ROF Fight Night 1 2 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jarez De Ertu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Don Kier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

De Ertu
vs
Kier

185 cm
24
135 lbs
6 - 7 - 0

169 cm
29
145 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
KO power

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Knockout power

Untouchable Fight Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jarez De Ertu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Don Kier!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Chris Saunders and Paul Gruel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Kier has De Ertu up against the ropes in a clinch.

Kier has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but De Ertu regains guard immediately.

De Ertu is working an open guard so Kier takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Jarez De Ertu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kier keeps the fight on the outside.
De Ertu finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.

Kier scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
De Ertu tries to bench press Kier off him but Kier keeps the position.
Kier cracks De Ertu with a big elbow.
Kier staying calm.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kier working the head and body with strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kier working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.

Kier stands up and beckons De Ertu to his feet.
No luck for De Ertu with that takedown attempt.
De Ertu is looking to clinch but Kier is avoiding it.
De Ertu really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kier keeps the fight on the outside.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

De Ertu is fighting off a takedown attempt but Kier is just too persistent for him and manages to trip De Ertu to the mat. De Ertu regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
De Ertu is trying to control the position but Kier postures up.
Kier wants to pass the guard but De Ertu is keeping the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kier throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as De Ertu works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
De Ertu knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kier on the ground.
Kier looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
De Ertu keeping moving, preventing Kier from controlling successfully.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Don Kier was stalling too much, according to the referee.
De Ertu looks for a takedown but Kier sprawls well.

Kier closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee asks Kier politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Kier prefers to stall for the moment though.
De Ertu prevents Kier from moving into mount.

Kier decides to stand back up.
De Ertu wants to clinch but Kier slips to the side

and Kier moves into the clinch.

Kier lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
De Ertu on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if De Ertu tries to get out of the position.
Kier stalling.
Kier stops De Ertu from getting back to his feet.
Kier keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Kier gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De Ertu misses with a takedown

and Kier counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for De Ertu!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jarez De Ertu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
De Ertu is breathing heavily.
Kier lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.

Kier is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. De Ertu can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Kier can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as De Ertu is looking to escape.
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.
De Ertu taking shots to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
De Ertu is in a horrible position here. Kier smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Don Kier dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

A telegraphed takedown attempt from De Ertu is defended easily by Kier.
Jarez De Ertu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Kier rushes De Ertu and presses him up against the ropes.

Kier escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
De Ertu misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kier leaves De Ertu with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jarez De Ertu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
De Ertu defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kier.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Kier.
Kier has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kier lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear De Ertu down.

Kier has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Kier has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

A momentary lapse in concentration from De Ertu enables Kier to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. De Ertu manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kier pushes down on De Ertu's leg and manages to get into half guard.

Kier is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so De Ertu is just riding it out for now. Kier eventually gives up the hold.
Kier content to control rather than advance.
De Ertu taking some punishment here, with Kier in his half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kier passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for De Ertu!

Kier swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and De Ertu is now in Kier's guard. A big mistake from Kier there, giving up the dominant position!
Kier is trying to control the position but De Ertu postures up.

Kier had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. De Ertu defends it easily.
De Ertu trying to control the position from guard on top but Kier is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Ertu passes Kier's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Kier trying to hold on to De Ertu's head to control him but De Ertu postures up.
Kier tries to roll over but De Ertu keeps him under control.
Kier is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
De Ertu is looking to take a break and control but Kier is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kier is pressing down on De Ertu's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Ertu wants to stand and escape but instead Kier has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Kier missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kier is pushing down on De Ertu's leg trying to pass to half guard. De Ertu is fighting to maintain full guard but Kier has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kier seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Let's hope that Kier has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ground and pound from Kier.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Don Kier showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! 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.

Kier forces De Ertu back against the ropes and clinches.

Kier ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Kier no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
De Ertu trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kier's guard.

De Ertu avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kier is trying to control the position but De Ertu postures up.
Kier lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for De Ertu!
Kier putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kier lands a big elbow.
Kier won't let De Ertu get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.

Kier jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but De Ertu manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Kier working the ground and pound from side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
You can see the frustration on De Ertu's face as Kier controls the position.
Kier in side control lands a decent elbow.
Kier is staying tight to De Ertu's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Kier lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kier wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by De Ertu, who protects the arm well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Ertu can't do much from the bottom here.
De Ertu trying to remain calm as Kier controls from the top position.
Kier avoids the strikes from the bottom by De Ertu.
De Ertu takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Check out the look on Kier's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
De Ertu is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Kier asserts his dominance and retains side control.
De Ertu taking a bit of punishment here - Kier scoring with strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kier advances to full mount.
Kier landing strikes, looking to finish!

Kier with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.

Kier is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but De Ertu is surviving well by controlling Kier's body position as best he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Kier looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.

Kier working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
De Ertu is working to get back to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kier can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as De Ertu is looking to escape.
Jarez De Ertu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Don Kier is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
De Ertu flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.

And that's the end of the fight!
Don Kier comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kier 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30

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

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
82%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Timur Uzbaijzky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricard Cuenca (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ricard Cuenca has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Uzbaijzky
vs
Cuenca

187 cm
29
177 lbs
3 - 6 - 0

189 cm
21
182 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Experienced

Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

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 3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Timur Uzbaijzky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ricard Cuenca!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Chris Saunders and Micheangelo Fripello.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Uzbaijzky shoots in for a takedown but Cuenca shows good takedown defense.
Uzbaijzky tries to clinch up.

Cuenca pushes Uzbaijzky up against the ropes in a clinch.
Cuenca landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Uzbaijzky is trying to push Cuenca away but Cuenca has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Cuenca lands a knee to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Uzbaijzky is trying to break the clinch but Cuenca is controlling him.
Cuenca with a knee to the head.

It looks like Timur Uzbaijzky has been cut.
Cuenca landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Cuenca lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cuenca with a knee to the head.

Cuenca manages to break the clinch.
Uzbaijzky takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Uzbaijzky wants to clinch up but Cuenca keeps it at a distance.
Uzbaijzky fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cuenca scores with a push kick.
Cuenca fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Uzbaijzky is breathing heavily.
Cuenca lands with a thumping leg kick.
Uzbaijzky 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.
Uzbaijzky needs to keep his hands up - Cuenca had a free shot at his head there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Cuenca.
Cuenca dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Uzbaijzky. That did some damage!
Cuenca scores with a slapping inside leg kick.

Cuenca lands a big head kick that sends Uzbaijzky tumbling to the mat! Cuenca takes a step backwards and waves Uzbaijzky back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Uzbaijzky is rocked!
Ricard Cuenca is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Cuenca, right into the meat.
Oh Uzbaijzky is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cuenca lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Uzbaijzky crumples to the floor! Cuenca milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Ricard Cuenca!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
90%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bj Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Totoy Mola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Penn
vs
Mola

186 cm
23
205 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

185 cm
28
205 lbs
6 - 5 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Experienced

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bj Penn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Totoy Mola!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Josh West and Paul Gruel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice shot lands for Penn.

Mola manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Penn on his heels. He'll look to pass Penn's guard now, I'm sure.
Mola must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Mola is sitting in close to Penn's body. Penn has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Mola is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Mola is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Penn.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Bj Penn!
Bj Penn opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
64%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Steve Stevenson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christian De Ertu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Stevenson
vs
De Ertu

170 cm
25
156 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

185 cm
24
155 lbs
9 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Determined

Hellraiser Fightgear ($10 and above)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Steve Stevenson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Christian De Ertu!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Paul Gruel and Roger Salmon.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

De Ertu shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Stevenson wants to sweep but no luck.
De Ertu advances position into side control!
Stevenson wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Stevenson struggling a bit here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

De Ertu looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Stevenson gets back to half guard.
Stevenson moves into full guard.

Stevenson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
De Ertu is looking to stand up but Stevenson won't let him.
De Ertu is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.

Stevenson working for a triangle but De Ertu defends it easily.
Stevenson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.
De Ertu stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stevenson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Stevenson is trying to keep De Ertu in close.
De Ertu won't allow Stevenson to sweep him here.
De Ertu wants to get up but he can't break Stevenson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
De Ertu drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Stevenson dives on top into guard.
Stevenson tries to free his leg and advance position but De Ertu is retaining full guard.
Stevenson trying to control but De Ertu is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Ertu keeping full guard, as Stevenson tries to pass.

Stevenson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but De Ertu manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Stevenson has De Ertu in his guard.
De Ertu pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stevenson is keeping the position for now.

Stevenson looking for a guillotine here but De Ertu defends easily.
De Ertu passes Stevenson's left leg - he's now in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Stevenson is defending against the submission attempts here by De Ertu.

De Ertu is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

De Ertu is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
De Ertu frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Stevenson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

De Ertu is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Stevenson has managed to escape the submission attempt.
De Ertu is looking to stand but De Ertu has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

De Ertu goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Stevenson is on top in guard.
Stevenson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. De Ertu is keeping the position for now.
Stevenson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Stevenson trying to control the action but De Ertu is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
De Ertu is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Christian De Ertu will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

De Ertu fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Stevenson to the ground. De Ertu is now in Stevenson's guard.
De Ertu stands and throws Stevenson's legs to the side, diving into side control.

De Ertu looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Stevenson sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Stevenson is looking to control De Ertu's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Stevenson avoid being mounted?
Stevenson tries to roll over but De Ertu keeps him under control.
De Ertu tries to stand but can't do so whilst Stevenson controls his leg.

That's one minute gone in the round.

De Ertu postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Stevenson to stand up.

Stevenson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Stevenson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

De Ertu postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Stevenson is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of De Ertu, into his guard.
De Ertu keeping moving, preventing Stevenson from controlling successfully.
Stevenson pushing down on De Ertu's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Stevenson is looking for a kimura but De Ertu is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Stevenson to get the leverage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stevenson is looking to pass De Ertu's guard but actually De Ertu recovers to full guard.

Stevenson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Stevenson trying to control the position from guard on top but De Ertu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
De Ertu keeping full guard, as Stevenson tries to pass.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but De Ertu manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
De Ertu pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stevenson is keeping the position for now.
Stevenson lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for De Ertu!
De Ertu is trying to escape the mount.
Stevenson takes De Ertu's back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Stevenson is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. De Ertu is defending well though. Stevenson let's go of the attempt for now.
De Ertu controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.

Stevenson working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but De Ertu is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Stevenson has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! De Ertu taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Steve Stevenson!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Billy Coleman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Patrick Bateman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Coleman comes to the ring accompanied by Start from Scratch. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Coleman
vs
Bateman

198 cm
26
243 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

203 cm
23
274 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

Hellraiser Fightgear ($10 and above)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Billy Coleman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Patrick Bateman!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Ryoma Takatsuka and Colin Fray.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Coleman shoots for a double leg takedown but Bateman sprawls well. He's pushed Coleman's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bateman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Coleman.
Bateman throws a series of punches but Coleman avoids them all with ease.
Bateman misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Bateman!

It looks like Billy Coleman has been cut.
Horrible takedown by Coleman or perhaps it was just good defense by Bateman which made him look bad.
Horrible takedown by Coleman or perhaps it was just good defense by Bateman which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billy Coleman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Coleman misses with a takedown attempt - Bateman sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Coleman is defended easily by Bateman.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Bateman misses.
Coleman has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

Coleman shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.

Coleman has hold of Bateman's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Bateman manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Coleman trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Coleman is working for a guillotine from mount but Bateman frees his head quite easily.

Coleman working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.

Coleman is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Bateman is surviving well by controlling Coleman's body position as best he can.

Coleman stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coleman misses with a takedown
and Bateman counters with a left to the body.

Coleman looking to score a takedown here. Bateman is defending well but Coleman drives through and ends up in Bateman's guard.
Coleman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Coleman trying to control but Bateman is working from the bottom.
Bateman preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Coleman drops back looking for a leg! Bateman is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bateman manages to kick Coleman off! Coleman jumps back into Bateman's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Coleman thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bateman really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Coleman. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Coleman drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Coleman jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Coleman thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Coleman slips nicely into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Billy Coleman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Billy Coleman's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Coleman feints a jab promting Bateman to slip. Coleman then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Bateman slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
A combination from Bateman does no damage.
Coleman shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bateman but Bateman pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Coleman dives in and grabs Bateman's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bateman pushes down on Coleman's head and hops out.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Coleman here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Coleman falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bateman counters with a low kick, right behind Coleman 's knee.
Patrick Bateman seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bateman throws a sloppy head kick and Coleman moves out of range easily.
Coleman shoots and misses
and Bateman makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billy Coleman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Coleman throws a combination that misses
and Bateman counters with a three punch combo that has Coleman backing up. Coleman nods at Bateman to acknowledge the strikes.
Bateman falls off balance throwing a combination

and Coleman counters with a shoot takedown. Bateman fights it but they end up in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bateman is looking to stand up but Coleman isn't so interested in that idea.
Bateman is breathing heavily.
Coleman throws a big elbow that misses.
Bateman keeping moving, preventing Coleman from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Coleman thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Coleman looking to pass the guard.
Coleman is working hard here to advance position.

Coleman drops back looking for a leg! Bateman is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bateman manages to kick Coleman off! Coleman jumps back into Bateman's guard.

Coleman is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coleman trying to control the position from guard on top but Bateman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Coleman drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Coleman jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bateman can do anything to dispel that myth.

Coleman drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Coleman jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Coleman pushes down on Bateman's leg and manages to get into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Coleman is looking for a kimura here.
Coleman trying to control the pace.
Bateman is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Billy Coleman dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Billy Coleman's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Bateman stuffs the takedown attempt from Coleman. Coleman gets slowly back to his feet.
Coleman misses with a takedown attempt - Bateman sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nice sprawl there from Bateman as Coleman shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billy Coleman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Coleman with a poor takedown
and Bateman counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Coleman takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Coleman shoots and misses
and Bateman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A nice combination there by Bateman.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Coleman on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bateman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

Bateman clinches.

Bateman breaks the clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Coleman. Those never looked like landing.
Bateman stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bateman wants it to stay on the feet.
Bateman throws a head kick that misses.
Bateman lands a two punch combo.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Coleman.
Bateman throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

Billy Coleman's cut is getting worse.
A combination from Bateman does no damage.
Coleman shoots in for a takedown but Bateman shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Patrick Bateman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Coleman drives through with a takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Coleman drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Coleman jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Coleman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bateman swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Coleman is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Bateman is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Bateman has escaped and now he's on top!
Bateman wants to get up but he can't break Coleman's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

Bateman stands up from Coleman's guard - Bateman perhaps looking for a knockout.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bateman fails to land with a series of punches.
Billy Coleman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Coleman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Billy Coleman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Coleman closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bateman circles away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Coleman moves forwards but Bateman connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Patrick Bateman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bateman lands with a straight right. Coleman didn't see that one coming.

And that's the end of the fight!
Patrick Bateman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Coleman has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Josh West scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Billy Coleman!
Billy Coleman was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Juan Dimagiba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Dowal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steve Dowal will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Dimagiba
vs
Dowal

202 cm
22
170 lbs
10 - 5 - 0

190 cm
20
179 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Good gas tank

Hellraiser Fightgear ($10 and above)

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 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Juan Dimagiba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Steve Dowal!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Roger Salmon and Colin Fray.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dowal throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dimagiba stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dowal connects with a high kick.
Dimagiba shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dowal defends it nicely.
Dimagiba dives in and grabs Dowal's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dowal pushes down on Dimagiba's head and hops out.
Dowal slaps away a takedown attempt from Dimagiba, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juan Dimagiba. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Dowal gets the takedown into side control.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

Dowal tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Dowal has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

Dowal wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Dimagiba, who protects the arm well.

Dowal thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Dowal is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Dimagiba has escaped the position, nice work there.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Dowal thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Dimagiba keeps Dowal under control for a moment.
Dowal cracks Dimagiba with an elbow. That is naaassty.
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.
Dimagiba is trying to control Dowal's posture but Dowal avoids it.

Dowal goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Dimagiba has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Dowal but great work by Dimagiba.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dimagiba landing strikes.
Dowal is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Dimagiba's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Dowal taking some punishment here, with Dimagiba in his half guard.

Dowal actively working from the bottom here.
Dowal wants to improve his position but Dimagiba is controlling well.
Dowal is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Dimagiba scores with a couple of nice shots.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dowal is trying to stand.
Dowal wants to improve his position but Dimagiba is controlling well.

Dowal looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dimagiba is trying to control the action in half guard but Dowal is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dowal taking some punishment here, with Dimagiba in his half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Dowal is looking to improve his position.
Nice strikes from Dimagiba there.
Dowal moves into full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Dowal 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.

Dowal is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Dowal looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Dimagiba passes into half guard.
Ground and pound from Dimagiba.
Dimagiba drops an elbow to the side of Dowal's head.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Dimagiba connects with a nice short shot to Dowal's temple.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dowal is looking for a sweep. Dimagiba is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dowal tries to kick Dimagiba off but Dimagiba keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Dowal looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dimagiba working over Dowal with some ground and pound. Dowal looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Dimagiba scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Dimagiba really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Dimagiba is thwarting Dowal's attempts to control the position.
Dimagiba lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Dowal regains full guard. Nicely done.
Dimagiba is looking to work some ground and pound but Dowal has wrist control.

Dowal looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dimagiba stands up over Dowal, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Dimagiba lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dimagiba trying to control the position from guard on top but Dowal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Dowal looking for a guillotine here but Dimagiba defends easily.
Dowal wants to get back to his feet but Dimagiba is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steve Dowal dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.

Dimagiba looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Dowal scores with a leg kick.
Dimagiba throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dowal's waist but Dowal gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dimagiba off to one side.
Dowal thuds his shin into the meat of Dimagiba's side.
Dowal throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Dowal looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Dimagiba shoots for a takedown but Dowal saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juan Dimagiba. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice sprawl there from Dimagiba as Dowal shoots in.
Dowal throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dowal catches Dimagiba with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Dowal fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Steve Dowal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dowal checks the leg kick.
Dowal tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Dimagiba paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dowal shoots and misses

and Dimagiba counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Dowal escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dimagiba gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dowal looking to control.

Dimagiba avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dowal looking for a sweep. Not yet Dowal, not yet.
Dimagiba pushing down on Dowal's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Dimagiba seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Dowal wants to get back to full guard.
Dimagiba is looking to take a break and control but Dowal is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Dowal manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Dimagiba postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Dimagiba connects with a couple of short punches.

Dowal looking for a guillotine here but Dimagiba defends easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Dowal has his foot on Dimagiba's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dimagiba works his way back into a safe position though.
Dowal is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dimagiba wants to control from the top but Dowal keeps moving.
Dimagiba scoring with punches to the head and body.
Steve Dowal has got the better of the ground game so far.

Dowal working for a triangle but Dimagiba defends it easily.
Dimagiba trying to control the position from guard on top but Dowal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dimagiba scoring with punches to the head and body.
Dimagiba scoring with punches to the head and body.
Dimagiba looking to pass the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dimagiba trying to control the position from guard on top but Dowal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dimagiba accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dimagiba keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Dowal's head.

Dimagiba avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dimagiba throws a big right hand that misses.
Dimagiba tries to free his leg and advance position but Dowal is retaining full guard.

Dowal working for a triangle but Dimagiba defends it easily.

Dowal looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dowal keeping full guard, as Dimagiba tries to pass.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dimagiba postures up and lands a big shot to Dowal's brow.
Dimagiba working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!

Dowal has his foot on Dimagiba's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dimagiba works his way back into a safe position though.
Dimagiba pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dowal is keeping the position for now.
Dimagiba missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Dowal is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dimagiba working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Dimagiba is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Dimagiba lands a couple of elbows.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dowal is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dimagiba is controlling him.
Dimagiba content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Dimagiba lands a couple of digs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Steve Dowal will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Dowal shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dimagiba as he avoids it easily.
Dimagiba looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dowal is fending him off so far but Dimagiba persists. Nope, Dowal circles away and we're back to standing.
Juan Dimagiba is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No joy there for Dimagiba, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dowal.
Horrible takedown by Dimagiba or perhaps it was just good defense by Dowal which made him look bad.
Dimagiba misses with a takedown attempt - Dowal sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juan Dimagiba. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dimagiba is defended easily by Dowal.

Dimagiba feints and as Dowal raises his hands in defense, Dimagiba changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Dimagiba looking to pass the guard.
Dowal working a defensive guard here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Dowal is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dowal wants to get back to his feet but Dimagiba is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

Dowal working for a triangle but Dimagiba defends it easily.
Dowal keeping moving, preventing Dimagiba from controlling successfully.
Dimagiba will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dimagiba scoring with punches to the head and body.
Dimagiba looking to pass the guard.
Dimagiba postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Juan Dimagiba has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Dowal is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dimagiba defends well.
Dowal working a defensive guard here.
Dimagiba controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dimagiba stands and throws Dowal's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Dimagiba cracks Dowal with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Dimagiba in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Dowal taking punishment in the form of punches.
Dimagiba lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Dowal is working to avoid the ground and pound but Dimagiba connects with a decent elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dimagiba grinds an elbow into Dowal's temple.
Dimagiba lands some shots froms side control.
Dowal is looking to regain half guard here but Dimagiba keeps moving and retains side control.
Dimagiba looks up at the clock and then as Dowal takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Dimagiba smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Dowal manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Dowal tries to pass to full mount but Dimagiba defends it.

Dowal is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dimagiba has managed to free his arm - good work.

Dowal is working for a kimura but Dimagiba is defending it quite comfortably.
Dimagiba pushes Dowal off looking to stand but Dowal dives back in and keeps control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dimagiba tries to roll over but Dowal keeps him under control.
Dimagiba trying to control here.

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

Dimagiba looking for submissions off his back.

Dowal is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Steve Dowal is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dimagiba on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dimagiba tries to get out of the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Dowal is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Juan Dimagiba.
I think Dowal has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:29
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Steve Dowal!
After the big win, Steve Dowal made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Hellraiser Fightgear ($10 and above) and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nikademus Sinclair (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roman Yakimyuk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Sinclair
vs
Yakimyuk

178 cm
21
165 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

177 cm
21
167 lbs
3 - 1 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Nikademus Sinclair!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Roman Yakimyuk!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Jeff Smith and Paul Gruel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yakimyuk tries to close the distance and clinch but Sinclair swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sinclair misses with a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Yakimyuk.
Yakimyuk doesn't manage to clinch there - Sinclair circles away.
Sinclair tests Yakimyuk's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Yakimyuk wants to clinch up but Sinclair keeps it at a distance.
A swing and a miss from Yakimyuk.
Yakimyuk connects with the punch.
Sinclair showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Yakimyuk.
Yakimyuk staying out of range there.
Yakimyuk throws a right hand that Sinclair ducks under and follows up with a left that Sinclair also avoids with ease.
Yakimyuk swinging wildly here.
Yakimyuk tries to clinch up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sinclair fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yakimyuk manages to avoid it.
Sinclair misses with a hook. Yakimyuk ducked under it nicely.
Yakimyuk tries to close the distance and clinch but Sinclair swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sinclair takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Sinclair throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Yakimyuk misses with a few strikes there.
Yakimyuk throws a left and a right that both miss
and Yakimyuk takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Good shot there by Yakimyuk.
Yakimyuk will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sinclair keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yakimyuk rushes Sinclair with punches - Sinclair moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Sinclair goes down! Yakimyuk follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roman Yakimyuk!
Roman Yakimyuk took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
36%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cole River (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Alvarez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). River comes to the ring accompanied by Creedence Clearwater Revival - Born On The Bayou. Nick Alvarez will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

River
vs
Alvarez

188 cm
21
175 lbs
9 - 1 - 0

191 cm
23
183 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent MT
Cardio machine

Good takedowns
Excellent MT
Granite chin

5th Round Clothing
Just Fight

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cole River!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nick Alvarez!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Chris Saunders and Micheangelo Fripello.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
River throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
River moves out of range as Alvarez strikes.
River takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
River chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Alvarez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from River.
River takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Alvarez lands a body shot.
River is looking to score with low kicks.
A nice inside leg kick there by River. That's going to slow Alvarez down.
Alvarez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
River walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Alvarez checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
River throws a body punch but Alvarez moves out of range.
River keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Alvarez.
Alvarez goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
River throws a half hearted mid kick.
River is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Alvarez.
Alvarez closes this distance looking for a takedown but River circles away.
An inside leg kick lands from River.
Alvarez avoids the head kick by River.
Alvarez thuds his right hand into River's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alvarez throws a hook to the side of River's head but River sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
River misses with a low kick as Alvarez jumps back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvarez blocks a jab.
Alvarez avoids the head kick by River.
River's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Alvarez connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! River scrambles back to his feet.
Alvarez throws the left hand but River avoids the punch easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Good work by Alvarez as he checks the leg kick.
River takes one on the button.
Nick Alvarez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
River feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Alvarez's calf.
Alvarez scores with a punch to the head.
River fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Alvarez has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from River.
Alvarez avoids the body shot from River.
Alvarez scores with a crisp jab that stopped River in his tracks.

River gets a clinch.
Alvarez managing to block the knees to the body from River.
Alvarez lands an uppercut.
Alvarez misses with a short punch on the inside.
River lands a left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Both guys are working to get underhooks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
River missing with knees to the body.
River scores a nice knee to the body.
Alvarez is trying to break free.
Alvarez managing to block the knees to the body from River.
River is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Alvarez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Alvarez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
River tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Alvarez avoids it.
Alvarez looking to stall.
River misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Alvarez.
Alvarez can't break the clinch.
River has Alvarez pushed against the ropes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
River tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Alvarez avoids it.
River is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Alvarez is defending well for now.
River tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

River manages to break the clinch.
River fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alvarez manages to avoid it.
River ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alvarez moves away.
Alvarez throws a lazy right hand but River sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A good leg kick by River.
River throws a sloppy head kick and Alvarez moves out of range easily.
River ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Alvarez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. River sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Alvarez avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
River uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Alvarez.
River motions for Alvarez to come forward. River throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cole River is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
River moves in looking to clinch but Alvarez pushes him off.
Alvarez moves out of range of the leg kick from River.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Alvarez blocks the leg kick.
Alvarez uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before River has time to react.
Alvarez swings for the body but River moves out of range.
River checks a leg kick.
Alvarez connects with a looping right hand.
Alvarez displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

River moves into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
River softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Alvarez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
River is struggling to control the position.
River lands a right hand that snaps the head of Alvarez backwards.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

River pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
River looks to score with a jab to the body but Alvarez is just out of range.
River moves away from the strike by Alvarez.
A big left from Alvarez misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cole River dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Alvarez throws a series of punches but River avoids them all with ease.
River throws a hook but Alvarez blocks it.
River bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Alvarez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but River circles away quickly and effectively.
River throws a hook but Alvarez avoids it easily.
Alvarez tries to land a front kick but River steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Alvarez sizes up River with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Alvarez thuds a left hand into River's body.
Alvarez throws an overhand right that lands on River's shoulder, as River tries to avoid the shot.
River takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nice defenses there by River.
Alvarez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Alvarez throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nice shot by Alvarez.
River misses with a hook.
Alvarez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
River swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Cole River is winning the standup battle so far.
Alvarez throws an overhand right that lands on River's shoulder, as River tries to avoid the shot.
River throws a half hearted mid kick.
River scores with a leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvarez avoids the head kick by River.
River throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Alvarez.
Alvarez checks a low kick from River.
River is looking to slow Alvarez down with leg kicks.
River lands a leg kick that knocks Alvarez off balance momentarily.
Alvarez looks to throw the jab but River is out of range.
Nice takedown defense from River. No joy for Alvarez on that attempt.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
River throws a body punch but Alvarez moves out of range.
Alvarez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from River.
River tries to score with a low kick but Alvarez moves his leg out of the way.
Alvarez doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Alvarez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Alvarez chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before River can pounce on him.
River is looking to land body kicks.
A head kick misses from River.
Alvarez blocks the body kick.
River is looking to wear down Alvarez with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Alvarez blocks a low kick nicely.
Alvarez lands a really nice looking cross but River seems unphased.
Alvarez lands a glancing blow to the side of River's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

River gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Alvarez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
River tries a knee to the head but Alvarez blocks it.
Alvarez is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but River is keeping busy.
River comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Alvarez avoiding damage as River throws knees to the body.
River tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Alvarez avoids it.

River escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
River throws a wild body kick that Alvarez sees coming a mile off.
Alvarez looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
River misses with a body shot.
Alvarez misses with a two punch combination.
Alvarez changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez scores with a shot to the body.

River has closed the distance and engaged Alvarez in a clinch.
River blocks a body shot from Alvarez.
River missing with knees to the body.
River utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from River.
River landing knees to the head.
Alvarez tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Alvarez misses with a punch on the inside.
Alvarez takes a knee to the side of the body.
River misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Alvarez.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
River putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Alvarez in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
River lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Knees to the body from River.
River working Alvarez over with knees to the body.
Alvarez is breathing heavily.
Alvarez trying to control the position but instead, River has worked for underhooks and has pushed Alvarez into the ropes.
River tries to land knees in the clinch but Alvarez avoids the damage to the body.
River controlling the action here for a moment.
River lands a body shot in the clinch.
Alvarez's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Alvarez working hard to break the clinch.
River trying to land knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cole River dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.

Alvarez swings widly with a right hand
and River counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
River throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Alvarez shoots in but no luck this time.
River on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Alvarez scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.

River closes the distance and clinches.
Alvarez prevents a body shot from River.
Alvarez is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
River digs a right hand into Alvarez's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Alvarez's gas tank.
Alvarez misses with a knee strike.

River pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
River is looking to slow Alvarez down with leg kicks.
River lunges at Alvarez with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Alvarez's hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alvarez takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?

Alvarez gets tackled into the ropes by River. River maintains the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvarez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Alvarez tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. River smiles and moves away.
River throws the kick towards the body but Alvarez avoids it.
River throws a leg kick but Alvarez sees it coming and moves out of range.
River looks to land a left hand but Alvarez moved out of range nicely.
River moves forwards but Alvarez connects with a nice, crisp jab.
River throws a nice inside leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by River there.
Alvarez checks a low kick from River.
River misses with a body kick.
Nice defenses there by River.
Alvarez walks forward, straight into a front kick from River.
Alvarez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Alvarez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
River misses with a wild body shot.
A swing and a miss from Alvarez.

River has taken the fight to the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from River.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
River misses with a knee to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Alvarez.
Alvarez is trying to drag River to the mat but River just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Cole River has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Alvarez.
River lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Alvarez takes an elbow to the forehead.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as River takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
River unloads a knee to the mid-section. Alvarez lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Alvarez looking to throw knees to the head but River is blocking nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from River.
River misses with a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for River.
River scores a nice knee to the body.
River controlling the action here for a moment.
River tries to land knees in the clinch but Alvarez avoids the damage to the body.
River is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Alvarez can do to turn this around?

River breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from River.
River slips a straight right by Alvarez.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alvarez. River does a little dance to reset his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alvarez takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Alvarez throws an overhand right that lands on River's shoulder, as River tries to avoid the shot.
River connects with a nice looking jab.
River avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

River clinches with his opponent.
Alvarez blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
River tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alvarez's elbow.
River utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Alvarez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cole River has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
River leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Alvarez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cole River clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

River throws a leg kick which misses Alvarez's front leg but catches the back leg as Alvarez tries to avoid it.
Alvarez rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and River counters with a body kick.
River defending well as Alvarez loads up on a big left hand.
River throws a half hearted mid kick.
River pulls out of a head kick attempt.
River goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
River throws a leg kick that misses.
Alvarez checks a leg kick.
River is looking to chop away at Alvarez's legs.
Alvarez misses with a hook. River ducked under it nicely.
River smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Alvarez cracks River with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Alvarez keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
River throws a leg kick but Alvarez sees it coming and checks it nicely.
River moves forwards but Alvarez connects with a nice, crisp jab.
River throws a head kick that misses.
Alvarez missing with a left hand there. River was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
River with a body punch. A glancing blow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
River blocks a jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from River.
River looking to land some kicks to the body here.
River pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
River tries to land a front kick but Alvarez steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
River looks for the body kick but Alvarez saw that one coming.
River jabs at Alvarez's body.
Alvarez moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Alvarez looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
River looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Alvarez checks the leg kick nicely there.
Alvarez ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Alvarez takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Alvarez moves out of range of the leg kick from River.
River tries a low kick but Alvarez avoids it.
Alvarez scores with a one two! River had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Alvarez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but River was well out of range. Poor timing from Alvarez.
Alvarez slips under a jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
River shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
River moves forwards but Alvarez connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Alvarez on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by River. River obviously looking to wear him down.
Alvarez moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alvarez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
River takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Alvarez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nice defenses there by River.
River looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
River misses with a low kick as Alvarez jumps back.
Alvarez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but River manages to avoid it.
River throws a low kick but Alvarez avoids it.
River tries to land a front kick but Alvarez steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Alvarez blocks the body kick.
Good work by Alvarez as he checks the leg kick.
Alvarez thows a left - swing and a miss!
River throws a leg kick that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
River pivots, looking for a leg kick but Alvarez is out of range and River settles back down.
River misses with a wild body shot.
Alvarez takes a swing at River's ribcage but misses.
River tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alvarez was well out of range. Poor timing from River.
River throws a nice outside leg kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for River.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Alvarez checks a leg kick.
River tries to work over Alvarez's front leg with a kick but Alvarez checks it.
River throws a head kick but Alvarez moves out of range.
Alvarez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with River but River pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A telegraphed right hand from Alvarez misses the target.
River throws a leg kick but Alvarez sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Alvarez 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.
Alvarez rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and River counters with a body kick.
River fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Alvarez is out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by River.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez checks a leg kick nicely.
River buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Alvarez looking to land some kicks to the body here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alvarez connects with a looping right hand.
Alvarez has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from River.
Alvarez throws a right hand that River ducks under and follows up with a left that River also avoids with ease.
Alvarez is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from River.
River uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alvarez.
River misses with a two punch combination.
River takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
River thows a body kick. Alvarez tries to catch it but that hurt him.
River checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A jab from River finds it's way through Alvarez's defenses.
Alvarez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Alvarez throws a body punch but River moves out of range.
A decent looking body kick lands there for River.
Alvarez with a hook.
Alvarez lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cole River had his way with Nick Alvarez in that round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

River fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Alvarez.
River tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Alvarez is able to avoid easily.
River slips under a jab from Alvarez.
Alvarez moves out of range of the body kick.
Alvarez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but River moves away.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from River lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Alvarez has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Alvarez and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
River keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Alvarez.
River avoids a punch combination nicely.
Alvarez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Alvarez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
River takes one on the button.
Alvarez swings for the body but River moves out of range.
Alvarez misses with an uppercut. River saw that one coming.
Alvarez thows a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from River. Alvarez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alvarez throws a right hand that River ducks under and follows up with a left that River also avoids with ease.
A leg kick checked by Alvarez.

That's one minute gone in the round.
River misses with a head kick.
River tries to work over Alvarez's front leg with a kick but Alvarez checks it.
River misses with a low kick.
River ducks under a wild hook from Alvarez.
Alvarez connects with a nice looking jab.
Alvarez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alvarez thows a body shot but no joy.
River feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Alvarez's calf.
Alvarez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but River moves away.
Alvarez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Alvarez is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
A jab from River does it's job there.
Alvarez missing with a left hand there. River was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
River throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
River keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
River throws the left hand but Alvarez avoids the punch easily.
River looks to land a body kick but Alvarez moved away.
River uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Alvarez.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A bone on bone clash there as Alvarez blocks the leg kick.
River avoids a punch combination nicely.
River slips a straight right by Alvarez.
River cracks Alvarez with a good jab.
River tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
River throws out a leg kick but Alvarez moves out of range and River only half commits.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
River throws a jab but it's blocked by Alvarez.
River throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Alvarez.
Alvarez takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Alvarez shoots in but no luck this time.
Alvarez tries a head kick but it misses.
River throws out a loose jab but Alvarez uses good head movement to avoid it.
River wants to clinch up but Alvarez keeps it at a distance.
A nice leg kick lands there from River.
Alvarez bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps River's head backwards.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Alvarez stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from River.
Alvarez moves out of range as River throws a body kick.
River will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
River wants to land a leg kick but Alvarez is out of range.
River showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Alvarez.
Alvarez dives in and grabs River's left leg, looking for a takedown. River pushes down on Alvarez's head and hops out.
River lands with a shot to the body.
River throws out a loose jab but Alvarez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alvarez misses with a straight left.
River keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
River tries a head kick but it misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alvarez. River does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alvarez takes a swing at River's ribcage but misses.
River tries to work over Alvarez's front leg with a kick but Alvarez checks it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Alvarez.
Cole River is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
River scores with a leg kick.
River moves out of range as Alvarez strikes.
A big left from Alvarez misses.
River checks a leg kick nicely.
Alvarez throws out a loose jab but River uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nick Alvarez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
River tries a low kick but Alvarez avoids it.
River staying out of range there.
Alvarez moves out of range of the body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
River steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Alvarez.
River throws a leg kick but Alvarez sees it coming and moves out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Alvarez blocks the leg kick.
Alvarez stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from River.
Alvarez misses with a hook. River ducked under it nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
River fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
River lands with a good body shot.
River cracks Alvarez with an open hand slap.
Alvarez looks to throw the jab but River is out of range.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 50:45
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 50:45
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cole River!
Cole River retains his welterweight title!
After the big win, Cole River made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors 5th Round Clothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.