PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Denis Hofman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rainman Rivers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Denis Hofman could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Rainman Rivers's chin.

Hofman
vs
Rivers

185 cm
26
180 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

176 cm
25
172 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Denis Hofman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rainman Rivers!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, George Francis and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Rivers does no damage.
Rivers swinging wildly here.
Hofman changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.

Hofman decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

Hofman is working for a submission of some sort.

Hofman is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rivers doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hofman.

Hofman 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Hofman is working for a kimura but Rivers is defending it quite comfortably.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Rivers is defending against the submission attempts here by Hofman.
Hofman is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

Hofman wants to work for an arm triangle but Rivers is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hofman in particular looking to stall.

Hofman is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rivers has managed to free his arm - good work.
Rivers is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Hofman seems to be looking for submissions.
Hofman looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Rivers is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Hofman is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Rivers is in trouble now - Hofman has advanced to mount!

Hofman goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Rivers is on top in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hofman looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hofman is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Hofman pushes a forearm under Rivers's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Rivers is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Denis Hofman!
An out of breath Denis Hofman thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.