Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: HRL80
Date: Apr 20, 2024

#R1#
Yosuke listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Waters takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Yosuke connects with an inside leg kick.
Waters tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Yosuke manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Yosuke lands with a hook. Waters tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Waters tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Yosuke connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Yosuke circles away from the clinch attempt.
Waters is looking to clinch.
Yosuke lands a nice shot to the body.
Waters is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Waters doesn't manage to clinch there - Yosuke circles away.
Yosuke avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A punch lands to the side of Waters 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Yosuke lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Waters tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Yosuke manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Yosuke jabs Waters to the body, keeping him at a distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Yosuke.
A solid leg kick lands there for Yosuke. #T1##CL#
Waters rushes Yosuke and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Waters goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
Yosuke manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Waters pushes Yosuke up against the cage in a clinch.
Yosuke lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Waters misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Waters.
Waters has a couple of punches blocked by Yosuke.
Yosuke working hard to break the clinch.
A short left from Yosuke.
Waters swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Waters fails to land.
Yosuke scores with a shot to the side of Waters's head.
Still in the clinch, Yosuke scores with a nice short uppercut.
Waters definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Yosuke throws a head punch that misses.
Yosuke blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yosuke lands a left hand that snaps the head of Waters backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC2#
Yosuke breaks the clinch.
Yosuke circles away from the clinch attempt.
Waters tries to clinch but Yosuke moves out of range.
Waters tries to clinch up
and Yosuke counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Waters tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Waters is looking to clinch.
Yosuke throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Waters on the side of the head.
River Waters seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Waters fails with an attempt to clinch.
Waters tries to clinch but Yosuke is having none of it.
Yosuke is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Waters with a body shot.
Waters tries to clinch
enabling Yosuke to counter with a crisp jab.
Yosuke has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Waters is looking to clinch but Yosuke is avoiding it.
Yosuke counters with a body kick.
Waters walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Waters looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Waters tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Yosuke jabs Waters right on the nose. Waters blinks but takes it well.
Yosuke buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Waters tries to clinch there but Yosuke circles away.
Waters tries to close the distance and clinch up but Yosuke swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Yosuke lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Waters tries to clinch up.#T3#
Yosuke scores with a decent looking hook.
Waters tries to clinch up but Yosuke circles away and keeps his distance.
Waters tries to clinch but Yosuke moves out of range.
Waters tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Yosuke manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Waters wants to clinch.
Jab from Yosuke.
Waters tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Yosuke counters with a nice uppercut.
Waters is looking to clinch but Yosuke is avoiding it.
Waters tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Yosuke manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Waters moves to clinch but Yosuke breaks away
and Yosuke counters with a body kick that stops Waters in his tracks momentarily.
Waters fails in his attempt to clinch.
Yosuke lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Yosuke thows a body kick. Waters tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Yosuke is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Waters had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Yosuke circles away from the clinch attempt
and Yosuke counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #T4#
Waters tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Yosuke counters with a nice leg kick.
Waters tries to clinch there but Yosuke circles away.
Waters wants to clinch
and Yosuke counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yosuke throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Waters on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Waters takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Yosuke scores with a jab.
Waters looks to clinch
and Waters takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Yosuke connects with a solid leg kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Yosuke.
Waters looks to clinch
and Yosuke counters with a nice low kick that buckles Waters's knee momentarily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Waters walks into a straight right hand from Yosuke.
Waters fails in his attempt to clinch.
Waters drops his hands momentarily and Yosuke takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Yosuke tests Waters's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vien Yosuke dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Waters is looking to clinch but Yosuke is avoiding it.
Yosuke has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Yosuke turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Yosuke circles away from the clinch attempt.
Waters takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Waters wants to clinch.
Waters moves to clinch but Yosuke breaks away
and Yosuke counters with an outside leg kick.
Waters looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Yosuke chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Yosuke lands a jab.
Yosuke's corner calls for a 1-2. Yosuke obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yosuke circles away from the clinch attempt
and Yosuke counters with a stiff right hand.
Yosuke uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That kick from Yosuke tenderised Waters's leg. Waters is trying to keep his angry face on.
Waters tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Yosuke counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #T1#
Waters tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Yosuke counters with a left to the body.
Yosuke lands a nice shot to the body.
Waters tries to clinch
and Yosuke counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fighters circle momentarily. Yosuke darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Waters tries to clinch but Yosuke moves out of range.
Waters takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Waters fails in his attempt to clinch.
Yosuke 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.
Waters tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Yosuke manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Yosuke swats away the attempt to clinch by Waters.
Yosuke connects with a good right hand that stumbles Waters. Waters circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Waters moves to clinch but Yosuke breaks away
and Yosuke counters with a nice uppercut.
Yosuke is looking to slow Waters down with leg kicks.
Waters tries to clinch but Yosuke moves away
and Yosuke counters with a body kick that stops Waters in his tracks momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yosuke with a nice cross.
Waters tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Waters will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.#T2#
Yosuke lands with an overhand left.
Yosuke circles away from the clinch attempt.
Waters tries to close the distance and clinch up but Yosuke swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Waters 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.
Waters fails with an attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Waters looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Yosuke jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Waters is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Yosuke lands with a thumping leg kick.
Waters takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Yosuke scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Waters wants to clinch up but Yosuke keeps it at a distance.
Vien Yosuke seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Yosuke circles away from the clinch attempt.
Waters tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Yosuke to counter with a crisp jab.
Yosuke keeps the fight on the outside.
Waters wants to clinch up but Yosuke keeps it at a distance.
Yosuke circles away from the clinch attempt. #T3#
Yosuke with a jab.
Yosuke scores with a jab.
Yosuke scores with a leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Waters looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Yosuke looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Waters wants to clinch.
Waters tries to clinch up but Yosuke circles away and keeps his distance.
Waters takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Waters is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Yosuke.
Waters closes the distance but Yosuke moves to the side
and Yosuke counters with a stiff right hand.
Waters tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Yosuke counters with a right hand to the body.
Waters tries to clinch up but Yosuke circles away and keeps his distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Waters looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T4#
Waters moves to clinch but Yosuke breaks away
and Yosuke cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Yosuke scores with a punch to the head.
Waters tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Yosuke manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Yosuke throws out a counter right but Waters avoids it with no problem.
Waters wants to clinch up but Yosuke keeps it at a distance.
Waters takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Waters tries to clinch there but Yosuke circles away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yosuke swats away the attempt to clinch by Waters.
Yosuke lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Waters closes the distance but Yosuke moves to the side
and Yosuke counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Yosuke lets loose with a powerful body kick. Waters will feel that in the morning.
Yosuke keeps the fight on the outside.
Waters looks to clinch
enabling Yosuke to counter with a crisp jab.
Waters tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Yosuke keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vien Yosuke showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Waters's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Waters looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The fight stays on the outside here - Waters looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Waters tries to clinch up but Yosuke circles away and keeps his distance.
It seemed like Yosuke was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A solid body kick from Yosuke.
Yosuke scores with a nice body kick.
Yosuke avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Waters tries to clinch but Yosuke moves away
and Yosuke counters with an outside leg kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Waters crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Yosuke - the referee stops the clock and Waters gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Yosuke. Waters manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Yosuke fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Waters has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Waters on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Waters tries to clinch up but Yosuke circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yosuke avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Waters darts in trying to clinch
and Yosuke counters with a solid body kick.
Yosuke digs a good hook to Waters's body.
Waters fails in his attempt to clinch. #T1#
Yosuke lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Waters tries to close the distance and clinch up but Yosuke swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Waters tries to clinch there but Yosuke circles away.
Yosuke circles away from the clinch attempt
and Yosuke counters with a solid body kick.
Yosuke lands with a right hand.
Waters has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Yosuke.
Waters tries to clinch but Yosuke moves out of range.
Waters tries to clinch
and Yosuke counters with a nice body kick.
Waters tries to clinch but Yosuke is having none of it.
Yosuke changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Yosuke lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Waters tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Yosuke paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Yosuke lands a nice shot that snaps Waters's head back.
Waters is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T2#
Yosuke cracks Waters with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yosuke thows a body kick. Waters tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Waters is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Yosuke moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Waters looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Waters tries to clinch up.#CL#
Waters moves into the clinch.
Waters misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yosuke.
Waters tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Waters tries to work over Yosuke's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Waters blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yosuke blocks an uppercut.
Yosuke scores with a shot to the side of Waters's head.
Yosuke softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Yosuke lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T3#
Yosuke prevents a body shot from Waters.
A short uppercut from Yosuke.
Yosuke makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Waters tries a body shot but Yosuke blocks it.
Waters struggles to land a body shot inside as Yosuke controls his hands.
Waters tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vien Yosuke is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Waters tries a body shot but Yosuke blocks it.
Yosuke gets through Waters's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC2#
Yosuke breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Yosuke scores with a jab to the body.
Waters looks to clinch
and Yosuke counters with a nice low kick that buckles Waters's knee momentarily.
Yosuke scores with a crisp jab that stopped Waters in his tracks.
That kick from Yosuke tenderised Waters's leg. Waters is trying to keep his angry face on.
Waters takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Waters tries to close the distance and clinch but Yosuke swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Waters has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Waters there as he acknowledges the shot.
Waters tries to clinch up.
Waters tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Waters tries to close the distance and clinch but Yosuke swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Yosuke scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Waters tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Yosuke counters with a nice uppercut.
Waters wants to clinch.
Waters needs to keep his hands up - Yosuke had a free shot at his head there.
Waters tries to clinch up but Yosuke circles away and keeps his distance.
Yosuke listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Yosuke scores with a kick to the body.
Yosuke circles away from the clinch attempt
and Yosuke counters with a stiff right hand.
River Waters has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Waters throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vien Yosuke comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Yosuke 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 26:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 26:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 24:30

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

Event: HRL61
Date: Feb 17, 2024

#R1#
Shin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Waters tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Shin throws the kick towards the body but Waters avoids it.#CL#
Waters closes the distance and pushes Shin back into the cage.#TD#
Waters successfully pulls guard. #SUB#
Waters is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Shin rolls with it to try and escape but Waters cranks on the arm and Shin is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). River Waters!

Event: HRL60
Date: Feb 10, 2024

#R1##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2#
Waters manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB2#
Waters is looking to cinch up a triangle. Kato throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Waters's body to avoid the submission. Waters has instead reached around Kato's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Waters arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). River Waters!

Event: SSD 10: Russian Gangster II
Date: Jan 14, 2024

#R1##TD2#
Caceres throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Waters tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Caceres is in Waters's guard.#SUB#
Waters isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Caceres stacks Waters on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Caceres!
Waters prevents Caceres from improving position.
Waters manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Caceres seems to be looking for submissions.
Caceres looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Caceres is thwarting Waters's attempts to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Waters is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Caceres is pressing down on Waters's thigh, looking to free his foot. Waters is holding on for now. #T1#
Waters moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Waters working for a triangle but Caceres defends it easily. #SUB#
Waters working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Caceres has passed into half guard! #SUB2#
Caceres is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Waters wants to improve his position but Caceres is controlling well.
Waters looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#SUB#
Waters is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Caceres pulls his head out easily.
Caceres wants to free his trapped foot but Waters is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Waters is trying to control but Caceres passes into side control! #T3#
Waters gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Waters looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Waters manages to get to full guard. #SUB#
Waters has an active guard here but Caceres has managed to pass into half guard. #SUB#
Waters looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Caceres looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Waters wants to control the action here but instead Caceres manages to pass to full mount!
Waters keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Caceres wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Waters manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T5##SUB#
Waters is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Caceres pulls his head out easily.
Waters is in trouble now - Caceres has advanced to mount! #SUB2#
Caceres goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Waters is on top in guard.
Caceres is pulling down on Waters's head. It's preventing any offense from Waters, at least for the moment.
Caceres looking to hit a scissor sweep but Waters is one step ahead there. #T6#
Caceres seems keen to control Waters's posture.
Waters stopping the sweep attempt from Caceres.
Caceres has his hands on Waters's head, controlling the position.
Caceres is continuing to stall.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T7#
The adventures of Caceres the control monster continue. Boring.
Caceres looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Caceres is pulling down on Waters's head. It's preventing any offense from Waters, at least for the moment.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Caceres gets the takedown into side control.
Caceres tries to advance to mount but can't. #T8#
Caceres working away.
Waters sneaks back into half guard.#SUB#
Waters is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Caceres pulls his head out easily.
Caceres trying to pass the guard but Waters defending well.
Waters moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T9##SUB#
Waters is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Caceres must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Caceres passes into half guard.
Waters won't allow Caceres to pass to mount. #SUB#
Waters looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Caceres tries to pass the half guard into mount. Waters knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rodrigo Caceres dominated that round.
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.#R2#
Waters tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Caceres paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Caceres pushes Waters up against the ropes in a clinch.#TD2#
Caceres has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Waters is trying to keep an underhook but Caceres manages to get the takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Waters looking for submissions off his back.
Waters is looking for a sweep. Caceres is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Waters manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Caceres wants to pass the guard but Waters is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Waters is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Caceres defends well.
Caceres is pushing down on Waters's leg trying to pass to half guard. Waters is fighting to maintain full guard but Caceres has managed to sneak the leg through.#T1##SUB#
Waters looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Caceres pushes past his half guard into mount!
Waters wants to hold on but Caceres pushes him away.
Rodrigo Caceres has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Caceres with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Waters is wriggling around trying to escape.
Waters wants to control but Caceres is having none of it.
Waters has given up his back here. Will Caceres look for the submission or keep pounding away? #T2##SUB2#
Caceres is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Waters is defending well though. Caceres let's go of the attempt for now.
Caceres is trying to stick to Waters's back but Waters is turning into Caceres. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Caceres's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Waters.
Caceres is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Caceres looking for a sweep. Not yet Caceres, not yet. #T3#
Caceres is trying to keep Waters in close.
Caceres seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Caceres looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Caceres has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Caceres is trying to control the position from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
River Waters is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2#
Caceres shoots in and gets a takedown into Waters's guard.#T4#
Waters is trying to control the position but Caceres postures up. #SUB#
Waters is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Waters is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Caceres avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Caceres slips nicely into half guard.#T5#
Caceres moves into full mount! Waters won't be happy about that!
Waters is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Caceres has taken his back.
Waters is in bad spot here.
Waters is working hard here to advance position.#T6##SUB2#
Caceres has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
I really don't envy Waters right now. #SUB2#
Caceres looking for the choke from the back.
Caceres not allowing Waters to control his hands. #SUB2#
Caceres is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Waters won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Caceres off his unconscious opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rodrigo Caceres!

Event: CDM Round 13
Date: Dec 25, 2023

#R1#
Waters slips under a jab.#CL2#
Waters instigates a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Torso.
Torso tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Waters's elbow.
Torso really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Torso tries to work over Waters's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Torso - that landed with a thud.
Waters jumps guard but Torso turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Torso lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Waters jumps guard but Torso turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Torso lands a right hand that snaps the head of Waters backwards.
Torso trying to stall but Waters improves his position.
Waters is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Torso to keep the fight standing.
Mr Torso has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of River Waters.
Waters tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Torso just stands there and leans against the cage.
Torso definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Torso lands a hook to the side of the head.
Come on Torso - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Waters jumps guard but Torso stands there with Waters around his waist. Waters gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Torso can't find room to land a body shot as Waters controls the action. #T1#
Waters is trying to pull guard but Torso has him pressed against the cage.
Waters looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#TD2#
Waters pulls guard. #SUB2#
Waters looking for a guillotine here but Torso defends easily.
Waters looks winded!
Waters trying to control the position. #SUB2#
Waters is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Waters is looking to cinch up a triangle. Torso throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Waters's body to avoid the submission. Waters has instead reached around Torso's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Waters arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). River Waters!

Event: CDM Round 12
Date: Dec 23, 2023

#R1##CL#
Waters has taken the fight to the clinch. #TD2#
Cabral manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cabral looks winded!
Waters sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Cabral looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Waters tries to free his leg and advance position but Cabral is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Waters showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T1#
Waters loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Waters definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cabral trying to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Waters tries to clinch up but Cabral circles away and keeps his distance.
Waters tries to clinch there but Cabral circles away. #CL#
Waters rushes Cabral and presses him up against the cage.
Waters tries to pull guard but Cabral holds him up against the cage and eventually Waters drops back down to his feet.
Cabral looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Waters jumps guard but Cabral stands there with Waters around his waist. Waters gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#TD2#
Cabral jumps guard.
Cabral is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Waters is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Cabral has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Waters is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Cabral.
Waters staying calm.#T3#
Cabral tries to bench press Waters off him but Waters keeps the position.
Waters controls the position from side control.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Cabral struggling a bit here.
Waters has control of an arm but Cabral manages to advance to Waters's back!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
I really don't envy Waters right now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Bernardo Cabral will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bernardo Cabral's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Waters wants to clinch.#TD2#
Cabral feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#SUB#
Waters escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cabral gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Waters wants to sweep here but Cabral controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Waters pulls Cabral in to control the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1##SUB#
Waters has his feet on Cabral's thighs here. He's pushed Cabral off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Cabral screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). River Waters!

Event: CDM Round 11
Date: Dec 21, 2023

#R1##TD2#
Hunter decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Waters looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Hunter uses his free foot to push down on Waters's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Waters.
Hunter trying to control but Waters is having none of it. #SUB2#
Hunter is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Waters to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Waters shrugs it off.
Waters is looking to improve his position but Hunter isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB2#
Hunter throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Waters has his hands clasped together but Hunter breaks the hold and Waters is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Hunter!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gordon Hunter!
Gordon Hunter seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: CDM Round 10
Date: Dec 19, 2023

#R1#
Doomwood scores with a shot to the body.
Waters looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Waters tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Doomwood paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Doomwood lands a nice shot that snaps Waters's head back.
Waters doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Doomwood connects with a body shot.
Doomwood has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Doomwood lands a nice looking body shot.
A jab from Doomwood does it's job there.
Doomwood darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Waters definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Waters avoids the head kick by Doomwood.
Waters takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Waters takes one to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Doomwood tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Waters is looking to counter the offense by Doomwood and move into the clinch.
Waters takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tarquin Doomwood seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Waters moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Waters drops his hands momentarily and Doomwood takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #ROC2#Waters is rocked!
Doomwood lands with a straight right. Waters didn't see that one coming.
Oh Waters is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T1#
Waters takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Waters takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Doomwood lunges at Waters with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Waters's hand.
Doomwood ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Doomwood connects with a body shot that sends Waters's belly button to the back.
Donk. Doomwood catches Waters right on the button with a cross.
Doomwood takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Doomwood jabs at Waters's body.
Doomwood ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Doomwood fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Waters on the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Doomwood clobbers Waters with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Waters on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Doomwood jabs at Waters's body.#T2#
Doomwood drops Waters with a huge uppercut! Waters drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Doomwood is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tarquin Doomwood!
Tarquin Doomwood seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: CDM Round 9
Date: Dec 17, 2023

#R1#
Waters slips a straight right by Faroshev.
Waters looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Waters defending well as Faroshev loads up on a big left hand.
Waters tries to close the distance and clinch but Faroshev swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Faroshev missing with a left hand there. Waters was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Waters tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Faroshev manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Faroshev keeps the fight on the outside.
Faroshev scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Waters takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jab from Faroshev.
Faroshev scores with a nice head shot.#ROC2#Waters is rocked!
Faroshev drops Waters with a straight right hand, right on the button! Faroshev follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daroshev Faroshev!

Event: CDM Round 8
Date: Dec 15, 2023

#R1#
The crowd cheers as Faolin lands an impressive looking overhand right. Waters doesn't seem phased though.
Waters looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!#CL#
Waters closes the distance and clinches.
Waters tries to pull guard but Faolin forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Waters definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Waters tries to pull guard but Faolin forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Waters fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for River Waters. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Waters tries to pull guard but Faolin holds him up against the cage and eventually Waters drops back down to his feet.
Faolin can't break the clinch.
Waters is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Faolin to keep the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Waters tries to pull guard but Faolin forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Faolin wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Waters jumps guard but Faolin stands there with Waters around his waist. Waters gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Waters jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Faolin walks away with a smile on his face. Waters gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T1#
Faolin wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Good shot there by Faolin.
Faolin wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Waters fails to pull guard.
Waters jumps guard but Faolin turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Waters tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Faolin just stands there and leans against the cage.
Waters tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Faolin just stands there and leans against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Faolin's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Waters tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #T2#
Faolin is trying to break the clinch but Waters has him pressed against the cage.
Waters jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Faolin walks away with a smile on his face. Waters gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Waters fails with an attempt to clinch.
Faolin punishes Waters's body with a nice straight punch.
Faolin jabs Waters to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Waters tries to close the distance and clinch up but Faolin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Faolin with a hook.
Faolin looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#CL#
Waters clinches with his opponent.
Waters jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Faolin walks away with a smile on his face. Waters gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Faolin scores with a nice strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Waters tries to clinch but Faolin is having none of it.
Faolin bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T3#
Waters tries to close the distance and clinch up but Faolin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sean Faolin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circle momentarily. Faolin darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Waters avoids the body shot from Faolin.
Waters staying out of range there.
Faolin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Waters wants to clinch up but Faolin keeps it at a distance.
Waters closes the distance but Faolin moves to the side
and Faolin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Waters tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Faolin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
An inside leg kick from Faolin misses.
Waters wants to clinch up but Faolin keeps it at a distance.
Waters tries to clinch but Faolin moves out of range. #T4##CL#
Waters has taken the fight to the clinch.
Waters tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Waters is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Faolin to keep the fight standing.
Waters tries to pull guard but Faolin holds him up against the cage and eventually Waters drops back down to his feet.
Waters jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Faolin walks away with a smile on his face. Waters gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Waters tries to clinch up but Faolin circles away and keeps his distance.
Waters avoids the head kick by Faolin.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Faolin scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Waters doesn't manage to clinch there - Faolin circles away.
Waters doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sean Faolin 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#
Faolin throws a leg kick but Waters sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Waters closes the distance but Faolin moves to the side
letting Faolin counter with a right hand.
Sean Faolin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Faolin throws a big shot that misses.
Waters tries to close the distance and clinch but Faolin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
As Waters backs off Faolin throws a huge counter combo but Waters manages to avoid it all.
Waters tries to close the distance and clinch up but Faolin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Waters wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Waters is looking to clinch but Faolin is avoiding it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Waters is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Waters looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Faolin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Faolin looks to score with a jab to the body but Waters is just out of range.
Waters tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Faolin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Faolin swats away the attempt to clinch by Waters.
Waters wants to clinch up but Faolin keeps it at a distance.
Faolin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Faolin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Waters fails with an attempt to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Faolin. Waters does a little dance to reset his feet.
Waters is looking to clinch but Faolin is avoiding it.
Faolin thows a left - swing and a miss! #T2#
Waters tries to clinch but Faolin is having none of it.
Waters is looking to clinch but Faolin is avoiding it.
Faolin lands a lovely overhand right.
Waters is looking to clinch but Faolin is avoiding it.
Waters avoids the body shot from Faolin.
Faolin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Waters. #CL#
Waters has closed the distance and engaged Faolin in a clinch.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Waters is trying to pull guard but Faolin has him pressed against the cage.
Waters jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Faolin walks away with a smile on his face. Waters gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Faolin misses with a low kick.
Faolin scores with a jab to the body.
Waters keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T3#
Faolin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Waters is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Waters tries to clinch up but Faolin circles away and keeps his distance.
Faolin misses with an uppercut. Waters saw that one coming.
Waters fails in his attempt to clinch.
Faolin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Faolin cracks Waters with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Faolin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Waters fails with an attempt to clinch.
Faolin misses with a body shot.
Waters fails in his attempt to clinch. #T4#
Faolin's corner calls for a 1-2. Faolin obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Waters ducks under a wild hook from Faolin.
Faolin swats away the attempt to clinch by Waters.
Faolin connects with a body shot.
Waters tries to close the distance and clinch up but Faolin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Waters doesn't manage to clinch there - Faolin circles away. #CL#
Waters darts in and clinches Faolin up against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Waters is trying to pull guard but Faolin turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for River Waters. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Waters tries to pull guard but Faolin holds him up against the cage and eventually Waters drops back down to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sean Faolin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Faolin scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Waters doesn't seem bothered though.
Faolin misses with a hook. Waters ducked under it nicely.
Faolin misses with a body kick.
Waters seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Waters tries to clinch up.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Faolin lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Waters has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Waters and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Waters tries to close the distance and clinch but Faolin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Waters tries to close the distance and clinch but Faolin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Waters is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Waters tries to close the distance and clinch but Faolin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Waters wants to clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Waters tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Faolin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Faolin throws a jab when Waters was well out of range.
Waters tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Faolin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Faolin swats away the attempt to clinch by Waters.
Waters moves in looking to clinch but Faolin pushes him off.
Faolin throws a body punch but Waters moves out of range.
Waters tries to clinch but Faolin is having none of it.
Waters tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Faolin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Waters tries to clinch up.
A punch combination from Faolin misses.
Waters tries to clinch but Faolin is having none of it. #T2#
Waters tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Faolin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Faolin swats away the attempt to clinch by Waters.
Faolin appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Faolin jabs at Waters's body.
Faolin keeps the fight on the outside.
Waters tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Faolin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Waters is looking to clinch but Faolin is avoiding it.
Waters moves in looking to clinch but Faolin pushes him off.
Waters is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Waters tries to clinch but Faolin is having none of it. #T3#
Faolin digs a good hook to Waters's body.
A swing and a miss from Faolin.
Faolin throws a hook to the side of Waters's head but Waters sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Faolin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Waters fails with an attempt to clinch.
Waters wants to clinch.
Waters tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Faolin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Waters tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Faolin counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Waters tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Faolin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Faolin throws a hook but Waters avoids it easily.
Waters tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Faolin manages to circle out of the way.#T4#
Waters is looking to clinch but Faolin is avoiding it.
Waters tries to clinch there but Faolin circles away.
Faolin takes a swing at Waters's ribcage but misses.
Waters tries to close the distance and clinch up but Faolin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Waters steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Faolin.
Waters keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Faolin.
Waters tries to clinch but Faolin moves away
and Faolin counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Waters thinking.
Waters tries to move into range but Faolin moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Waters checks a low kick from Faolin.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Faolin throws a head kick that misses.
Waters tries to clinch there but Faolin circles away.
River Waters has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Waters throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Faolin counters with a straight punch to the midsection.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 26:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 26:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 26:30

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

Event: CMD Round 7
Date: Dec 13, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Turnpike takes the fight into the clinch.
Waters looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Turnpike tries to break the clinch but Waters is controlling the position. #TD#
Waters pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB#
Waters has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Turnpike should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Waters has tightened it up now! Turnpike 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 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). River Waters!

Event: CDM Round 6
Date: Dec 11, 2023

#R1##CL#
Reynolds gets tackled into the cage by Waters. Waters maintains the clinch.
Waters looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Waters is trying to pull guard but Reynolds turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Waters jumps guard but Reynolds turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Waters is trying to pull guard but Reynolds has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for River Waters. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reynolds dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
The referee calls for Reynolds to work.
The crowd are getting on Reynolds's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Waters tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Reynolds just stands there and leans against the cage.
Reynolds is stalling here.
Waters is trying to pull guard but Reynolds turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Waters tries to pull guard but Reynolds forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD2#
Reynolds gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Reynolds sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Waters defending well though.
Reynolds is trying to control. Waters wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T1##SUB#
Waters looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Waters looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Waters looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Waters is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Reynolds is tapping! Great win for Waters!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). River Waters!

Event: CDM Round 5
Date: Dec 09, 2023

#R1#
Waters takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Waters looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Waters tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Nichols connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nichols looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Waters takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Waters tries to clinch but Nichols moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Waters looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nichols scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Waters doesn't seem bothered though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Waters moves to clinch but Nichols breaks away
and Nichols counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nichols digs a good hook to Waters's body.
Nichols circles away from the clinch attempt
and Nichols counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Nichols smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Waters darts in trying to clinch
and Nichols counters with a stiff right hand.
Nichols scores with a decent looking hook.#ROC2#Waters is rocked!
Nichols fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Oh Waters is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Decent striking displayed by Nichols there.
Paul Nichols seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nichols lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nichols has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Nichols lands a jab.#T2#
Nichols missing with a left hand there. Waters was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nichols is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Waters had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Waters wants to clinch
and Nichols counters with a straight right hand.
Waters tries to close the distance and clinch but Nichols swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Waters tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nichols swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Waters tries to clinch up
and Nichols counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Waters tries to clinch up.
Nichols cracks Waters on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Waters falls backwards against the cage. Nichols follows up with more strikes that drop Waters to his knees. Nichols keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Waters! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paul Nichols!

Event: CDM Round 4
Date: Dec 07, 2023

#R1#
Waters moves in looking to clinch but Fister pushes him off.
Fister seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Waters looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Fister keeps the fight on the outside.
Waters moves in looking to clinch but Fister pushes him off.
Fister throws out a powerful jab.
Fister keeps the fight on the outside.
Nice straight punches there by Fister. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Fister.
Fister connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Waters takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#ROC#Waters is rocked!
Fister definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Fister misses with an uppercut. Waters saw that one coming.
Waters is still on wobbly legs! Can Fister finish him?
Fister getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Waters keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fister.
Fister's jab looks to have found its range, popping Waters under the eye.#T1#
Fister smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Fister drops Waters with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Waters! Fister dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Freaky Fister!

Event: CMD Round 3
Date: Dec 05, 2023

#R1#
Waters closes the distance but Antukis moves to the side #KD#
and Antukis counters with a head kick that drops Waters to the mat! Waters scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#ROC#Waters is rocked!
Waters looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#KD#
Antukis sends Waters crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Antukis is motioning to the referee to let Waters up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Waters is still on wobbly legs! Can Antukis finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Antukis weaves into range and cracks Waters right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Waters goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Antukis is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jokubas Antukis!
During a confident post fight interview, Jokubas Antukis thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: CDM Round 2
Date: Dec 03, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Nunes drives through and clinches with Waters against the cage.
Waters looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!#TD#
Waters drags the fight down to the ground.
Nunes trying to control the position from guard on top but Waters is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nunes looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nunes advances position into side control!#SUB2#
Nunes tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Nunes thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nunes moves into full mount! #T1#
Nunes looking to control but Waters is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Waters wants to hold on but Nunes pushes him away.
Nunes trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Waters is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Nunes has taken his back. #SUB2#
Waters fending off the submission attempt from Nunes. #T2##SUB2#
Nunes has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB2#
Nunes is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Waters defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB2#
Nunes is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Waters knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Waters for a finish. #T3#
Nunes tries to keep control of the position but Waters is staying busy.#SUB2#
Nunes is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Waters has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB2#
Waters defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Nunes's arms.
Nunes is not going to allow Waters to sit and survive in this position. #T4##SUB2#
Nunes is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Waters has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Nunes is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Waters knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Waters for a finish.
Nunes is controlling the position but Waters somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Waters is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nunes pulls his head out easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mauricio Nunes dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mauricio Nunes's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Waters moves out of range as Nunes strikes.
Waters needs to keep his hands up - Nunes had a free shot at his head there.
Waters takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nunes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Waters tries to clinch up.
Waters tries to move into range but Nunes moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CL2#
Nunes drives through and clinches with Waters against the cage. #TD2#
Nunes pulls Waters into guard.
Nunes looking for a sweep. Not yet Nunes, not yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nunes is on top in guard. #REVB#
Nunes trying to control but Waters is working from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nunes forces his way into half guard.#T1#
Waters trying to hold on to Nunes's head to control him but Nunes postures up.
Waters is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Waters looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nunes is trying to control the action in half guard but Waters is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Nunes is working for a kimura but Waters is defending it quite comfortably.
Nunes is trying to control the action in half guard but Waters is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Waters tries to get to full guard but Nunes has control of the leg.
Mauricio Nunes has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nunes seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Waters does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Waters is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nunes pulls his head out easily.
Nunes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Waters keeps working.
Waters definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T3##SUB2#
Nunes is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Waters trying to control from the bottom.
Nunes prevents Waters from improving his position.#SUB2#
Nunes is working for a submission of some sort.
Nunes is keen to just control but Waters is a slippery customer.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Nunes 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.
Waters is trying to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mauricio Nunes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mauricio Nunes's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Nunes looks to land a right hand but Waters moved out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Nunes. That snapped Waters's head back. #CL2#
Nunes takes the fight into the clinch.
Waters tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Nunes smiles and moves away.
Nunes throws a jab when Waters was well out of range.
Nunes misses with a looping right.#CL2#
Nunes clinches with his opponent. #TD2#
Nunes jumps into guard, dragging Waters to the mat.
Nunes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Waters stopping the sweep attempt from Nunes.
Waters controlling from the top position.
Waters loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nunes keeping moving, preventing Waters from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Nunes throws a looping overhand right but Waters ducks down to avoid it.
A big right from Nunes misses.
Nunes swats away the attempt to clinch by Waters.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
A telegraphed right hand from Nunes misses the target. #CL2#
Nunes closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD2#
Nunes has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Waters uses from the top position.
Nunes trying to control the position.
Nunes looking for a sweep. Not yet Nunes, not yet.
Waters controls from within his opponent's guard.
Nunes is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T3#
Waters 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.
Nunes wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Waters postures up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nunes connects with a right hand. Waters shakes it off.
Waters defending well as Nunes loads up on a big left hand.
Waters is looking to clinch but Nunes is avoiding it. #CL2#
Nunes drives through and clinches with Waters against the cage. #T4##TD2#
Nunes jumps guard and drags Waters to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Nunes trying to control the position.
Nunes is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Nunes manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Waters manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Nunes passes into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Waters trying to control here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mauricio Nunes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Nunes 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 William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mauricio Nunes!

Event: CDM Round 1
Date: Dec 01, 2023

#R1##TD2#
Kieliszkowski scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Kieliszkowski wants to control but Waters is keeping him busy.
Kieliszkowski controlling the position from side mount.
Kieliszkowski lands some shots froms side control.#SUB2#
Kieliszkowski is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Waters has escaped the position, nice work there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Waters is not content to let Kieliszkowski control the position.
Kieliszkowski in side control lands a decent elbow. #T1#
Kieliszkowski creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#SUB2#
Kieliszkowski is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Waters knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Waters is trying to improve his position.
Kieliszkowski slows the pace down.
Waters tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.#T2#
Kieliszkowski controlling from mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Kieliszkowski cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Kieliszkowski is landing with some decent strikes but Waters is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
A nice elbow there by Kieliszkowski.#ROC2#Waters is rocked!#SUB2#
Kieliszkowski jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Waters manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Waters looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#SUB2#
Kieliszkowski is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Waters is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kieliszkowski has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Waters is trying to improve his position.#T3#
Waters is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Kieliszkowski landing strikes. #SUB2#
Kieliszkowski tries for a kimura but Waters is defending well.
Kieliszkowski is chipping away with strikes. #T4#
Kieliszkowski working the head with strikes.
Oh Waters is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Waters takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Waters taking punishment in the form of punches.
Kieliszkowski trying to control the action but Waters is working from the bottom.
Kieliszkowski works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Kieliszkowski has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Waters!
Kieliszkowski avoids the attempt from Waters to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mateusz Kieliszkowski dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##TD2#
Kieliszkowski shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Waters seems to have got his legs back now.#SUB2#
Kieliszkowski is looking for a kimura but Waters is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kieliszkowski to get the leverage.
Kieliszkowski tries to pass to full mount but Waters defends it. #SUB#
Waters looking for submissions off his back.
Waters tries to get to full guard but Kieliszkowski has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Kieliszkowski seems to be looking for submissions.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kieliszkowski lands a nice short elbow.
Waters is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Waters is working hard here to advance position.
Kieliszkowski perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Waters slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kieliszkowski trying to control but Waters is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Waters is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kieliszkowski is aware though and is defending well.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kieliszkowski passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Waters is looking to regain half guard here but Kieliszkowski keeps moving and retains side control.
Kieliszkowski advances to full mount.
Mateusz Kieliszkowski has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kieliszkowski raining down shots from the mount!
Waters wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.#SUB2#
Kieliszkowski is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Waters has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #T3#
Kieliszkowski lands strikes to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Kieliszkowski looking for the choke from the back.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Kieliszkowski.
Kieliszkowski trying to control momentarily.
Waters tries to break free.
Kieliszkowski lands a punch to the side of the head from the back. #T4#
Kieliszkowski has the hooks in. Waters is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Kieliszkowski lands punches and elbows.
Waters tries to escape but Kieliszkowski has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Kieliszkowski. #SUB2#
Waters is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Waters is in bad spot here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Kieliszkowski is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Waters defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Waters wants to escape the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mateusz Kieliszkowski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Kieliszkowski shoots in and gets a takedown into Waters's guard.
Kieliszkowski postures up and lands a big shot to Waters's brow. #SUB#
Waters escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kieliszkowski gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kieliszkowski pushing down on Waters's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kieliszkowski lands a nice short elbow.
Kieliszkowski looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Waters with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Kieliszkowski is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Waters defends it well.
Kieliszkowski is nestled in close to Waters, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Kieliszkowski content to control rather than advance. #SUB2#
Kieliszkowski is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Waters tries to roll over but Kieliszkowski keeps him under control.
Kieliszkowski scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Waters trying to control from the bottom. #SUB2#
Kieliszkowski is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB2#
Kieliszkowski is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kieliszkowski slips a nice elbow through Waters's hands, connecting with Waters's forehead.
Nice strikes from Kieliszkowski there. #T3#
Kieliszkowski is controlling the pace.
Kieliszkowski is looking to take a break and control but Waters is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kieliszkowski is looking to advance position but Waters won't allow it. #SUB2#
Kieliszkowski is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kieliszkowski is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kieliszkowski looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Waters on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Waters looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Waters actively working from the bottom here.
River Waters has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mateusz Kieliszkowski is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kieliszkowski is controlling the pace.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mateusz Kieliszkowski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kieliszkowski 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 25:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 25:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mateusz Kieliszkowski!

Event: HRL38
Date: Nov 26, 2023

#R1##CL#
Waters tries to keep at a distance but Gaines has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
Gaines has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Waters uses from the top position.
Waters controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Gaines looking for subs off his back but Waters has passed one foot through into half guard.
Gaines works his way to full guard. Good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Waters is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Gaines isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Waters stacks Gaines on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Waters!
Waters controlling the position. #T1#
Gaines is not content to let Waters control the position.
Waters gets to mount! Gaines was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Waters looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Gaines wants to hold on but Waters pushes him away.
Gaines slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gaines is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gaines is working hard here to advance position.
Waters content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Gaines looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3#
Gaines is looking for a sweep. Waters is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gaines trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Waters manages to pass to mount!
Gaines is trying to escape the mount.
Gaines tries to lock up and control but Waters gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T4#
Gaines is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Gaines wants to hold on but Waters pushes him away.
Waters wants to control the pace but Gaines is squirming around nicely.
Gaines is working to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Waters content just to control the position here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

River Waters 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##CL2#
Waters darts in and clinches Gaines up against the cage.#TD#
Gaines gets control of Waters's arms and successfully pulls guard. Gaines will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Gaines working for a triangle but Waters defends it easily. #SUB#
Gaines throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Waters escapes and throws Gaines's legs to the side, diving into side control!
The referee asks Waters politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Waters prefers to stall for the moment though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gaines is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Gaines is letting Waters control him for a moment. #T1#
Gaines struggling a bit here.
Gaines definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Waters happy to just control the position for now.
Waters tries to advance to mount but can't.
You can see the frustration on Gaines's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Gaines is looking for a sweep.
Gaines tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Waters easily slips into full mount!
Gaines tries to hold on but Waters postures up.
Gaines really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Waters thowing shots but they're missing. #T3#
Waters prevents Gaines from getting the reversal.
Waters avoids the attempt from Gaines to control.
Waters controlling the pace for now.
Poor strikes thrown by Waters there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Waters looking to control and managing it successfully. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Waters can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gaines is looking to escape.
Waters controlling the pace for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gaines is wriggling around trying to escape.
Waters trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

River Waters 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! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3##CL#
Gaines moves into the clinch.#TD#
Gaines manages to pull guard. #SUB#
Gaines is looking for a triangle but Waters pushes his legs off easily.
Gaines can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Waters controls the pace.
Waters is continuing to stall.
Waters passes Gaines's left leg - he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gaines wants to get back to full guard.#T1##SUB#
Gaines looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Waters prevents Gaines from improving his position.
Gaines wants to control but Waters is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gaines has a hand on Waters's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Waters takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Gaines is desperately trying to improve his position but Waters has a good base and remains in mount.#T2#
Waters takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Waters can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gaines is looking to escape.
Gaines manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Waters wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gaines keeps working.
Still in half guard, Waters seems content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Gaines is looking to improve his position.
Waters has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gaines trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Gaines regains half guard.#SUB#
Gaines looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Waters pushes past his half guard into mount!
Gaines is trying desperately to improve position.#T4#
Waters is trying to control here but Gaines has managed to regain half guard. #SUB#
Gaines looking for a kimura from the bottom but Waters passes into side control!
Gaines seems a little lost for a moment, as Waters dominates the positioning.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Waters wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gaines keeps working.
Ayden Gaines has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
River Waters is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Gaines manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to River Waters.
I've got Waters 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... River Waters!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 23, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Waters darts in and clinches Marks up against the cage.#TD2#
Waters ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Waters no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB2#
Waters has his foot on Marks's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Marks works his way back into a safe position though.
Marks wants to pass the guard but Waters is keeping the position.
Marks has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Waters is proving hard to escape from.
Waters wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Waters controls Marks momentarily but Marks frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Waters has control of Marks's left arm, preventing Marks from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marks pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Waters is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marks is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Waters is looking to cinch up a triangle. Marks throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Waters's body to avoid the submission. Waters has instead reached around Marks's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Waters arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). River Waters!

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