Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: CCC 85
Date: Oct 26, 2024

#R1#
Belyaev shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with River but River pushes him off and we're back to square one.
River defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Belyaev.
Belyaev doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling River to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Belyaev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Belyaev shoots in but River avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Belyaev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#TD#
Belyaev looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
River regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
River escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Belyaev gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
River looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Belyaev has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#SUB2#
River is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Belyaev wants to pass the guard but River is keeping the position.#T1#
Belyaev trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
River preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Belyaev looking to pass the guard.
River controlling Belyaev's posture. #SUB2#
Belyaev lying in River 's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. River decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Belyaev taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). James River !
James River thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: CCC 76
Date: Sep 28, 2024

#R1#
River ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Huang moves away.
River throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Huang counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
River keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Huang.
River swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Huang counter with a right hand.
River tries to bum rush Huang with a series of wild strikes but Huang uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Huang misses with an uppercut.
James River seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
River lands with an overhand left.
A jab from Huang misses.
River scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Huang rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and River counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Huang takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
River misses with a jab to the body
and Huang counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Huang lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Huang throws a left and a right that both miss
and River counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
River drops his hands momentarily and Huang takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
River throws a looping overhand right but Huang ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
A nice inside leg kick there by Huang. That's going to slow River down.
A slow jab from Huang misses its intended target. #TD2#
River gets the takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
River throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Huang tries to improve position but can't.
River lands a few punches from side control.
River sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Huang is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
River tries to score with some ground and pound. Huang controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Huang is trying to buck River off.#SUB2#
River tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
River tries to score with some ground and pound. Huang controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #T2#
Huang wants to control but River postures up.
River scoring with punches and elbows.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
River misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
River lands a nice forearm strike.
River is chipping away with strikes.
River trying to control the position but Huang is working away. #SUB2#
River is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Huang knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
River working the body and head with strikes. #T3#
Huang struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
River wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Huang, who protects the arm well.
Huang manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SU#
Huang postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for River to stand up.
River scores with a hook to the body. Huang takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A slow jab from River misses its intended target.
Huang swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T4#
Nice cross by River .
River ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Huang moves away.
River misses the shot to the body.
Huang scores with a crisp jab that stopped River in his tracks.
River has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
River misses with a hook to the body
and Huang cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
River throws a body punch but Huang moves out of range.
River misses with a looping left.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Huang misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
River throws a poor cross that misses
and Huang counters with a straight right hand.
Huang wants to slow River down by chopping away at his legs.
Huang misses with a hook. River ducked under it nicely. #CL2#
River has managed to clinch. #BC#
Huang pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
River closes the distance and pushes Huang back into the cage.
River doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
River misses with some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but James River will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
River sizes up Huang with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
River scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
River ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from River ! But no joy.
River lands with a shot to the body.
A big right from River misses.
River misses with an uppercut
and Huang counters with a lovely straight right hand!
River ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Huang moves away.
Huang looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
River misses with a wild body shot.
Huang swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL2#
River takes the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Huang creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
River has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Huang avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
River misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Huang softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
River misses with a body punch.
River tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
River goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #TD2#
River has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Huang is trying to keep an underhook but River manages to get the takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
River is working for a kimura but Huang is defending it quite comfortably.
River misses with a head shot. Huang uses the momentum to regain guard.
James River has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
River avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
River connects with a couple of short punches.#T2#
Huang keeping full guard, as River tries to pass.
Huang is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Huang trying to control the position.
River stopping the sweep attempt from Huang.
River wants to control from the top but Huang keeps moving.
Huang manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. River manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##SUB2#
River working for submissions but it's allowed Huang to get to half guard. #T3#
River gets back to full guard.
River is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Huang wants to stand but River has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SU#
River is working an open guard so Huang takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
River misses with a jab to the body
and Huang connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Huang throws a hook but River blocks it.
River misses with a jab to the body
letting Huang counter with a right hand.
River misses with a hook to the body
letting Huang counter with a right hand.
Huang looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
River scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Huang doesn't seem bothered though.
River lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Huang throws an uppercut from half a mile away. River sees it coming and avoids it easily.
River listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Huang on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
River tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Huang swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Huang lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
River misses with a straight left.
River scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Huang doesn't seem bothered though.
River with a lazy takedown attempt
and Huang connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but James River will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R3##TD2#
River changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Huang looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
River lands an elbow.
Huang 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.
The strikes coming from River are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
River misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
River cracks Huang with an elbow. That is naaassty.
River scores with punches from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huang is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, River asserts his dominance and retains side control.#T1#
River is putting a hurting on Huang here, landing some big shots from side control.
Huang wants to get back to his feet.
River throws a strike aimed at the side of Huang's head but Huang avoids it well.#SUB2#
River wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Huang, who protects the arm well.
An elbow from River crashes against the mat.
Huang tries to get back to half guard but can't.
A lull in the action here as River stalls from top position.#T2#
Huang regains half guard.
River seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Huang trying to control but River postures up.
River thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
River seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Huang does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Huang tries to get to full guard but River has control of the leg.
River thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T3#
Huang wants to improve his position but River is controlling well.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
River controlling the action here. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Huang throws a hook but River blocks it.
River takes a swing at Huang's ribcage but misses.
River scores with a nice head shot.
Huang doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Huang walks into a jab.
River uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Huang.
Huang takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Huang takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Huang throws a body kick that misses.
River let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Huang throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T4#
Huang throws a front kick aimed at River 's knee but River avoids it well.
River throws a right and a left that Huang avoids nicely.
River with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
River gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Huang pushes off an throws an elbow but River leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Huang.
Huang lands a damaging elbow. #CUT#It looks like James River has been cut.
A short right from Huang on the inside.
Huang lands a left hand.
Huang fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Huang misses with some punches.
River tries to stall but Huang uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
River lands a hook to the side of the head.
Huang has a couple of punches blocked by River . #BC#
Huang manages to break the clinch.
River avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

James River really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on James River 's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R4#
River throws a combination that misses
and Huang counters with a nice uppercut.
Good work by River as he checks the leg kick.
Huang connects with a good right hand that stumbles River . River circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
River defending well as Huang loads up on a big left hand.
River misses with a left hand
and Huang counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Huang throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A big right from Huang misses.
River blocks a low kick nicely.
River bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Lee Huang is winning the standup battle so far.
River just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huang scores with a hook.
River throws a hook to the side of Huang's head but Huang sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
River scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
River scores with a jab. Huang acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T1#
Nice body punch from River .
Huang uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by River .
Huang cracks River with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
River moves out of range of the body kick from Huang.
Huang takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The fighters circling - Huang throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
River lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
River swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fighters circling - Huang throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Huang slips a jab and a cross from River .
River throws a sloppy body shot
and Huang cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
River on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Huang.
River fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Huang looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
River lands a right hook to the body.
River swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice shot lands for Huang.
Huang displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as River throws out the jab.
River fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
River ducks right into an uppercut from Huang.
River needs to keep his hands up - Huang had a free shot at his head there.
River scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Huang misses with an uppercut. River saw that one coming.
River swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Huang looks to throw the jab but River is out of range.
River connects with the punch.
River misses with an uppercut.
Huang missing with a left hand there. River was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T3#
River throws a predictable looking body shot
and Huang counters with a lovely straight right hand!
River jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
River misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Huang.
Huang swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
River tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Huang defends well and River ends up having to push Huang into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Huang on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Huang.#ROC#River is rocked!
River lands a slapping body shot.
River is still on wobbly legs! Can Huang finish him?
River swings widly with a right hand
and Huang counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
River throws a predictable looking body shot
and Huang comes in over the top with a devastating right hand! River stumbles back against the cage, looking to regain his senses but Huang is on him like rabid pit bull! River slumps to the ground under a storm of punches and this fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lee Huang!
Lee Huang is the new featherweight champion!
A relieved looking Lee Huang thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Carnaval Takeover
Date: Aug 31, 2024

#R1#
Hernandez takes a swing at River 's ribcage but misses.
River uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hernandez.
River moves forwards but Hernandez connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CL2#
River drives through and clinches with Hernandez against the cage.
River is struggling to control the position.#TD2#
River ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. River no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
River is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hernandez scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hernandez 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.#SUB2#
River working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hernandez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hernandez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
River has his foot on Hernandez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hernandez works his way back into a safe position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
River keeping full guard, as Hernandez tries to pass.
River can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hernandez controls the pace.#T1#
Hernandez makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hernandez wants to control from the top but River keeps moving.
River is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hernandez lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hernandez connects with a couple of short punches.
Hernandez scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hernandez looking to pass the guard.
Hernandez is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T2#
Hernandez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
River wants to control but Hernandez passes easily into half guard.
Hernandez with the ground and pound but River uses the opportunity to regain guard. #SUB2#
River throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hernandez tries to free his leg and advance position but River is retaining full guard.
Hernandez keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of River 's head.
Hernandez wants to control from the top but River keeps moving.
Hernandez with a nice head shot there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hernandez working some strikes from top position.#T3#
River trying to control the position.
Hernandez lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
River has his foot on Hernandez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hernandez works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
River looking for subs off his back but Hernandez has passed one foot through into half guard.
Hernandez seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but River does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hernandez is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
River looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
River looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4#
Hernandez working over River with some ground and pound. River looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Hernandez looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks River with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
River is trying to control but Hernandez manages to pass to mount!
The referee warns River that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hernandez pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Hernandez landing strikes from the mount and River is in trouble!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hernandez is landing with some decent strikes but River is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
The referee warns River that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Hernandez is landing with some decent strikes but River is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
River gets back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Hernandez 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#
Hernandez stuns River with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
River comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
River takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hernandez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but River was well out of range. Poor timing from Hernandez.
River ducks under a wild hook from Hernandez.
Hernandez misses with a body punch
and River counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hernandez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but River was well out of range. Poor timing from Hernandez.
River throws a counter combo.
River getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
River throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hernandez looks to land a right hand but River moved out of range.
River throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hernandez counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
River fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hernandez manages to avoid it.
Hernandez circles away from the clinch attempt.
River tries to clinch but Hernandez moves out of range.
Hernandez throwing a counter right hand but River manages to avoid it.
River walks into a stiff left hand from Hernandez.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hernandez 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!
River throws a shot from downtown. Hernandez moves away and avoids it.
Hernandez takes a swing at River 's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Hernandez slips a jab from River .
James River seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hernandez scores with a punch to the head.
A cross from Hernandez lands.
River paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#TD#
Hernandez looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for River !#SUB#
Hernandez working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
River tries to bench press Hernandez off him but Hernandez keeps the position.
Hernandez is working River over with some ground and pound from side control.
Hernandez is looking to take a break and control but River is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
River struggling a bit here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hernandez trying to control the action but River is working from the bottom.
Hernandez working away.
Hernandez trying to control the action but River is working from the bottom.
Hernandez scoring with punches from side control. #T3#
Hernandez lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear River down.
Hernandez scoring with punches and elbows.
Hernandez working away.
Frank Hernandez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hernandez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that River can do to turn this around?
Hernandez cracks River with a big elbow.
River gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Hernandez is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
River wants to get back to full guard.#T4##SUB2#
River looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Hernandez pushes past his half guard into mount!
River tries to hold on but Hernandez pushes him away.
Hernandez working the ground and pound effectively.
River in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Hernandez working the ground and pound effectively.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
River tries to hold on but Hernandez postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Hernandez dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
Hernandez scores with a body shot.
River with a poor takedown
and Hernandez counters with a straight right hand.
Hernandez looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
River throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hernandez takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nice uppercut lands for Hernandez. That snapped River 's head back.
Hernandez connects with a body shot.
Hernandez misses with an uppercut
and River counters with a straight right hand.
River waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hernandez.#CL#
Hernandez clinches up against the cage.
Hernandez lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hernandez lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
River lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hernandez backwards.
Hernandez tries to work over River 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hernandez blocks a body shot from River .
Hernandez tries a body shot but River blocks it.
River misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hernandez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hernandez tries a body shot but River blocks it.
Hernandez lands a left hand that snaps the head of River backwards. #T1##TD2#
River gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Hernandez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hernandez looking for a sweep. Not yet Hernandez, not yet.
Hernandez lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
River is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hernandez is aware though and is defending well.
Hernandez content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hernandez is working River over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB2#
River throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
River has momentary wrist control but Hernandez slips an elbow through the middle.#T2#
Hernandez postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hernandez content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB2#
River looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Hernandez is defending well. River quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Hernandez has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! River celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). James River !
James River is the new featherweight champion!
After winning the bout, James River thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Frank Hernandez was interviewed post fight and said 'Good fight. I needed to do more tonight.'.

Event: CCC 60 : Johansson vs River
Date: Aug 04, 2024

#R1#
Johansson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
River misses with a looping right.
Johansson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Johansson scores with a nice head shot.
River connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Johansson's hands.
River looks to land a left hand but Johansson moved out of range nicely.
Johansson is looking to counter punch.
River moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A swing and a miss from Johansson.
River cracks Johansson with an open hand slap.
A big right from River misses.
River swings away with a body shot that misses
and Johansson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Johansson thows a left - swing and a miss!
River throws out a loose jab but Johansson uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
River lands with a hook. Johansson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CL2#
River gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
River tries to throw a body punch but Johansson avoids it by throwing River back against the cage.
Johansson is pressed up against the cage. River has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Johansson down to the mat. Johansson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Johansson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and River connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Johansson staying out of range there.
River moves away from the strike by Johansson.
Johansson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T1#
Johansson scores with a one two! River had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Johansson loads up on a big right hand but River slips the punch.
River lands with a hook. Johansson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Johansson lands a slapping body shot.
A swing and a miss from Johansson.
River feints the counter takedown.#CL2#
River gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Johansson swings wildly with an uppercut but River uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johansson has a couple of punches blocked by River .
Johansson working hard to break the clinch.
River misses with a hook from the clinch.
Johansson gets underhooks to prevent River 's takedown attempt.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Johansson.#BC#
Johansson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
River walks into a stiff left hand from Johansson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
River throws a hook but Johansson blocks it.
A little feinted left hand from Johansson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
River misses the shot to the body.
Johansson circles away from the clinch attempt.
River bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
River displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Johansson throws out the jab.
Johansson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T2#
Johansson misses with a hook.
Sven Johansson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Johansson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
River moves out of range as Johansson strikes.
Johansson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
River takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Johansson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Johansson lands a jab to the head.
River throws the left hand but Johansson avoids the punch easily.
River lands a jab to Johansson's midsection.
Johansson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from River .
River throws an off balance right hand
and Johansson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Johansson with a hook.
Johansson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
River lands with a cross.
Johansson misses with a looping left.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Johansson lands a glancing blow to the side of River 's head.
River ducks under a wild hook from Johansson.
Johansson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Johansson moves out of range as River strikes.#T3#
River connects with a good right hand that stumbles Johansson. Johansson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Johansson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
River misses with an uppercut.
Johansson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Johansson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johansson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Johansson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Johansson avoids the body shot from River .
Johansson misses with a looping right.
Johansson throws a jab but it's blocked by River .
River tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
River misses the body punch
and Johansson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Johansson slips a straight right by River .
River jabs at Johansson's body.
Johansson misses with a hook.
River is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johansson throws a jab but it's blocked by River .
River tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
River moves out of range as Johansson strikes.
River now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
River is looking to clinch.
River misses with an uppercut. #T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from River . Johansson does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big left from River misses.
Johansson misses with a lunging right hand
and River counters with a left to the body.
Johansson misses with an uppercut
letting River counter with a right hand.
River ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johansson moves away.
Nice body punch from Johansson.
Johansson cracks River with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
River throws a body shot but no joy.
River throws a shot from downtown. Johansson moves away and avoids it.
River with a hook.
River lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Johansson at a distance.
Johansson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
River looks to land a right hand but Johansson moved out of range.
Johansson looks to throw the jab but River is out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A telegraphed right hand from Johansson misses the target.
Johansson connects with a nice looking jab.
A big left from River misses.
River lands a really nice looking cross but Johansson seems unphased.
Johansson ducks under a wild hook from River .
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but James River will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
A looping hook to the body misses from River . Johansson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Johansson throws a body shot but no joy.
River scores with a body shot.
River throws a jab but it's blocked by Johansson.
River has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from River there as he acknowledges the shot.
River moves away from the strike by Johansson.
River swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Johansson misses with a straight right.
River uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Johansson.
Johansson misses with a hook.
Johansson throws a jab when River was well out of range.
Johansson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Johansson moves out of range of the strikes.
River throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
River ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johansson moves away.
River misses with a body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Johansson. Those never looked like landing.
Johansson looks to score with a jab to the body but River is just out of range.
Johansson thows a left - swing and a miss!
River throws out a counter right but Johansson avoids it with no problem.
River slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T1#
River lands with a right hand.
Johansson swats away the attempt to clinch by River .
Johansson avoids the body shot from River .
Johansson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
River throws the left hand but Johansson avoids the punch easily.
River lunges at Johansson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Johansson's hand.
River cracks a nice hook into Johansson's ribs.
Nice body punch from Johansson.
Johansson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but River moves away.
River stuns Johansson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
River with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Johansson counter with a right hand.
Johansson looks to land a combination but River avoids it well.
River ducks under a wild hook from Johansson.
River uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Johansson.
Johansson just misses with a punch to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johansson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sven Johansson is winning the standup battle so far.
Johansson digs a good hook to River 's body. #T2#
Johansson throws the left hand but River avoids the punch easily.
Good standup being displayed there by Johansson as he connects with a hook.
River connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Johansson momentarily. #CL2#
River pushes Johansson up against the cage in a clinch.
A short uppercut from Johansson. #BC#
Johansson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Johansson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by River .
Johansson loads up on a big right hand but River slips the punch.
A punch combination from River misses.
River lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Johansson connects with a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Johansson. River does a little dance to reset his feet.
A lazy left from Johansson finds it's target.
River slips a straight right by Johansson.
River pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Johansson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from River .
River misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johansson. #T3#
River misses with a wild body shot.
Johansson throws a hook to the side of River 's head but River sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Johansson cracks River with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
River throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johansson misses with an uppercut
and River connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
River throws out a loose jab but Johansson uses good head movement to avoid it.
As River looks to move away, Johansson throws a big counter combo but River just gets out of the way.
Johansson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from River .
Johansson throws a hook but River avoids it easily.
River misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Johansson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A jab from Johansson misses.
River throws out a counter right but Johansson avoids it with no problem.
Johansson looks to land a right hand but River moved out of range.
River gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Johansson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and River connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Johansson scrambles back to his feet.
Johansson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. River sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Johansson misses with an uppercut. River saw that one coming.
Johansson misses with a body shot.
Johansson looks to score with a jab to the body but River is just out of range.
River misses with a body shot.
Johansson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
River lands with a cross.
River throws a hook but Johansson blocks it.
Johansson misses with a body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from River ! But no joy.
Good standup being displayed there by River as he connects with a hook.
River on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Johansson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Johansson throws a jab but it's blocked by River .
River uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Johansson.
River throws out a counter right but Johansson avoids it with no problem.
Johansson defending well as River loads up on a big left hand.
Johansson throws a big shot that misses.
Johansson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Horrible takedown attempt by River or perhaps it was just good defense by Johansson, which made it look bad.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
River looks to throw the jab but Johansson is out of range.
River ducks under a wild hook from Johansson.
River swings and misses with a hook to the body.
River connects with a crisp jab.
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 Sven Johansson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Johansson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
Johansson lands with a hook. River tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Johansson throws a predictable looking body shot
and River counters with a nice uppercut.
Johansson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Johansson misses with a body shot.
A slow jab from Johansson misses its intended target.
River lands with a shot to the body.
River misses with a wild body shot.
River digs a good hook to Johansson's body.
River connects with a right hand. Johansson shakes it off.
River throws a body punch but Johansson moves out of range.
River throws a body shot but no joy.
Johansson blocks a jab.
Johansson connects with a body shot that sends River 's belly button to the back.
River will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
River throws a hook but Johansson avoids it easily.
River lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johansson's jab looks to have found its range, popping River under the eye.
River throws a jab but it's blocked by Johansson. #T1#
Johansson misses with an uppercut
and River counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
River misses with an uppercut. Johansson saw that one coming.
Johansson throws the left hand but River avoids the punch easily.
Johansson lands a right hook to the body.
Nice shot by Johansson.
River shoots in but Johansson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Johansson thuds his right hand into River 's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Johansson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but River was well out of range. Poor timing from Johansson.
Johansson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
River throws an off balance right hand
and Johansson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Johansson misses with an uppercut. River saw that one coming.
River keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Johansson.
A looping hook to the body misses from River . Johansson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Johansson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by River .
Johansson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as River throws out the jab.
Johansson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T2#
Johansson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. River doesn't seem bothered though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johansson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Johansson connects with a right hand. River shakes it off.
Johansson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of River 's head.
Johansson throws a jab but it's blocked by River .
River connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
River wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Johansson walks into a left hand.
Johansson lands a lovely overhand right.
Johansson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
River just misses with a punch to the body.
Johansson misses with a looping right.
River misses with a looping left.
River takes a shot right to the bread basket.
River slips under a jab.
Johansson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by River .
Johansson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T3#
River moves away from the strike by Johansson.
Johansson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping River at a distance.
River uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johansson.
Johansson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from River .
Johansson throwing a counter right hand but River manages to avoid it.
River swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Johansson counter with a right hand.
River slips a straight right by Johansson.
Johansson walks into a jab.
Some wild striking there from River .
River tries to clinch there but Johansson circles away.
Nice jab there from Johansson.
Some wild striking there from Johansson.
River misses with a takedown attempt - Johansson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Johansson throwing a counter right hand but River manages to avoid it.
Sven Johansson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James River .
Johansson throws a shot from downtown. River moves away and avoids it.#T4#
Johansson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by River .
Johansson digs a good body shot into River 's ribs.
Johansson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
River moves out of range as Johansson strikes.
River misses with a body shot.
River swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Johansson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Johansson moves out of range as River strikes.
River swings widly with a right hand
and Johansson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Johansson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by River .
River uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Johansson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
River gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
River swinging wildly here.
Johansson ducks under a wild hook from River .
River ducks under a wild hook from Johansson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Sven Johansson did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R4#
River jabs at Johansson's body.
Johansson ducks under a wild hook from River .
River lands a nice looking body shot.
A big right from Johansson misses.
And River tries to counter it with a takedown but Johansson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
River misses the shot to the body.
River moves away from the strike by Johansson.
A little jabbing left from River on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The crowd cheers as Johansson lands an impressive looking overhand right. River doesn't seem phased though.
Johansson takes a jab right on the kisser.
River fails with the takedown.
A little feinted left hand from Johansson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Johansson lands with an overhand left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johansson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Johansson scores with a crisp jab that stopped River in his tracks.
River sizes up Johansson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johansson catches River with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A telegraphed right hand from River misses the target. #T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from River . Johansson does a little dance to reset his feet.
River tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Johansson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Johansson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
River tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Johansson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
River throws a combination that misses
and Johansson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Johansson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice shot lands for Johansson.
River moves out of range as Johansson strikes.
Johansson clobbers River with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
River missing with a left hand there. Johansson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
River scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Johansson scores with a one two! River had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
River throws a nice looking combination but Johansson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Johansson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
River misses with a looping right.
Johansson thows a left - swing and a miss!
River avoids the body shot from Johansson. #T2#
Johansson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Johansson just misses with a punch to the body.
Johansson staying out of range there.
River avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Donk. River catches Johansson right on the button with a cross.
Johansson defending well as River loads up on a big left hand.
River shoots for a double leg takedown but Johansson sprawls well. He's pushed River 's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
River looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
River misses with a looping left.
A big right from River misses.
Johansson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from River .
Johansson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from River .
Johansson works the jab nicely.
Johansson slips under a jab.
Johansson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from River . #T3#
Johansson avoids the body shot from River .
River looks to throw the jab but Johansson is out of range.
River lands with a good body shot.
River throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Johansson on the side of the head.
Johansson lands with a hook. River tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
River takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Johansson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by River .
River lands a right hook to the body.
Johansson scores with a nice right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from River . Johansson does a little dance to reset his feet.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by River .
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johansson is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johansson takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
River landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #T4#
Johansson can't do much from the bottom here.
Johansson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but River wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
River prevents Johansson from escaping the position.#SUB2#
River looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
You can see the frustration on Johansson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
River throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Johansson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
River lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but James River will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R5#
Good shot there by Johansson.
River tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johansson was well out of range. Poor timing from River .
Johansson is looking to counter punch.
Johansson scores with a jab to the head.
Johansson misses the shot to the body.
River jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from River . Johansson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Johansson slips under a jab.
River takes a swing at Johansson's ribcage but misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Johansson misses its target.
River throws a body shot but no joy.
A shot to the liver by River . Beautiful body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from River . Johansson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Johansson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johansson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as River throws out the jab.
Johansson is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
River scores with a shot to the body.
Johansson throws a jab when River was well out of range.
River slips under a jab from Johansson.
River looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
River misses with a hook. Johansson ducked under it nicely. #T1#
River misses with a body shot.
It looked like Johansson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
River wants to clinch up but Johansson keeps it at a distance.
River comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
River throws an overhand right that lands on Johansson's shoulder, as Johansson tries to avoid the shot.
River fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Johansson connects with a crisp jab.
River keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Johansson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
River throws a body punch but Johansson moves out of range.
Johansson misses with a left hand #TD2#
and River counters with a shoot takedown. Johansson fights it but they end up in guard.
River trying to control but Johansson is working from the bottom.
Johansson wants to stand up but River is controlling him. #T2#
River wants to pass the guard but Johansson is keeping the position.
Johansson is controlling River 's posture.
River lands a couple of elbows.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
River preventing the sweep.
Johansson managing to control the position.
River is pushing down on Johansson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Johansson is fighting to maintain full guard but River has managed to sneak the leg through.
Johansson taking some punishment here, with River in his half guard. #SUB2#
Johansson is defending against the submission attempts here by River . #T3#
Johansson wants to get back to full guard.
Johansson is trying to stand.
Johansson is refusing to be controlled, as River sits in half guard.
River passes the guard and advances to mount!
River lands a couple of good shots and Johansson has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Johansson takes a big shot to the side of the head.
River missing with punches from the back.
James River has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4#
Johansson wants to control his opponent's hands but River gets his hands free.
Johansson wants to get back to his feet.
River misses with punches from the back.
Johansson rolls, trying to escape but River keeps control of the position. #SUB2#
Johansson preventing the rear naked choke attempt from River .
Johansson looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
I really don't envy Johansson right now.
River scores with punches to the body.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 45:50
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 49:46
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by split decision... James River !
A relieved looking James 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.

Event: CCC 49 : Namkhai vs Rhodes
Date: Jul 12, 2024

#R1#
Romero looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Romero blocks a body shot from River .
River throws a head punch that misses.
River misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Romero fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
I was talking to River 's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
River misses with a short punch on the inside.
Romero throws a head punch that misses.
A short uppercut from River .
Romero scores with an uppercut up the middle.
River is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Romero is keeping busy.
River misses with a punch to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for River .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Romero.
A head punch on the inside from Romero fails to land.
Romero's coach down at MMA Training and Sparring Buddies was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Romero's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
River misses with a punch to the body.
River lands a body punch in the clinch.
Romero working aggressively here.
Romero throws a head punch that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Romero. #T1#
River scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Romero fails to land. #BC2#
Romero breaks from the clinch.
Nice uppercut lands for River . That snapped Romero's head back.
The fight stays on the outside here - Romero looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
River swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A swing and a miss from River .
River fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Romero fails in his attempt to clinch.
Romero moves out of range of the strikes.#CL2#
Romero closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Romero.
Romero swings away with an uppercut that misses.
River blocking some punches. #TD#
River has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Romero uses from the top position.
River keeping moving, preventing Romero from controlling successfully.
Romero really doesn't want to stay on the ground with River . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Romero being controlled here momentarily. #T2##SUB#
River looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
River had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Romero defends it easily.#SUB#
River throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T3#
Romero is looking to stand up but River won't let him.
Romero wants to control from the top but River keeps moving. #SUB#
River looking for a guillotine here but Romero defends easily.
Romero must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
River has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Romero should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, River has tightened it up now! Romero should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). James River !
James River decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: RSE 82:
Date: Jun 01, 2024

#R1#
Gong lands with an overhand left.
Gong scores with a jab.
Gong scores with a nice right hand.
Gong throws a shot from downtown. River moves away and avoids it.
River misses with an uppercut
and Gong cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gong misses the shot to the body.
Gong throws an overhand right that lands on River 's shoulder, as River tries to avoid the shot.
Gong bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
River misses with a wild body shot.
Gong lands with an overhand left.
River swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
River throws a body shot but no joy.
Gong walks into a jab.
River lands a lovely overhand right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gong throws a looping overhand right but River ducks down to avoid it.
Gong walks into a stiff left hand from River .
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
River fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gong manages to avoid it.
River darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
River swings and misses with a hook to the body.
River ducks under a wild hook from Gong.
River uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gong.#T1#
River sizes up Gong with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A head kick misses from Gong.
Gong throws a sloppy head kick and River moves out of range easily.
River misses with a shot to the body
enabling Gong to counter with a crisp jab.
It looks like Gong has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
River just misses with a punch to the body.
River shoots for a double leg takedown but Gong sprawls well. He's pushed River 's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
River throws a lazy right hand but Gong sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gong throws a big shot that misses.
Li Gong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A combination from River does no damage.
Gong scores with a jab to the body.
River misses with a straight left.
River cracks a nice hook into Gong's ribs.
Gong throws a shot to the body.
River lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jab from River .
River ducks under a wild hook from Gong.
Gong walks into a left hand.
River staying out of range there.#T2#
River fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gong manages to avoid it.
River throws a big shot that misses.
Nice uppercut lands for River . That snapped Gong's head back.
Gong looks to score with a jab to the body but River is just out of range.
River takes a shot right to the bread basket.
River throws a hook to the side of Gong's head but Gong sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
River ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gong moves away.
Gong appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Gong loads up on a big right hand but River slips the punch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from River ! But no joy.
River throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gong throws a quick head kick that skims the top of River 's head.
Gong misses with a hook.
Gong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but River moves away.
River digs a good hook to Gong's body.
Gong 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.
Gong throws a sloppy body shot #CL2#
and River moves into the clinch.
Gong swings wildly with an uppercut but River uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Gong breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
River throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gong counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
River throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gong sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gong's jab looks to have found its range, popping River under the eye.
James River seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
River shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
River not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with River in particular looking to stall.#SUB2#
River is working for a submission of some sort.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
River is trying to control the action in half guard but Gong is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T4#
River controlling the pace.
Gong blocking the ground and pound attempt from River . #SUB2#
River is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gong doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time River .
Gong has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. River is working away from the top position though.
Gong is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but James River will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
River throws a shot from downtown. Gong moves away and avoids it.
Gong looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Gong scores with a nice head shot.
Gong throws a push kick but River slaps the foot to one side. #CL2#
River has Gong up against the cage in a clinch.
River works on Gong's body with a couple of short punches.#TD2#
River manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Gong trying to stand up but can't free himself from River 's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
River working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gong doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gong manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
River has a closed guard, preventing Gong from standing up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
River working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Gong has passed into half guard! #T1#
River wants to control but Gong is keeping busy.
Still in half guard, Gong seems content to control.
Gong has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
River is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gong's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gong's back!#T2#
Gong tries to escape the position.
Gong covering up well under a series of strikes from River .
Gong just trying to survive but River is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
River has good solid back control here. #SUB2#
River is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Gong has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Gong is in bad spot here. #T3##SUB2#
River working for the choke. #SUB2#
Gong is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if River gets his way!
River gets his hands free as Gong looks to control.
James River has got the better of the ground game so far.
River tries to keep control of the position but Gong is staying busy.
River has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4#
Gong turns into River and is now in his guard.
Gong trying to stand up but can't free himself from River 's guard.
Gong pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. River is keeping the position for now.
River is pulling down on Gong's head. It's preventing any offense from Gong, at least for the moment.
Gong tries to free his leg and advance position but River is retaining full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
River is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gong is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

James River showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Gong throws an ugly left hook that misses
and River counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Li Gong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
River misses with a straight left.
River cracks Gong with a right hand to the side of the head.
Gong on the wrong end of a nice hook.
River keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gong.
Gong misses the shot to the body.
River is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Gong throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
River looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gong misses with a wild body shot.
Gong closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
River takes a swing at Gong's ribcage but misses.
Gong looks to land a right hand but River moved out of range.
Gong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from River .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gong just misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Gong darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
River throws a body shot but no joy.
River keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
River tries to clinch but Gong moves out of range.
It looked like Gong wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
River lands a jab to Gong's midsection.#T1#
River misses with a straight right.
River ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
River keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gong.
River now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Gong looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gong. River does a little dance to reset his feet.
River slips a jab from Gong.
River cracks a nice hook into Gong's ribs.
Gong misses with a left hand
and River counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gong moves away from the strike by River .
Gong swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gong misses with a hook.
River scores with a jab to the body.
River misses with a body shot.
River uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gong.
River punishes Gong's body with a nice straight punch.
River changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gong swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T2#
Gong displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as River throws out the jab.
Gong misses with a hook.
Gong misses the jab.
Nice takedown defense from Gong. No joy for River on that attempt.
Gong connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
River lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
River loads up on a big right hand but Gong slips the punch.
Gong was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
River is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
River looks to land a right hand but Gong moved out of range.
River has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Gong defending well as River loads up on a big left hand.
River throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gong moves forwards but River connects with a nice, crisp jab.
River lands a body shot.
A swing and a miss from River .
A jab lands there for River .
River blocks a jab.
River catches Gong with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T3#
Gong looks to score with a jab to the body but River is just out of range.
Gong throws an ugly left hook that misses
and River counters with a stiff right hand.
River is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gong.
River tries to clinch there but Gong circles away.
River ducks under a wild hook from Gong.
River throws out a counter right but Gong avoids it with no problem.#CL2#
River takes the fight into the clinch.
River stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Gong lands a body shot in the clinch.
Gong is trying to break the clinch but River is controlling him.
A frustrated look appears on Gong's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Gong misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Gong's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
River scores with a hook to the body. Gong takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Gong lands a jab to River 's midsection.
Gong keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from River .#T4#
Gong works the jab nicely.
Gong moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gong lands a glancing blow to the side of River 's head.
River looks to land a left hand but Gong moved out of range nicely.#CL2#
River has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
River tries to throw a body punch but Gong avoids it by throwing River back against the cage.
Gong misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from River .
Gong is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
River goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
River is trying to drag Gong to the mat but Gong just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Gong lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gong.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
River lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gong misses with a hook from the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
James River comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well River has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: RSE 72:
Date: Apr 27, 2024

#R1#
Mickey scores with the left hand. River knows he should have avoided that one. #CL#
River moves into range and clinches up with Mickey.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Mickey prevents a body shot from River . #BC2#
Mickey breaks the clinch.
Mickey keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
River misses with a body shot.
A left lands for Mickey.
Mickey is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
River looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mickey is fending him off so far but River persists. Nope, Mickey circles away and we're back to standing.
A telegraphed right hand from River misses the target. #TD#
Mickey gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
River connects with a couple of short punches.
Mickey avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mickey told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
River trying to control but Mickey is working from the bottom.
River in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
River might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#ES2#
Mickey uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Mickey misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mickey ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
River bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
As Mickey tries to get set, River tries to push him back and clinch up but Mickey manages to avoid the attempt.
Mickey changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mickey moves away from the strike by River .
Mickey swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mickey misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
River swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
River changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
River gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Mickey pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mickey throws a head kick that half lands.
Mickey swats away the attempt to clinch by River .
River takes one to the side of the head.
River thuds a left hand into Mickey's body.
Gage Mickey is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
River scores with the left hand. Mickey knows he should have avoided that one.
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!
Mickey throws out a loose jab but River uses good head movement to avoid it.
River scores with a decent looking hook.
Mickey ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
River jabbing away but nothing is landing.
River listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T2#
Mickey misses with a hook.
A counter left hand to the body from River misses its target.
James River seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
River lands a slapping body shot.
River tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mickey paws at him with a jab and circles away.
River looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mickey scores with a decent looking hook.
Mickey bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mickey lands with an uppercut that bounces River off the cage and back into range.
River swings for the body but Mickey moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Mickey on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mickey throws a shot from downtown. River moves away and avoids it.
River walks into a left hand.
River connects with a body shot that sends Mickey's belly button to the back.
A big left from Mickey misses.
Mickey misses the body punch #CL#
and River counters by clinching up. #BC2#
Mickey pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
River throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
River throws a body shot but no joy.
Mickey throws a leg kick which misses River 's front leg but catches the back leg as River tries to avoid it.
River scores with a nice head shot.
Mickey scores with a sloppy right hand. River should have avoided that one. #T3#
Mickey tries a head kick but it misses.
River lands with a nice body punch.
Mickey misses with a hook to the body
and River counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mickey misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from River .
Mickey jabs at River 's body.
River misses with an uppercut. Mickey saw that one coming.
Mickey tries to move into range but River moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Mickey's jab looks to have found its range, popping River under the eye.
Mickey walks into a jab.#ROC#Mickey is rocked!
Mickey shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Mickey throws a shot from downtown. River moves away and avoids it.
River staying out of range there.
Mickey connects with a good right hand that stumbles River . River circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
River looks to score with a jab to the body but Mickey is just out of range.
Mickey moves away from the strike by River .
Nice jab there from River .
River throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
River misses with a wild combination. #T4#
Mickey fakes high and swings low for a body shot but River manages to avoid it.
Mickey lands with a nice body punch.
A swing and a miss from Mickey.
Mickey swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
River misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Mickey makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A slow jab from Mickey misses its intended target.
Mickey ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mickey throws a front kick aimed at River 's knee but River avoids it well.
An attempted straight right counter from River misses the target.
River throws a body punch but Mickey moves out of range.
A good leg kick by Mickey.
A punch combination from Mickey misses.
River misses the jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
River misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mickey.
Mickey is clearly trying to counter these attacks from River with a body shot.
Mickey slips under a jab.
Mickey takes a shot right to the bread basket.
River wants to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Gage Mickey will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Mickey scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nice uppercut there from River .
Nice jab there from River .
Mickey will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mickey throws out a loose jab but River uses good head movement to avoid it.
River tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Mickey manages to circle out of the way.
Mickey throws a low kick but River avoids it.
River throwing a counter right hand but Mickey manages to avoid it.
Mickey tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but River was well out of range. Poor timing from Mickey.
River swings and misses with a hook to the body.
River tries to clinch there but Mickey circles away.
Mickey misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from River .
An attempted straight right counter from River misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
River tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mickey throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mickey looks to score with a jab to the body but River is just out of range.
Mickey paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
River throws a body shot but no joy.
Mickey is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
River cracks Mickey with a right hand to the side of the head.
Gage Mickey seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
A big left from Mickey misses.
Mickey throws a solid leg kick but River takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Mickey.
River is looking to counter punch.
River throws a hook to the side of Mickey's head but Mickey sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
River slips under a jab from Mickey.
River takes a swing at Mickey's ribcage but misses.
It seemed like Mickey was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
River tries to clinch up but Mickey circles away and keeps his distance.
River takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
River on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Mickey sizes up River with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CL#
River has closed the distance and engaged Mickey in a clinch.
Mickey working some nice short punches in the clinch.
River lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mickey makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mickey takes a shot to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
River tries to work over Mickey's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mickey wants to break the clinch but can't.
A short uppercut from River .
A short left from Mickey. #T2#
Mickey softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
River tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
River gets through Mickey's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
River throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mickeys head.
Mickey is still on wobbly legs! Can River finish him?
Mickey throws a head punch that misses.
Mickey seems to have recovered his senses.#BC2#
Mickey breaks from the clinch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mickey. That's going to slow River down.
Mickey stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Mickey swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by River .
Mickey just misses with a punch to the body.
Mickey lands a nice shot that snaps River 's head back.
River looks to score with a jab to the body but Mickey is just out of range.
A little jabbing left from Mickey on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mickey misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from River .
Mickey has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
River missing with a left hand there. Mickey was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
River pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
River looks to score with a jab to the body but Mickey is just out of range.
River throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mickey sees it coming and avoids it easily.
River moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T3#
River looks to land a left hand but Mickey moved out of range nicely.
River throws a body shot but no joy.
Mickey raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
River has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mickey.
River tries to clinch up but Mickey circles away and keeps his distance.
Horrible takedown attempt by River or perhaps it was just good defense by Mickey, which made it look bad.
River shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mickey defends it nicely.
River loads up on a big right hand but Mickey slips the punch.
Mickey throws a shot from downtown. River moves away and avoids it.
River cracks Mickey with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Donk. River catches Mickey right on the button with a cross.
River misses with an uppercut
and Mickey counters with a stiff right hand.
A slow jab from Mickey misses its intended target.
A slow jab from Mickey misses its intended target.
Nice cross by Mickey.
River throws a right hand that misses
and Mickey counters with a stiff right hand. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mickey looks to throw the jab but River is out of range.
Mickey tries to land a leg kick but River saw it coming and moves away.
Mickey throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Mickey enables River to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Mickey manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Mickey keeping moving, preventing River from controlling successfully.
Mickey controlling the position.
Mickey wants to stand and escape but River is having none of it.
Mickey is pulling down on River 's head to control his posture.
River controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
River content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
River is fighting to break Mickey's control of his arms but Mickey is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
River working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gage Mickey showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
River pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mickey tries a head kick but it misses.
Mickey loads up on a big right hand but River slips the punch.
River wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Nice body punch from River .
Mickey lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
River tests Mickey's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mickey slips under a jab from River .
River connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Mickey throws a sloppy head kick and River moves out of range easily.
River scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
River takes a swing at Mickey's ribcage but misses.
River moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromMickey.
Mickey throws a head kick that misses.
River attempts a counter takedown but Mickey avoids it well and moves away.
A jab lands there for Mickey.#CL#
River has taken the fight to the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD#
River manages to pull guard. #SUB#
Mickey got a little sloppy there for a moment and River has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mickey has managed to get both his arms back between River 's legs - danger averted.
Mickey showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
James River overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1##SUB#
River working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mickey doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mickey manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU2#
Mickey gets to his feet. River looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
River swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Horrible takedown attempt by River or perhaps it was just good defense by Mickey, which made it look bad.
River tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mickey swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mickey pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mickey misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mickey looks to throw the jab but River is out of range.
River takes one on the button.#T2#
River is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
River keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
River was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Mickey throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
River is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Mickey throws a jab but it's blocked by River .
River looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Mickey cracks River with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Mickey doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mickey lands a nice hook to River 's body. River takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
River uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mickey has time to react.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
River misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mickey.
Mickey loads up on a big right hand but River slips the punch.
River tries to clinch but Mickey moves out of range.
Mickey wants to slow River down by chopping away at his legs.
River misses the shot to the body.
River takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Mickey keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #TD#
River shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Mickey gets full guard.#T3#
River throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mickey is adopting a defensive guard.
River working some strikes from top position.
Mickey working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from River .
River trying to control the position from guard on top but Mickey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mickey pulls River in close to prevent any damage.
River trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
River with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mickey keeping moving, preventing River from controlling successfully. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
River postures up in Mickey's guard and throws a big left but Mickey blocks it.
Mickey is controlling River 's posture.
Mickey looking to control.
River throwing strikes from guard but Mickey blocks nicely.
Mickey is adopting a defensive guard.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mickey swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Mickey misses the target.
A counter left hand to the body from River misses its target.
River tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mickey swivels and escapes.
Mickey avoids the body shot from River .
River connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Mickey is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Mickey connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Mickey defending well as River loads up on a big left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Gage Mickey just about did enough to take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
River takes a swing at Mickey's ribcage but misses.
Good standup being displayed there by River as he connects with a hook.
River misses with an uppercut. Mickey saw that one coming.
Mickey swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
River tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mickey was well out of range. Poor timing from River .
Mickey slips a straight right by River .
River misses with a wild body shot.
River scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mickey in his tracks.
The fighters circling - River throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mickey works the jab nicely.
River throws a hook to the side of Mickey's head but Mickey sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A little jabbing left from Mickey on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mickey fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
River misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mickey.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mickey lands a head shot.
River tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mickey was well out of range. Poor timing from River .
River tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mickey was well out of range. Poor timing from River .
Mickey flicks out a counter leg kick but River steps away.
Mickey throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
River lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T1#
River tries to clinch but Mickey is having none of it.
River with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mickey fails to land with a series of punches.
River tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Mickey manages to circle out of the way.
Mickey uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before River has time to react.
Mickey fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt River .
Mickey walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
River takes one on the button.
Mickey keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mickey on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
River dips to his left and cracks Mickey with an uppercut!
River looks to score with a jab to the body but Mickey is just out of range.
River lands a jab to the nose.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mickey keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mickey throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
River connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mickey momentarily.
Mickey throws a body punch but River moves out of range. #T2#
River looks to score with a jab to the body but Mickey is just out of range.
River looks to score with a jab to the body but Mickey is just out of range.
Jab, jab by Mickey - just one landing.
Mickey throws a jab but it's blocked by River .
River tests Mickey's chin there with a solid looking shot.
River displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mickey throws out the jab.
No luck with that takedown attempt from River .
River throws a body shot but no joy.
River throws the left hand but Mickey avoids the punch easily.
River swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mickey dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
River swings for the body but Mickey moves out of range.
River throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Mickey to counter with a crisp jab.
Mickey looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mickey throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#T3#
Mickey slips under a jab from River .#TD#
River shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Mickey is trying to defend but River finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
River seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Mickey trying to control from the bottom.
River thows a huge punch but Mickey dodges it nicely.
Mickey looks like he's trying to stand up.
River stalling.
Mickey tries to roll over but River keeps him under control.
Mickey wants to control but River is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T4#
River missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
River wants to free his trapped foot but Mickey is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Mickey wants to get back to his feet.
River is trying to control. Mickey wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
River thows a huge punch but Mickey dodges it nicely.
River working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
River throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mickey tries to roll over but River keeps him under control.
Mickey looks like he's trying to stand up.
Mickey has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. River is working away from the top position though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

James River had his way with Gage Mickey in 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R5#
Mickey scores with a nice strike.
River connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mickey momentarily.
Mickey comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mickey takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Mickey thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mickey throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as River checks a leg kick.
River looks to land a right hand but Mickey moved out of range.#CL#
River clinches up with Mickey and pushes him back against the cage.
River blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
River tries a body shot but Mickey blocks it.
Mickey lands a right hand that snaps the head of River backwards.
Mickey has River pushed against the cage.
River fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
James River has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC2#
Mickey breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
River misses with an uppercut
and Mickey counters with an outside leg kick. #T1#
Mickey rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and River counters with a nice body shot.
River takes a swing at Mickey's ribcage but misses.
River lands with a good body shot.
A punch lands to the side of River 's head but he takes it in his stride.
River avoids the head kick by Mickey.
River fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mickey manages to avoid it.
Mickey takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Mickey connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CL#
River moves into the clinch successfully.
River drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
River blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mickey prevents a body shot from River .
Mickey is looking to control River 's arms but River gets an underhook and turns him. Now Mickey has his back to the cage.
River misses with the head strike. #T2##BC2#
Mickey's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
River throws an overhand right that lands on Mickey's shoulder, as Mickey tries to avoid the shot.
Mickey avoids the body shot from River .
River throws a body punch but Mickey moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mickey connects with a nice looking jab.
River misses with a straight right.
River lands a jab to the head.
River misses the shot to the body.
Mickey 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 is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
River misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mickey connects with a good right hand that stumbles River . River circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
River swings for the body but Mickey moves out of range.
Mickey ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A jab from River misses.
River uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mickey.
River looks to score with a jab to the body but Mickey is just out of range.
James River has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Mickey ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mickey. River does a little dance to reset his feet.
River closes the distance and clinches up with Mickey, looking for a takedown. River pushes Mickey against the cage but Mickey circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mickey slips under a jab from River .
River with a nice cross.
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.
Mickey dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
River misses with a lunging right hand
and Mickey counters with a nice uppercut.
River throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
River misses with a jab to the body
and Mickey counters with a straight right hand.
River throws a looping overhand right but Mickey ducks down to avoid it.
Mickey lands a nice hook to River 's body. River takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mickey throws a head kick that half lands.
Mickey keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from Mickey does it's job there.
River throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mickey looks to score with a jab to the body but River is just out of range.#T4#
Mickey dips to his left and cracks River with an uppercut!
Nice defenses there by River .
Mickey lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
River throws a body shot but no joy.
A little jabbing left from Mickey on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
River loads up on a big right hand but Mickey slips the punch.
Mickey feints a counter leg kick.
River looks to land a left hand but Mickey moved out of range nicely.
River shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mickey as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James River . That's going to take a lot out of him.
A punch combination from River misses.
The fighters circling - River throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mickey misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
River misses with a straight right.
Mickey keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mickey steps to the side to avoid the strikes from River .
Mickey lands with a thumping leg kick.
Good exchange - Mickey coming out on top.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Gage Mickey.
I think Mickey has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 46:49
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 48:49
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Gage Mickey! Gage Mickey retains his featherweight title!

Event: RSE 65: Macabre
Date: Apr 03, 2024

#R1#
Belyaev misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
River misses with a two punch combination.
Belyaev with a poor takedown
and River connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Daniel Belyaev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
River takes a swing at Belyaev's ribcage but misses.
Belyaev shoots in for a takedown but River shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
James River has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Belyaev.
Belyaev shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting River counter with a right hand.
Belyaev shoots for a takedown but River saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD2#
Belyaev closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Belyaev slips a nice elbow through River 's hands, connecting with River 's forehead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
River wants to improve his position but Belyaev is controlling well.
Belyaev lands with a punch from half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
River wants to control but Belyaev is keeping busy.
Belyaev is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Belyaev looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Belyaev landing punches. #T1#
Belyaev thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Belyaev with good strikes from the mount here!
Belyaev pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
River in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Belyaev unloading with bombs!
Belyaev lands a couple of good shots and River has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Belyaev misses with an elbow to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Belyaev lands shots from the back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
River is in bad spot here.
Belyaev missing with punches from the back.
River covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Belyaev has River flattened out and is raining down punches.
Belyaev punishes River with strikes from the back mount. #T2#
River trying to control the hands but Belyaev won't let him.
Even with his hooks in, Belyaev manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Belyaev throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
River covers up after that shot from Belyaev.
Belyaev gets his hands free as River looks to control.
Belyaev misses with a punch to the head.
River trying to control the position but Belyaev manages to sink in the hooks.
Belyaev somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Belyaev scores with punches from the back.
Belyaev somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
River trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Belyaev doesn't have the hooks in and River manages to turn into his guard.
Belyaev looking to hit a scissor sweep but River is one step ahead there. #T3#
River is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Belyaev keeping moving, preventing River from controlling successfully.
River forces his way into half guard.
Belyaev works his way to full guard. Good work.
River won't allow Belyaev to sweep him here.
River cracks Belyaev with a solid left hand.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Belyaev is on top in guard. #REVB#
Belyaev is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB#
River is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Belyaev is aware though and is defending well.
Belyaev with a flurry of punches that miss. #T4#
River avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
River trying to keep a closed guard but Belyaev is proving a slippery customer. #SUB#
River looking for a triangle here. Belyaev is fighting it but it looks tight! River pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Belyaev is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). James River !
A victorious James River thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: RSE 59: One Night In Hell
Date: Mar 13, 2024

#R1#
River cracks Bee with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
River takes a swing at Bee's ribcage but misses.
River bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bee's head.
River throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bee throws a leg kick but River sees it coming and checks it nicely.
River looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bee connects with a right hand. River shakes it off.
Bee misses with a looping right.
We've been told by Bee's head coaches at Team Grunt that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Bee avoids the body shot from River .
River fails with an attempt to clinch.
James River seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
River fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bee lands a right hook to the body.
Bee wants to slow River down by chopping away at his legs.
River scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
River shoots for a takedown but Bee saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bee throws an uppercut from half a mile away. River sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
River misses with an uppercut
letting Bee counter with a right hand.
Bee throws the left hand but River avoids the punch easily.
River connects with the punch.#T1#
River has his takedown stuffed
enabling Bee to counter with a crisp jab.
Bee ducks under a wild hook from River .
Lruce Bee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
River staying out of range there.#CL2#
River clinches up with Bee and pushes him back against the cage.
River can't find room to land a body shot as Bee controls the action.
River misses with some punches.
River taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
River misses with a body punch. #BC2#
River breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
River misses with a wild body shot.
Bee cracks River with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bee with a hook.
River lands a really nice looking cross but Bee seems unphased.
River just misses with a punch to the body.
Bee waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract River .
Bee throws a leg kick but River checks it. #T2#
Bee missing with a left hand there. River was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bee waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract River .
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bee takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A punch lands to the side of Bee 's head but he takes it in his stride.
River misses the body punch
and Bee counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bee slips a jab from River .
River dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from River .
Lruce Bee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James River .
River checks a low kick from Bee.
Bee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by River .
River moves out of range of the strikes.
Horrible takedown attempt by River or perhaps it was just good defense by Bee, which made it look bad.
A slow jab from Bee misses its intended target.
River let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
River has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Bee throws an overhand right that lands on River 's shoulder, as River tries to avoid the shot. #T3#
A jab lands there for River .
River avoids the body shot from Bee.
River takes a swing at Bee's ribcage but misses.
River is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bee rather than just go for the knockout.
Bee ducks under a wild hook from River .
Bee defending well as River loads up on a big left hand.
Bee lands a lovely overhand right.
A big left from River misses.
Bee jabs at River 's body.
Bee staying out of range there.
River misses with a body shot.
River stuns Bee with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bee misses with a straight left.
River scores with a nice head shot.
River scores with a jab to the head.
Good shot there by Bee.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bee slips under a jab.#T4##CL2#
River clinches.
River lands with a left to the head.
River misses with a body punch.
Bee lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bee blocks a body shot from River .
River working some nice short punches in the clinch.
River lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for River .
River goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bee lands an uppercut.
Bee tries a body shot but River blocks it.
Bee tried to land a shot to the body but connects with River 's elbow.
River is trying to pull guard but Bee turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by River .
Bee prevents a body shot from River .
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bee struggles to land a body shot inside as River controls his hands. #BC#
Bee breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed right hand from Bee misses the target.
River swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
River swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but James River will probably get the nod.
That's time! Bee's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Nice cross by River .
River misses the shot to the body.
Bee showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from River .
River throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bee half committed to a counter leg kick.
River works Bee's body with a nice hook.
River misses the shot to the body.
Bee waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract River .
River appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Sloppy strikes from River . Those never looked like landing.
Nice straight punches there by River . You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of River .
River slips a jab and a cross from Bee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
River takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
River misses with a straight right.
River throws a body punch but Bee moves out of range.
River ducks under a wild hook from Bee.#CL2#
Bee gets tackled into the cage by River . River maintains the clinch. #T1#
River stalling in the clinch but Bee improves position.
Bee working aggressively here.
Bee has a couple of punches blocked by River .
River has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bee is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
River lands with a short shot to the head.
Bee blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
River breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bee feints and then cracks River 's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow River down.
River fails to land with a series of punches.
Bee was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Bee lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bee throws out a loose jab but River uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bee avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
River scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bee takes a shot right to the bread basket.
River misses with a body shot.
River comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bee takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bee missing with a left hand there. River was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
River misses with a hook
and Bee counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bee keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from River .
Bee appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
River connects with a body shot that sends Bee's belly button to the back.
Bee misses with a lunging right hand
and River counters with a nice uppercut.
Bee scores with a jab.
Bee goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
River looks to score with a jab to the body but Bee is just out of range.
James River seems to be getting the better of the standup.
River looks to throw the jab but Bee is out of range.
A slow jab from River misses its intended target.
Bee misses with a body shot.
River doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Bee thumps River with a low kick.
River blocks a leg kick.
Bee throws a leg kick that is checked#CL2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
and River counters by clinching up.
River lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bee backwards.
Bee doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T3#
River wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bee has him pressed against the cage.
River lands with a short head shot on the inside.
River has a couple of punches blocked by Bee.
River is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
River doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
River makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bee tries a body shot but River blocks it.
River blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bee can't find room to land a body shot as River controls the action.
Bee fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
River has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bee fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bee blocks an uppercut.
River blocking some punches.
Bee blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bee has a couple of punches blocked by River .
River goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right handed body shot lands from River .
Bee lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by River .#T4#
Bee throws a punch but it's blocked by River .
Bee tries to throw a body punch but River avoids it by throwing Bee back against the cage.
Bee fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
River breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bee misses with a low kick.
River with a nice cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bee looks to score with a jab to the body but River is just out of range.
River dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bee fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bee throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bee with a nice calf kick.
Bee drops his hands momentarily and River takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bee ducks under a wild hook from River .
Bee throws a nice inside leg kick. #TD2#
River closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Bee did well to prevent River getting side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bee is looking to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

James River showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
River scores with a takedown into Bee's guard.
Bee is wriggling around but River manages to pass to half guard. #REVR#
Bee is holding on to half guard well.
River lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB2#
River is trying to work for a kimura but Bee is defending well.
Bee tries to roll over but River keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
River is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bee doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time River .
River seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bee does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T1#
Bee is concentrating on defense, preventing River from advancing position. #SUB2#
River is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bee trying to control here.
Bee is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bee trying to control from the bottom.
River wants to control but Bee is keeping him busy.
Bee tries to get to full guard but River has control of the leg. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
River controlling the action here.#SUB2#
River is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bee has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bee wants to control but River is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bee wants to control but River passes into side.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
River creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Bee sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
River working away.
Bee is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
James River has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Bee takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
River moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
River wants to control but Bee is keeping him busy.
Bee is trying to control River 's posture but River avoids it.
River looks up at the clock and then as Bee takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, River smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Bee holds on to River 's head and controls the position momentarily.
Bee manages to get back to half guard.
Bee trying to hold on to River 's head to control him but River postures up.
River landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T4#
Bee is pressing down on River 's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
River is looking to work some ground and pound but Bee has wrist control.
Bee lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Bee wants to control from the top but River keeps moving. #SUB2#
River looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
River has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bee can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bee has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bee works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Lruce Bee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB#
Bee is sneakily working for an arm triangle but River sees it coming and defends easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
James River comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well River has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: RSE 54: Journey To The End
Date: Feb 25, 2024

#R1#
Hardman needs to keep his hands up - River had a free shot at his head there.
River throws an overhand right that lands on Hardman's shoulder, as Hardman tries to avoid the shot.
James River seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hardman swings for the body but River moves out of range.
Hardman misses with an uppercut.
Hardman seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
River digs a good body shot into Hardman's ribs.
River misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
River lands with a nice body punch.
Good shot there by River .
River throws a shot from downtown. Hardman moves away and avoids it.
Hardman attempts a counter takedown but River avoids it well and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
River takes a swing at Hardman's ribcage but misses.
Hardman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
River throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hardman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hardman takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T1#
River tries to move into range but Hardman moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
River lands with a good body shot.
River drops his hands momentarily and Hardman takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A low kick from Hardman is predictable there
and Hardman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
River clobbers Hardman with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
River bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
River has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Hardman 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!
River throws the left hand but Hardman avoids the punch easily.
Hardman really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
River throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hardman stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
River misses the shot to the body.
Hardman tries to counter with a takedown but River is quick to defend against it.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hardman throws a big shot that misses.
Hardman falls off balance throwing a combination
and River counters with a nice uppercut.
River lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A short right from River .
River lands a body shot in the clinch.
River lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hardman can't break the clinch. #TD2#
River manages to pull guard. #SUB#
Hardman has gone for a leg lock! River slips out almost immediately though and dives into Hardman's guard.#REVB#
River throws a big elbow that misses. #T3#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells River 's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
River scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
River looking to sit in guard and control but Hardman gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
River escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hardman gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
River has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Hardman should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, River has tightened it up now! Hardman should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). James River !
Our winner, James River , made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: RSE 43: Out Of The Abyss
Date: Jan 27, 2024

#R1#
A cross from Garak lands.
River feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Garaks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
River avoids the body shot from Garak.
River just misses with a punch to the body.
Garak half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
River feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Garaks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
River misses with a body shot
and Garak counters with a stiff right hand. #TD2#
River shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Garak napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Garak struggling a bit here.
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!#SUB2#
River is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Garak has escaped the position, nice work there.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
River is looking to take a break and control but Garak is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Garak gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T1#
Garak moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
River is posturing up here but Garak 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 Garak!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Elim Garak!
Elim Garak was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: RSE 36: Graveland
Date: Jan 03, 2024

#R1#
River throws out a loose jab but Yairguez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yairguez gets cracked there but stands up to it. #TD#
River drives through with a takedown into guard.
Yairguez looking to hit a scissor sweep but River is one step ahead there.
Yairguez doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
River trying to control but Yairguez is working from the bottom.
Yairguez wants to improve his position but instead River has moved into half guard. #SUB#
River is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Yairguez has managed to free his arm - good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yairguez is trying to get back to full guard.
River passes into side control, despite Yairguez's attempt to control the position. #T1#
Yairguez 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.
Yairguez looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB#
River is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Yairguez is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Yairguez tries to bench press River off him but River keeps the position.
River wants to control but Yairguez is keeping him busy. #SUB#
River is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Yairguez has escaped the position, nice work there.
River wants to control but Yairguez is keeping him busy. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
River lands a nice forearm strike. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
River is trying to get an arm triangle but Yairguez is defending well.
Yairguez tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but River wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
River trying to control the position but Yairguez is working away. #SUB#
River tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
River wants to lay and pray for a moment but Yairguez keeps working. #T3#
Yairguez is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked River off and has taken his back!
Yairguez tries to keep control of the position but River is staying busy.
Yairguez lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Will Yairguez go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
River has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Yairguez.#SUB2#
Yairguez has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, River has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
River tries to roll but Yairguez sticks to his back.
River looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T4#
River covering up well under a barage of strikes.
A lull in the action here.
Yairguez is working the ground and pound. Can River escape?#SUB2#
River fending off the submission attempt from Yairguez.
River covering up well and avoiding damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
River is covering up but some of the strikes from Yairguez are getting through and doing damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Rodri Yairguez will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
River swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
River slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Yairguez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
River is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yairguez.
Yairguez doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
River thuds his right hand into Yairguez's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Yairguez takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
River misses the body punch
and Yairguez counters with a left to the body.
A shot to the body from River misses #CL2#
and Yairguez holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
River blocks an uppercut.
River 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
River wants to stall.
River takes a shot to the head.
River drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
River lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yairguez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by River . #T1#
Yairguez misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Yairguez. #CUT2#It looks like James River has been cut.
River goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
River tries to work over Yairguez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Yairguez lands a damaging elbow.
Yairguez misses with a body punch.
Yairguez lands a body shot. #TD2#
Yairguez ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Yairguez no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Yairguez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. River manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
River can't keep his opponent in guard - Yairguez advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Yairguez working River over with strikes.
Yairguez has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Yairguez winds up and cracks River with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB#
Yairguez goes for a cartwheel guard pass here but River does a handstand and catches Yairguez in mid air with a triangle! Could it be? It is! It's the triple decker pecker wrecker! The fighters land on the ground with River on top - Yairguez is already out from the submission! River gives Yairguez's pecker the obligatory post submission twist and this one is aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaall over! Are you kidding me! That is world class Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. That guy is my hero!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (TDPW) . James River !
A victorious James River thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Rodri Yairguez stepped up to the mic, saying 'A loss is a good learning experience if you take it that way, but it also isn't a win. Everybody loses eventually.'.

Event: RSE 26: Night Crowned
Date: Nov 29, 2023

#R1#
River swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kreshnik counters with a stiff right hand.
River throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Kreshnik wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kreshnik lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A jab from River misses.
A slow jab from Kreshnik misses its intended target.
River thows a left - swing and a miss!
River lands a jab to the nose.
River ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kreshnik moves away.
A big left from River misses.
River throws a hook but Kreshnik blocks it.
River uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kreshnik.
We've been told by Kreshnik's head coaches at Memento Mori that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
River lands a nice looking body shot.
River throws a sloppy body shot
and Kreshnik counters with a nice uppercut.
River takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kreshnik sizes up River with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kreshnik looks to score with a jab to the body but River is just out of range.#T1#
River fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kreshnik manages to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Kreshnik on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kreshnik lands a jab.
River throws a looping overhand right but Kreshnik ducks down to avoid it.
Kreshnik jabbing away but nothing is landing.
River uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Good shot there by River .
River throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kreshnik's waist but Kreshnik gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing River off to one side.
River is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kreshnik sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
River fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kreshnik manages to avoid it.
Kreshnik thows a left - swing and a miss!
River appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
River scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kreshnik scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
River uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kreshnik.
River throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
River throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kreshnik sees it coming and avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Kreshnik misses the target.
River has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from River there as he acknowledges the shot.#T2#
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 punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kreshnik uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by River .
Kreshnik keeps the fight on the outside.
An attempted straight right counter from Kreshnik misses the target.
River is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kreshnik sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Roel Kreshnik has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James River .
Kreshnik staying out of range there.
River closes the distance but Kreshnik moves to the side
and Kreshnik counters with a straight right hand.
River gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kreshnik counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kreshnik rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and River makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
River throws a poor cross that misses
and Kreshnik cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A shot to the liver by River . Beautiful body shot.
Kreshnik jabbing away but nothing is landing.
River throws a poor cross that misses
and Kreshnik connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kreshnik blocks a jab.#T3#
River misses with a hook. Kreshnik ducked under it nicely.
Kreshnik throws a lazy right hand but River sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
River misses the body punch
and Kreshnik counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
River takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
River is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kreshnik.
A big left from Kreshnik misses.
River connects with a nice looking jab.
Kreshnik looks to score with a jab to the body but River is just out of range.
Kreshnik takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
River misses with a body shot
and Kreshnik counters with a stiff right hand.
Jab from Kreshnik.
River shoots and misses
and Kreshnik counters with a straight right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
River connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kreshnik's hands.
Kreshnik staying out of range there.
It looked like Kreshnik wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kreshnik is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#T4#
River throws a body punch but Kreshnik moves out of range.
Kreshnik connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kreshnik tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but River was well out of range. Poor timing from Kreshnik.
Good shot there by River .
Kreshnik slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
River digs a good hook to Kreshnik's body.
James River seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kreshnik ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
River throws a poor cross that misses
and Kreshnik counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
River staying out of range there.
River blocks a jab.
River misses with a two punch combination.
Kreshnik swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kreshnik lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kreshnik thows a left - swing and a miss!
River works the jab nicely.
Kreshnik looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roel Kreshnik dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
River misses with a hook.
River looks to score with a jab to the body but Kreshnik is just out of range.
River looks to land a right hand but Kreshnik moved out of range.
River tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kreshnik manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A swing and a miss from Kreshnik.
Kreshnik fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Roel Kreshnik is winning the standup battle so far.
River tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kreshnik was well out of range. Poor timing from River .
River throws a jab when Kreshnik was well out of range.#CL2#
River takes the fight into the clinch.
River has a couple of punches blocked by Kreshnik.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
River blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kreshnik lands with a light punch inside.
River misses with some punches.
River misses with a punch to the body.
Kreshnik misses with a punch to the body.
River tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1##BC2#
River manages to break the clinch.
River tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kreshnik manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
River throws a right hand that misses
and Kreshnik counters with a nice uppercut.
River lands the left hand.
River is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kreshnik.
Kreshnik was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A swing and a miss from River .
River darts in trying to clinch
and Kreshnik counters with a stiff right hand.
River scores with a hook.
River displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kreshnik throws out the jab.
River throws a lazy uppercut
and Kreshnik counters with a straight right hand.
River misses the shot to the body.
River moves out of range of the strikes.
River tries to clinch there but Kreshnik circles away.
River has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T2#
River misses with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from River misses the target.
River lands a slapping body shot.
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!
Kreshnik waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract River .
Kreshnik misses with a wild body shot.
Kreshnik lands a nice shot to the body.
A shot to the body from River misses
and Kreshnik counters with a nice uppercut.
Roel Kreshnik is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kreshnik lands a nice shot to the body.
Kreshnik rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and River counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kreshnik thinking.
Kreshnik looks to land a left hand but River moved out of range nicely.
River throws out a counter right but Kreshnik avoids it with no problem.
River misses with a hook to the body
and Kreshnik cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
River rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kreshnik counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
River rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kreshnik counters with a right hand to the body.
River misses the shot to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Kreshnik misses its target.#T3#
River will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
River ducks under a wild hook from Kreshnik.
River changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kreshnik tries to avoid it but River manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kreshnik to the ground. Kreshnik escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kreshnik takes a swing at River 's ribcage but misses.
River just misses with a punch to the body.
Kreshnik was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
River on the wrong end of a nice hook.
River loads up on a big right hand but Kreshnik slips the punch.
River misses with a jab to the body
and Kreshnik connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
River looks to land a right hand but Kreshnik moved out of range.
Kreshnik slips a jab from River .
Kreshnik fakes high and swings low for a body shot but River manages to avoid it.
River is looking to clinch.
River swings and misses with a hook to the body.
River takes one to the chin there.#T4#
Nice defenses there by River .
River doesn't manage to clinch there - Kreshnik circles away.
River misses with a body shot.
Kreshnik uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by River .
Kreshnik shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
River throws a right hand that misses
and Kreshnik counters with a straight right hand.
Nice uppercut lands for Kreshnik. That snapped River 's head back.
Kreshnik scores with the left hand. River knows he should have avoided that one.
River lands with a good body shot.
River keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
River avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
River falls off balance throwing a combination
and River takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jab, jab by Kreshnik - just one landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roel Kreshnik dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
River misses with a right hand
and Kreshnik counters with a straight right hand.
River misses with a left hand
and Kreshnik counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kreshnik throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
River changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kreshnik misses with a looping right.
Kreshnik throws a jab when River was well out of range.
River uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kreshnik.
River throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kreshnik sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kreshnik tries to move into range but River moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from River . Kreshnik does a little dance to reset his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Kreshnik misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kreshnik staying out of range there.
It looked like Kreshnik wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
River ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kreshnik moves away.
Kreshnik appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Nice shot by Kreshnik.
River misses with a telegraphed body shot
and River takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kreshnik moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
A swing and a miss from Kreshnik.
A little jabbing left from River on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kreshnik scores with a punch to the head.
River throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kreshnik.
Kreshnik connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kreshnik on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
River scores with a sloppy right hand. Kreshnik should have avoided that one.
Kreshnik is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that River can do to turn this around?
River uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kreshnik.
Kreshnik lands with a nice body punch.
Kreshnik throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A telegraphed right hand from Kreshnik misses the target.
River fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
River drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by River .
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
River takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Kreshnik. River does a little dance to reset his feet.
River throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Kreshnik to counter with a crisp jab.
A shot to the liver by River . Beautiful body shot.
River misses the shot to the body.
A slow jab from Kreshnik misses its intended target.
River throws a hook but Kreshnik avoids it easily.
River bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kreshnik's head backwards.
Kreshnik takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
River throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kreshnik counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kreshnik lands a jab to River 's midsection.
Kreshnik swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kreshnik gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
River throws a sloppy body shot
and Kreshnik counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
River throws a good cross that connects. #T3#
Kreshnik throws a looping overhand right but River ducks down to avoid it.
Kreshnik sets himself, and River steps forward looking for the clinch! Kreshnik avoids it this time.
Kreshnik smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kreshnik scores with a body shot.
River misses with a combination
and Kreshnik counters with a straight right hand.#ROC#River is rocked!
Kreshnik bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of River 's head.
River is still on wobbly legs! Can Kreshnik finish him?
River throws a body punch but Kreshnik moves out of range.
River defending well as Kreshnik loads up on a big left hand.
River seems to have recovered his senses.
River throws a body punch but Kreshnik moves out of range.
Kreshnik was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
River swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kreshnik counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kreshnik throws a body punch but River moves out of range.
Kreshnik takes a swing at River 's ribcage but misses.
Kreshnik thows a left - swing and a miss!
River bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T4#
River swings and misses with a hook to the body.
River steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kreshnik.
River misses with a hook.
River changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
River takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kreshnik takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A shot to the liver by River . Beautiful body shot.
A slow jab from River misses its intended target.
River tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kreshnik sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten River somewhat.
Kreshnik stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roel Kreshnik clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
A punch combination from River misses.
River throws a series of punches but Kreshnik avoids them all with ease.
Kreshnik throwing a counter right hand but River manages to avoid it.
River throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
River 's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kreshnik under the eye.
River scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kreshnik takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kreshnik misses the shot to the body.
River throws a right hand that misses
enabling Kreshnik to counter with a crisp jab. #TD2#
River closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
River thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kreshnik is looking to improve his position.
Kreshnik is positioning himself well to prevent River advancing to mount. #T1#
Kreshnik's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
River missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kreshnik is trying to control but can't.
River is trying to control the action in half guard but Kreshnik is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kreshnik, as that shot connected.
River just misses with a punch to the body.
Kreshnik uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from River .
River throws a body shot but no joy.
Kreshnik is looking to counter punch.#T2#
River scores with a body shot.
Kreshnik takes a swing at River 's ribcage but misses.
Sloppy strikes from River . Those never looked like landing.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kreshnik, as that shot connected.
Kreshnik is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kreshnik just misses with a punch to the body.
River throws an off balance right hand
and River takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kreshnik swings and misses with a hook to the body.
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.
Kreshnik uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from River .
This has been an exciting period of action!
River takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
River throws an off balance right hand
and Kreshnik counters with a straight right hand.
River swings for the body but Kreshnik moves out of range. #T3#
River swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kreshnik cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kreshnik cracks River with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
River misses with a lunging right hand
and Kreshnik counters with a lovely straight right hand!
River lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kreshnik throws a hook but River blocks it.
River connects with a body shot that sends Kreshnik's belly button to the back.
Kreshnik misses with an uppercut. River saw that one coming.
River appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
River lands with a nice body punch.
River throws a big shot that misses.
River tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kreshnik was well out of range. Poor timing from River .
Kreshnik throws the left hand but River avoids the punch easily.
River fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kreshnik avoids it really well and circles away.
It looked like Kreshnik wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T4#
River tries to clinch but Kreshnik moves away
and Kreshnik counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
River throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Kreshnik to counter with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
River scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kreshnik doesn't seem bothered though.
River misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Kreshnik to counter with a crisp jab.
River fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kreshnik manages to avoid it.
Kreshnik is looking to counter punch.
River throws a big shot that misses.
River tries to bum rush Kreshnik with a series of wild strikes but Kreshnik uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kreshnik connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed River momentarily.
Kreshnik misses with a hook.
Kreshnik throws a lazy right hand but River sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kreshnik misses with a hook. River ducked under it nicely.
River throws out a counter right but Kreshnik avoids it with no problem.
River misses with a body shot.
Kreshnik is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
River thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kreshnik swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but James River will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R5#
River cracks a nice hook into Kreshnik's ribs.
River misses with a body shot
and Kreshnik counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
River misses with a body shot.
River throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kreshnik misses with a hook. River ducked under it nicely.
River throws a lazy uppercut
letting Kreshnik counter with a right hand.
Kreshnik defends well against a solid takedown attempt from River .
River cracks Kreshnik with an open hand slap.
River moves away from the strike by Kreshnik.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
River ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL2#
River gets a clinch.
Kreshnik tries a body shot but River blocks it.
River is leaning against Kreshnik and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
River misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
A head punch on the inside from River fails to land.
A right handed body shot lands from Kreshnik.
River tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kreshnik blocks a body shot from River . #BC2#
River breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kreshnik looks to score with a jab to the body but River is just out of range.
River scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kreshnik doesn't seem bothered though.
Kreshnik moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kreshnik lands with a shot to the body.
River swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kreshnik just misses with a punch to the body.
River avoids the body shot from Kreshnik.
A big right from Kreshnik misses.
A countering left hand to the body from River misses.
River tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kreshnik was well out of range. Poor timing from River .
Roel Kreshnik is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
River throws an overhand right that lands on Kreshnik's shoulder, as Kreshnik tries to avoid the shot.
River throws a right and a left that Kreshnik avoids nicely.
River ducks under a wild hook from Kreshnik.
Kreshnik 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!
River misses with a wild body shot.
Kreshnik throws an uppercut from half a mile away. River sees it coming and avoids it easily.
River throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kreshnik stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kreshnik slips under a jab.
It looked like Kreshnik wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
River takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
River comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kreshnik on the wrong end of a nice jab.
River misses with a hook
and Kreshnik counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kreshnik has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from River finds it's way round the side to connect with Kreshnik's head.
James River has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
River swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kreshnik counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
River walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
River throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kreshnik sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kreshnik throwing a counter right hand but River manages to avoid it.
Kreshnik takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kreshnik looks to throw the jab but River is out of range.
It seemed like River was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
River lands a jab.
River swings and misses with a hook to the body.
River walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
River misses with a body shot
enabling Kreshnik to counter with a crisp jab.
Kreshnik connects with the punch.
Kreshnik slips under a jab.
River takes one on the button.
River misses with a body punch
and Kreshnik counters with a straight right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
River moves into the clinch successfully. #T4#
Kreshnik blocks a body shot from River .
River scores with a hook to the body.
River doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kreshnik prevents a body shot from River .
River tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
River doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
River misses with a punch to the body.
River goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
River tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kreshnik's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for River .
River swings wildly with an uppercut but Kreshnik uses good head movement to avoid it.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to James River .
I think Kreshnik 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 49:46
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 48:47
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 49:47

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

Event: RSE 20: A Fine Day To Die
Date: Nov 04, 2023

#R1#
Nice cross by River .
A looping hook to the body misses from River . Bolkvadze does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bolkvadze takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bolkvadze fakes high and swings low for a body shot but River manages to avoid it.
River doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Bolkvadze takes one on the button.
Bolkvadze looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
River lands a slapping body shot.
A big right from Bolkvadze misses.
River connects with a looping right hand.
Bolkvadze avoids the body shot from River .
Bolkvadze looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Bolkvadze takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bolkvadze uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from River .
And Bolkvadze counters with a quick kick to the body but River blocks it.
River connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
River misses with a wild body shot.
River lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
River has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Bolkvadze lands with a nice body punch. #T1#
River misses with a looping right.
Bolkvadze swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
River scores with a hook to the body. Bolkvadze takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #CL2#
River clinches with his opponent.
River doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
River works on Bolkvadze's body with a couple of short punches.
Bolkvadze scores a nice knee to the body.
River is leaning against Bolkvadze and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bolkvadze landing knees to the head. #CUT#It looks like James River has been cut.
River blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #TD2#
River has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Bolkvadze uses from the top position. #SUB2#
River has his foot on Bolkvadze's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bolkvadze works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
River has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bolkvadze can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bolkvadze stays in close to River 's body and controls the position. #T2#
Bolkvadze wants to pass the guard but River is keeping the position.
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!
Bolkvadze wants to stand but River is controlling his posture from full guard.
Bolkvadze is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Bolkvadze trying to control the position from guard on top but River is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
River is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T3##SUB2#
River is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bolkvadze is aware though and is defending well.
Bolkvadze 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#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
River throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
River trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
River avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
River throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
River sitting in guard here, content to control. #T4#
Bolkvadze is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bolkvadze wants to stand up but River is controlling him.
River keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bolkvadze's head.
River working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
River throws an elbow that misses. Bolkvadze uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in River 's guard. Nice move by Bolkvadze!#REVR##SUB2#
Bolkvadze avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
River is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bolkvadze is aware though and is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

James River dominated that round.
The cut man is working on James River 's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
River lands with a good body shot.
River punishes Bolkvadze's body with a nice straight punch.
River blocks a leg kick.
Bolkvadze lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
River shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bolkvadze as he jumps to the side.
River jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
River cracks a nice hook into Bolkvadze's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The crowd cheers as River lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bolkvadze doesn't seem phased though.#CL2#
River clinches up against the cage.
River has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bolkvadze throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
River tries for a takedown but Bolkvadze manages to get underhooks.
Bolkvadze is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#T1#
Bolkvadze works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #TD2#
River decides to pull guard.
Bolkvadze slips nicely into half guard.
River has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bolkvadze is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
River is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bolkvadze pulls his head out easily.
Bolkvadze wants to get back to his feet.
Bolkvadze trying to control from half guard but River is working away. #T2##SUB2#
River looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
River looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
River tries to roll over but Bolkvadze keeps him under control.#T3#
Bolkvadze is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Bolkvadze is looking to take a break and control but River is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
River looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
James River has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bolkvadze is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, River manages to get to full guard. #SUB2#
River is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bolkvadze is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
River looking for a guillotine here but Bolkvadze defends easily. #T4#
Bolkvadze throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as River works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bolkvadze not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Bolkvadze wants to control from the top but River keeps moving.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bolkvadze wanted to stand there but River had control of the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
River has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from River there as he acknowledges the shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

James River showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on James River 's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
River throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bolkvadze sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bolkvadze on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
James River seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bolkvadze staying out of range there.
Bolkvadze ducks under a wild hook from River .
River lands a nice hook to Bolkvadze's body. Bolkvadze takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
James River seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice shot lands for River .
Bolkvadze tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but River was well out of range. Poor timing from Bolkvadze.
River connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bolkvadze momentarily.
Bolkvadze with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
River keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
River lands a jab to Bolkvadze's midsection.
Bolkvadze takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
This has been an exciting period of action!
River connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T1#
River connects with a body shot.
Bolkvadze takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
River lands with a cross.
Bolkvadze closes the distance but River moves to the side
and River counters with a straight right hand.
River comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bolkvadze pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A slow jab from River misses its intended target.
River lands with a straight right. Bolkvadze didn't see that one coming.
Bolkvadze misses the shot to the body.
Bolkvadze walks into a jab.
River lands with a right hand. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
River with a jab.
Bolkvadze throws the left hand but River avoids the punch easily.
River scores with a body shot.
River cracks Bolkvadze with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
River misses with a hook.
The crowd cheers as River lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bolkvadze doesn't seem phased though.
Bolkvadze gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bolkvadze throws a head kick that misses.
River scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bolkvadze in his tracks.
River swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bolkvadze swings and misses with a hook to the body.
River swinging wildly here.
Bolkvadze tries to counter by clinching up but River breaks away and moves out of range.#T3#
River looks to land a left hand but Bolkvadze moved out of range nicely.
Bolkvadze tried to counter with a leg kick but River avoided it.
River jabs at Bolkvadze's body.
River loads up on a big right hand but Bolkvadze slips the punch.
Bolkvadze is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Bolkvadze keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A quick step to the side and Bolkvadze tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bolkvadze looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Bolkvadze avoids the body shot from River .
Badri Bolkvadze has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
River lands a jab to the head.
Bolkvadze uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by River .
River looks to land a right hand but Bolkvadze moved out of range.
River throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Bolkvadze was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from River .
Bolkvadze tries a head kick but it misses.
Bolkvadze takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T4#
River lands a glancing blow to the side of Bolkvadze's head.
River rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #CL#
and Bolkvadze moves into the clinch.
River struggles to land a body shot inside as Bolkvadze controls his hands.
River gets through Bolkvadze's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
River blocks an uppercut.
Bolkvadze missing with knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
River content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Bolkvadze blocks a body shot from River .
A head punch on the inside from Bolkvadze fails to land.
Bolkvadze misses with a knee to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Bolkvadze as River tries to tie him up.
River makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
River tries to score a body lock takedown but Bolkvadze shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
River is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bolkvadze gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
River working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A knee to the head by Bolkvadze.

And that's the end of the fight!
James River comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got River winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: RSE 16: Tyrants
Date: Oct 07, 2023

#R1#
Bolkvadze takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
River moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CL#
River moves into the clinch.
Bolkvadze misses with a knee strike.
River misses with a body punch.
River stalling the fight.
Bolkvadze scores with a knee to the head. #CUT2#It looks like James River has been cut.
Nice body punch from River .
I was talking to River 's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
River can't find room to land a body shot as Bolkvadze controls the action.
A nice right hand lands inside from River .
Bolkvadze tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bolkvadze misses with a body punch.
River throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by River as Bolkvadze tries to tie him up. #BC#
River breaks from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
River jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
River misses with a jab to the body
and Bolkvadze makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
River lands a jab to the head. #T1#
River throws a body punch but Bolkvadze moves out of range. #TD#
Bolkvadze tries to sprawl but River drives through with a takedown into half guard.
River scoring with strikes to the body and head.
River is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ground and pound from River .
Bolkvadze wants to get back to full guard.
Bolkvadze really doesn't want to stay on the ground with River . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
River missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
River scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB#
River is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bolkvadze sees it coming and defends easily.
River missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
River wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bolkvadze keeps working. #T2##SUB#
River looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
River looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
River drops an elbow to the side of Bolkvadze's head. #SUB#
River is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bolkvadze has managed to free his arm - good work. #T3#
River trying to control the action but Bolkvadze is working from the bottom.
Nice strikes from River there.
Bolkvadze tries to roll over but River keeps him under control.
Bolkvadze trying to control here.
Bolkvadze is looking to improve his position. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
River wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bolkvadze keeps working. #SUB#
River is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bolkvadze looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
River throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
River scoring with strikes to the body and head.
River trying to mount his opponent but Bolkvadze defends it. #SUB#
River is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

James River dominated that round.
The cut man is working on James River 's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Bolkvadze throws a right hand that River ducks under and follows up with a left that River also avoids with ease.
River ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bolkvadze moves away.
River scores with a nice strike.
Bolkvadze misses with a looping left.
Bolkvadze keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL#
River rushes Bolkvadze and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bolkvadze prevents a body shot from River .
River lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bolkvadze lands a right hand that snaps the head of River backwards.
Bolkvadze tries a body shot but River blocks it.
Bolkvadze is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
River lands with a short shot to the head.
River doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
River lands with a left to the head.
River misses with a hook to the ribs.
Still in the clinch, River scores with a nice short uppercut.#T1##TD#
River has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Bolkvadze uses from the top position.
Bolkvadze wanted to stand there but River had control of the position. #SUB#
River is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bolkvadze defends well.#SUB#
River working for a triangle but Bolkvadze defends it easily.
River pulls Bolkvadze in close to his closed guard and prevents Bolkvadze from doing any damage or advancing position.
Bolkvadze must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
River not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T2#
Bolkvadze is looking to stand up but River won't let him. #SUB#
Bolkvadze avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
River throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
River is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
River is trying to keep Bolkvadze in close.
River has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T3#
River keeping moving, preventing Bolkvadze from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Bolkvadze avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bolkvadze wants to stand but River is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB#
River has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bolkvadze can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
River is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bolkvadze can do to turn this around?#SUB#
River working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bolkvadze doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bolkvadze manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T4#
Bolkvadze trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bolkvadze is looking to stand up but River won't let him. #SUB#
Bolkvadze has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing River to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Bolkvadze is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - River pulls down on the head and he's put Bolkvadze to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). James River !
A victorious James River thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 16, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Lato tries to keep at a distance but River has taken the fight into the clinch.
Lato tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. River smiles and moves away.
Lato swings away with a body shot that misses
and River counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that River has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Lato takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lato throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
River throws a body punch but Lato moves out of range.
Lato steps to the side to avoid the strikes from River .#KD2#
River steps into range and cracks Lato with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Lato flops backwards and River dives into his guard looking to finish! #ROC2#Lato is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
River slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Oh Lato is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
River works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
River is trying for a kimura here. Lato looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! River wins by kimura!

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

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 19, 2023

#R1##TD2#
James drives through with a takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
James throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB#
James is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but River has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. James is looking to defend but River has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for James! River pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, James taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). James River !
A relieved looking James 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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