to land a body shot inside as Spratt controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
River lands with a right to the head.
River can't find room to land a body shot as Spratt controls the action.
Spratt scores with a shoulder strike.
Spratt blocks a body shot from River.
River throws a head punch that misses.
River is trying to stall. #TD#
River has picked Spratt up - he's going for a ride! River dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.

Spratt pushes River off and gets back to his feet.#T1#
Spratt connects with a nice looking jab.
Spratt is looking to clinch.
Spratt scores with a one two! River had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #KD2#
Spratt lands a left and a right that send River crashing to the mat, dazed. Spratt thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#River is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
River walks straight into a right hand from Spratt - that's dropped him! Spratt jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save River from any more punishment! River complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jack Spratt!
Jack Spratt took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Voodoo Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: GAMMA#896 Papa v Newton
Date: May 29, 2021

#R1#
River throws a head kick that misses.
Patrick River seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reich loads up on a big right hand but River slips the punch.
River goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A swing and a miss from Reich.
River connects with a looping right hand.
A head kick misses from River.
Reich avoids the head kick by River.
Sloppy strikes from Reich. Those never looked like landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A combination from River does no damage.
River ducks right into an uppercut from Reich.
River dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Nice jab there from Reich.
River throws a body punch but Reich moves out of range.
We've been told by Reich's head coaches at MONEY TEAM!!! that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
River dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from River. Reich does a little dance to reset his feet.
River misses with an uppercut. Reich saw that one coming.
River lands with a right hand.
River misses the body punch
enabling Reich to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#It looks like Patrick River has been cut.
River misses with a few strikes there.
River lands a head shot.#CUT2#It looks like Jarred Reich has been cut.
River lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Reich at a distance.
River walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Reich checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reich throws an off balance right hand
and River makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#KD2#
River lands a big head kick that sends Reich tumbling to the mat! River takes a step backwards and waves Reich back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Reich is rocked!
River lands with a kick to the ribs.
Oh Reich is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Reich is breathing heavily.
Reich avoids the head kick by River.
Reich looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Reich takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Good leg kick by River.
Reich seems to have got his legs back now.
River throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Reich stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
River dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
River feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Reichs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#KD2#
River drops Reich with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Reich looks back up at him and smiles so River waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Reich lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T3#
Reich leaves his chin hanging out and River seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Reich crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Patrick River!
Our winner, Patrick 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: GAMMA#892 Horse v Kodjia
Date: May 01, 2021

#R1##TD#
McStafferson shoots in and bounces River off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
McStafferson trying to control the position from guard on top but River is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
River is looking for a triangle but McStafferson pushes his legs off easily.
McStafferson pushing down on River's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
McStafferson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
McStafferson wants to work for an arm triangle but River is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
River actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
McStafferson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but River sees it coming and defends easily.#T1#
River is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
McStafferson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. River doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time McStafferson. #SUB#
McStafferson is looking for a kimura but River is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for McStafferson to get the leverage.
McStafferson trying to mount his opponent but River defends it. #SUB#
McStafferson seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
McStafferson is looking for a kimura but River is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for McStafferson to get the leverage. #T2#
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.#SUB#
River is defending against the submission attempts here by McStafferson.
River wants to improve his position but McStafferson is controlling well. #SUB2#
River actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
McStafferson trying to work for an americana but River has managed to regain full guard. #SUB2#
River has his foot on McStafferson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McStafferson works his way back into a safe position though.
McStafferson slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
McStafferson wants to work for an arm triangle but River is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T3##SUB#
McStafferson is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but River still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, River has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
River creates some space and throws a big elbow, but McStafferson sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
River throws an elbow but McStafferson slips to the side and avoids it well.
McStafferson tries to control the position but he's not in luck - River easily slips into full mount! #SUB2#
River is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But McStafferson has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from McStafferson! #SUB#
McStafferson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but River manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now McStafferson has River in his guard.#REVB##T4#
River scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB#
McStafferson has his foot on River's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. River works his way back into a safe position though.
River keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of McStafferson's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
River trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McStafferson trying to control the position.
River looking to pass the guard.
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 Kaz McStafferson will probably get the nod.
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#
River uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McStafferson.
River connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed McStafferson momentarily.
McStafferson fails to land the takedown.
Nice sprawl there from River as McStafferson shoots in.
River throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
McStafferson misses with a takedown
and River counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kaz McStafferson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
River just misses with a punch to the body.
A good leg kick by River.
McStafferson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before River can pounce on him.
McStafferson fails with the takedown
and River connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McStafferson checks a low kick from River.
River with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD#
McStafferson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
River makes his way to full guard. A much better position for River.#T1#
McStafferson stands and throws River's legs to the side, diving into side control.
McStafferson wants to lay and pray for a moment but River keeps working.
River is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
McStafferson is trying to get an arm triangle but River is defending well. #SUB#
McStafferson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no McStafferson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
River is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on McStafferson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T2#
McStafferson works his foot free and advances to mount.
River is in all sorts of trouble here.
McStafferson fails to advance to River's back. #SUB#
McStafferson with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter. #SUB#
McStafferson has control of River's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and River regains control of the situation pretty easily.
McStafferson fails to move to back control. #T3#
McStafferson scores with a couple of good head shots there. #CUT#It looks like Patrick River has been cut.#SUB#
McStafferson looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
River tries to get back to half guard but can't. #SUB#
McStafferson working for a guillotine from mount but River is in no mood to give up.
McStafferson looking to finish with strikes here!
River is looking to improve his position but McStafferson isn't that keen on the idea.
River keeps trying to improve his position.#T4##SUB#
McStafferson goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now River is on top in guard.
River slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
McStafferson sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB#
McStafferson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
River is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, McStafferson has managed to free his arm - good work.
River seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Patrick River will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Patrick River's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
McStafferson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from River. McStafferson shrugs it off though.
McStafferson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
River is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
McStafferson shoots in but no luck this time.
McStafferson has his takedown stuffed
and River counters with a right hand to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kaz McStafferson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McStafferson darts in looking for a takedown but River gets double underhooks and turns McStafferson into the cage. #BC2#
River's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McStafferson misses with a double jab
enabling River to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McStafferson fails with a takedown attempt.
River looks like he wants to counter punch here.
McStafferson shoots in but no luck this time.
River was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#TD#
McStafferson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - McStafferson lands in his opponent's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
River looking to control. #T1##SUB#
McStafferson drops back, looking for a kneebar! River looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. River looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from River! #REVB#
River landing a few strikes.
McStafferson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
River wants to lay and pray for a moment but McStafferson keeps working. #T2#
McStafferson taking a bit of punishment here - River scoring with strikes.
McStafferson is trying to get back to half guard.
McStafferson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
River moves into full guard.
River preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
McStafferson passes River's left leg - he's now in half guard.
River makes his way to full guard. A much better position for River.#SUB#
McStafferson drops back, looking for a kneebar! River looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. River looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from River! #REVB##T3#
McStafferson is looking to reverse the position.
River scores with punches from side control.
McStafferson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
River is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
River is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #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.#SUB2#
River seems to be looking for submissions.
River throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
McStafferson wants to improve his position but River is controlling well.
River trying to control from half guard but McStafferson is working away.
Kaz McStafferson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McStafferson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

And that's the end of the fight!
Patrick 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 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Patrick River!
A victorious Patrick River thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: GAMMA#888 Priester v Spud
Date: Apr 03, 2021

#R1#
River slips under a jab.
River shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Some wild striking there from River.
Good standup being displayed there by River as he connects with a hook.
Weadababyitsaboy loads up on a big right hand but River slips the punch.
River feints and then cracks Weadababyitsaboy's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Weadababyitsaboy down.
Good shot there by Weadababyitsaboy.
Weadababyitsaboy throws a jab but it's blocked by River.
Weadababyitsaboy misses with an uppercut. River saw that one coming.
River looks to land a combination but Weadababyitsaboy avoids it well.
River waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Weadababyitsaboy.
River misses with a hook
and Weadababyitsaboy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Weadababyitsaboy 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 thumps Weadababyitsaboy with a low kick.
Weadababyitsaboy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
River finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
River showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Weadababyitsaboy.
No joy there for Weadababyitsaboy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
River throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
Weadababyitsaboy connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Weadababyitsaboy shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Weadababyitsaboy chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before River can pounce on him.
River lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Weadababyitsaboy misses with a hook.
Weadababyitsaboy throws a big shot that misses.
River throws a nice outside leg kick.
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.
River lands with a shot to the body.
River pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL#
River closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Weadababyitsaboy tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
River keeps control of Weadababyitsaboy as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
River's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
River tries a body shot but Weadababyitsaboy blocks it.
River avoids a wild elbow strike from Weadababyitsaboy.
River has Weadababyitsaboy pressed against the cage, preventing Weadababyitsaboy from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
River scores with a shot to the side of Weadababyitsaboy's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
River pushes Weadababyitsaboy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
Weadababyitsaboy tries to work over River's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Weadababyitsaboy wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Weadababyitsaboy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with River's elbow.
A short right from River.
River can't find room to land a body shot as Weadababyitsaboy controls the action.
Weadababyitsaboy scores with a nice hook to the head.
River taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
River lands with a short shot to the head.
River scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Weadababyitsaboy is trying to break free.
Still in the clinch, River scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC2#
Weadababyitsaboy breaks from the clinch.
River avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL#
River takes the fight into the clinch.
Weadababyitsaboy working aggressively here. #BC2#
Weadababyitsaboy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
River looks to score with a jab to the body but Weadababyitsaboy is just out of range.
Weadababyitsaboy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
River shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
River swings away with a leg kick that misses.#T3##CL#
River rushes Weadababyitsaboy and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Weadababyitsaboy wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Still in the clinch, River scores with a nice short uppercut.
River digs a right hand underneath Weadababyitsaboy's ribcage. Weadababyitsaboy let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Weadababyitsaboy tries to break free but River pushes him back against the cage.
River tries to throw a body punch but Weadababyitsaboy avoids it by throwing River back against the cage.
River lands with a short head shot on the inside.
River makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A frustrated look appears on Weadababyitsaboy's face as he tries to break the clinch.
River misses with a body punch.
Weadababyitsaboy prevents a body shot from River.
River doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
River lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as River takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
River lands with a light punch inside.
Weadababyitsaboy is trying to break the clinch but River is controlling him.
A frustrated look appears on Weadababyitsaboy's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Weadababyitsaboy working hard to break the clinch.
Weadababyitsaboy tries to break free but River pushes him back against the cage.#T4#
River lands a left hand.
Weadababyitsaboy tries to break free but River pushes him back against the cage.
Weadababyitsaboy blocks a body shot from River.
Weadababyitsaboy wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
River lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Weadababyitsaboy.
River lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
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!
Weadababyitsaboy wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
River scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nice body punch from River.
Weadababyitsaboy can't break the clinch.
A hook to the body from River.
Weadababyitsaboy tries to break the clinch but River is controlling the position.
River is leaning against Weadababyitsaboy and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
River prevents Weadababyitsaboy from breaking the clinch.
A body shot lands from River.
Weadababyitsaboy looks winded!
River throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
River can't find room to land a body shot as Weadababyitsaboy controls the action.
Weadababyitsaboy wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
River lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Weadababyitsaboy backwards.
River can't find room to land a body shot as Weadababyitsaboy controls the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Patrick 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#
Weadababyitsaboy misses with a hook. River ducked under it nicely.
River slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Weadababyitsaboy throws a shot from downtown. River moves away and avoids it.
It appears River was looking to counter with a kick there.
River takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Weadababyitsaboy moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
River falls off balance throwing a combination
and Weadababyitsaboy counters with a right hand to the body.
River gets cracked there but stands up to it.
River moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Nice cross by River.
River thuds a left hand into Weadababyitsaboy's body.
Weadababyitsaboy tries to move into range but River moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
River throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
River cracks Weadababyitsaboy with an open hand slap.
A lazy left from River finds it's target.
River throws a jab when Weadababyitsaboy was well out of range.
It seemed like Weadababyitsaboy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Weadababyitsaboy misses with a left hand
and River counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Weadababyitsaboy throws a hook to the side of River's head but River sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL#
River clinches up against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by River.
River slows down the pace here. #T1#
River digs a right hand into Weadababyitsaboy's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Weadababyitsaboy's gas tank. #BC2#
Weadababyitsaboy breaks the clinch.
Bob Weadababyitsaboy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Weadababyitsaboy misses with a hook.
Weadababyitsaboy lands a lovely overhand right.
River lands the left hand.
That kick from River tenderised Weadababyitsaboy's leg. Weadababyitsaboy is trying to keep his angry face on.
Weadababyitsaboy needs to keep his hands up - River had a free shot at his head there.
Weadababyitsaboy avoids a punch combination nicely.
River lands a body shot.
The fighters circling - Weadababyitsaboy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
River throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
River blocks a jab.
As Weadababyitsaboy backs away, River returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
River fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Weadababyitsaboy misses with an uppercut
and River counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Weadababyitsaboy scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A solid leg kick lands there for River.
River lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
River misses the shot to the body.
River connects with a good right hand that stumbles Weadababyitsaboy. Weadababyitsaboy circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A nice inside leg kick there by Weadababyitsaboy. That's going to slow River down.
Weadababyitsaboy 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 is looking to slow Weadababyitsaboy down with leg kicks.
River lands with a good body shot.
Weadababyitsaboy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Weadababyitsaboy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by River.
River appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#CL2#
Weadababyitsaboy pushes River up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Weadababyitsaboy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
River scores with a leg kick.
A jab lands there for Weadababyitsaboy.
A nice leg kick from River, right into the meat of the thigh.
Weadababyitsaboy scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
River throws a nice outside leg kick.
Weadababyitsaboy closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Weadababyitsaboy misses with a looping left.
Weadababyitsaboy clobbers River with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T3#
River throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nice jab there from River.
River changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Weadababyitsaboy misses with an uppercut.
Weadababyitsaboy swinging wildly here.
River scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Weadababyitsaboy takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
River scores with a jab.
Weadababyitsaboy lands with a shot to the body.
River throws a sloppy head kick and Weadababyitsaboy moves out of range easily.
River bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
River will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Weadababyitsaboy throws a hook to the side of River's head but River sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Weadababyitsaboy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but River moves away.
Weadababyitsaboy connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed River momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sloppy strikes from River. Those never looked like landing.
River connects with a solid leg kick.
Weadababyitsaboy misses with a wild combination. #T4#
River paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
River uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Weadababyitsaboy.
Sloppy strikes from Weadababyitsaboy. Those never looked like landing.
Weadababyitsaboy's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
River takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Weadababyitsaboy throws a right hand that misses
and River counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
River keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Weadababyitsaboy.
River tried to counter with a leg kick but Weadababyitsaboy avoided it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from River.
Weadababyitsaboy throws a shot to the body.
River punishes Weadababyitsaboy's body with a nice straight punch.
River with the inside leg kick.
Weadababyitsaboy throws a series of punches but River moves out of range.
River is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Weadababyitsaboy can do to turn this around?
A nice leg kick lands there from River.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Weadababyitsaboy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
River is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Weadababyitsaboy.
Weadababyitsaboy takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
River steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Weadababyitsaboy.
River dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Weadababyitsaboy. That did some damage!#CL#
Weadababyitsaboy tries to keep at a distance but River has taken the fight into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Patrick River dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
River connects with a solid leg kick.
River lands a glancing blow to the side of Weadababyitsaboy's head.
River fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Weadababyitsaboy on the side of the head.
Weadababyitsaboy cracks River with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Weadababyitsaboy takes a shot right to the bread basket.
River slips a jab from Weadababyitsaboy.
River with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Weadababyitsaboy takes one on the chin but seems OK.
River just misses with a punch to the body.
River throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Weadababyitsaboy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Weadababyitsaboy misses the target.
Weadababyitsaboy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
River lands a nice looking body shot.
Weadababyitsaboy looks for a takedown but River sprawls well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Weadababyitsaboy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
River throws a head kick but Weadababyitsaboy moves out of range.
River doesn't manage to clinch there - Weadababyitsaboy circles away.
Weadababyitsaboy connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T1#
Weadababyitsaboy is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
River misses with a body shot.
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 mid kick that lands with a slap.
River misses with an attempted mid kick.
Weadababyitsaboy swats away the attempt to clinch by River.
A telegraphed right hand from Weadababyitsaboy misses the target.
River just misses with a punch to the body. #CL#
River has closed the distance and engaged Weadababyitsaboy in a clinch.
River tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
River has Weadababyitsaboy pressed against the cage, preventing Weadababyitsaboy from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
River throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
River digs a right hand into Weadababyitsaboy's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Weadababyitsaboy's gas tank.
Still in the clinch, River scores with a nice short uppercut.
Weadababyitsaboy is trying to break the clinch but River is controlling him.#BC2#
Weadababyitsaboy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2#
River lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nice defenses there by River.
Weadababyitsaboy with the inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
River scoring well with a low kick there.
River lands a jab to the head.
River changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
River uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Weadababyitsaboy.
A good leg kick by River.
River swings and misses with a hook to the body.
River gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
River doesn't manage to clinch there - Weadababyitsaboy circles away.
Weadababyitsaboy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
River ducks under a wild hook from Weadababyitsaboy.
River just misses with a punch to the body.
Weadababyitsaboy swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Weadababyitsaboy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but River moves away.
Weadababyitsaboy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but River moves away.
River uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Weadababyitsaboy.
Weadababyitsaboy misses with an uppercut. #T3#
Weadababyitsaboy throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Weadababyitsaboy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. River sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Patrick River is winning the standup battle so far.
A shot to the liver by River. Beautiful body shot.#CL#
River closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
River pushes Weadababyitsaboy back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Weadababyitsaboy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Weadababyitsaboy is trying to break the clinch but River has him pressed against the cage.
River tries a body shot but Weadababyitsaboy blocks it.
River goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Weadababyitsaboy is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Weadababyitsaboy is trying to push River away but River has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A short left from River.
A nice right hand lands inside from River.
River lands a hook that snaps the head of Weadababyitsaboy backwards.
River scores with a shot to the side of Weadababyitsaboy's head.
River lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Weadababyitsaboy throws a head punch that misses.
Weadababyitsaboy wants to break the clinch but can't.
River tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Patrick River has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC2#
Weadababyitsaboy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T4#
River displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Weadababyitsaboy throws out the jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
River scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A chopping leg kick lands by River.
River throws a nice outside leg kick.
Weadababyitsaboy takes one to the chin there.
Weadababyitsaboy misses with an uppercut.
Weadababyitsaboy moves out of range as River throws a body kick.
River throws a low kick but Weadababyitsaboy avoids it.
Weadababyitsaboy misses with a looping right.
Bob Weadababyitsaboy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
River comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
River getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
River scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
River just misses with a punch to the body.
Weadababyitsaboy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by River. #CL#
River gets a clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch blocked on the inside by River.
A quick uppercut on the inside from River.
A shot in the inside from River.

And that's the end of the fight!
Patrick River showed his dominance in that final round.
Well River has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: GAMMA#884 Banner v Priester
Date: Mar 06, 2021

#R1#
Ekstrovertti fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. River looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ekstrovertti throws a lazy body kick
and River counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ekstrovertti is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by River.
Ekstrovertti blocks a leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from River. #CL2#
River clinches with his opponent.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Ekstrovertti.
Ekstrovertti struggles to land a body shot inside as River controls his hands.
Ekstrovertti works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
River blocking some punches.
River lands an uppercut.#BC2#
River's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
River motions for Ekstrovertti to come forward. River throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ekstrovertti half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Ekstrovertti there.
River looks for a takedown but Ekstrovertti sprawls well.
Ekstrovertti lands a body shot. #T1#
River defending well as Ekstrovertti loads up on a big left hand.
River is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Ekstrovertti throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ekstrovertti misses with a hook. River ducked under it nicely.
River tries a quick counter leg kick but Ekstrovertti is wise to it.
Ekstrovertti looks to score with a jab to the body but River is just out of range.
River moves out of range as Ekstrovertti throws a body kick.
River throws out a counter right but Ekstrovertti avoids it with no problem.
Ekstrovertti's jab looks to have found its range, popping River under the eye.
River has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
River pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ekstrovertti is out of range and River settles back down.
River throws a nice inside leg kick.
River scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
River lands a jab to the head.
Ekstrovertti throws an overhand right that lands on River's shoulder, as River tries to avoid the shot.
River gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ekstrovertti throws a body punch but River moves out of range.
Ekstrovertti misses with a wild body shot.
Ekstrovertti sets himself, and River steps forward looking for the clinch! Ekstrovertti avoids it this time.#T2#
River throws a leg kick but Ekstrovertti sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A big right from Ekstrovertti misses.
River misses the shot to the body.
Ekstrovertti half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
No luck for Ekstrovertti with that takedown attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
River fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ekstrovertti connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
River gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD#
and Ekstrovertti counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Ekstrovertti is looking for a kimura but River is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ekstrovertti to get the leverage.
River wants to control but Ekstrovertti is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
River looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
River is defending against the submission attempts here by Ekstrovertti. #T3##SUB2#
River looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ekstrovertti wants to control but River is keeping him busy.
Ekstrovertti looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
River is looking for a sweep. Ekstrovertti is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
River trying to control but Ekstrovertti postures up.
River is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ekstrovertti 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.
Ekstrovertti trying to mount his opponent but River defends it.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
River is refusing to be controlled, as Ekstrovertti sits in half guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
River doesn't manage to clinch there - Ekstrovertti circles away.
A telegraphed right hand from Ekstrovertti misses the target.
River checks a leg kick nicely.
It seemed like River was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A nice leg kick from Ekstrovertti, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ekstrovertti connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
River misses with a wild body shot.
River turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vertti Ekstrovertti 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#
River misses with a hook. Ekstrovertti ducked under it nicely. #TD#
Ekstrovertti closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Ekstrovertti looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
River is trying to control but can't.
River is looking for a sweep. Ekstrovertti is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ekstrovertti lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ekstrovertti seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Ekstrovertti seems to be working for a kimura but River defends the submission attempt.
River keeping control of the position. #T1#
River is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
River looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
River actively working from the bottom here.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
River wants to control but Ekstrovertti is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ekstrovertti is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that River can do to turn this around?
Ekstrovertti is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
River is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ekstrovertti scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ekstrovertti seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB#
Ekstrovertti is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB2#
River actively working from the bottom here.#T3#
Ekstrovertti not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
River is trying to get back to full guard.
River has his hands clasped together around Ekstrovertti's back. He's all about the action.
River won't allow Ekstrovertti to pass to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
River is in trouble now - Ekstrovertti has advanced to mount!
Ekstrovertti landing punches. #T4#
Ekstrovertti tries to control but River wriggling away.
River tries to hold on but Ekstrovertti pushes him away. #SUB#
Ekstrovertti jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… River is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by River and Ekstrovertti has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
River taking punishment in the form of punches.
River is looking to reverse the position.
Ekstrovertti advances to mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ekstrovertti has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of River's face.
River is desperately trying to improve his position but Ekstrovertti has a good base and remains in mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vertti Ekstrovertti dominated that second round.
That's time! Ekstrovertti'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 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.
Ekstrovertti wants to slow River down by chopping away at his legs.
Vertti Ekstrovertti is winning the standup battle so far.
Ekstrovertti misses the shot to the body.
River avoids the body shot from Ekstrovertti.
River stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ekstrovertti.
River walks into a stiff left hand from Ekstrovertti.
Ekstrovertti tries a low kick but River avoids it.
Ekstrovertti moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ekstrovertti is looking to chop away at River's legs.
River throws out a loose jab but Ekstrovertti uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
River throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vertti Ekstrovertti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
River blocks the body kick.
River looks to score with a jab to the body but Ekstrovertti is just out of range.
Ekstrovertti avoids the body shot from River. #T1#
Ekstrovertti throws a quick inside leg kick.
River on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ekstrovertti blocks a leg kick.
River moves out of range as Ekstrovertti throws a body kick.
River steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Ekstrovertti.
River keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
River takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
River fails in his attempt to clinch.
River throws a leg kick #TD#
and Ekstrovertti counters with a takedown into side control. #SUB#
Ekstrovertti tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ekstrovertti has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Ekstrovertti is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, River has escaped the position, nice work there.
River gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T2#
Ekstrovertti is looking to advance position but River won't allow it.
Ekstrovertti missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ekstrovertti is looking to take a break and control but River is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Ekstrovertti wants to work for an arm triangle but River is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ekstrovertti lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Patrick River has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Ekstrovertti stalling away here and it's allowed River to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Ekstrovertti trying to control the position from guard on top but River is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Ekstrovertti got a little sloppy there for a moment and River has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ekstrovertti has managed to get both his arms back between River's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
River is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
River is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ekstrovertti defends well.
River is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##T4##SUB#
Ekstrovertti actively working from the bottom here.
Vertti Ekstrovertti is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ekstrovertti keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ekstrovertti trying to control but River postures up.
Ekstrovertti wants to sweep but River has passed to side control!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ekstrovertti is trying to control River's posture but River avoids it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vertti Ekstrovertti showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ekstrovertti, 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 James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vertti Ekstrovertti!
After the fight, Vertti Ekstrovertti 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: GDL 77:Hansson VS Sitsongrit
Date: Jan 30, 2021

#R1#
River uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Winks.
Winks lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
River moves away from the strike by Winks.
River lands a slapping body shot.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Winks is defended easily by River.
Crunch! Winks slams his shin into River's torso.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Winks crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from River - the referee stops the clock and Winks gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says River. Winks manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winks paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A punch combination from River misses.
Winks has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Mentor Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Winks throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Winks throws an off balance right hand
and River counters with a nice low kick that buckles Winks's knee momentarily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
River misses the jab.#T1#
River scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CUT2#It looks like Harry Winks has been cut.
River looks to land a combination but Winks avoids it well.
Winks throws a leg kick
and Winks takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Winks moves forwards but River connects with a nice, crisp jab.
River throws an overhand right that lands on Winks's shoulder, as Winks tries to avoid the shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Winks as he connects with a hook.
River dips to his left and cracks Winks with an uppercut!
Winks throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A slow jab from Winks misses its intended target.
River flicks out a counter leg kick but Winks steps away.
River needs to keep his hands up - Winks had a free shot at his head there.
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.
River misses with a takedown
and Winks makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A swing and a miss from River.
Winks swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Winks throws a right and a left that both miss.#T2#
Winks darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Winks shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A nice side step and River releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
River throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Winks tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. River manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Winks tries to score a power double leg takedown but River sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Winks somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harry Winks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
River ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Winks looks to land a right hand but River moved out of range.
Winks fails with the takedown
and River counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Winks takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
River avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
River throws a low kick but Winks avoids it.#T3#
A punch combination from River misses.
River throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#CL2#
River closes the distance and pushes Winks back into the cage.
River lands a shot to the body.
Winks pressing his opponent against the cage.
River lands a shot to the body.
River scores with an uppercut up the middle.
River's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
River misses with the head strike.
Winks misses with a body punch.
Winks tries a body shot but River blocks it.
Winks lands an uppercut.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
River swings wildly with an uppercut but Winks uses good head movement to avoid it.
River is trying to pull guard but Winks turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
River goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T4##TD2#
River jumps into guard, dragging Winks to the mat.
River wants to sweep here but Winks controlling him for the moment.
Winks is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
River is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Winks is aware though and is defending well.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
River looking for a guillotine here but Winks defends easily.
Winks's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Winks trying to control the position from guard on top but River is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Patrick River dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Harry Winks'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.#R2#
River lands a leg kick that knocks Winks off balance momentarily.
Winks swats away the attempt to clinch by River.
Winks tries to clinch but River is having none of it.
River lands with a thumping leg kick.
River looks to land a combination but Winks avoids it well.
Winks scores with a push kick.
Harry Winks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Winks looks to land a left hand but River moved out of range nicely.
River lands with a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winks fails with a takedown attempt.
A nice combination there by River. #T1#
A slapping body kick lands there for River.
River has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A left and a right from Winks both land. Nice combination.
River misses with a head kick.
River takes a swing at Winks's ribcage but misses.
Winks throws a leg kick that is checked
and River cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
River misses with a straight left.
A nice leg kick lands there from Winks.
River misses with a kick to the body
and Winks counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A low kick from Winks is predictable there
and River counters with a straight that turns Winks's legs to rubber! River pushes forward with more strikes and Winks goes down, battered and bloody! That's a wrap folks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Patrick River!
A victorious Patrick River thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: GDL 70: Legba VS River
Date: Dec 12, 2020

#R1#
River ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Legba moves away.
River with a nice calf kick.
River steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Legba.
River misses with a jab to the body
letting Legba counter with a right hand.
River darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
River throws a shot from downtown. Legba moves away and avoids it.
River looks to land a combination. Legba sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Legba throws a body shot but no joy.
River slips a jab from Legba.
River lands with a right hand.
River has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Legba misses with a body shot
and Legba takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
River swinging wildly here.
Legba connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CUT#It looks like Patrick River has been cut.#T1##TD#
Legba looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for River!
Legba wants to lay and pray for a moment but River keeps working. #SUB#
Legba tries for a kimura but River is defending well.
Legba in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Legba trying to control the action but River is working from the bottom. #T2#
A lull in the action here as Legba stalls from top position.
Legba trying to control the position but River is working away. #SUB#
Legba tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Legba has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Legba swings around for an armbar but River sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Legba's guard.#T3#
Legba wants to sweep but no luck.
Legba is trying to keep River in close.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Legba is on top in guard. #REVR##SUB2#
River escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Legba gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
River has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Legba can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Legba passes River's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T4#
Legba wants to lay and pray for a moment but River keeps working. #SUB#
Legba is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, River has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Legba wants to work for an arm triangle but River is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
River is refusing to be controlled, as Legba sits in half guard.
Legba wants to pass to mount but River is defending the position.
Legba wants to take a breather but River is having none of it.
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 Papa Legba will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Patrick River's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Jab from River.
Legba dodges the punch combination from River.
Legba's jab looks to have found its range, popping River under the eye.
River tries to bum rush Legba with a series of wild strikes but Legba uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Legba tries to clinch
and River counters with a straight right hand.
River swats away the attempt to clinch by Legba.
Legba throws an uppercut from half a mile away. River sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Legba throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
River looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
River fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Legba on the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Legba. #T1#
A low kick from River is predictable there
letting Legba counter with a right hand.
Legba definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Legba is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but River is defending well.
River presses Legba against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Legba stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Legba blocking some punches.
River blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Legba pushes River back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Legba tries to throw a body punch but River avoids it by throwing Legba back against the cage.
Legba throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#BC2#
River breaks the clinch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Legba.
Legba throws an ugly left hook that misses
and River counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Legba thinking.
Legba misses with a hook. River ducked under it nicely.
Legba misses with a hook. River ducked under it nicely.
The fighters circling - Legba throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
River connects with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Legba.
Legba tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but River was well out of range. Poor timing from Legba.
Legba throws a looping overhand right but River ducks down to avoid it.
River ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And River responds with a good body kick, but Legba manages to step out the way in time.
Legba throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
River thows a left - swing and a miss!
River throws a hook but Legba blocks it.
River misses with an uppercut. Legba saw that one coming.
Legba has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from River.#CL#
Legba clinches.
Legba misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from River fails to land.
Legba throws a punch but it's blocked by River. #T3#
Legba lands a shot to the body.
River misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Legba misses with a hook from the clinch.
River lands a right hand that snaps the head of Legba backwards.
River has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
River throws a head punch that misses.
Legba lands with a short punch from the clinch. #TD2#
River pulls guard.
River keeping moving, preventing Legba from controlling successfully.
Legba controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Legba trying to control the position from guard on top but River is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
River looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Legba passes into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on River's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T4##SUB#
Legba is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but River is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
River can't do much from the bottom here.
Legba advances nicely into full mount.
River is squirming around, avoiding Legba's attempts to control the action.
River 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.
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 Papa Legba will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Patrick River's cut.
That's time! Legba's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Legba stuffs the takedown.
River misses with a leg kick
enabling Legba to counter with a crisp jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Legba as he connects with a hook.
River shoots in but Legba avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Legba tries to counter by moving into the clinch but River manages to circle out of the way.#TD#
Legba is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in River's half guard.
Legba 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Legba sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Legba is pressing down on River's thigh, looking to free his foot. River is holding on for now. #T1#
Legba works his foot free and advances to mount.
River is looking to improve his position but Legba isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB#
Legba is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. River can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Legba wants to control the pace but River is squirming around nicely.
River is trying to escape the mount. #T2##SUB#
Legba jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… River is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by River and Legba has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Legba advances nicely into full mount. #SUB#
Legba has hold of River's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and River manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Legba tries to control but River wriggling away.
Legba pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
River slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Patrick River has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3##SUB2#
River looking for submissions off his back.
River trying to hold on to Legba's head to control him but Legba postures up.
Legba controlling the pace.
Legba is keen to just control but River is a slippery customer.
Legba passes to full mount!
River tries to reverse the position but Legba maintains control.
Papa Legba overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#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.
Legba moves to the back position. #SUB#
Legba has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Legba controlling well, preventing River from escaping the position. #SUB#
River is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
River is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
River tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!

And that's the end of the fight!
Papa Legba showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Legba, 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 Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Papa Legba!
Papa Legba retains his middleweight title!
A very excited looking Papa Legba 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: GDL 62: Tyurin vs Clark
Date: Oct 17, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bates shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as River sprawls well. River wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bates gets slowly back to his feet.
A good leg kick by River.
River throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Bates counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Bates is pushing down on River's leg trying to pass to half guard. River is fighting to maintain full guard but Bates has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Bates is looking for a kimura but River is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bates to get the leverage.
Bates tries to pass to full mount but River defends it. #SUB2#
Bates is looking for a kimura but River is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bates to get the leverage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
River looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Bates is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T1##SUB2#
Bates is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. River doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bates.
Bates stalling. #SUB2#
Bates seems to be working for a kimura but River defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Bates is looking for a kimura here. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bates seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
River is controlling Bates's position as best he can from this difficult position.#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bates seems to be working for a kimura but River defends the submission attempt.
River trying to control but Bates postures up. #T3##SUB2#
Bates is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are battling for position here. River manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Bates advances to half guard.
Bates stalling away here and it's allowed River to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #SUB#
River working for a triangle but Bates defends it easily. #SUB#
River is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
River working for a triangle but Bates defends it easily. #T4#
Bates trying to control the position from guard on top but River is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
River keeping full guard, as Bates tries to pass. #SUB#
River is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
River is looking for a triangle but Bates pushes his legs off easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Armad Bates dominated that round.
That's time! River's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
River swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bates wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Patrick River seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bates looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bates ducks under a wild hook from River.
Bates thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bates throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bates ducks down and throws a hook to the body but River moves away.
River keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
River lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
An inside leg kick from Bates misses.
River throws a quick counter kick to the body but Bates avoids it.
River looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A little jabbing left from Bates on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bates stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bates misses with a lunging right hand
and River counters with a low kick, right behind Bates 's knee.
Bates slips a jab from River.
River misses with a body shot.
Bates is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Bates throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Bates keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from River.
River lets loose with a powerful body kick. Bates will feel that in the morning.#CL#
River moves into the clinch.
River prevents the takedown attempt.
River tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bates's elbow.
Bates's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
River is defending well against a takedown attempt.
River tries a body shot but Bates blocks it.
Bates blocks a body shot from River.
River can't find room to land a body shot as Bates controls the action. #TD2#
Bates has dropped down and is working for a takedown. River is trying to keep an underhook but Bates manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Bates trying to pass the guard but River defending well. #SUB2#
Bates is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T2#
Bates moves into full mount! River won't be happy about that!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
River is in all sorts of trouble here.
River is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Bates working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
River wants to hold on but Bates pushes him away.
Bates fails to advance to River's back.
River is squirming around, avoiding Bates's attempts to control the action. #T3##SUB2#
Bates looking for a guillotine from mount but River is having none of it. #SUB2#
Bates swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and River is now in Bates's guard. A big mistake from Bates there, giving up the dominant position!
River loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
River postures up and lands a big shot to Bates's brow.
River trying to control but Bates is working from the bottom.
Armad Bates has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bates avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
River is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Bates is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T4#
River with a nice head shot there.
River has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Bates wants to control but River passes easily into half guard.
River looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Bates tries to get to full guard but River has control of the leg.
River missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
River missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Patrick River will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Sloppy strikes from Bates. Those never looked like landing.
Bates needs to keep his hands up - River had a free shot at his head there.
River is looking to slow Bates down with leg kicks.
Bates avoids a kick to the body.
River comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
River wants to clinch up but Bates keeps it at a distance.
Bates drops down looking to force a counter takedown but River defends it well.
River lands a front kick.
River ducks under a wild hook from Bates.
A punch combination from River misses.
Bates is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
River misses with an uppercut
and Bates counters with a left to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bates swings for the body but River moves out of range.
River checks the leg kick.
River misses the shot to the body.
Bates is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down River rather than just go for the knockout.#CL#
River takes the fight into the clinch.
Bates wants a takedown but no success here. #T1#
Bates fails to pull the fight into his guard. #BC#
River breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fighters circling - Bates throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
River walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
River lands a head kick. Bates smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Bates walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
River fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
River misses with a low kick.
Bates swings and misses with a shot to the body
and River counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
River scores with a decent looking hook.
River throws a head kick but Bates moves out of range.
Bates throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bates takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
River uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T2##CL#
Bates gets tackled into the cage by River. River maintains the clinch.
River misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bates tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. River smiles and moves away.
Patrick River has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Armad Bates.
Bates swings for the body but River moves out of range.
Bates checks a low kick from River.
River backing away here, and Bates unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from River.
Patrick River is winning the standup battle so far.
River blocks a low kick nicely.
Bates shoots in for a double leg but River sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
River misses with a body shot.
River lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
The crowd cheers as River lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bates doesn't seem phased though.
Bates throws a body punch but River moves out of range.
River tried to counter with a leg kick but Bates avoided it.
Some bone on bone action there as Bates checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Bates was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
River throws a body kick that misses. #TD#
River gets a double leg takedown into Bates's guard.#T3#
River trying to control but Bates is working from the bottom.
Bates not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB2#
Bates looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! River has picked Bates up and slammed him! Bates can't keep hold of the triangle and River manages to pass to side control!
River misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
River trying to control the action but Bates is working from the bottom.
River looking to control but instead Bates has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Bates has hold of River's hands but River slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #T4##SUB2#
Bates looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
River moves into full mount! Bates won't be happy about that!
Bates really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #SUB#
River jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Bates is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Bates and River has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission. #SUB#
River thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
River slows the pace down.

And that's the end of the fight!
Patrick River showed his dominance in that final round.
I think River 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Patrick River!
During a confident post fight interview, Patrick River thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: GDL 54:
Date: Aug 22, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McFarland throws a series of strikes that have River backpedaling. #CUT2#It looks like Patrick River has been cut.
River with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
McFarland stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from River.
McFarland misses with a hook
and River counters with an outside leg kick.
McFarland shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CL#
River drives through and clinches with McFarland against the cage.
McFarland throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but River blocks it with crossed arms.
River lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
River pushes McFarland back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
River works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
River goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
River lands a nice shot to the body.
River lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
River doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
River lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McFarland.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, River creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
River definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nice body punch from River - that landed with a thud.
McFarland is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but River is keeping busy.#T1#
River misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McFarland misses with a knee to the head.
McFarland is trying to break free.
A body shot lands from River.
McFarland tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
River cracks McFarland with a nice body shot.
River lands a nice uppercut.
McFarland with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A nice left hand lands by McFarland.
River scores with a shoulder strike.
McFarland misses with a short punch on the inside. #TD#
River manages to pull guard.
McFarland wants to control from the top but River keeps moving. #SUB#
River working for a triangle but McFarland defends it easily.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as River holds on and takes a little breather. #T2#
McFarland throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB#
McFarland avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McFarland with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB#
River is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
River controls McFarland momentarily but McFarland frees himself. #T3#
McFarland wants to control from the top but River keeps moving.
My spies in UnderGround BJJ & MMA inform me that McFarland has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McFarland throws a strike but River rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
River landing some decent shots from guard.
McFarland keeping full guard, as River tries to pass.
River is working hard here to advance position.
River slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
McFarland keeping moving, preventing River from controlling successfully. #T4#
River passes easily into side control. Nice work.
McFarland can't do much from the bottom here.
River is chipping away with strikes.
McFarland avoids any damage from the ground and pound of River.
River tries to advance to mount but can't.
River wants to control but McFarland is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Patrick River dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Patrick 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.#R2#
Nice defenses there by River.
River is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McFarland can do to turn this around?
River thuds his shin into the meat of McFarland's side.
McFarland misses with a hook
and River counters with a stiff right hand.
McFarland takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
McFarland chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before River can pounce on him.
River walks into a stiff left hand from McFarland.
River throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
River connects with a right hand. McFarland shakes it off.
A big left from McFarland misses.
It looked like River wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
River ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
McFarland sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
River lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
River comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McFarland misses with a left hand
and River counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McFarland is breathing heavily.
River takes a jab right on the kisser.
McFarland 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 and then throws a beautiful body shot. McFarland looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T1#
River scores with a hook to the body. McFarland takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Skippy McFarland is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
River rushes McFarland and presses him up against the cage.
McFarland tries to break the clinch but River is controlling the position.
Patrick River has scored more points in the clinch so far.
River stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
McFarland working hard to break the clinch.
River working some nice short punches in the clinch.#CUT#It looks like Skippy McFarland has been cut.
River lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A right hand to the body from McFarland.
A short uppercut from River.
McFarland throws a head punch that misses.
River pushes McFarland back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
River pushes McFarland back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from River.
River lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
River lands a left hand. #T2#
River working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McFarland tried to land a shot to the body but connects with River's elbow.
River digs a right hand into McFarland's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McFarland's gas tank. #BC2#
McFarland manages to break the clinch. #CL#
River moves into range and clinches up with McFarland.
A head punch blocked on the inside by River.
McFarland swings away with an uppercut that misses.
River misses with a hook to the ribs.
McFarland struggles to land a body shot inside as River controls his hands.
River lands a shoulder strike.
McFarland tries to land a knee to the head but River blocks with his arms.
McFarland's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McFarland taking a breather.
River misses with a punch to the body.
River lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC2#
McFarland's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
River comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T3#
Nice body punch from River.
Skippy McFarland is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
River throws a shot to the body.
McFarland shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
River uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McFarland.
McFarland is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
River connects with a body shot that sends McFarland's belly button to the back.
River scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nice body punch from River.
River cracks McFarland with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CL#
River forces McFarland back against the cage and clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A shot in the inside from River. #ROC#McFarland is rocked!
River leaning against his opponent.
River lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice body punch from River.
River lands a nice shot to the body.
River lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T4#
A nice left hand lands by River.
River gets through McFarland's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
River pushes McFarland back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #TD#
River jumps guard and drags McFarland to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB#
River is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but McFarland frees his head nicely. Oh but River has switched to an armbar! McFarland is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Patrick River!
After winning the bout, Patrick River thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: GDL 50:
Date: Jul 25, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD2#
River feints and as Shipilov raises his hands in defense, River changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#ES#
Shipilov is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Shipilov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
River lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
River misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shipilov blocks an uppercut.
River dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#BC#
Shipilov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Shipilov works River's body with a nice hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shipilov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by River.
Shipilov misses with a head kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from River. Shipilov does a little dance to reset his feet.
River checks a low kick from Shipilov.
Sergey Shipilov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
River thuds a left hand into Shipilov's body.
River looks to land a right hand but Shipilov moved out of range.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that River has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Shipilov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by River.
Shipilov swats away the attempt to clinch by River.
Shipilov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
River misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shipilov. #T1#
River fails with a takedown attempt.
River slips under a jab.
River tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice defenses there by River.
Sergey Shipilov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice uppercut lands for Shipilov. That snapped River's head back.
Shipilov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Shipilov.
Shipilov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shipilov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Shipilov looks to score with a jab to the body but River is just out of range.
River swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
River misses with a jab to the body
and Shipilov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
River lands a jab to the head.
Shipilov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Shipilov connects with a jab.#CL2#
River drives through and clinches with Shipilov against the cage.
River throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
River throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shipilovs head.
River tries a body shot but Shipilov blocks it. #T2#
Shipilov gets through River's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#CUT#It looks like Patrick River has been cut.
Shipilov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
River lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Shipilov.#BC#
Shipilov breaks from the clinch.
River misses with a hook.
Shipilov ducks under a wild hook from River.
Shipilov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
River scores with a nice head shot.
River walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Shipilov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Shipilov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Shipilov drops his hands momentarily and River takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
River pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shipilov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
River throws a poor cross that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Shipilov throws a body shot but no joy.
Shipilov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shipilov dodges the punch combination from River.
Shipilov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
River throws a body shot but no joy.
Shipilov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T3#
Shipilov 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 misses with a wild combination.
River avoids the head kick by Shipilov.
A cross from Shipilov lands.
River throws a head kick but Shipilov moves out of range.
Shipilov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Shipilov scores with a crisp jab that stopped River in his tracks.
Shipilov thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on River if he has to take too many more of those.
Shipilov digs a good hook to River's body.
Shipilov avoids the body shot from River.
Shipilov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shipilov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
River takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Shipilov throws a nice outside leg kick.
River misses with a low kick.
Shipilov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
River fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #T4#
River cracks a nice hook into Shipilov's ribs.
Shipilov missing with a left hand there. River was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
River throws a leg kick but Shipilov moved away.
Shipilov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. River sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shipilov's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Shipilov duly obliges.
River tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Shipilov lands a lovely overhand right.#TD2#
River throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Shipilov was covering up waiting for the punch and River finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SUB#
Shipilov is looking for a triangle but River pushes his legs off easily.
Shipilov is pulling down on River's head to control his posture.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shipilov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as River accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB#
Shipilov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but River can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Shipilov trying to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sergey Shipilov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Patrick 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#
Shipilov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sergey Shipilov is winning the standup battle so far.
River uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shipilov.
River throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
River throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shipilov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
River ducks under a wild hook from Shipilov.
Shipilov swings widly with a right hand
and River counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Nice body punch from River.
River checks the leg kick.
Shipilov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from River.
A nice inside leg kick there by Shipilov. That's going to slow River down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shipilov misses with a looping right.
River slips a straight right by Shipilov.
Shipilov motions for River to come forward. Shipilov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
River throws a left and a right that both miss
and Shipilov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Shipilov moves forwards but River connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Shipilov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that River can do to turn this around?#T1#
River tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Shipilov defends well and River ends up having to push Shipilov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
River is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #CL2#
River closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Shipilov.
River misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC#
Shipilov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Shipilov misses with a body shot.
River misses with an uppercut. Shipilov saw that one coming.
Shipilov throws a leg kick but River checks it.
Shipilov defending well as River loads up on a big left hand.
Shipilov motions for River to come forward. Shipilov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
River checks a leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Shipilov blocks the low kick.
River throws a push kick but Shipilov slaps the foot to one side.
River throws a leg kick but Shipilov checks it.
Shipilov cracks a nice hook into River's ribs.
River moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Shipilov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shipilov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Shipilov lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Shipilov.
Shipilov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Shipilov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Shipilov misses with a two punch combination.
River scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Shipilov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
River throws a body shot but no joy.
Shipilov feints and then cracks River's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow River down.
A jab from River misses.
A clash of legs there as Shipilov blocks the low kick.
River throws a body punch but Shipilov moves out of range.
Shipilov looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
River tries a head kick but it misses.
Shipilov throws a sloppy body shot
and River counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Shipilov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
River just misses with a punch to the body.
Shipilov pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces River back to the cage. Shipilov follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#T3#
River looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Shipilov works River's body with a nice hook.
River throws a push kick but Shipilov slaps the foot to one side.
River's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A slapping leg kick lands for River.
Nice shot lands for Shipilov.
Shipilov connects with a body shot.
Shipilov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd cheers as Shipilov lands an impressive looking overhand right. River doesn't seem phased though.
River throws a hook but Shipilov avoids it easily.
River with a hook.
Shipilov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Shipilov feints and then cracks River's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow River down.
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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
River scores with a punch to the head.
A lazy left from Shipilov finds it's target.
River fails to land the takedown.#T4#
River misses with a looping right.
Shipilov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps River's head backwards.
Shipilov lands with a thumping leg kick.
River is looking to score with low kicks.
A left lands for Shipilov.
River listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
River is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shipilov.
A quick step to the side and Shipilov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shipilov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Shipilov. That's going to slow River down.
River walks into a jab.
Shipilov throws a body shot but no joy.
River throws out a counter right but Shipilov avoids it with no problem.
River checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
River moves away from the strike by Shipilov.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
River takes a body punch but keeps moving.
River throws a body punch but Shipilov moves out of range.
Shipilov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from River.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sergey Shipilov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Patrick 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Shipilov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and River counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Shipilov misses with a hook
and Shipilov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shipilov tries to work over River's front leg with a kick but River checks it.
Shipilov blocks a jab.
Shipilov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A clash of legs there as River blocks the low kick.
Shipilov jabs at River's body.
River swings and misses with a hook to the body.
River throws a head kick that misses
and Shipilov counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
River throws out a loose jab but Shipilov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shipilov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but River moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Shipilov misses with a leg kick
and River cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shipilov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but River circles away quickly and effectively.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shipilov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Shipilov takes a swing at River's ribcage but misses.
River lands a nice looking body shot.
Shipilov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T1#
Shipilov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Shipilov ducks under a wild hook from River.
River misses with a double jab.
River throws a jab when Shipilov was well out of range.
Shipilov blocks a head kick by River.
Shipilov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from River.
River cracks Shipilov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nice uppercut lands for Shipilov. That snapped River's head back.
Shipilov throws a lazy right hand but River sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
River lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A looping hook to the body misses from River. Shipilov does a little dance to reset his feet.
River jabbing away but nothing is landing.
River lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
River takes a body punch but keeps moving.
River on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Shipilov. Shipilov obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
River gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Shipilov scores with a jab. River acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T2#
River misses with a body shot.
Shipilov throws a leg kick which misses River's front leg but catches the back leg as River tries to avoid it.
Shipilov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shipilov moves away from the strike by River.
A left and a right from River both land. Nice combination.
River tries to clinch but Shipilov is having none of it.
River throws a push kick but Shipilov slaps the foot to one side.
River throws a leg kick but Shipilov checks it.
Shipilov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and River counters with a nice body shot.
River pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
River just misses with a punch to the body.
Shipilov fires out a quick counter leg kick but River just manages to avoid it.
River has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
River misses with the combination.
River takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Shipilov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That kick from Shipilov tenderised River's leg. River is trying to keep his angry face on.
Patrick River has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Shipilov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #CL2#
River moves into range and clinches up with Shipilov.
Shipilov is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Shipilov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
River scores with a hook to the body.
River lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Shipilov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
River wants a takedown. #BC#
Shipilov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shipilov avoids a kick to the body.
River on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Shipilov scores with a head kick.
River throws a hook but Shipilov blocks it.
River throws a poor cross that misses
and Shipilov counters with an inside leg kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for River.
Shipilov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shipilov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T4#
Shipilov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
River waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shipilov.
Shipilov circles away from the clinch attempt
and Shipilov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Shipilov punishes River's body with a nice straight punch.
Shipilov throws a body kick that misses.
Shipilov blocks a low kick nicely.
Shipilov throwing a counter right hand but River manages to avoid it.
River scores with a hook to the body. Shipilov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
River throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
River throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Shipilov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
River is looking to chop away at Shipilov's legs.
Shipilov half committed to a counter leg kick.
Shipilov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
River tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sergey Shipilov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nice body kick from Shipilov.

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 Sergey Shipilov.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Shipilov, 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergey Shipilov!
Sergey Shipilov 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: GDL 43: Muhapuro vs River
Date: Jun 27, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
River throws the kick towards the body but Muhapuro avoids it.
River fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Muhapuro looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
River misses with a body kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Muhapuro finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A slow jab from Muhapuro misses its intended target. #CL#
Muhapuro drives through and clinches with River against the cage.
River misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by River.
River tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Muhapuro's elbow.
Muhapuro leaning his opponent against the cage.
Muhapuro prevents a body shot from River.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muhapuro misses with the head strike.
River blocks a body shot from Muhapuro.
River misses with a hook to the ribs.
River is trying to break free.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Muhapuro.
Muhapuro has a couple of punches blocked by River.
River tries for a takedown but Muhapuro manages to get underhooks. #T1#
Muhapuro prevents a body shot from River. #BC2#
River pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Muhapuro moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
River throws the left hand but Muhapuro avoids the punch easily.
A slow jab from River misses its intended target.
River swings for the body but Muhapuro moves out of range.
River moves out of range of the body kick from Muhapuro.
A telegraphed right hand from Muhapuro misses the target.
A little jabbing left from River on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Muhapuro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but River was well out of range. Poor timing from Muhapuro.
River is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Muhapuro with a body shot.#CL#
Muhapuro gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Muhapuro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
River blocking some punches.
Muhapuro working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
River blocks an uppercut.
River wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Muhapuro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
River looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
River letting Muhapuro take a breather here.
River goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T2#
River blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Muhapuro misses with a punch on the inside.
Muhapuro scores with an uppercut up the middle.
River misses with a body punch.
Muhapuro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
River tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Muhapuro works on River's body with a couple of short punches.
Muhapuro lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of River backwards.
I was talking to Muhapuro's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Muhapuro tries a body shot but River blocks it.
Muhapuro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with River's elbow.
River tries to throw a body punch but Muhapuro avoids it by throwing River back against the cage.
Muhapuro displaying some good clinch control by pressing River up against the cage.
Muhapuro lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Muhapuro misses with a hook from the clinch.
River misses with a body punch.
River struggles to land a body shot inside as Muhapuro controls his hands. #T3#
Muhapuro misses with the head strike.
River lands with a left to the head.
Muhapuro stalling in the clinch. #TD2#
River has picked Muhapuro up - he's going for a ride! River dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.#ES#
Muhapuro has one foot on River's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Muhapuro takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
River throws a half hearted mid kick.
Muhapuro throws out a loose jab but River uses good head movement to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
River swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Muhapuro.
Muhapuro connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Muhapuro pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
River is looking to chop away at Muhapuro's legs.
Muhapuro connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
River takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
River misses with a body kick.
A big right from Muhapuro misses.
Muhapuro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from River. #T4#
River bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Muhapuro digs a good hook to River's body.
River bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Muhapuro's head backwards.#CL2#
River moves into the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Muhapuro.
Muhapuro throws a head punch that misses.
A short left from River.
Muhapuro gets through River's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Muhapuro is working River over against the cage.
Muhapuro lands a hook that snaps the head of River backwards.
River prevents a body shot from Muhapuro.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Muhapuro.
A short left from Muhapuro.
Muhapuro effectively controlling the action here.
Muhapuro tries to work over River's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Muhapuro lands a body punch in the clinch.
River looks winded!
Muhapuro scores with a nice hook to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Muhapuro dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Muhapuro lands a nice shot to the body.
Muhapuro dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Muhapuro feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rivers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CUT#It looks like Patrick River has been cut.
Muhapuro waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract River.
Muhapuro avoids the head kick by River.
Muhapuro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that River can do to turn this around?
Muhapuro lands a lovely overhand right.
Muhapuro has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Muhapuro swings away with a body shot that misses
letting River counter with a right hand.
Paul Muhapuro is winning the standup battle so far.
Muhapuro connects with a right hand. River shakes it off.
Muhapuro tries to clinch up.
River lands a nice leg kick that just misses Muhapuro's sensitive parts.
That kick from River tenderised Muhapuro's leg. Muhapuro is trying to keep his angry face on.
River lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
River misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Muhapuro.
And Muhapuro counters with a quick kick to the body but River blocks it.
River tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Muhapuro walks into a jab.
River ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Muhapuro connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between River's hands.
Paul Muhapuro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
River looks to land a right hand but Muhapuro moved out of range.
Muhapuro takes a swing at River's ribcage but misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Muhapuro.
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.
Muhapuro throws a low kick, looking for River's leg but River calmly moves out of range.
River tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Muhapuro with a hook.
River throws a looping overhand right but Muhapuro ducks down to avoid it.
River fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
River misses with a leg kick.
As River backs away, Muhapuro returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
River thuds his right hand into Muhapuro's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Muhapuro misses the shot to the body.
The fighters circling - River throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
River swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Muhapuro swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Muhapuro is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
River fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #T2#
Muhapuro checks a low kick from River.
River just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
River moves out of range of the strikes.
River appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Muhapuro misses the shot to the body.
River swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Muhapuro fires out a quick counter leg kick but River just manages to avoid it.
River connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
River has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Muhapuro uses good head movement to avoid the hook from River.
River avoids a kick to the body.
River tries to counter with a clinch but Muhapuro shakes him off and moves away.
A shot to the body from Muhapuro misses
and River counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Muhapuro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
River ducks under a wild hook from Muhapuro.
Muhapuro scores with a nice body kick.
River tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
River moves away from the strike by Muhapuro.
Muhapuro swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Muhapuro throws a chopping leg kick but River manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#T3#
Muhapuro stuns River with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Muhapuro attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Muhapuro fails with an attempt to clinch.
River tries to clinch but Muhapuro is having none of it.
Muhapuro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but River moves away.
Muhapuro misses with a wild body shot.
River is trying to counter with his kicks.#TD2#
River gets the takedown into side control.
River in side control, throwing shots but Muhapuro defends.
What's Muhapuro going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
River looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Muhapuro is looking for a sweep.#T4#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
River is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Muhapuro knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Muhapuro can't do much from the bottom here.
River prevents Muhapuro from escaping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Paul Muhapuro will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Patrick River's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
River shoots for a double leg takedown but Muhapuro sprawls well. He's pushed River's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Muhapuro throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Muhapuro throws a jab when River was well out of range.
River lands with a good body shot.
Muhapuro throws a hook but River avoids it easily.
Muhapuro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Muhapuro avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A little feinted left hand from Muhapuro on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Muhapuro tries to bum rush River with a series of wild strikes but River uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Muhapuro throws a chopping leg kick but River manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Muhapuro tries to clinch but River moves out of range.
River bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muhapuro's jab looks to have found its range, popping River under the eye.
River comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Muhapuro tries to close the distance and clinch up but River swats him away and circles back towards the center.
River ducks under a wild hook from Muhapuro.
River throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
River on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Muhapuro. Muhapuro obviously looking to wear him down. #T1#
River misses with a hook. Muhapuro ducked under it nicely.
River uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Muhapuro.
Muhapuro swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Muhapuro throws a nice outside leg kick.
River lands with a slapping head kick.
Muhapuro misses the jab.
River moves out of range of the body kick.
Muhapuro fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Muhapuro wants to land a leg kick but River is out of range.
Muhapuro lands a leg kick that knocks River off balance momentarily.
Muhapuro takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Muhapuro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
River misses with a body kick.
River displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Muhapuro throws out the jab.
Muhapuro walks into a left hand. #T2#
Muhapuro looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
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 low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Muhapuro misses with an uppercut
and River counters with a low kick, right behind Muhapuro 's knee.
River misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Muhapuro wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Muhapuro throws a leg kick but River sees it coming and checks it nicely.
River stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
River looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Muhapuro is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Muhapuro throws a lazy right hand but River sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
River throws the left hand but Muhapuro avoids the punch easily.
River blocks a head kick by Muhapuro.
River cracks a nice hook into Muhapuro's ribs.
Muhapuro with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
River throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
River slips a straight right by Muhapuro.#T3#
Muhapuro throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent River stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Muhapuro scores with a jab.
River misses with a head kick.
Muhapuro throws a wild body kick that River sees coming a mile off.
River doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#CL#
Muhapuro clinches up against the cage.
Muhapuro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by River.
Muhapuro throws a punch but it's blocked by River.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Muhapuro.
Muhapuro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Muhapuro swings wildly with an uppercut but River uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD2#
River pulls Muhapuro into guard.
Muhapuro engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
River throws his legs up looking for a submission but Muhapuro uses it to pass to side control. #T4#
River is looking to regain half guard here but Muhapuro keeps moving and retains side control.
River wants to control but Muhapuro postures up.
River tries to buck Muhapuro off but Muhapuro is having none of it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
River stops Muhapuro from passing to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Muhapuro clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Patrick 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.#R4#
Muhapuro scores with a punch to the head.
Muhapuro tries to clinch up but River circles away and keeps his distance.
Muhapuro throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
River paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Muhapuro scores with a decent looking hook.#CL#
Muhapuro clinches up against the cage.
River tries to work over Muhapuro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Muhapuro scores with a nice hook to the head.
Muhapuro lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt River or not.
Come on Muhapuro - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice right hand lands inside from River.
Muhapuro lands a right hand that snaps the head of River backwards.
Muhapuro tries a body shot but River blocks it.
Muhapuro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Muhapuro.#T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by River.
Muhapuro just leaning against River, taking a breather.
Muhapuro struggles to land a body shot inside as River controls his hands.
River lands a body shot.
River is working Muhapuro over against the cage.
A short left from River.
Muhapuro lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A right handed body shot lands from River.
Muhapuro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
River working hard to break the clinch.
A right hand to the body from River.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
River lands a right hand.
Paul Muhapuro has scored more points in the clinch so far.
River has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Muhapuro after a bit of a struggle.
River working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for River.
Muhapuro lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt River or not. #T2#
Muhapuro struggles to land a body shot inside as River controls his hands.
Muhapuro stalling the fight.
Muhapuro stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Muhapuro throws a punch but it's blocked by River.
Muhapuro blocking some punches.
River lands a nice shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Muhapuro has a couple of punches blocked by River.
Muhapuro lands with a right to the head. #BC2#
River breaks the clinch.
River dips to his left and cracks Muhapuro with an uppercut!
River misses with a body kick.
Muhapuro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but River manages to avoid it.
River wants to counter with a clinch but Muhapuro pushes him away.
River lands a nice leg kick that just misses Muhapuro's sensitive parts.
Muhapuro takes a swing at River's ribcage but misses.
River moves away from the strike by Muhapuro.
River appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Muhapuro doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T3#
Muhapuro misses with a left hand
and River makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
River is looking to score with low kicks.
River throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2#
River closes the distance and clinches.
River lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Muhapuro lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
River tries to score a body lock takedown but Muhapuro shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Muhapuro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Muhapuro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
River misses with a shot to the kidneys.
River's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
River misses with a short punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Muhapuro.
River misses with a punch to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Muhapuro.
River tries to throw a body punch but Muhapuro avoids it by throwing River back against the cage. #T4#
A nice left hand lands by Muhapuro.
Muhapuro lands with a left to the head.
Muhapuro lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of River backwards.
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!
Muhapuro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
River changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Muhapuro fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Paul Muhapuro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick River.
Muhapuro ducks under a wild hook from River.
Muhapuro circles away from the clinch attempt
and Muhapuro counters with a straight right hand.
Muhapuro scores with a nice right hand.
River moves out of range as Muhapuro throws a body kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - River looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Muhapuro throws a quick counter kick to the body but River avoids it.
Muhapuro takes one to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Paul Muhapuro will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Patrick 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!#R5#
River lands with a nice body punch.
River blocks a jab.
River was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Muhapuro thows a leg kick but River checks it
and River counters with a body kick that stops Muhapuro in his tracks momentarily.
Muhapuro lands the left hand.
River tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Muhapuro was well out of range. Poor timing from River.
River keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
River tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Muhapuro was well out of range. Poor timing from River.
River defending well as Muhapuro loads up on a big left hand.
Muhapuro lands with a right hand.
Muhapuro changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That kick from River tenderised Muhapuro's leg. Muhapuro is trying to keep his angry face on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
River shoots in but Muhapuro avoids the takedown attempt easily.
River lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
River lands a body shot. #T1#
Muhapuro comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
River lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
River tries a head kick but it misses.
Muhapuro throws a sloppy body shot
and River cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
River cracks Muhapuro with a good jab.
River checks the leg kick nicely there.
Muhapuro throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A lazy left from River finds it's target.
Muhapuro swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
River is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
River is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
River uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Muhapuro.
Muhapuro throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Muhapuro.
Muhapuro throws a hook but River avoids it easily.
River takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
River slips under a jab.#T2#
Muhapuro 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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice body kick from River.
River throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Muhapuro on the side of the head.
Muhapuro misses with an uppercut
and River counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Muhapuro thinking.
Muhapuro throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
River throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Muhapuro on the side of the head.
Muhapuro takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Muhapuro tries to clinch up but River circles away and keeps his distance.
Muhapuro lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Good leg kick by River.
River ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
River with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
River lands with a hook. Muhapuro tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
River moves away from the strike by Muhapuro.
Muhapuro goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
It seemed like River was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Patrick River has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
River's corner calls for a 1-2. River obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
River throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
River goes for a double leg but Muhapuro avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Muhapuro continues to drive forward.
Muhapuro lands with a cross.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as River checks a leg kick. #CL#
Muhapuro closes the distance and pushes River back into the cage.
Muhapuro is trying to maintain a safe position but River gets an underhook and turns Muhapuro into the cage.
River works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
River has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Muhapuro stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
River tries to work over Muhapuro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A left hand lands to the body for River.
River blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Muhapuro as the two fighters clinch.
Muhapuro looking to stall. #T4#
Muhapuro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
River misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Muhapuro tries to stall but River uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Muhapuro can't find room to land a body shot as River controls the action.
River misses with a punch on the inside.
River struggles to land a body shot inside as Muhapuro controls his hands.
Muhapuro lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
River blocking some punches.
River can't find room to land a body shot as Muhapuro controls the action.
River tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right hand to the body from River.
Muhapuro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
River goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
River doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Muhapuro has a couple of punches blocked by River.
River tries to throw a body punch but Muhapuro avoids it by throwing River back against the cage.
Muhapuro tries to throw a body punch but River avoids it by throwing Muhapuro back against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Patrick River.
Well Muhapuro has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 49:47
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 49:46
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Muhapuro!
Paul Muhapuro retains his middleweight title!

Event: GDL 38: River vs Tragedy
Date: May 30, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
River connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Tragedy's hands.
River ducks under a wild hook from Tragedy.
River shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tragedy defends it nicely.
Tragedy lands a nice leg kick that just misses River's sensitive parts.
Tragedy falls off balance throwing a combination
and River connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A bone on bone clash there as River blocks the leg kick.
Both fighters circling a little - River finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
River smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CUT#It looks like Trage Tragedy has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
River lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A head kick misses from Tragedy.
Tragedy throws a leg kick but River sees it coming and moves out of range.
River is looking to counter with a body kick.
River connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Tragedy's hands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tragedy throws a leg kick that misses.
Tragedy takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #T1#
Tragedy misses with a kick to the body.
River jabs Tragedy right on the nose. Tragedy blinks but takes it well.
River lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#TD#
River gets a takedown into half guard.
Tragedy is looking to get back to is feet but River passes into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tragedy dodges the ground and pound from River.
River wants to control but Tragedy is keeping him busy.
Tragedy is trying to improve his position.
River trying to control the position but Tragedy is working away. #T2#
Tragedy tries to buck River off but River is having none of it.
River laying and praying for a moment but Tragedy takes advantage and regains half guard.
Tragedy keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB#
River is trying to work for a kimura but Tragedy is defending well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tragedy wants to control but River is keeping busy. #T3#
Tragedy wants to get back to full guard.
Tragedy slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
We've been hearing that River has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Tragedy can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as River controls the pace.
River throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tragedy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
River stopping the sweep attempt from Tragedy.
Tragedy throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Tragedy looking for a sweep. Not yet Tragedy, not yet. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
River slips under a jab.
River lands with an overhand left.
River is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#TD2#
Tragedy shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Tragedy wants to lay and pray for a moment but River keeps working.
Tragedy throwing shots but River is blocking nicely.
River is refusing to be controlled, as Tragedy sits in half guard.
Tragedy throwing shots but River is blocking nicely.
Tragedy is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Patrick River dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Trage Tragedy's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Tragedy swings for the body but River moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from River misses the target.
Tragedy throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Tragedy looks to land a left hand but River moved out of range nicely.
Tragedy buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
River bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tragedy's head backwards.
River blocks a leg kick.
Tragedy moves forwards but River connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by River. That's going to slow Tragedy down.
The fighters circling - River throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A head kick misses from River.
Tragedy takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
River throws a push kick but Tragedy slaps the foot to one side.
Tragedy walks into a jab.#CUT#That has opened up Trage Tragedy's cut even more.
Tragedy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from River.
Tragedy misses with a series of wild punches.
A quick step to the side and River tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A looping hook to the body misses from Tragedy. River does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
River scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tragedy misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Tragedy lands a leg kick that knocks River off balance momentarily.
Patrick River is winning the standup battle so far.
River fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tragedy on the side of the head.
River stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tragedy.
Tragedy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from River.
Tragedy with the inside leg kick.
River with a jab.#CL#
Tragedy tries to keep at a distance but River has taken the fight into the clinch.
River lands a hook to the side of the head.
River lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tragedy tries to pull guard but River forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
River blocks the elbow strike. #T2#
River lands with a left to the head.
Tragedy stalling.
River dodges an elbow strike from Tragedy.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, River creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tragedy tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Patrick River has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trage Tragedy.
Tragedy stalls.
River misses with a hook to the ribs.
River struggles to land a body shot inside as Tragedy controls his hands.
Tragedy 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. Tragedy gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Tragedy gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
River stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tragedy.
Tragedy is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Tragedy misses with a straight left.
River appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as River checks a leg kick. #T3#
River scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tragedy takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
River tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tragedy was well out of range. Poor timing from River.
Tragedy throws a front kick aimed at River's knee but River avoids it well.
River throws a body punch but Tragedy moves out of range.
River doesn't manage to clinch there - Tragedy circles away.
Tragedy tries to land a leg kick but River saw it coming and moves away.
River moves out of range of the body kick from Tragedy.
River throws a leg kick which misses Tragedy's front leg but catches the back leg as Tragedy tries to avoid it.
Tragedy tries a low kick but River avoids it.
River feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tragedys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Tragedy is looking to land body kicks.
It appears River was looking to counter with a kick there.
River scores with a hook.
Tragedy connects with a crisp jab.
Tragedy swings for the body but River moves out of range.
Tragedy walks into a straight right hand from River.#T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tragedy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tragedy tries a quick counter leg kick but River is wise to it.
Tragedy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but River was well out of range. Poor timing from Tragedy.
Tragedy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tragedy misses with a hook.
River explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Tragedy looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
River dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tragedy is breathing heavily.
Jab, jab by River - just one landing. #CUT#The cut above Trage Tragedy's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Good work by River as he checks the leg kick.#KD#
River lands a big head kick that sends Tragedy tumbling to the mat! River takes a step backwards and waves Tragedy back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Tragedy is rocked!
Tragedy keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Tragedy flicks out a counter leg kick but River steps away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
River just misses with a punch to the body.
River misses the shot to the body.
A shot to the liver by River. Beautiful body shot.
Nice sprawl there from River as Tragedy shoots in.
River is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Tragedy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Patrick River dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Trage Tragedy'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#
Tragedy shoots in for a double leg but River sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tragedy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tragedy throws a hook but River blocks it.
Tragedy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from River.
A head kick misses from River.
River fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tragedy has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tragedy 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 tests Tragedy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tragedy connects with a leg kick.
River connects with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Tragedy.
River lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jab, jab by River - just one landing.
Tragedy is still on wobbly legs! Can River finish him?
Tragedy moves out of range of the strikes.
Tragedy seems to have recovered his senses.
Tragedy shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. River defends it nicely.
Tragedy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1##CL#
River forces Tragedy back against the cage and clinches.
Tragedy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with River's elbow.
River lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #CUT#Trage Tragedy's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Tragedy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from River fails to land.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by River as Tragedy tries to tie him up.
River softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
River working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC#
River manages to break the clinch.
Tragedy misses with an uppercut. River saw that one coming.
Trage Tragedy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tragedy is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.#T2#
River with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tragedy throws a half hearted mid kick.
River is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tragedy can do to turn this around?
Tragedy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from River.
Tragedy throws a leg kick but River sees it coming and moves out of range. #CL#
River takes the fight into the clinch.
Tragedy stalling against the cage.
Tragedy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tragedy stalling in the clinch but River improves position.
River throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
River lands a body punch.
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!
Tragedy tries to throw a body punch but River avoids it by throwing Tragedy back against the cage.
Tragedy looking to slow down the pace here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, River creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T3#
A nice right hand lands inside from River.
Tragedy throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tragedy has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
River prevents a body shot from Tragedy.
River lands with a light punch inside.
A short uppercut from River.
River misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
River breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
River scores with a body shot.
River lands with a thumping leg kick.
River looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A left lands for River.
Nice takedown defense from River. No joy for Tragedy on that attempt.
Patrick River has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trage Tragedy.
River throws a good cross that connects.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Trage Tragedy's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Patrick River!
Patrick 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: GDL 29: Fist vs Boi ll
Date: May 02, 2020

#R1#
Roughneck closes this distance looking for a takedown but River circles away.
Roughneck 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.
A thudding body kick lands there by River!
Roughneck misses with the combination.
River throws out a counter right but Roughneck avoids it with no problem.
River lands a glancing blow to the side of Roughneck's head.#CUT2#
It looks like Jared Roughneck has been cut.
A cross from River lands.#TD#
Roughneck scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
River avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Roughneck.
Roughneck scoring with punches from side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Roughneck wants to control but River is keeping him busy.
River is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
River tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Roughneck wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T1#
River struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Roughneck wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by River, who protects the arm well.
Roughneck wants to control but River is keeping him busy.
Roughneck working away.
Roughneck cracks River with a big elbow. #SUB#
Roughneck is trying to get an arm triangle but River is defending well.
River wants to control but Roughneck postures up.#T2#
River tries to bench press Roughneck off him but Roughneck keeps the position.
Roughneck misses with the ground and pound.
An elbow from Roughneck crashes against the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Roughneck throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
River trying to control but Roughneck flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
River is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Roughneck off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Roughneck scores with punches to the body.
River tries to break free.
Roughneck is punishing River with some ground and pound.
Roughneck lands a shot to the head.
River breaks Roughneck's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
River trying to control the position from guard on top but Roughneck is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
River controls from within his opponent's guard.
River stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Roughneck swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Roughneck is trying to control the position but River postures up.
Roughneck 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.#SUB#
Roughneck has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but River can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
River is stalling in the full guard. #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.
River tries to free his leg and advance position but Roughneck is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Roughneck is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
River wants to control from the top but Roughneck keeps moving. #SUB#
Roughneck had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. River defends it easily.
River looking to sit in guard and control but Roughneck gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Roughneck 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 controls Roughneck momentarily but Roughneck frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jared Roughneck dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jared Roughneck's cut.
That's time! Roughneck's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Roughneck keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Roughneck changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
River has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Roughneck is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Crunch! River slams his shin into Roughneck's torso.
Roughneck throws a hook but River avoids it easily.
River lands a nice looking kick to the body. Roughneck takes a step back to recover.
That kick from River tenderised Roughneck's leg. Roughneck is trying to keep his angry face on.
River fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Roughneck has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Roughneck is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that River can do to turn this around?
River takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
River is looking to slow Roughneck down with leg kicks.
River moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from River, right into the meat.
A shot to the liver by River. Beautiful body shot.
Roughneck 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.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Roughneck misses with a looping left.#T1#
River misses the shot to the body.
River takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Roughneck with a poor takedown
and Roughneck takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
River takes a swing at Roughneck's ribcage but misses.
Roughneck misses with a right hand
and River counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Roughneck throws a lazy right hand but River sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Roughneck keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by River.
Nice uppercut lands for River. That snapped Roughneck's head back. #ROC2#
Roughneck is rocked!
River flashes Roughneck a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Roughneck's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Roughneck crumples to the floor! He's out cold! River punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Patrick River!
A less than humble Patrick River misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: GDL 23: Rowley vs Wright
Date: Mar 21, 2020

#R1#
River ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nice body punch from River.
River ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Adesanya waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract River.
A combination from River does no damage.
Adesanya blocks a jab.
Adesanya uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from River.
River works Adesanya's body with a nice hook.
River scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
River lands with a good body shot.
A slow jab from Adesanya misses its intended target.
River scores with a hook to the body. Adesanya takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
This has been an exciting period of action!
River ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Adesanya moves away.
Some wild striking there from River.
River looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Adesanya misses with a right hand
and River counters with a straight right hand.
Adesanya pushes River away with a front kick.
Adesanya ducks down and throws a hook to the body but River moves away.
Adesanya slips a straight right by River.#T1#
River has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Adesanya finds it's way round the side to connect with River's head.
River doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Adesanya throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
River buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Adesanya on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Adesanya just misses with a punch to the body.
Adesanya takes a shot right to the bread basket.
River scores with a body shot.
River keeps Adesanya at a distance using the push kick.
River checks a leg kick.
River avoids the body shot from Adesanya.
River only half commits to the counter leg kick.
River throws a sloppy head kick and Adesanya moves out of range easily.
River fails to land with a series of punches.
Adesanya quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A telegraphed right hand from Adesanya misses the target.
A combination from River does no damage.
River lands a nice hook to Adesanya's body. Adesanya takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
River works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T2#
River works Adesanya's body with a nice hook.
A punch lands to the side of Adesanya 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Adesanya connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
River changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
River lands a nice shot to the body.
Adesanya takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
River swings for the body but Adesanya moves out of range.
River connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CUT2#
It looks like Israel Adesanya has been cut.
River misses with a jab, cross combination.
River lands with a good body shot.
River lands an overhand right.
Adesanya shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
River is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Adesanya rather than just go for the knockout.
Adesanya takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Adesanya goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Good work by River as he checks the leg kick.
Adesanya misses the shot to the body. #T3#
River throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Adesanya has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from River finds it's way round the side to connect with Adesanya's head.
Adesanya throws a sloppy head kick #CL2#
and River counters by clinching up.
A short body shot lands from River as the two fighters clinch.
Adesanya is breathing heavily.#TD2#
River jumps into guard, dragging Adesanya to the mat. #SUB2#
River had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Adesanya defends it easily.
River tries to land a sweep but no joy.
River is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB2#
River looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Adesanya passes into side control. #T4#
River gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
River looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
River trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Adesanya manages to pass to mount!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
River is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Patrick River dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Israel Adesanya's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Adesanya tests River's chin there with a solid looking shot.
River looks to score with a jab to the body but Adesanya is just out of range.
Adesanya ducks under a wild hook from River.
It looked like Adesanya was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from River.
Adesanya takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Adesanya connects with an inside leg kick.
Nice defenses there by River.
River jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It looked like Adesanya was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from River.
River throws a front kick that sends Adesanya stumbling back into the cage.
River on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Adesanya throws an overhand right that lands on River's shoulder, as River tries to avoid the shot.
River connects with a single shot there.
River scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Adesanya doesn't seem bothered though.
Adesanya connects with a high kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Adesanya swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Adesanya looks to land a left hand but River moved out of range nicely.
River cracks the inside of Adesanya's front leg.
Adesanya with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling River to score with a decent uppercut.#T1#
Adesanya takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Adesanya has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Adesanya takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
River lands a body shot.
A low kick from Adesanya misses
and River counters with a lovely straight right hand!
River shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Adesanya eats them both and turns towards River to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
River scores with a nice strike.
River keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Adesanya.
River scores with a jab to the body.
Adesanya throws an overhand right that lands on River's shoulder, as River tries to avoid the shot.
River throws a front kick that sends Adesanya stumbling back into the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Donk. River catches Adesanya right on the button with a cross.
River throws a shot to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for River.
Adesanya walks into a stiff left hand from River.
River has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
River scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
River bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Adesanya's head backwards.#T2#
River lands with a cross.
River lands a nice hook to Adesanya's body. Adesanya takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Adesanya looks to land a left hand but River moved out of range nicely.
River lands a right hook to the body. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
I was talking to Adesanya's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
River tries to throw a body punch but Adesanya avoids it by throwing River back against the cage.
River lands a hook that snaps the head of Adesanya backwards. #BC#
Adesanya breaks the clinch.
River lands a slapping body shot.
Adesanya drops his hands momentarily and River takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
An inside leg kick lands from River.
River lands a front kick.
River dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Adesanya misses with a leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by River as he connects with a hook.
River throws out a powerful jab.#CUT2#
Israel Adesanya's cut is getting worse.
River blocks the body kick.
River throws a nice outside leg kick.
River comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
River works Adesanya's body with a nice hook.
River connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
River stuns Adesanya with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
River bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
River looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Adesanya takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
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 shot to the body.
That kick from River tenderised Adesanya's leg. Adesanya is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nice shot by River.
Adesanya misses with a kick to the body. #T4#
Adesanya swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
River lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Adesanya fakes high and swings low for a body shot but River manages to avoid it.
River throws a head kick that misses.
Adesanya is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#CL2#
River has closed the distance and engaged Adesanya in a clinch.
River misses with a punch on the inside.
River stalling.
Adesanya has a couple of punches blocked by River. #TD2#
River manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Adesanya postures up.
Adesanya controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
River looking for a guillotine here but Adesanya defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Patrick River showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Israel Adesanya's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Adesanya avoids the head kick by River.
The fighters circle momentarily. River darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
River scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from Adesanya. River does a little dance to reset his feet.
Adesanya tries a head kick but it misses.
River bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Adesanya's head.
River connects with a leg kick. Adesanya looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
River connects with a body shot that sends Adesanya's belly button to the back.
River cracks Adesanya with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Adesanya misses with a body shot.
Adesanya throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Adesanya takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
River cracks Adesanya with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
River moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Adesanya takes one to the chin there.#ROC2#
Adesanya is rocked!
Adesanya swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
Adesanya scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Adesanya looks to land a body kick but River moved away.
River jabs Adesanya to the body, keeping him at a distance.
River lands a brutal head kick. Adesanya looks out on his feet and River throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Patrick River!
Patrick 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.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 30, 2019

#R1#
A slow jab from Star misses its intended target.
Star throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Star could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
River tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Star misses the jab.
River tries to clinch but Star moves out of range.
River tries to close the distance and clinch up but Star swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Star gets cracked there but stands up to it. #CUT2#
It looks like David Star has been cut.
River changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
River connects with a good right hand that stumbles Star. Star circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#KD2#
River feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Star sprawling to the canvas! Star rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can River finish him?! #ROC2#
Star is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
River jabs Star to the body, keeping him at a distance.
River slips under a jab.
Star walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! River swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Patrick River!

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