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Event:
GAMMA#1131 Cleever v Farquhars
Date: Jan 25, 2025 |
#R1#
River misses with a body shot.
Kuzmin checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kuzmin scores with a jab to the jaw.
River tries to bum rush Kuzmin with a series of wild strikes but Kuzmin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kuzmin throws a lazy uppercut
and River counters with a left to the body. #TD#
Kuzmin looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
River wriggles free and stands up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kuzmin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but River manages to avoid it.
River takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
River looks to land a left hand but Kuzmin moved out of range nicely.
River with a body punch. A glancing blow.
River swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Iov Kuzmin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
River with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kuzmin to score with a decent uppercut.
River fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kuzmin manages to avoid it.
River takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kuzmin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
River loads up on a big right hand but Kuzmin slips the punch.
Kuzmin changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
River throws a body shot but no joy.
River swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kuzmin.
River tests Kuzmin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A combination from River does no damage.
Clint River is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
River stuffs the takedown attempt from Kuzmin. Kuzmin gets slowly back to his feet.
River cracks Kuzmin with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Kuzmin falls to his knees and River doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Clint River !
Clint River thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
GAMMA#1126 Kurt v Fred
Date: Jan 04, 2025 |
#R1#
River throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Farquharson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
River buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Farquharson moves out of range of the leg kick from River .
River takes one to the chin there.
River throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
River swings and misses with a hook to the body.
River throws a body kick that misses
and River takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Farquharson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Farquharson moves out of range of the body kick.
River swings away with a body shot that misses
and Farquharson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Farquharson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by River .
Farquharson lands a nice shot that snaps River 's head back.
Nice shot lands for River .
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
River throws a leg kick #TD#
and Farquharson counters with a shoot takedown. River fights it but they end up in guard.
River avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T1#
River preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Farquharson advances position into side control!
Farquharson tries to score with some ground and pound. River controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
River is pushing Farquharson's head away, looking to escape. Farquharson manages to hold on to the position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Farquharson trying to control the position but River is working away.
Farquharson is putting a hurting on River here, landing some big shots from side control.
An elbow from Farquharson crashes against the mat.
River wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
The strikes coming from Farquharson are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Farquharson 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.#T2#
Sloppy strikes there by Farquharson.
Farquharson working the head with strikes.
Farquharson working the ground and pound but River is defending the strikes.
Farquharson misses with the ground and pound.
River wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Farquharson lands a few punches from side control.
Farquharson misses with the ground and pound.
Farquharson throws an elbow but River slips to the side and avoids it well.
Farquharson tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Farquharson working the ground and pound.
Farquharson trying to control the action but River is working from the bottom. #T3#
Farquharson remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #SUB#
Farquharson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by River , who protects the arm well.
Farquharson wants to lay and pray for a moment but River keeps working.
Farquharson working the ground and pound but River is defending the strikes. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Farquharson is trying to ground and pound but River uses the momentary lack of control by Farquharson to regain half guard.
Farquharson stops River from getting back to his feet.
River is refusing to be controlled, as Farquharson sits in half guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Farquharson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
River swings for the body but Farquharson moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Malcolm Farquharson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
River throws a nice inside leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Farquharson.
River missing with a left hand there. Farquharson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #TD#
Farquharson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming River to the mat! River manages to get full guard.
Farquharson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
River keeping moving, preventing Farquharson from controlling successfully.
Farquharson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Farquharson postures up in River 's guard and throws a big left but River blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farquharson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
River wants to stand up but Farquharson is controlling him.
River preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T1#
Farquharson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Farquharson stops River from standing up.
Farquharson throws a big right hand that misses.
Farquharson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that River can do to turn this around?
Farquharson wants to control from the top but River keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Good shot there by River .
River throws the kick towards the body but Farquharson avoids it.
Farquharson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Farquharson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as River throws out the jab.
Farquharson misses with a hook.
Farquharson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from River .
A quick step to the side and Farquharson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A nice leg kick lands there from River . #T2#
River takes a swing at Farquharson's ribcage but misses.
River throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Farquharson to counter with a crisp jab.
Farquharson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
River throws a shot from downtown. Farquharson moves away and avoids it.
Farquharson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but River manages to avoid it.
River misses with a leg kick
and Farquharson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Clint River is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
River throws a body punch but Farquharson moves out of range.
Farquharson lands with a nice body punch.
Farquharson blocks a jab.
River thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Farquharson if he has to take too many more of those.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A lazy body kick from River #TD#
and Farquharson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Farquharson wants to pass the guard but River is keeping the position.
Farquharson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T3#
Farquharson throws a strike but River rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Farquharson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Farquharson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Farquharson looking for a sweep. Not yet Farquharson, not yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Farquharson is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Farquharson throwing strikes from guard but River blocks nicely.
Farquharson won't allow River to get back to his feet. #T4#
Farquharson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Farquharson trying to control the position from guard on top but River is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Farquharson advances position into side control!
River takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Farquharson throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and River works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
River keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Malcolm Farquharson dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Farquharson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but River was well out of range. Poor timing from Farquharson.
Jab by Farquharson.
River turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
River throws a leg kick but Farquharson checks it.
River moves out of range as Farquharson strikes.
River misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Farquharson.
River dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Farquharson. That did some damage!
Farquharson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
River paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Farquharson throws a shot from downtown. River moves away and avoids it.
A big left from River misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
River throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Farquharson counter with a right hand.
A slow jab from Farquharson misses its intended target.
River throws a leg kick
and Farquharson counters with a stiff right hand. #TD#
Farquharson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. River manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
River pushes Farquharson off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #T1#
River moves out of range of the strikes.
Farquharson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but River was well out of range. Poor timing from Farquharson.
River lands a glancing blow to the side of Farquharson's head.
Farquharson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but River was well out of range. Poor timing from Farquharson.
River ducks under a wild hook from Farquharson.
A head kick by River misses
and Farquharson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
River uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Farquharson.
Farquharson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
River tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Farquharson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
River misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Farquharson counters with a stiff right hand.
Farquharson throws out a loose jab but River uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Farquharson dodges the punch combination from River .
The fight stays on the outside here - River looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
River throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Farquharson misses the target.
Farquharson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Clint River seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
River tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
River feints and then cracks Farquharson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Farquharson down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
River throws a low kick but Farquharson avoids it.
Farquharson misses with a looping left.
River wants to clinch#TD#
and Farquharson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Farquharson looking to sit in guard and control but River gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Clint River has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Farquharson looking to hit a scissor sweep but River is one step ahead there.
Farquharson is controlling River 's posture.#SUB#
Farquharson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. River defends it easily.
River trying to stand up but can't free himself from Farquharson's guard.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Farquharson looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! River has picked Farquharson up and slammed him! Farquharson can't keep hold of the triangle and River manages to pass to side control!
Farquharson 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.
Farquharson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
River seems to be working for a kimura but Farquharson defends the submission attempt.
Farquharson tries to roll over but River keeps him under control.
Malcolm Farquharson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Farquharson gets back to full guard.
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 Malcolm Farquharson.
Well Farquharson 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Malcolm Farquharson! |
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Event:
GAMMA#1120 Miet v Clint
Date: Dec 14, 2024 |
#R1#
Cleever gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CUT2#It looks like Miet Cleever has been cut.
Cleever loads up on a big right hand but River slips the punch.
Cleever throws a poor cross that misses
and River counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
River throws a leg kick but Cleever sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Cleever scores with a kick to the midsection.
River tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Cleever counters with an outside leg kick.
Cleever misses the shot to the body.
River misses with an uppercut
and Cleever counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
River scores with a leg kick.
River scores with a body shot.
River misses with a head kick.
River tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Cleever.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cleever avoids the body shot from River .
A nice leg kick from River , right into the meat of the thigh.
#T1#
River connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
River throws a body punch but Cleever moves out of range.
River lands with a kick to the ribs.
Cleever misses with an uppercut.
River misses with a shot to the body
letting Cleever counter with a right hand.
Cleever takes a shot right to the bread basket.
River moves to clinch but Cleever breaks away
and Cleever counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts River , as that shot connected.
River throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Cleever.
That kick from River tenderised Cleever's leg. Cleever is trying to keep his angry face on.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
River just misses with a punch to the body.
Cleever takes a jab right on the kisser.
#CUT2#Miet Cleever's cut is getting worse.
Clint River seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
A jab from River misses.
River goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Cleever thows a left - swing and a miss!
River moves out of range as Cleever throws a body kick.
River connects with a crisp jab.
Cleever cracks River with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
River misses with a looping left.
A low kick from River is predictable there
and Cleever counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #CL2#
River closes the distance and clinches.
River lands a body shot in the clinch.
Cleever misses with a punch on the inside.
Cleever keeps the fight in the clinch, despite River 's efforts to push away.
River doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
River lands a body punch. #T3#
Cleever is working River over against the cage.
A short left from River .
River tries a body shot but Cleever blocks it.
Cleever prevents a body shot from River .
Cleever lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt River or not. #BC#
Cleever escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
River bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL2#
River moves into range and clinches up with Cleever.
River looking to stall.
Cleever wants to break the clinch but can't.
River blocking some punches.
River leaning against his opponent.
Cleever misses with a punch to the body.
River lands a hook to the side of the head.
River prevents a body shot from Cleever.
River misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC2#
River escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cleever walks into a left hand. #T4#
River dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cleever. That did some damage!
Jab, jab by River - just one landing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
River instigates a clinch.
Cleever prevents a body shot from River . #BC#
Cleever breaks from the clinch.
River thumps Cleever with a low kick.
River looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Cleever misses with a wild body shot.
Cleever misses with an uppercut. River saw that one coming.
Cleever delivers a nice body kick.
Cleever misses with a shot to the body
and River counters with a lovely shot to the body.
River throws a nice outside leg kick.
Cleever goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Clint River dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Miet Cleever's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
River lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
River misses with an uppercut
and Cleever counters with a nice uppercut.
Cleever moves out of range as River strikes.
Cleever takes a jab right on the kisser.
A telegraphed right hand from River misses the target.
Cleever looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Cleever walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
River keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cleever.
River throws an off balance right hand
and Cleever counters with a stiff right hand.
Cleever lands a brutal head kick. River looks out on his feet and Cleever throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Miet Cleever!
Miet Cleever retains his light heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Miet Cleever 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. |
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Event:
GAMMA#1114 Ritori v Milo
Date: Nov 23, 2024 |
#R1#
River fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Thuta.
River lands with an overhand left.
A nice leg kick from River , right into the meat of the thigh.
River changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Thuta thows a left - swing and a miss!
River looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
River works Thuta's body with a nice hook.
River lands with a thumping leg kick.
Clint River seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thuta takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Thuta defending well as River loads up on a big left hand.
River lands with a right hand.
Thuta blocks a head kick by River .
River is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thuta.
Thuta replies with a solid counter kick to the body but River blocks it well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
That kick from Thuta tenderised River 's leg. River is trying to keep his angry face on.
Thuta connects with a crisp jab.
River lands a high kick!
River tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Thuta to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
River scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
River throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
River swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#CL#
Thuta tries to keep at a distance but River has taken the fight into the clinch.
River prevents a body shot from Thuta.
River lands a left hand that snaps the head of Thuta backwards. #BC#
River 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Thuta tries to close the distance and clinch but River swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
River rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Thuta counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Thuta throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Thuta moves out of range of the strikes.
River cracks Thuta with a good jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Thuta looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T2#
River thows a leg kick but Thuta checks it
enabling Thuta to counter with a crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
River connects with a right hand. Thuta shakes it off.
River ducks under a wild hook from Thuta.
River misses the shot to the body.
Thuta keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from River .
River misses with a wild combination.
Thuta throws an uppercut from half a mile away. River sees it coming and avoids it easily.
River misses with a shot to the body
and Thuta counters with a head kick. That will keep River thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Thuta throws a hook to the side of River 's head but River sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
River throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
River throws a sloppy head kick and Thuta moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from River .
Thuta shapes to counter with a head kick.
River gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Thuta counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
River with the inside leg kick.
River walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Thuta checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Thuta jabbing away but nothing is landing.
River with the inside leg kick.
A jab from River does it's job there.
River stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A big right from River misses.
Thuta looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
River attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
River fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thuta manages to avoid it.
Thuta takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A slow jab from River misses its intended target.
Thuta is clearly trying to counter these attacks from River with a body shot.
Thuta 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 misses with a straight right.
River throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Thuta counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T4#
Thuta ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thuta scores with a head kick.
River stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CL#
River has taken the fight to the clinch.
Thuta prevents a body shot from River .
River misses with a hook to the ribs.
River is looking to control Thuta's arms but Thuta gets an underhook and turns him. Now River has his back to the cage.
Thuta tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
River lands with a left to the head.
Thuta doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thuta throws a head punch that misses.
River misses with a punch on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
River lands a body shot in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
River works on Thuta's body with a couple of short punches.
River struggles to land a body shot inside as Thuta controls his hands.
River doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC#
River escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Thuta throws a head kick that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Clint River dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
River jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Thuta tries to clinch but fails miserably
and River counters with a left to the body.
Thuta moves out of range as River strikes.
River cracks Thuta with a right hand to the side of the head.
Thuta takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nice body punch from River .
River throws a right hand that misses
and Thuta counters with a lovely straight right hand!
River misses with a body punch
and Thuta cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
River is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thuta can do to turn this around?
Thuta buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
River ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thuta moves away.
Thuta slips under a jab.
Thuta now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
River throws an off balance right hand
and Thuta counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thuta avoids the body shot from River .
River defending well as Thuta loads up on a big left hand.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Thuta in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.#T1#
The crowd cheers as River lands an impressive looking overhand right. Thuta doesn't seem phased though.
River throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Thuta connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Thuta fakes high and swings low for a body shot but River manages to avoid it.
Thuta takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
River misses with a body kick.
Thuta only half commits to the counter leg kick.
River throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Thuta counters with a stiff right hand.
A kick lands to the mid section there for River .
Thuta dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on River . That did some damage!
Thuta walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. River checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
River lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Thuta chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before River can pounce on him.
Thuta steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from River . That one must have hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
River takes a swing at Thuta's ribcage but misses.
Thuta throws a counter combo.#T2#
River works Thuta's body with a nice hook.
River keeps Thuta at a distance using the push kick. #CL#
River drives through and clinches with Thuta against the cage.
River tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thuta's elbow.
Thuta lands a left hand that snaps the head of River backwards.
River will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Thuta up against the cage.
River blocking some punches.
A short uppercut from Thuta.
Thuta misses with a hook from the clinch.
River wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Thuta has him pressed against the cage.
Thuta blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thuta lands a left hand that snaps the head of River backwards.
Thuta throws a punch but it's blocked by River .
River lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thuta is trying to force a seperation but River has the dominant position.
Thuta takes a shot to the head. #T3#
River doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thuta swings away with an uppercut that misses.
River lands a right hand.
Thuta lands an uppercut.
River misses with a shot to the kidneys.
River cracks Thuta with a nice body shot.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nice body punch from River - that landed with a thud.
Thuta is breathing heavily.
Thuta blocks an uppercut.
River struggles to land a body shot inside as Thuta controls his hands.
A shot in the inside from River .
Thuta misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thuta misses with a punch on the inside.
Thuta is looking to break free of the clinch but River has double underhooks.
River lands with a short shot to the head.
River is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Thuta is keeping busy.
A head punch blocked on the inside by River .
River misses with the head strike.
Thuta is leaning against River and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
River blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T4#
River misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thuta throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Thuta lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
River misses with some punches.
Thuta prevents a body shot from River .
Thuta lands a body punch.
Thuta blocks a body shot from River .
Thuta lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of River backwards.
River tries to throw a body punch but Thuta avoids it by throwing River back against the cage.
River softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Thuta lands with a light punch inside.
River blocks an uppercut.
Thuta scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Thuta digs a right hand underneath River 's ribcage. River let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Still in the clinch, River scores with a nice short uppercut.
River lands a hook that snaps the head of Thuta backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC2#
Thuta's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
River tries to clinch there but Thuta circles away.
Thuta thumps River with a low kick.
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 Clint River will probably get the nod.
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##CL#
River rushes Thuta and presses him up against the cage.
River effectively controlling the action here.
River struggles to land a body shot inside as Thuta controls his hands.
Clint River has scored more points in the clinch so far.
River misses with a hook to the ribs.
River is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Thuta.
Thuta misses with a punch to the body.
River can't find room to land a body shot as Thuta controls the action.
Thuta blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thuta fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
River lands with a short shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Thuta's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Thuta pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces River back to the cage. Thuta follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
River throws a head kick that misses.
A little jabbing left from Thuta on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Thuta tries to work over River 's front leg with a kick but River checks it.
River just misses with a punch to the body.
#T1#
Thuta misses with a straight left.
River connects with the punch.
Thuta blocks a low kick nicely.
A nice leg kick from River , right into the meat of the thigh.
A big right from Thuta misses.
River throws a lazy uppercut
and Thuta counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
River misses with a body kick.
River tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thuta throws a hook but River avoids it easily.
River looks to land a right hand but Thuta moved out of range.
River throws a predictable looking body shot
and Thuta counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thuta's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
River moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#T2#
Nice cross by River .
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
River misses with a wild body shot.
River misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Thuta counter with a right hand.
River misses with a head kick.
Thuta throws a body kick that misses.
River scores with a body shot.
Good work by Thuta as he checks the leg kick.
Thuta tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
River misses with a right hand
letting Thuta counter with a right hand.
Thuta avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
River misses with the body kick
and Thuta counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Thuta with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling River to score with a decent uppercut.
River misses with a lunging right hand
and Thuta counters with a left and a right that stings River .
Pyay Thuta has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
River slips a jab from Thuta.
River looks for the body kick but Thuta saw that one coming.
River throws a leg kick
and Thuta counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thuta 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 looking to land some kicks to the body here.
River scores with a crisp jab that stopped Thuta in his tracks.
River connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
River scores with a nice head shot.
Thuta on the wrong end of a nice jab.
River wants to clinch up but Thuta keeps it at a distance.
Thuta takes a shot to the body in his stride.
River scores with a body shot.
#T4#
River plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thuta checks a leg kick nicely.
River takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
River lands a body shot.
Thuta takes a swing at River 's ribcage but misses.
A jab lands there for River .
River tries to clinch but Thuta moves out of range.
Thuta feints a counter leg kick.
Thuta connects with a body shot that sends River 's belly button to the back.
River takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#CL2#
Thuta fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with River , pushing him back against the cage.
Thuta lands a hook to the side of the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Thuta lands with a light punch inside.
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 Clint River .
Well River has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Clint River !
After winning the bout, Clint River thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
GAMMA#1108 Janko v Wusan
Date: Nov 02, 2024 |
#R1#
A nice leg kick lands there from River .
River scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sampaio has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic in the buildup to the fight.
River connects with a leg kick.
Sampaio looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
River avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
River throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Sampaio to counter with a crisp jab.
Good leg kick by River .
River fakes the leg kick and cracks Sampaio in the body.
River keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sampaio with a nice calf kick.
Sampaio misses the jab.
An inside leg kick from River misses.
A low kick lands for Sampaio.
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 nice body kick.
River misses with a head kick.
A nice leg kick from River , right into the meat of the thigh.
#T1#
An inside leg kick lands from River .
River falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sampaio counters with a series of strikes. River will be more careful next time no doubt.
Sampaio feints and then cracks River 's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow River down.
River lands the left hand.
Nice defenses there by River .#CL2#
River rushes Sampaio and presses him up against the cage.
River working aggressively here.
Sampaio misses with a hook from the clinch.
River tries a body shot but Sampaio blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sampaio.
River tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
River lands a hook to the side of the head.
River prevents a body shot from Sampaio.
River taking a breather.
Sampaio tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
River scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T2#
River lands with a short shot to the head.
Sampaio tries a body shot but River blocks it.
Sampaio tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
River blocks a body shot from Sampaio.
A short right hand to the side of the head by River .
Sampaio blocks a body shot from River .
Sampaio lands a left hand that snaps the head of River backwards.
Sampaio scores with an uppercut up the middle.
River holding his opponent close, against the cage.
River misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sampaio struggles to land a body shot inside as River controls his hands.
River misses with a hook to the ribs.
River can't find room to land a body shot as Sampaio controls the action.
Sampaio leaning his opponent against the cage.
River swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sampaio lands a shot to the body.
Sampaio has a couple of punches blocked by River .
Sampaio misses with a punch to the body.
#T3#
River lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sampaio backwards.
Sampaio throws a head punch that misses.
Sampaio goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The referee calls for River to work.
River throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
River gets through Sampaio's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from River .
Sampaio is breathing heavily.
River lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sampaio prevents a body shot from River .
River lands a body shot.
River lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sampaio backwards.
River lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sampaio backwards.
River lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sampaio backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for River .
River is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
River lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short body shot lands from River as the two fighters clinch.
River throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sampaios head. #T4#
River lands a left hand.
River scores with a nice hook to the head.
A nice left hand lands by River .
A short body shot lands from River as the two fighters clinch.
River scores with an uppercut up the middle.
River manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
River goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
River lands with a right to the head.
River goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
River misses with a body punch.
River lands a body shot.
River scores with a hook to the body.
River stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
River lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A right handed body shot lands from River .
Nice body punch from River - that landed with a thud.
River lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nice body punch from River - that landed with a thud.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from River .
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Clint 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#
River connects with an inside leg kick.
An inside leg kick from River misses.
River is looking to slow Sampaio down with leg kicks.
River lands a right hook to the body.
Sampaio takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Clint River seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sampaio takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sampaio misses with a straight left.
River misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sampaio.
A nice inside leg kick there by River . That's going to slow Sampaio down. #CL2#
River clinches up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
River softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
River misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sampaio misses with a body punch.
Sampaio tried to land a shot to the body but connects with River 's elbow.
Sampaio struggles to land a body shot inside as River controls his hands.
River lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sampaio.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
River misses with a body punch.
Clint River seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
River tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sampaio's elbow.
Sampaio can't find room to land a body shot as River controls the action.
River stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Sampaio tried to land a shot to the body but connects with River 's elbow.
River lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sampaio can't find room to land a body shot as River controls the action.
Sampaio swings away with an uppercut that misses.
River misses with a body punch.
River lands a body shot.
River tries to throw a body punch but Sampaio avoids it by throwing River back against the cage.
River lands a hook to the side of the head.
River pushes Sampaio back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by River .
River pushes Sampaio back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A right hand to the body from River .
River lands a nice shot to the body.
River digs a right hand into Sampaio's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sampaio's gas tank.
River lands a body shot.
River working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
River lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
River lands a body shot.
Sampaio's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sampaio prevents a body shot from River .
A short right hand to the side of the head by River .
A short right from River on the inside.
Good body shot from River .
A nice left hand lands by River .
River lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by River .
#ROC2#Sampaio is rocked!
River lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Oh Sampaio is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nice body punch from River .
River lands a nice uppercut.
River has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
River lands a nice shot to the body. #KD2#
River drops Sampaio onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Sampaio is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
River misses with a punch to the body.
River leaning his opponent against the cage.
A short right from River on the inside. #T3#
River has Sampaio pushed against the cage.
River tries to work over Sampaio's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sampaio misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from River . #KD2#
River drops Sampaio onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Sampaio is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Sampaio being controlled against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
River cracks Sampaio with a nice body shot.
Sampaio misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sampaio seems to have got his legs back now.
Sampaio is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A left hand lands to the body for River .
River goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
River tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
River lands a shot to the body.
River lands a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
River scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T4#
River doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from River .
River lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sampaio backwards.
River misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from River .
River struggles to land a body shot inside as Sampaio controls his hands.
River dips a shoulder and cracks Sampaio with a mighty uppercut! Sampaio falls back against the cage and River unloads with a barrage of strikes! Sampaio is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - River screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Clint River !
A relieved looking Clint 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. |
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Event:
GAMMA#1101 Katsu v Richard
Date: Oct 12, 2024 |
#R1#
River moves out of range of the strikes.
Smith scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Smith scores with a jab to the body.
A left lands for River .
River looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Smith will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
River thumps Smith with a low kick.
River throws a nice outside leg kick.
River misses with a leg kick.
River throws a lazy right hand but Smith sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Smith is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
River uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
River takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
River swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
River doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith lands with a nice body punch.
River tries to clinch up but Smith circles away and keeps his distance.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Smith. River shrugs it off though. #T1#
River throws the kick towards the body but Smith avoids it.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Smith is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down River rather than just go for the knockout.
Smith throws a lazy uppercut
and River counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Smith takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A swing and a miss from Smith.
Smith thows a left - swing and a miss!
River misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
Smith throws a hook but River blocks it.
River throws a low kick but Smith avoids it.
Smith goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
River swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Smith misses with a hook.
Smith misses with an uppercut.
Smith scores with a hook to the body. River takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
River walks forward, straight into a front kick from Smith.
Smith digs a good hook to River 's body.
#T2#
Smith throws an overhand right that lands on River 's shoulder, as River tries to avoid the shot.
Smith dodges the punch combination from River .
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
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.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Smith.
River avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A jab from Smith misses.
River half committed to a counter leg kick.
Smith swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A solid body kick from Smith.
River on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
River tries to clinch there but Smith circles away.
#CL#
River takes the fight into the clinch.
River lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Smith or not.
River swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
River stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by River .
River blocking some punches.
A short body shot lands from Smith as the two fighters clinch.
River makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Smith pushes River back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Smith fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smith misses with a punch to the body.
#BC#
River breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
River swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Smith throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
River seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Smith misses with an uppercut
and River cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Smith.
Smith tests River 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Smith uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from River .
River throws a sloppy head kick and Smith moves out of range easily.
River takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Smith.
River throws a solid leg kick but Smith takes the impact on his shin and smiles at River .#T4#
Smith lands a body shot.
River is breathing heavily.
Smith looks to land a body kick but River moved away.
Smith throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
River ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
River will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Smith throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
River was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
River throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Smith to counter with a crisp jab.
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.
Smith misses with the combination.
Smith scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. River doesn't seem bothered though.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
River lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Smith throws a wild body kick that River sees coming a mile off.
River misses with a lunging right hand
and River takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Leon Smith dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
River displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smith throws out the jab.
River steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Smith just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromRiver .
River scores with a jab to the body.
Smith throws a jab when River was well out of range.
Smith throws a shot from downtown. River moves away and avoids it.
Smith is looking to land body kicks.
A looping hook to the body misses from River . Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
River wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
River staying out of range there.
River takes one to the side of the head.
Smith has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from River .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith closes the distance and lands a one-two.
River throws a nice inside leg kick.
River throws a looping overhand right but Smith ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
River dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Smith. That did some damage!
River misses with a straight left. #T1#
Smith digs a good hook to River 's body.
A big left from Smith misses.
River dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Smith. That did some damage!
Leon Smith seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Smith with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Smith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Smith connects with a body shot that sends River 's belly button to the back.
River is looking to chop away at Smith's legs.
A countering left hand to the body from Smith misses.
River tries to clinch up.
River gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Smith lands a nice looking body shot.
Smith scores with a jab to the body.
The fighters circling - Smith throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Leon Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith tests River 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Smith scores with a kick to the midsection.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith is looking to land body kicks.
Smith looks to land a left hand but River moved out of range nicely.#T2#
River tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A countering left hand to the body from Smith misses.
Smith's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
River misses with a wild body shot.
River takes a kick to the side of the head.
Smith bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps River 's head backwards.
Both fighters circling a little - Smith finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
River looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Smith connects with a body shot that sends River 's belly button to the back.
The fighters circling - Smith throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A punch combination from Smith misses.
Smith feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits River s jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Smith throws a looping overhand right but River ducks down to avoid it.
Smith misses with a looping right.
Smith scores with a crisp jab that stopped River in his tracks.
Smith throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but River manages to avoid it.#T3#
Smith throws an ugly left hook that misses
and River counters with an inside leg kick.
River uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Smith has time to react.
Smith swings widly with a right hand
and River makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A thudding body kick lands there by River !
Smith connects with a body shot.
River throws an off balance right hand
and Smith makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
River takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
River throws a nice head kick!
River blocks the body kick.
River jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
River looks to throw the jab but Smith is out of range.
Smith now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A telegraphed right hand from Smith misses the target. #CL#
River has Smith up against the cage in a clinch.
River tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow.
Smith tries to throw a body punch but River avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage. #T4#
Smith misses with a punch on the inside.
Smith misses with some punches.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by River .
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by River .
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smith lands a nice shot to the body.
River softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
River trying to control the position but instead, Smith has worked for underhooks and has pushed River into the cage.
River blocks a punch to the side of the head.
River blocking some punches.
Smith doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
River blocks an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for River .
#BC#
River escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
River tries to clinch up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Leon Smith 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#
Smith is looking to land body kicks.
Leon Smith is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A slapping body kick lands there for Smith.
Smith chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before River can pounce on him.
River misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
River avoids the body shot from Smith.
A lazy body kick from Smith
and River counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
River moves out of range as Smith strikes.
A nice leg kick from River , right into the meat of the thigh.
Smith displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as River throws out the jab.
Smith slips a jab from River .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both fighters circling a little - Smith finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Smith throws a hook but River avoids it easily.
A head kick by River misses
letting Smith counter with a right hand.
Smith tries to land a front kick but River steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
River is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Smith.
Smith throws a one two combo.
#T1#
Smith scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
River uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
River throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Smith shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. River eats them both and turns towards Smith to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Smith lands a right hook to the body.
River connects with a single shot there.
Smith looks to land a right hand but River moved out of range.
Smith lands a nice shot that snaps River 's head back.
A swing and a miss from Smith.
A slow jab from Smith misses its intended target.
River misses with a body shot.
A leg kick checked by Smith.
Smith throws a push kick but River slaps the foot to one side.
Smith lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith tries a head kick but it misses.
#T2#
River throws a half hearted mid kick.
Smith lands a jab to River 's midsection.
Smith darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Smith looks to throw the jab but River is out of range.
River throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Smith throws a body kick that misses.
Smith closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
River scores with a leg kick.
Smith throws out a loose jab but River uses good head movement to avoid it.
River looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
River uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smith.
A swing and a miss from Smith.
River is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smith.
River scores with a decent looking hook.
Smith lands with a good body shot.
Clint River has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
River throws an overhand right that lands on Smith's shoulder, as Smith tries to avoid the shot.
River bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
River misses with a straight left.
The fight stays on the outside here - River looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but River is just out of range.
River moves out of range as Smith strikes.
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 Smith has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Smith and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A lazy body kick from Smith #CL#
and River counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
River lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Smith or not.
Smith prevents a body shot from River .
River has a couple of punches blocked by Smith.
River misses with a shot to the kidneys.
River stalls. #T4#
River misses with some punches.
River misses with a shot to the kidneys.
River misses with some punches.
#BC#
River breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smith scores with a hook.
Smith lands a high kick!
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Smith.
Smith goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Smith lets loose with a powerful body kick. River will feel that in the morning.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith loads up on a big right hand but River slips the punch.
River misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
And that's the end of the fight!
Leon Smith comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Smith 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leon Smith!
An out of breath and clearly excited Leon Smith thanked Knock Out Clothing for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
GAMMA#1093 Kurt v Wrecks
Date: Sep 14, 2024 |
#R1#
Tomson takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
River takes a swing at Tomson's ribcage but misses.
River clobbers Tomson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Tomson walks into a stiff left hand from River .
A shot to the body from River misses
and Tomson counters with a stiff right hand.
River throws the kick towards the body but Tomson avoids it.
River lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
River dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
River scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#CL#
River closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tomson prevents a body shot from River . #T1#
Tomson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tomson blocks an uppercut.
#BC2#
Tomson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tomson moves out of range of the body kick from River .
Tomson feints a counter leg kick.
Tomson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
River misses the body punch
and Tomson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A slapping leg kick lands for River .
River knocks out Tomson with a massive right hand! The ref tackles River before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. River picks up the big W with a huge KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Clint River !
A relieved looking Clint 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. |
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Event:
GAMMA#1089 Ritori v Cleever
Date: Aug 24, 2024 |
#R1#
Hanson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by River . River obviously looking to wear him down.
Hanson staying out of range there.
River swings for the body but Hanson moves out of range.
Hanson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hanson shoots in but River avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hanson closes this distance looking for a takedown but River circles away.
River throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Hanson counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for River !
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sloppy strikes there by Hanson.
River dodges the ground and pound from Hanson.
River defending against the ground and pound.
Hanson is working River over with some ground and pound from side control. #SUB#
Hanson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hanson scores with a couple of short elbows.#T1#
An elbow from Hanson crashes against the mat.
#SUB#
Hanson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Hanson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
River wants to get back to his feet.
Hanson working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #SUB#
Hanson has worked his way into a potential kimura here. River is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Hanson yanks on the arm and River is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Hanson.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). David Hanson!
An out of breath and clearly excited David Hanson thanked Furnace Performance 🔥 for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
GAMMA#1082 Hawk v André
Date: Aug 03, 2024 |
#R1#
Sampaio takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A swing and a miss from Sampaio.
River lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CUT#It looks like Fortunado Sampaio has been cut.
River throws a looping overhand right but Sampaio ducks down to avoid it.
River misses with a straight left.
River backing away here, and Sampaio unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
River throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sampaio 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.
Sampaio throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sampaio 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.
Sampaio fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
River checks a low kick from Sampaio.
River takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Sampaio dips to his left and cracks River with an uppercut!
Sampaio fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T1#
River digs a good hook to Sampaio's body.
River tries to land a front kick but Sampaio steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
River blocks the body kick.
River looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
River blocks a jab.
Sampaio will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
River throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sampaio thows a left - swing and a miss!
River feinted there with a counter leg kick.
River punishes Sampaio's body with a nice straight punch.
River throws a leg kick but Sampaio sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Sampaio scores with a kick to the body.
River swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little jabbing left from Sampaio on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T2#
A punch lands to the side of River 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A nice leg kick from River , right into the meat of the thigh.
Sampaio jabbing away but nothing is landing.
River half committed to a counter leg kick.
River looks for the body kick but Sampaio saw that one coming.
River fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sampaio.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
River chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sampaio misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from River .
Sampaio digs a good body shot into River 's ribs.
Sampaio lands a leg kick that knocks River off balance momentarily.
A shot to the liver by Sampaio. Beautiful body shot.
River clobbers Sampaio with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T3#
River lands with an overhand left.
Clint River seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sampaio throws a push kick but River slaps the foot to one side.
River fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sampaio on the side of the head.
River misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
River throws a leg kick but Sampaio checks it.
Sampaio appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
River misses with a looping left.
Sampaio throws a hook but River avoids it easily.
Sampaio on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sampaio clobbers River with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
River is looking to land body kicks.
A jab from Sampaio does it's job there.#T4#
Sampaio checks a leg kick nicely.
Sampaio throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling River to counter with a crisp jab.
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!
Sampaio takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
River throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sampaio throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sampaio takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sampaio lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nice body punch from River .
Sampaio looks winded!
River misses the shot to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sampaio.
River changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Clint River dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Fortunado Sampaio's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
River misses with a looping right.
Sampaio just misses with a punch to the body.
As Sampaio backs away, River returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
River misses with a hook. Sampaio ducked under it nicely.
River throws the kick towards the body but Sampaio avoids it.
Sampaio tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but River was well out of range. Poor timing from Sampaio.
Sampaio lands a nice hook to River 's body. River takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
River takes a jab right on the kisser.
River connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
River is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sampaio can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick from River misses
and Sampaio counters with a good low kick that River was not able to check.
Sampaio fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but River is out of range.
Sampaio ducks under a wild hook from River .#T1#
Sampaio blocks a jab.
Clint River is winning the standup battle so far.
Sampaio throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
An attempted straight right counter from River misses the target.#KD#
River cracks Sampaio with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Sampaio looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can River finish him?
River shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Sampaio takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - River sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Sampaio bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Clint River !
Clint River decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
GAMMA#1076 Bond v Rose
Date: Jul 06, 2024 |
#R1#
A slow jab from Nuorempi misses its intended target.
Nuorempi slips under a jab.
Nuorempi connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nuorempi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nuorempi misses the body punch
and River counters with a good, hard body kick but Nuorempi shrugs it off.
Nuorempi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from River .
River swings away with a leg kick that misses.
River misses with a body kick.
Nuorempi moves out of range of the body kick.
Nuorempi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Nuorempi 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
River seems to be stalking Nuorempi here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastating head kick! Nuorempi drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Clint River !
A relieved looking Clint 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. |
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Event:
GAMMA#1066 Surian v Richard
Date: Jun 01, 2024 |
#R1#
Lupei throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from River . Lupei does a little dance to reset his feet.
River finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
River lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Lupei has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from River finds it's way round the side to connect with Lupei's head. #KD#
River lands a big uppercut and Lupei crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Lupei looks OK. River waves Lupei back to his feet!#ROC#Lupei is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lupei throws a body punch but River moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from River on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lupei is still on wobbly legs! Can River finish him?
The fighters circling - Lupei throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lupei seems to have recovered his senses.
Lupei swings and misses with a hook to the body.
River changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lupei switches off momentarily and River cracks him with a monster right hand! Lupei topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as River dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by River !
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Clint River !
Clint River seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
GAMMA#1059 Robson v Hoddle
Date: May 04, 2024 |
#R1#
River missing with a left hand there. Akutagawa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
River uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Akutagawa.
River throws an overhand right that lands on Akutagawa's shoulder, as Akutagawa tries to avoid the shot.
River goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
We've been told by Akutagawa's head coaches at Fist of Fury Training Center that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Akutagawa moves out of range as River throws a body kick.
Akutagawa thinks about countering with a body kick.
River misses with a low kick.
Akutagawa lands a jab to the head.
Akutagawa looks for the body kick but River saw that one coming.
Akutagawa takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
River will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by River .
River connects with the punch.
River connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CL2#
River has taken the fight to the clinch.
Akutagawa pushes River back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC#
Akutagawa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T1#
River misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Akutagawa.
Akutagawa loads up on a big right hand but River slips the punch.
Nice defenses there by River .
River is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Akutagawa takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
River throws a head kick but Akutagawa moves out of range.
A thudding body kick lands there by Akutagawa!
Akutagawa on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by River . River obviously looking to wear him down.
Akutagawa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from River .
Akutagawa scores with a hook to the body. River takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
River misses the shot to the body.
Akutagawa is looking to counter with a body kick.
Akutagawa throws a body punch but River moves out of range.
River goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Akutagawa swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
River throws a nice outside leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Akutagawa misses the target.
Clint River seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
River takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Akutagawa checks the leg kick nicely there.
Akutagawa will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A telegraphed right hand from Akutagawa misses the target.
River is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
It looked like Akutagawa wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Akutagawa lands a nice looking body shot.
River keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
River scores with a push kick.
A big left from Akutagawa misses.
It seemed like River was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL2#
River gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Akutagawa pushes River back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Akutagawa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Good body shot from Akutagawa.
#T3#
River swings away with an uppercut that misses.
River blocks a body shot from Akutagawa. #BC#
Akutagawa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Akutagawa throws a jab when River was well out of range.
Akutagawa sets himself, and River steps forward looking for the clinch! Akutagawa avoids it this time.
River is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
River moves into the clinch.
River keeps control of Akutagawa as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC#
Akutagawa manages to break the clinch.
River throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
River with the inside leg kick.
Some wild striking there from River .
Akutagawa lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T4#
River checks a leg kick nicely.
River walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Akutagawa tries to work over River 's front leg with a kick but River checks it.
River avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts River , as that shot connected.
Akutagawa moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
River moves into the clinch successfully.
Akutagawa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Akutagawa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Akutagawa can't break the clinch.
River misses with a punch to the body.
Akutagawa lands a left hand that snaps the head of River backwards.
River taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Akutagawa wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#BC#
Akutagawa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
River is looking to slow Akutagawa down with leg kicks.
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 Ryu Akutagawa will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
That kick from River tenderised Akutagawa's leg. Akutagawa is trying to keep his angry face on.
A head kick by River misses
and Akutagawa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
River avoids the head kick by Akutagawa.
River is looking to slow Akutagawa down with leg kicks.
Akutagawa has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CUT2#It looks like Ryu Akutagawa has been cut.
River lands an overhand right.
Akutagawa misses with a hook.
River with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
River throws a hook to the side of Akutagawa's head but Akutagawa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
River moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
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 body shot but no joy.
Akutagawa thinks about countering with a body kick.
Akutagawa walks into a left hand.
River misses with a hook
and Akutagawa counters with a nice body shot.
River throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T1#
Good work by River as he checks the leg kick.
River throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Akutagawa was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Clint River seems to be getting the better of the standup.
River scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Akutagawa doesn't seem bothered though.
River moves out of range of the strikes.
A jab from Akutagawa misses.
River is trying to counter with his kicks.
River bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Akutagawa's head backwards.
River fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
River motions for Akutagawa to come forward. River throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Akutagawa lands with a right hand.
River misses the body punch
letting Akutagawa counter with a right hand.
River ducks under a wild hook from Akutagawa.
River throws a shot from downtown. Akutagawa moves away and avoids it.
Akutagawa quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
River is looking to score with low kicks.
Akutagawa tried to counter with a leg kick but River avoided it.
A swing and a miss from River .#T2#
Jab by River .
This has been an exciting period of action!
River keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
River feints a counter leg kick.
River swings and misses with a shot to the body#KD#
and Akutagawa counters with a head kick that drops River to the mat! River scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Akutagawa is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
River misses with a straight left.
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 Akutagawa has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Akutagawa and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
River fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Akutagawa looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Akutagawa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Akutagawa goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
River misses with a jab to the body
and Akutagawa counters with a crisp right that sends River to the canvas! Akutagawa follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ryu Akutagawa!
Ryu Akutagawa thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
GAMMA#1052 Super v Wrecks
Date: Apr 06, 2024 |
#R1#
River tries to close the distance and clinch up but Thomas swats him away and circles back towards the center.
River lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A jab lands there for River .
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Thomas, as that shot connected.
Nice body punch from River .
River blocks a low kick nicely.
Thomas getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A head kick from River lands but Thomas takes it in his stride.
A solid body kick from River .
River stuns Thomas with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
River clinches up with Thomas and pushes him back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Thomas.
Thomas throws a knee to the head but misses.
#BC#
River manages to break the clinch.
River uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Thomas has time to react.
Thomas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A big left from River misses.
River looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
River blocks a head kick by Thomas.
River changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
River uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thomas.
Thomas lands with a straight right. River didn't see that one coming.
River connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Thomas lands with a nice body punch.
River tries to clinch there but Thomas circles away.
Thomas misses with a hook. River ducked under it nicely. #CL#
Thomas tries to keep at a distance but River has taken the fight into the clinch.
Thomas lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of River backwards.
River tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Good body shot from Thomas.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, River creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
River misses with a punch to the body.
Still in the clinch, River scores with a nice short uppercut.
Thomas misses with an elbow strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Thomas.
River throws a head punch that misses.
River blocks an uppercut.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Thomas just misses with a elbow thrown towards River 's brow. #T2#
Thomas stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
River has a couple of punches blocked by Thomas.
Thomas is working River over against the cage.
Thomas lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down River .
River blocks a punch to the side of the head.
River works on Thomas's body with a couple of short punches.
Thomas scores with a shoulder strike.
We've been informed that Thomas 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.
A head punch blocked on the inside by River .
Thomas can't find room to land a body shot as River controls the action.
Thomas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
River blocks an elbow strike.
River lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Thomas misses with some punches.
Thomas throws an elbow that misses.
River blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
River works on Thomas's body with a couple of short punches.
A short right from River .
River misses with some punches.
Thomas throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
#BC#
River escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T3#
River tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Thomas steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from River .
Thomas throws a jab but it's blocked by River .
River checks the leg kick.
River looks to score with a jab to the body but Thomas is just out of range.
Thomas misses with a jab to the body
and River counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A jab from Thomas misses.
River tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Thomas manages to circle out of the way.
River throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Clint River seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
River checks a leg kick nicely.
River moves out of range of the strikes.
River is looking to counter the offense by Thomas and move into the clinch.#CL#
River has taken the fight to the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from River .
River tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Thomas.
Thomas looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Thomas lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Thomas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thomas throws a head punch that misses.
Thomas looks to throw an elbow but misses. #T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thomas.
Thomas gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thomas lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Thomas is working River over against the cage.
Thomas lands a hook that snaps the head of River backwards.
River misses with a hook to the ribs.
River misses with a punch to the body.
River makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Thomas works on River 's body with a couple of short punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Thomas creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Thomas lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
River is breathing heavily.
Thomas lands a shot to the body.
Thomas lands a nice shot to the body.
River avoids the elbow strike from Thomas, against the cage.
Thomas throws an elbow that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thomas scores with a shoulder strike.
Thomas lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Thomas working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
River blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thomas lands a nice shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Patrick Thomas will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Thomas changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
River uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thomas.
River throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice cross by Thomas.
Thomas staying out of range there.
River throws a sloppy head kick and Thomas moves out of range easily.
River needs to keep his hands up - Thomas had a free shot at his head there.
River throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice defenses there by River .
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Thomas misses with a wild body shot.
Thomas lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Jab, jab by Thomas - just one landing.
Thomas throws a big shot that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
River tried to score with a low kick but Thomas checks it.
Thomas misses with a body shot.
River uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thomas.
#T1#
Thomas tries to land a leg kick but River saw it coming and moves away.
River misses with a head kick.
Thomas checks a leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by River . You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of River .
River throws a hook to the side of Thomas's head but Thomas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL#
Thomas tries to keep at a distance but River has taken the fight into the clinch.
River tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
River is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Thomas is keeping busy.
Thomas lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Thomas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by River .
River tries to work over Thomas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thomas tries a body shot but River blocks it.
Thomas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thomas misses with some punches.
Thomas misses with a hook to the ribs.
River lands a nice uppercut.#T2#
Thomas misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Thomas fails to land.
Thomas scores with a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A hook to the body from River .
Thomas throws an elbow but it's blocked.
River blocks an uppercut.
River lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
River blocking some punches.
Thomas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
River lands a nice uppercut.
Thomas lands a body punch in the clinch.
River lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Thomas lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
River blocks an elbow strike.
River presses Thomas against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Thomas is breathing heavily.
A head punch on the inside from Thomas fails to land. #BC#
River breaks the clinch.
River doesn't manage to clinch there - Thomas circles away.
Thomas looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Thomas takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#T3#
River scores with a sloppy right hand. Thomas should have avoided that one.
River explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Thomas avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
River has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Thomas.
Thomas misses with an uppercut. River saw that one coming.
Thomas swings for the body but River moves out of range.
River ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Thomas shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
River uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A nice leg kick from River , right into the meat of the thigh.
Thomas moves out of range as River strikes.
Thomas looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#CL#
River closes the distance and clinches.
River misses with a hook to the ribs.
River misses with a body punch.
#T4#
River lands with a short head shot on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
River fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thomas lands a shoulder strike.
River struggles to land a body shot inside as Thomas controls his hands.
River lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Thomas prevents a body shot from River .
River is working Thomas over against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Thomas just misses with a elbow thrown towards River 's brow. #BC#
River breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
River moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Thomas blocks a low kick nicely.
A nice side step and Thomas releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
River connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
River swinging wildly here.
Thomas throws a sloppy head kick and River moves out of range easily.
Thomas moves out of range of the leg kick from River .
Thomas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
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 Clint 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! This is the final round!#R3#
A jab from Thomas misses.
An attempted straight right counter from River misses the target.
River tests Thomas's chin there with a solid looking shot.
River tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Thomas manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
River throws a nice outside leg kick.
River swings and misses with a hook to the body.
River misses with a left hand
and Thomas counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps River thinking.
Thomas stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
River will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A head kick misses from Thomas.
Thomas thuds a left hand into River 's body.
Thomas walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Thomas takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Thomas throws a jab when River was well out of range.
River misses the jab.
River displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thomas throws out the jab. #T1#
River is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
River throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
enabling Thomas to counter with a crisp jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Thomas.
River displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thomas throws out the jab.
River buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
River throws a front kick aimed at Thomas's knee but Thomas avoids it well.
River uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Thomas throws a wild body kick that River sees coming a mile off.
A nice leg kick lands there from River .
The fighters circling - Thomas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
River looks to throw the jab but Thomas is out of range.
Thomas scores with a leg kick.
River tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thomas was well out of range. Poor timing from River .
River staying out of range there.
Crunch! River slams his shin into Thomas's torso.#T2#
River takes a swing at Thomas's ribcage but misses.
Thomas keeps the fight on the outside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice defenses there by Thomas.
Thomas bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Clint River is winning the standup battle so far.
River feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Thomass jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nice defenses there by Thomas.
Thomas throws a counter combo.
River throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
River sets himself, and Thomas steps forward looking for the clinch! River avoids it this time.
River lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Thomas at a distance.
Thomas shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Thomas takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Thomas looks to score with a jab to the body but River is just out of range.
Thomas swats away the attempt to clinch by River .
Thomas ducks under a wild hook from River .
A countering left hand to the body from Thomas misses.
River takes one to the chin there.#T3#
Thomas misses with a looping left.
River is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
River lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
River misses with a low kick. #CL#
River has Thomas up against the cage in a clinch.
River misses with a punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Thomas.
River slows down the pace here.
Thomas lands a nice uppercut.
River doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
River goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from River .
Thomas throws a blind hook that connects with the side of River s head.
Thomas misses with a body punch.
#T4#
A right hand to the body from River .
#BC#
River breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thomas lands a right hook to the body.
Thomas stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from River .
A head kick misses from River .
A left lands for River .
River throws a lazy head kick
and Thomas makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Thomas 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 sloppy head kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Thomas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thomas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thomas wants to slow River down by chopping away at his legs.
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.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from River .
A left lands for River .
And that's the end of the fight!
Clint 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Clint River !
A victorious Clint River thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
GAMMA#1046 Wrecks v Fleximario
Date: Mar 09, 2024 |
#R1#
A lazy left from River finds it's target.
River fails to land with a series of punches.
Stalinovich lands a head shot.
A telegraphed right hand from River misses the target.
Clint River seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
River misses with a hook.
Stalinovich throws a counter high kick but River was just alert enough to avoid it.
River throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
River scores with a sloppy right hand. Stalinovich should have avoided that one.
River works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Stalinovich looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
River cracks Stalinovich with a right hand to the side of the head.
River misses with a wild body shot.
River smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A telegraphed right hand from River misses the target.
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 Stalinovich has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Stalinovich and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Stalinovich has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Stalinovich there as he acknowledges the 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 keeps the fight on the outside.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from River ! But no joy.#T1#
River lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A good leg kick by River .
River misses with a hook
and Stalinovich counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL#
Stalinovich moves into the clinch successfully.
River is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Stalinovich is keeping busy.
River misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC2#
River 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Stalinovich tries to clinch there but River circles away.
River misses the jab.
Stalinovich is looking to counter with head kicks.
River misses with a body kick.
River throws a looping overhand right but Stalinovich ducks down to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Stalinovich misses the target.
River fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stalinovich looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T2#
Stalinovich wants to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from River . Stalinovich does a little dance to reset his feet.
As River backs away, Stalinovich returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
River throws a head kick but Stalinovich moves out of range.
Stalinovich was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Stalinovich takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Stalinovich scores with a three punch combo!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
River throws a big shot that misses.
Stalinovich blocks a leg kick.
Stalinovich takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
River takes a jab right on the kisser.
Stalinovich defending well as River loads up on a big left hand.
A nice inside leg kick there by River . That's going to slow Stalinovich down. #T3#
River misses with a kick to the body.
River throws a head kick that half lands.
Good work by River as he checks the leg kick.
River throws a nice outside leg kick. #CL2#
River has Stalinovich up against the cage in a clinch.
Stalinovich tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. River smiles and moves away.
River throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Stalinovich stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A kick lands to the mid section there for River .
River tries to clinch but Stalinovich is having none of it.
An attempted straight right counter from Stalinovich misses the target.#CL#
Stalinovich rushes River and presses him up against the cage.
Stalinovich misses with the head strike.
#T4#
River lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#TD#
Stalinovich manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB#
River avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Stalinovich is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and River defends well.#SUB#
Stalinovich is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
River got a little sloppy there for a moment and Stalinovich has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, River has managed to get both his arms back between Stalinovich's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Stalinovich escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. River gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Clint River dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
River throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
River smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
River missing with a left hand there. Stalinovich was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
As River backs away, Stalinovich returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A punch combination from River misses.
River swings away with a body shot that misses
and Stalinovich counters with a thumping low kick.
River misses with a body kick.
Stalinovich is looking to counter punch.
Nice body punch from River .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
River misses with a two punch combination.
Stalinovich was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
River throws a leg kick but Stalinovich sees it coming and checks it nicely.
River lands a lovely overhand right.
Stalinovich ducks under a wild hook from River .
Stalinovich fires out a quick counter leg kick but River just manages to avoid it.
River misses with a leg kick
and Stalinovich counters with a nice leg kick. #T1#
River throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stalinovich sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A slow jab from River misses its intended target.
River has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from River there as he acknowledges the shot.
A slow jab from Stalinovich misses its intended target.
River throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Jab from River .
River fails in his attempt to clinch.
Stalinovich misses with a hook.
River misses with a hook
enabling Stalinovich to counter with a crisp jab.
Stalinovich lands with a thumping leg kick.
River lands a nice shot to the body.
Stalinovich connects with a jab.#T2#
Stalinovich throws a head kick that misses.
River throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stalinovich was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
River gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
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!
Stalinovich lets loose with a powerful body kick. River will feel that in the morning.
Stalinovich looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Stalinovich closes the distance but River moves to the side
and River connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stalinovich keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from River .
River throws a hook but Stalinovich blocks it.
River with the inside leg kick.
A punch combination from River misses.
River throws a solid leg kick but Stalinovich takes the impact on his shin and smiles at River .#T3#
Stalinovich moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
River has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stalinovich scores with a jab to the jaw.
River connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Stalinovich tries to clinch up but River circles away and keeps his distance.
River darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
River thows a leg kick but Stalinovich checks it
and Stalinovich counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
River tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Stalinovich is able to avoid easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Stalinovich, as that shot connected.
River is looking to land body kicks.
River defending well as Stalinovich loads up on a big left hand.
Stalinovich slips a straight right by River .
Stalinovich fires out a quick counter leg kick but River just manages to avoid it.
River cracks Stalinovich with a good jab.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
River throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stalinovich keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#ROC#River is rocked!
Stalinovich jabs River to the body, keeping him at a distance.
River is breathing heavily.#CL#
Stalinovich rushes River and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Stalinovich lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
River is still on wobbly legs! Can Stalinovich finish him?
Stalinovich scores with a shot to the side of River 's head. #TD#
Stalinovich jumps into guard, dragging River to the mat.
#SUB#
River is posturing up here but Stalinovich 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 Stalinovich!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joseph Stalinovich!
Joseph Stalinovich bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
APEX 15
Date: Dec 17, 2023 |
#R1#
River scores with a nice strike.
River just misses with a punch to the body.
River misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bonaparte counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
River lands a head shot.
Bonaparte misses with a looping left.
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.
Bonaparte lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
River looks for the body kick but Bonaparte saw that one coming.
River throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Clint River seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bonaparte throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bonaparte chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before River can pounce on him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
River just misses with a punch to the body.
River throws a shot to the body.
River throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
River scores with a jab. Bonaparte acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T1#
Bonaparte throws a jab but it's blocked by River .
River misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bonaparte counters with a nice uppercut.
River listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
River defending well as Bonaparte loads up on a big left hand.
Bonaparte stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from River .
Bonaparte misses with a body shot.
River lands a body shot.
Bonaparte takes one to the side of the head.
River misses with a hook to the body
and Bonaparte counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like River has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
River throws a sloppy body shot
letting Bonaparte counter with a right hand.
Bonaparte lets loose with a powerful body kick. River will feel that in the morning.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
River thows a leg kick but Bonaparte checks it
and Bonaparte counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
River throws a nice outside leg kick. #T2#
River lands a jab to the nose.
River goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bonaparte has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Bonaparte dodges the punch combination from River .
River lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bonaparte cracks River with a good jab.
Bonaparte has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
River tries a low kick but Bonaparte avoids it.
River throws a body kick that misses.
River scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bonaparte in his tracks.
Bonaparte swings and misses with a hook to the body.
River appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A head kick misses from River .
Bonaparte shapes to counter with a head kick.
Bonaparte keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T3#
River throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jab by Bonaparte.
Bonaparte takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bonaparte fakes high and swings low for a body shot but River manages to avoid it.
River is looking to wear down Bonaparte with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
River scores with a spinning back kick!
A shot to the body from River misses
and Bonaparte counters with a body kick.
River swings widly with a right hand
and Bonaparte makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bonaparte with a nice cross.
Bonaparte thumps River with a low kick.
River throws a front kick aimed at Bonaparte's knee but Bonaparte avoids it well.
Bonaparte throws a head kick that half lands.
River is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
River pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bonaparte misses the jab.#T4#
River scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
River lands with an uppercut that bounces Bonaparte off the cage and back into range.
River throws a chopping leg kick but Bonaparte manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Bonaparte misses with a lunging right hand
and River counters with a good low kick that Bonaparte was not able to check.
River throws a shot from downtown. Bonaparte moves away and avoids it.
River throws a combination that misses
and Bonaparte connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bonaparte throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bonaparte scores with a nice right hand.
Bonaparte throws a hook but River avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from River misses the target.
Bonaparte is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
River misses the shot to the body.
Bonaparte scores with a nice right hand.
River swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
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 Clint 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#
River takes a swing at Bonaparte's ribcage but misses.
Nice defenses there by Bonaparte.
Bonaparte uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by River .
A nice side step and Bonaparte releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
River misses with a hook. Bonaparte ducked under it nicely.
Bonaparte throws a hook but River avoids it easily.
Clint River is winning the standup battle so far.
River misses with a left hand
and Bonaparte counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
River walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bonaparte slips under a jab from River .
A little jabbing left from Bonaparte on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
River throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bonaparte counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bonaparte throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Bonaparte dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bonaparte throws an ugly left hook that misses
and River counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
River misses with a body shot.
Bonaparte throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T1#
River with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bonaparte lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - River can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Bonaparte and River drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Bonaparte.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jacques Bonaparte!
Jacques Bonaparte thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
APEX 11
Date: Nov 19, 2023 |
#R1#
McBeth slips under a jab from River .
River blocks a head kick by McBeth.
A telegraphed right hand from River misses the target.
McBeth throws a big counter combination but River scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
River pushes McBeth away with a front kick.
River looks for the body kick but McBeth saw that one coming. #CL2#
River gets a clinch.
River misses with a hook to the ribs.
River lands a left hand.
River working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
River scores with a shot to the side of McBeth's head. #BC2#
River pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McBeth on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
McBeth looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
River clobbers McBeth with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
River closes the distance and pushes McBeth back into the cage.
McBeth with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#T1##BC2#
River breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McBeth moves out of range of the body kick from River .
River fails to land with a series of punches.
River is looking to score with low kicks.
It looked like McBeth wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McBeth takes a kick to the side of the head.
River throws a nice inside leg kick.
McBeth ducks down and throws a hook to the body but River moves away.#CL2#
River clinches with his opponent.
River lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McBeth backwards.
McBeth creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
River holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by River .
McBeth landing knees to the body.
#T2#
River tries a body shot but McBeth blocks it.
McBeth missing with knees to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
McBeth lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
River tries a body shot but McBeth blocks it.
River works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
River lands with a short shot to the head.
River misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McBeth 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.
McBeth can't find room to land a body shot as River controls the action.
#BC2#
River breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McBeth checks a leg kick.
River catches McBeth with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
McBeth has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
River with a nice cross.
River throws a hook but McBeth blocks it.#CL2#
River rushes McBeth and presses him up against the cage.#T3#
McBeth lands a nice elbow.
River has McBeth pressed against the cage, preventing McBeth from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
McBeth has had enough of the clinch but River keeps him there for the moment.
River lands a body shot.
River doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
River struggles to land a body shot inside as McBeth controls his hands.
River digs a right hand underneath McBeth's ribcage. McBeth let out a lung full of air as it connected.
McBeth 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.
McBeth is trying to break free.
River misses with a punch to the body.
McBeth with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
River doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
River misses with a body punch.
River blocks an elbow strike from McBeth.
McBeth pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
River lands with a right to the head.
A short left from River .
McBeth working hard to break the clinch.
McBeth working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T4#
River lands with a light punch inside.
River is working McBeth over against the cage.
River lands with a short head shot on the inside.
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 body punch in the clinch.
McBeth is breathing heavily.
River lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McBeth backwards.
River tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McBeth's elbow.
River lands a hook that snaps the head of McBeth backwards.
River pressing his opponent against the cage.
River softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McBeth landing knees to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from River .
McBeth pushes off an throws an elbow but River leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McBeth tries to break the clinch but River is controlling the position. #BC2#
River pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
River scores with a shot to the body.
River throws a leg kick which misses McBeth's front leg but catches the back leg as McBeth tries to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Clint River dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
River fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from River . McBeth does a little dance to reset his feet.
River throws a looping overhand right but McBeth ducks down to avoid it.
McBeth is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by River .
McBeth ducks under a wild hook from River .
River just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromMcBeth.
McBeth lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by McBeth.
McBeth gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
River misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
River connects with a body shot that sends McBeth's belly button to the back.
Mustafa McBeth is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
River scores with a jab to the head.
River tries to land a leg kick but McBeth saw it coming and moves away.
River throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T1#
McBeth moves out of range of the strikes.
River scores with a spinning back kick!
River keeps McBeth at a distance using the push kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#CL2#
River closes the distance and clinches.
River managing to block the knees to the body from McBeth.
River is struggling to control the position.
River throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McBeths head.
McBeth pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
River makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from River .
River scores with a shoulder strike.
River lands a left hand that snaps the head of McBeth backwards.
McBeth blocks a body shot from River .
River takes a shot to the head. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
River struggles to land a body shot inside as McBeth controls his hands.
Good body shot from River .
River lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
River softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McBeth working hard to break the clinch.
River pushes McBeth back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
River lands a nice shot to the body.
River tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McBeth's elbow.
McBeth is trying to push River away but River has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
River lands a nice uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from River .
River lands a nice shot to the body.
A right hand to the body from River .
River is pushing McBeth up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
River has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
River lands a body shot.
River working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
River is leaning against McBeth and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T3#
A body shot lands from River .
River is working McBeth over against the cage.
Nice body punch from River - that landed with a thud.
River lands a shot to the body.
River lands a body punch.
River is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
River lands a nice shot to the body.
River lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
River lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McBeth backwards.
River lands a right hand.
River struggles to land a body shot inside as McBeth controls his hands.
River lands a left hand that snaps the head of McBeth backwards. #ROC2#McBeth is rocked!
River prevents McBeth from breaking the clinch.
Oh McBeth is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
River scores with a hook to the body.
McBeth seems to have got his legs back now.
River misses with a body punch.
#BC2#
River breaks from the clinch.
#T4#
River connects with a leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
River forces McBeth back against the cage and clinches.
River digs a right hand underneath McBeth's ribcage. McBeth let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A right hand to the body from River .
Come on River - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
River lands a nice shot to the body.
A right hand to the body from River .
A short left from River .
River lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#BC2#
River breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
River lands with a cross.
Clint River seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McBeth gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! River gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! McBeth is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Clint River ! |
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Event:
APEX 6
Date: Oct 15, 2023 |
#R1#
River tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Entreri is able to avoid easily.
River throws a nice inside leg kick.
Entreri lands an overhand right.
Entreri just misses with a punch to the body.
Entreri sets himself, and River steps forward looking for the clinch! Entreri avoids it this time.
Entreri moves away from the strike by River .
Entreri misses with a wild body shot.
Entreri misses the jab.
Entreri throws out a powerful jab.
River jabs Entreri right on the nose. Entreri blinks but takes it well.
Entreri tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but River was well out of range. Poor timing from Entreri.
Entreri lands a slapping body shot.
Entreri misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from River .
A solid leg kick lands there for River .
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Entreri 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 fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Entreri lands a body shot.
Entreri definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
River blocks a low kick nicely.
Entreri throws a lazy uppercut
and River counters with an outside leg kick.
#T1#
River needs to keep his hands up - Entreri had a free shot at his head there.
Entreri looks to throw the jab but River is out of range.
Entreri throws a hook to the side of River 's head but River sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Entreri throws a body shot but no joy.
River staying out of range there.
River misses with a body kick.
Entreri throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
River misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Entreri.
River misses with a leg kick.
Entreri scores with a crisp jab that stopped River in his tracks.
River drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
River connects with a solid leg kick.
River takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
River ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Entreri 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 shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Entreri punishes River 's body with a nice straight punch.#T2#
Entreri lands a jab.#ROC#River is rocked!
River switches off momentarily and Entreri cracks him with a monster right hand! River topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Entreri dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Entreri!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Artemis Entreri!
An out of breath Artemis Entreri thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
APEX 1
Date: Sep 08, 2023 |
#R1#
River with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#TD#
Kardi drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kardi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. River swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Kardi postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! River is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Kardi, into his guard. #REVB##SUB#
Kardi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and River defends well.
Kardi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. River manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Kardi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB#
Kardi thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kardi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. River is keeping the position for now. #T1##SUB#
Kardi drops back looking for a leg! River is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and River manages to kick Kardi off! Kardi jumps back into River 's guard.
Kardi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. River swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kardi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kardi postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kardi slips nicely into half guard.
Kardi 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.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if River can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kardi missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB#
Kardi is looking for a kimura here.
#T2##SUB#
Kardi 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 Kardi.
Kardi missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #ES2#
River kicks Kardi off and gets back to his feet.
River throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
River is looking to score with low kicks.#T3#
River throws a leg kick but Kardi sees it coming and checks it nicely.
River misses with a kick to the body #TD#
and Kardi counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kardi.
Kardi with a nice head shot there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
River preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
River really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kardi. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Kardi thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kardi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. River is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Kardi is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! River is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! River has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##SUB#
River got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kardi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, River has managed to get both his arms back between Kardi's legs - danger averted.#T4##SUB#
Kardi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kardi thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #SUB#
Kardi looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! River has picked Kardi up and slammed him! Kardi can't keep hold of the triangle and River manages to pass to side control!
Kardi is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but River is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kardi tries to improve his position but instead River has taken his back!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
River doesn't have the hooks in and Kardi manages to turn into his guard.
#ES2#
River has his feet on Kardi's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
River dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kardi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#CUT2#It looks like Rudi Kardi has been cut.
Kardi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Clint River will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rudi Kardi's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Kardi misses with a takedown attempt - River sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kardi avoids a kick to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kardi.
River takes a swing at Kardi's ribcage but misses.
Kardi shoots for a double leg takedown but River sprawls well. He's pushed Kardi's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rudi Kardi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
River lands with a good body shot.
Kardi avoids the body shot from River .
Kardi appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kardi tries to score a power double leg takedown but River sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kardi somewhat.#T1#
Kardi tries for a takedown but River sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kardi blocks a jab.
River ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kardi moves away.
River throws a jab when Kardi was well out of range.
River misses with a wild body shot.
River throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kardi appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Clint River seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD#
Kardi darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
River tries to kick Kardi off but Kardi keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T2##SUB#
Kardi is looking for a kimura but River is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kardi to get the leverage. #SUB#
Kardi 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 Kardi.
River pushes Kardi off looking to stand but Kardi dives back in and keeps control.
#SUB#
Kardi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Kardi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, River has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Kardi seems to be working for a kimura but River defends the submission attempt.
Kardi will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T3#
River pushes Kardi off looking to stand but Kardi dives back in and keeps control.
River blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kardi.
Kardi not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB#
Kardi 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. Kardi eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Kardi seems to be looking for submissions.
Kardi passes to side control. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Kardi swings around for an armbar but River sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Kardi's guard.
Kardi throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
#SUB#
River got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kardi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, River has managed to get both his arms back between Kardi's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Kardi throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! River escapes and throws Kardi's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Kardi tries to improve position but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kardi gets back to half guard.#SU2#
River stands up from half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Clint River showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rudi Kardi'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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Kardi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as River throws out the jab.
Kardi shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and River counters with a good, hard body kick but Kardi shrugs it off.
River is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kardi rather than just go for the knockout.
River looks to land a right hand but Kardi moved out of range.
As River tries to get set, Kardi tries to push him back and clinch up but River manages to avoid the attempt.
Clint River seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kardi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nice body kick from River .
River throws a quick inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
River throws a shot from downtown. Kardi moves away and avoids it.
Kardi feinted with a counter takedown.#KD2#
River feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Kardi sprawling to the canvas! Kardi 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?!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
BOOM! River lands a beautiful left hook that drops Kardi. Kardi tries to recover but River is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Kardi lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Clint River ! |
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Event:
RISE 186
Date: Jul 08, 2023 |
#R1#
River bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Krahujec fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but River avoids it really well and circles away.
River looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
River cracks a nice hook into Krahujec's ribs.
River stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and River wants it to stay on the feet.
It looked like River was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Krahujec.
Krahujec throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around River 's waist but River gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Krahujec off to one side.
It looked like River was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Krahujec.
Clint River has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kamil Krahujec.
Krahujec keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
River thuds a left hand into Krahujec's body.#KD#
River cracks Krahujec with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. River has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Krahujec to stand back up!#ROC#Krahujec is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
River shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Krahujec takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - River sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Krahujec bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Clint River ! |
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Event:
RISE 177
Date: Jun 10, 2023 |
#R1#
River leaves Ponjevic with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
River tries a quick counter leg kick but Ponjevic is wise to it.
Ponjevic tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but River swivels and escapes.
River scores with a body shot.
Ponjevic scores with a shot to the body.
Nice takedown defense from River . No joy for Ponjevic on that attempt.
River only half commits to the counter leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Milan Ponjevic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
River misses with a kick to the body.
#TD#
Ponjevic shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#SUB#
Ponjevic is looking for a kimura here.
#ES2#
River kicks off Ponjevic and gets to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
River defending well as Ponjevic loads up on a big left hand.
River uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ponjevic.
Ponjevic looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1##TD#
Ponjevic drives through with a takedown into guard. #SUB#
Ponjevic thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Ponjevic has gone for a leg lock! River slips out almost immediately though and dives into Ponjevic's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Ponjevic is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! River has his hands clasped together but Ponjevic extends and breaks River 's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Ponjevic.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Milan Ponjevic! |
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Event:
RISE 168
Date: May 06, 2023 |
#R1#
River misses with a body shot
letting Khinchegashvili counter with a right hand.
River waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Khinchegashvili.
Khinchegashvili checks a leg kick.
River throws a body punch but Khinchegashvili moves out of range.
Khinchegashvili feinted there with a counter leg kick.
River throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Khinchegashvili counters with a right hand to the body.
River tries to clinch up but Khinchegashvili circles away and keeps his distance.
Khinchegashvili tries to counter by moving into the clinch but River manages to circle out of the way.
A lazy body kick from River
letting Khinchegashvili counter with a right hand. #CL2#
Khinchegashvili gets tackled into the cage by River . River maintains the clinch.
River tries a body shot but Khinchegashvili blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from River - that landed with a thud.
River just leaning against Khinchegashvili, taking a breather.
Khinchegashvili trying to land knees to the body.
River struggles to land a body shot inside as Khinchegashvili controls his hands.
A bit of stalling here from Khinchegashvili.
Khinchegashvili letting River take a breather here.#T1##BC2#
River breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
River misses with a leg kick
and Khinchegashvili counters with a good low kick that River was not able to check.
River is looking to slow Khinchegashvili down with leg kicks.
River lands a really nice looking cross but Khinchegashvili seems unphased.
A kick lands to the mid section there for River .
River slips a jab from Khinchegashvili.
Khinchegashvili throws a big shot that misses.
River throws out a powerful jab.
Khinchegashvili looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
River moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #CL2#
Khinchegashvili tries to keep at a distance but River has taken the fight into the clinch.
River scores with a shoulder strike. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Khinchegashvili blocks a body shot from River .
River misses with some punches.
Good body shot from River .
River lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Khinchegashvili tries to break the clinch but River is controlling the position.
River has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Khinchegashvili seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if River can turn it around.
River scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A bit of stalling here from River .
A short right from River . #BC2#
River breaks the clinch.
Khinchegashvili avoids the head kick by River .
Nice uppercut lands for Khinchegashvili. That snapped River 's head back.
Khinchegashvili slips under a jab from River .
River scores with a spinning back kick!
River chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Khinchegashvili avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T3#
Khinchegashvili misses with an uppercut
and River counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like David Khinchegashvili has been cut.
Khinchegashvili misses with a combination
and River counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
River throws a leg kick which misses Khinchegashvili's front leg but catches the back leg as Khinchegashvili tries to avoid it. #CL2#
River clinches up with Khinchegashvili and pushes him back against the cage.
River lands a body shot.
River lands with a short punch from the clinch.
River lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Khinchegashvili.
Khinchegashvili is breathing heavily.
A quick uppercut on the inside from River .
River on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Khinchegashvili trying to stall but River improves his position.
River misses with a punch to the body.
#T4#
Khinchegashvili swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC#
Khinchegashvili escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
River throws a leg kick that is checked
and Khinchegashvili connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
River walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Khinchegashvili checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Khinchegashvili bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps River 's head backwards.
Nice defenses there by River .
Khinchegashvili misses with a straight right.
River looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
River tries to score with a low kick but Khinchegashvili moves his leg out of the way.
A looping hook to the body misses from River . Khinchegashvili does a little dance to reset his feet.
River has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Khinchegashvili.
River lands with a thumping leg kick.
River throws out a loose jab but Khinchegashvili uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Clint River dominated that round.
The cut man is working on David Khinchegashvili's cut.
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 has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Khinchegashvili lands a jab to the nose.
River jabs Khinchegashvili to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Khinchegashvili walks into a straight right hand from River .
River throws an overhand right that lands on Khinchegashvili's shoulder, as Khinchegashvili tries to avoid the shot.
Khinchegashvili throws a body kick that misses.
River scores with the left hand. Khinchegashvili knows he should have avoided that one.
River jabs Khinchegashvili right on the nose. Khinchegashvili blinks but takes it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick lands for Khinchegashvili.
River misses the body punch
and Khinchegashvili counters with a straight right hand.
River goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
River tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Khinchegashvili was well out of range. Poor timing from River .
Khinchegashvili was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T1#
River misses with an attempted mid kick.
River tries to clinch up but Khinchegashvili circles away and keeps his distance.
A left lands for River .
Khinchegashvili throws a nice inside leg kick.
River scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Khinchegashvili blocks the leg kick.
Khinchegashvili misses with a wild combination.
River tests Khinchegashvili's chin there with a solid looking shot.
River takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T2#
Khinchegashvili staying out of range there.#KD2#
River lands a big right hand that sends Khinchegashvili crashing to the mat! River stays standing though and waves Khinchegashvili back to his feet!#ROC2#Khinchegashvili is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
A slapping leg kick lands for River .
Oh Khinchegashvili is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
River swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Khinchegashvili seems to have got his legs back now.
Nice shot by Khinchegashvili.#KD2#
River lands a big uppercut and Khinchegashvili crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Khinchegashvili looks OK. River waves Khinchegashvili back to his feet!
River throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
River looks to land a right hand but Khinchegashvili moved out of range.
River throws a series of punches but Khinchegashvili moves out of range.
River throws a lazy uppercut
and Khinchegashvili counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
Khinchegashvili misses with a telegraphed body shot
and River counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Clint River seems to be getting the better of the standup.
River drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Khinchegashvili's head, knocking him out cold! River is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Clint River ! |
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Event:
RISE 159
Date: Apr 08, 2023 |
#R1#
River throws a chopping leg kick but Pemberton manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Pemberton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
River looks to land a right hand but Pemberton moved out of range.
Pemberton has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as River is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Pemberton gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Pemberton throws a lazy right hand but River sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It appears River was looking to counter with a kick there.
Pemberton lands a glancing blow to the side of River 's head.
River moves away from the strike by Pemberton.
River lands a nice looking body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for River .
Pemberton feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits River s jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Pemberton misses with a right hand
and River counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Pemberton out cold! What a finish! River is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Clint River ! |
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Event:
RISE 145
Date: Feb 19, 2023 |
#R1#
Doherty checks the leg kick.
River is looking to chop away at Doherty's legs.
River loads up on a big right hand but Doherty slips the punch.
Doherty connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed River momentarily.
River drops his hands momentarily and Doherty takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Clint River seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
River cracks Doherty with a right hand to the side of the head.
Doherty misses with a straight left.
River throws a head kick but Doherty moves out of range.
Doherty works the jab nicely.
A big right from River misses.
River fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
River throws the kick towards the body but Doherty avoids it.
River connects with a body shot that sends Doherty's belly button to the back.
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!
Donk. Doherty catches River right on the button with a cross.
River swings widly with a right hand
and Doherty counters with a lovely straight right hand!
River thuds a left hand into Doherty's body.
River slips a straight right by Doherty.
Doherty throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
River appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T1#
River just misses with a punch to the body.
River tests Doherty's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Doherty scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
River avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Doherty swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by River .
River throws a nice looking combination but Doherty bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Doherty seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Doherty uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by River .
It looked like Doherty wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Doherty waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract River .
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts River , as that shot connected.
River digs a good body shot into Doherty's ribs.
Doherty throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Doherty misses with a straight right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
River is looking to score with low kicks.
Doherty throws out a loose jab but River uses good head movement to avoid it.
Doherty gets cracked with a nice right hand there by River .#T2#
River misses with a wild body shot.
River looks to throw the jab but Doherty is out of range.
Doherty misses with a right hand
and River counters with a straight right hand.
River uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Doherty.
River swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#CL2#
River has managed to clinch.
River working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC#
Doherty breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
An inside leg kick lands from River .
Some wild striking there from River .
River uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Doherty.
River misses with a looping left.
Doherty needs to keep his hands up - River had a free shot at his head there.
River has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
River swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Doherty to counter with a crisp jab.
Doherty throws a shot from downtown. River moves away and avoids it.
River scores with a one two! Doherty had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #T3#
Doherty thows a left - swing and a miss!
Doherty throws the left hand but River avoids the punch easily.
River misses with a leg kick.
Doherty looks to land a right hand but River moved out of range.
A jab from Doherty finds it's way through River 's defenses.
River swings for the body but Doherty moves out of range.
Doherty misses with a lunging right hand
and Doherty takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
River is looking to chop away at Doherty's legs.
A jab from River misses.
It looked like Doherty wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
River missing with a left hand there. Doherty was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Doherty is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
River throws a right hand that misses
and Doherty connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Doherty misses with an uppercut
and River counters with a right hand to the body.
River defending well as Doherty loads up on a big left hand. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
River lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
Doherty manages to break the clinch.
River connects with an inside leg kick.
River misses with a body kick.
River throws a leg kick
letting Doherty counter with a right hand.
Doherty is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A looping hook to the body misses from River . Doherty does a little dance to reset his feet.
River throws a wild body kick that Doherty sees coming a mile off.
A little feinted left hand from Doherty on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
River 's jab looks to have found its range, popping Doherty under the eye.
Doherty tries to move into range but River moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Doherty looks to land a left hand but River moved out of range nicely.#KD#
Doherty sends River crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Doherty is motioning to the referee to let River up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#River is rocked!
Doherty throws a shot to the body.
River is still on wobbly legs! Can Doherty finish him?
River looks winded!
River is holding his hands too far apart here. Doherty throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! River is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cathal Doherty!
After the fight, Cathal Doherty 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. |
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Event:
RISE 140
Date: Feb 05, 2023 |
#R1##KD#
River sends Miranda crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! River is motioning to the referee to let Miranda up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#Miranda is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Bruno Miranda has been cut.
River throws the left hand but Miranda avoids the punch easily.
Miranda is still on wobbly legs! Can River finish him?
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. River engages and cracks Miranda with a massive lead left hook - Miranda tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! River is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Clint River ! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 10, 2023 |
#R1#
Camara misses the jab.
Camara's hands are dropping dangerously low here and River connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Camara scrambles back to his feet.
Camara lands a really nice looking cross but River seems unphased.
River misses with a left hand
and Camara counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
River tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Camara was well out of range. Poor timing from River .
A little feinted left hand from Camara on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Camara misses with a hook.
River scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
River pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Camara with a nice calf kick.
River digs a good body shot into Camara's ribs.
River throws a jab when Camara was well out of range.
Camara cracks River with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Camara throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
River takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
River slips a jab from Camara.
River slips a jab from Camara.
River scores with a spinning back kick!
Camara misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling River to counter with a crisp jab.
Camara misses with a body kick. #T1#
River is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Camara throws a lazy uppercut
and River counters with a right hand to the body.
River throws a nice inside leg kick.
River looks to score with a jab to the body but Camara is just out of range.
Camara has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Silverback MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Camara takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
River moves out of range as Camara strikes.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Camara crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from River - the referee stops the clock and Camara gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says River . Camara manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Camara is breathing heavily.
Camara on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Camara takes one to the side of the head.
#CUT2#It looks like Ibrahim Camara has been cut.
Camara uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by River .
River throws a hook but Camara blocks it.
Camara misses the jab.
River throws out a leg kick but Camara moves out of range and River only half commits.
River throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
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.
This has been an exciting period of action!
River scores with a hook.
Camara misses with a hook
and River counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
Nice jab there from River .
River wants to slow Camara down by chopping away at his legs.
A swing and a miss from Camara.
Camara looks to throw the jab but River is out of range.
River connects with a body shot.
River misses with a body shot.
Camara misses with a hook
#KD2#
and River counters with a crisp right hand that drops Camara! River lets Camara back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Camara is rocked!
Camara throws a body punch but River moves out of range.
Oh Camara is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Camara gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! River gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Camara is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Clint River !
The defeated Ibrahim Camara had this to say: 'Fuck you, I never lied ! '. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 18, 2022 |
#R1#
Ulfriksson misses with a combination
and River counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ulfriksson.
River closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Ulfriksson! River dives in looking to finish! Ulfriksson is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Clint River ! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 22, 2022 |
#R1#
River misses with a hook. Petrov ducked under it nicely.
River takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CUT2#It looks like Clint River has been cut.#CL2#
Petrov has closed the distance and engaged River in a clinch.
River tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Petrov's elbow.
River throws a punch but it's blocked by Petrov.
River manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
River swings wildly with an uppercut but Petrov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Petrov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but River has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov blocks a body shot from River .
Petrov wants to break free but River has control.
River can't find room to land a body shot as Petrov controls the action.
Petrov is trying to break the clinch but River is controlling him.#T1#
River pushes Petrov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Petrov prevents a body shot from River .
River misses with a punch to the body.
River tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Petrov's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for River .
Petrov can't break the clinch.
River misses with a short punch on the inside.
River lands on the inside with an uppercut.
River can't find room to land a body shot as Petrov controls the action.
River misses with some punches.
River throws a head punch that misses.
River is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, River creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T2#
River struggles to land a body shot inside as Petrov controls his hands.
River has a couple of punches blocked by Petrov.
Petrov wants to break free but River has control.
River misses with a body punch.
River is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Petrov prevents a body shot from River .
River fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from River . #T3#
Petrov prevents a body shot from River .
A bit of stalling here from River .
River lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The referee is keeping an eye on River - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Petrov can't break the clinch.
River lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Petrov is trying to force a seperation but River has the dominant position.
River goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
River lands a left hand.
#CUT#It looks like Lasar Petrov has been cut.
River tries to throw a body punch but Petrov avoids it by throwing River back against the cage.
River stalling against the cage.
River can't find room to land a body shot as Petrov controls the action.
#T4#
Petrov prevents a body shot from River .
River tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Petrov's elbow. #BC2#
Petrov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Clint River seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A combination from Petrov does no damage.
River misses with a hook.
River misses with a looping left.
Nice sprawl there from River as Petrov shoots in.
River misses with a double jab.
Petrov lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as River backs up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
River lands a jab to the head.
River drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Petrov's head, knocking him out cold! River is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Clint River ! |
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