PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cole River (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Machi Machiko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). River comes into the arena with Creedence Clearwater Revival - Born On The Bayou blaring out of the sound system. This should be fireworks!

River
vs
Machiko

188 cm
27
175 lbs
24 - 2 - 1

170 cm
34
170 lbs
26 - 11 - 1

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

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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 24 - 2 - 1, fighting out of New York, Cole River!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Machi Machiko!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Steven Brown and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machiko misses with an attempted mid kick.
An inside leg kick from River misses.
Machiko throws a jab but it's blocked by River.

River closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Machiko lands a shoulder strike.
Machiko leaning his opponent against the cage.
We've been informed that Machiko has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by River as Machiko tries to tie him up.
River avoids the elbow strike from Machiko, against the cage.
Knees to the body from River.
River stalling against the cage.
Machiko trying to control the position but instead, River has worked for underhooks and has pushed Machiko into the cage.
Machiko misses with a knee strike.
River lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

That's one minute gone in the round.
River tries to throw a body punch but Machiko avoids it by throwing River back against the cage.
River stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Machiko taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
River lands an elbow that stopped Machiko in his tracks for a moment.

It looks like Machi Machiko has been cut.
River throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Machiko misses with some punches.
River lands a damaging elbow.
River cracks Machiko with a nice body shot.
Machiko misses with a hook from the clinch.
River with an attempt at a knee that misses.
River misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, River throws an elbow but misses.
Machiko avoiding damage as River throws knees to the body.
Machiko scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nice body punch from Machiko.
Machiko misses with some punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
River tries to land knees in the clinch but Machiko avoids the damage to the body.
Machiko makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Machiko manages to break the clinch.
River tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Machiko counters with a straight right hand.
Machiko throws a sloppy head kick
and River counters with a nice low kick that buckles Machiko's knee momentarily.
River throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
River moves out of range of the body kick.
Machiko moves out of range as River strikes.
River tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from River. Machiko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Machiko connects with a body shot that sends River's belly button to the back.
A shot to the liver by Machiko. Beautiful body shot.
Machiko misses with an uppercut.
Machiko checks a low kick from River.
Machiko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Machiko lands a right hook to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
River fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Machiko.
River misses with a low kick as Machiko jumps back.
River moves into range and connects with a jab.
River misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Machiko.
River throws out a powerful jab.
River ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Machiko moves away.
River checks a leg kick nicely.
River throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
River wants to clinch up but Machiko keeps it at a distance.
River scores with a sloppy right hand. Machiko should have avoided that one.
Machiko tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
River lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
River throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Machiko clobbers River with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Machiko fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A telegraphed right hand from River misses the target.
Machiko is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down River rather than just go for the knockout.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for River, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

River darts in and clinches Machiko up against the cage.
Machiko is trying to stall.
Machiko swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Machiko is trying to maintain a safe position but River gets an underhook and turns Machiko into the cage.
Knees to the body from River.
Machiko displaying some good clinch control by pressing River up against the cage.
Machiko gets through River's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Machiko struggles to land a body shot inside as River controls his hands.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
River trying to land knees to the body.
River lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Machiko backwards.
Machiko misses with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cole River dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Machi Machiko's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

River misses with a kick to the body.
River throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nice defenses there by River.
River tries to move into range but Machiko moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
River throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Machiko throws the kick towards the body but River avoids it.
River throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
River throws a leg kick that is checked

and Machiko holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Machiko throws a punch but it's blocked by River.
Machiko has a couple of punches blocked by River.

River's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A left lands for River.
River lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
River cracks the inside of Machiko's front leg.
Decent striking displayed by River there.
Machiko throws a leg kick
enabling River to counter with a crisp jab.
Machiko misses with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Machiko lands an impressive looking overhand right. River doesn't seem phased though.
Machiko looks to throw the jab but River is out of range.
Machiko looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Machiko misses with a leg kick.
Machiko on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by River. River obviously looking to wear him down.
A telegraphed right hand from River misses the target.
River blocks a leg kick.
Machiko throws a nice looking combination but River bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Machiko throws a leg kick but River sees it coming and moves out of range.
Machiko throws a lazy right hand but River sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
River fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
River checks a leg kick nicely.
Machiko's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nice jab there from River.
Machiko throws the left hand but River avoids the punch easily.
Cole River is winning the standup battle so far.
Some wild striking there from Machiko.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
River walks into a stiff left hand from Machiko.
River is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Machiko. River does a little dance to reset his feet.
River drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
River connects with an inside leg kick.
Machiko throws a jab but it's blocked by River.
River throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Machiko thows a leg kick but River checks it

and River counters by clinching up.

Machiko pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Machiko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from River.
River throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Machiko counters with a good low kick that River was not able to check.
A looping hook to the body misses from River. Machiko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Machiko throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Machiko looks to land a body kick but River moved away.
River is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
River rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Machiko moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
River tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
River slips under a jab from Machiko.
A head kick from Machiko lands but River takes it in his stride.
Machiko moves out of range as River strikes.
Machiko connects with a crisp jab.
River is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Machiko swings for the body but River moves out of range.
River pivots, looking for a leg kick but Machiko is out of range and River settles back down.
River stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
River is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
River gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Machiko.
Machiko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
River misses with a leg kick
and Machiko counters with a good low kick that River was not able to check.
River lands with a good body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
River looks to land a combination but Machiko avoids it well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
River lands a glancing blow to the side of Machiko's head.
River scores with a leg kick.
River misses the shot to the body.
Machiko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by River.
River misses the shot to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Machiko. That's going to slow River down.
River feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Machiko's calf.
A head kick misses from Machiko.
River slips a straight right by Machiko.
River takes a swing at Machiko's ribcage but misses.
Machiko connects with a leg kick. River looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Machiko throws a leg kick but River checks it.
Machiko thumps River with a low kick.
Machiko throws out a loose jab but River uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Cole River will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Machi Machiko's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

River rushes Machiko and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Machiko.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, River creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
River misses with some punches.
Machiko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
River wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, River just misses with a elbow thrown towards Machiko's brow.
Machiko goes for a takedown in the clinch but River prevents it.
Machiko misses with a body punch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Machiko throws an elbow but misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
River lands a left hand.
River stalling against the cage.
Knees to the body from River.

That's one minute gone in the round.
River blocking some punches.
Machiko lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
River tries to land knees in the clinch but Machiko avoids the damage to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, River creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Machiko cracks River with a nice body shot.
Machiko managing to block the knees to the body from River.
River swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Machiko has River pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. River manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
River doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Machiko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Machiko pushes River back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
River misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Machiko.
A short left from Machiko.
Machiko softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
River on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
I was talking to River's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good anti-grappling being displayed by River as Machiko tries to tie him up.
River lands a knee to the head.
River wants to stall.
Machiko is trying to maintain a safe position but River gets an underhook and turns Machiko into the cage.
River scores with a hook to the body.
River doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
River stops a takedown attempt from Machiko.
Cole River has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Machi Machiko.
Machiko misses with a body punch.
River misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cole River has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short body shot lands from Machiko as the two fighters clinch.
Machiko is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. River is defending well for now.
Machiko scores with a shoulder strike.
River pushes off an throws an elbow but Machiko leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
River can't find room to land a body shot as Machiko controls the action.
Machiko avoids a wild elbow strike from River.
Machiko blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
River tries to land knees in the clinch but Machiko avoids the damage to the body.
River wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Machiko has him pressed against the cage.
Machiko trying to land knees to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for River.
River with a knee to the head.
Machiko tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
River tries to land knees in the clinch but Machiko avoids the damage to the body.
Machiko misses with a punch to the body.
River lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Machiko.
Machiko throws a head punch that misses.
Machiko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machiko tries a body shot but River blocks it.
River digs a right hand underneath Machiko's ribcage. Machiko let out a lung full of air as it connected.
River lands with a right to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Machiko misses with some punches.
River lands a nice knee to the body.
Machiko takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
River misses with a body punch.
River landing knees to the body.
River lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
River blocks an elbow strike.
River works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
River missing with knees to the body.
River scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
River pushes off an throws an elbow but Machiko leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
River is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Machiko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cole River clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Machi Machiko's cut.
That's time! River's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

River moves out of range of the body kick.
Machiko throws a sloppy head kick
and River counters with a low kick, right behind Machiko 's knee.
Machiko takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Good exchange - River coming out on top.
Left hook, right uppercut from River.

Machiko gets tackled into the cage by River. River maintains the clinch.
River throws an elbow but it's blocked.
River throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
River misses with a body punch.
Machiko misses with a punch on the inside.
River is working Machiko over against the cage.
River lands a left hand that snaps the head of Machiko backwards.
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!
Machiko tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and River avoids it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from River.
Machiko wants to break free but River has control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Machiko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with River's elbow.
River misses with a hook to the ribs.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
River blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by River.
River works on Machiko's body with a couple of short punches.
Machiko is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Machiko wants a takedown.
River landing some nice looking knees to the body.
River comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A right hook to the body lands for River.
A short uppercut from River.
Machiko has River pressed against the cage, preventing River from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
River comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
River scores a nice knee to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
River working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
River taking a break, stalling in the clinch.

River breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Machiko.
River uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Machiko.
Nice shot lands for River.
River scores with a shot to the body.
River scores with a decent looking hook.
Machiko connects with a solid leg kick.
River scores with a crisp jab that stopped Machiko in his tracks.
River misses with a body kick.
River misses with a leg kick.
River is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Machiko misses with a body kick.
Machiko takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
River pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
River misses with a wild body shot.
Machiko fails to land with a series of punches.
Machiko thows a body shot but no joy.
Machiko throws a jab when River was well out of range.
River throws a nice looking combination but Machiko bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Machiko scores with a leg kick.
River connects with a solid leg kick.
River tries to close the distance and clinch up but Machiko swats him away and circles back towards the center.
River tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Machiko was well out of range. Poor timing from River.
Jab from Machiko.
Machiko lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
River lands the left hand.
Machiko throws a poor cross that misses
and River counters with a leg kick.
River looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Machiko.
River thows a leg kick but Machiko checks it

and Machiko counters by clinching up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Machiko swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Machiko trying to control the position but instead, River has worked for underhooks and has pushed Machiko into the cage.
River is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Machiko lands a left hand.
River is trying to break the clinch but Machiko is controlling him.
River tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Machiko avoids it.
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 swings for the body but Machiko moves out of range.
Machiko throws a jab but it's blocked by River.
Machiko misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cole River had his way with Machi Machiko in that round.
The cut man is working on Machi Machiko's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

River throws a leg kick
and Machiko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Machiko shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Machiko on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
River turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
River blocks a jab.
River scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
River throws a sloppy head kick and Machiko moves out of range easily.
Machiko scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A nice inside leg kick there by Machiko. That's going to slow River down.
River lands a head shot.
River keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Machiko goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Machiko swings for the body but River moves out of range.
River tries to land a body kick
and Machiko counters with an outside leg kick.
Machiko throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by River.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Machiko punishes River's body with a nice straight punch.
River lands a really nice looking cross but Machiko seems unphased.
River misses with a jab, cross combination.
River doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Machiko jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
River avoids the body shot from Machiko.
Machiko tried to score with a low kick but River checks it.
A cross from Machiko lands.
Machiko is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A punch combination from Machiko misses.
Machiko throws a head kick but River moves out of range.
Machiko is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Machiko circles away from the clinch attempt.
River lands a lovely overhand right.
River ducks under a wild hook from Machiko.
Machi Machiko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
River works over Machiko's head and body with a nice combination.
That kick from River tenderised Machiko's leg. Machiko is trying to keep his angry face on.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Machiko fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and River has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Machiko has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Machiko shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. River defends it nicely.
River tries to clinch but Machiko is having none of it.
River lands with a cross.
Machiko misses with a shot to the body
enabling River to counter with a crisp jab.
River swings away with a body shot that misses
and Machiko counters with a left and a right that stings River.
A head kick by Machiko misses

and River counters by clinching up.
River landing knees to the body.
River lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by River.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
River has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Machiko misses with the head strike.
Machiko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
River looks to throw an elbow but misses.
River lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Machiko backwards.
A bit of stalling here from River.
River misses with a hook to the ribs.
River blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Machiko fails to land.
Machiko working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Machiko lands with a short punch from the clinch.
River misses with a hook to the ribs.
River misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Machiko.
Machiko trying to land knees to the body.
Machiko can't find room to land a body shot as River controls the action.
Cole River is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machiko has River pressed against the cage, preventing River from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
River letting Machiko take a breather here.
River lands with a left to the head.
River unloads a knee to the mid-section.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Machiko misses with a hook to the ribs.
Machiko misses with a body punch.
Machiko lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
River is trying to break the clinch but Machiko is controlling him.
River tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Machiko avoids it.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Machiko.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A short right from River.
River stalling.
River digs a right hand underneath Machiko's ribcage. Machiko let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Machiko is leaning against River and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.

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 Cole River.
Well River has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 50:45
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 50:45
Judge Sam Margolis 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 //buriedALIVE// Fight Gear and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.