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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Indica Jatlier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cole River (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). River has chosen Creedence Clearwater Revival - Born On The Bayou as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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183 lbs
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175 lbs
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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
26 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Indica Jatlier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 8 - 1, fighting out of New York, Cole River!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jatlier throws a head kick that misses.
River tries to clinch up.
River jabs Jatlier to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jatlier scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
River digs a good hook to Jatlier's body.
A slow jab from Jatlier misses its intended target.
Jab, jab by River - just one landing.
River dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jatlier. That did some damage!
Jatlier on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by River. River obviously looking to wear him down.
Jatlier takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A solid body kick from Jatlier.
A nice leg kick lands there from River.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
River misses with a low kick.
A shot to the liver by Jatlier. Beautiful body shot.
A solid body kick from Jatlier.
Jatlier uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from River.
River keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jatlier.
River is looking to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jatlier throws a push kick but River slaps the foot to one side.
River tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jatlier was well out of range. Poor timing from River.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Jatlier 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 River has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from River and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Jatlier misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jatlier. River does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jatlier takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jatlier throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jatlier takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
River misses with a hook. Jatlier ducked under it nicely.
Jatlier ducks down and throws a hook to the body but River moves away.
It seemed like River was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
River on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jatlier on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jatlier throws a half hearted mid kick.
An inside leg kick from Jatlier misses.
Jatlier is looking to slow River down with leg kicks.
Jatlier takes a swing at River's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
River throws out a powerful jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jatlier ducks down and throws a hook to the body but River moves away.
Jatlier is looking to wear down River with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
River misses with a wild body shot.
River lands with a straight right. Jatlier didn't see that one coming.
Jatlier misses with a body kick.
River misses with a straight left.
Jatlier scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
River misses with a straight left.
A decent looking cross lands there for River.
Jatlier throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
River takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jatlier ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jatlier walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
River throws a sloppy head kick and Jatlier moves out of range easily.
Jatlier steps to the side to avoid the strikes from River.
Jatlier swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from River misses its intended target.
A big left from River misses.
River throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jatlier tries to counter with a takedown but River is quick to defend against it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jatlier darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jatlier throws out a leg kick but River moves out of range and Jatlier only half commits.
River needs to keep his hands up - Jatlier had a free shot at his head there.
Jatlier stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from River.
River throws a low kick but Jatlier avoids it.
River smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jatlier misses with a body kick.
River keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jatlier.
Jatlier moves out of range of the body kick from River.
River blocks a jab.
River scores with a kick to the body.
A left lands for Jatlier.
Jatlier throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jatlier backing away here, and River unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jatlier scores with a shot to the body.
Jatlier slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
River dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
River swings for the body but Jatlier moves out of range.
River lands a really nice looking cross but Jatlier seems unphased.
Jatlier takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jatlier ducks down and throws a hook to the body but River moves away.
River connects with a solid leg kick.
River throws out a leg kick but Jatlier moves out of range and River only half commits.
Cole River is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
River scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jatlier tries to land a body kick
and River counters with a nice body kick.
River misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jab from River.
River scores with the left hand. Jatlier knows he should have avoided that one.
River tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jatlier is able to avoid easily.
Jatlier tries to counter with a takedown but River is quick to defend against it.
A shot to the liver by River. Beautiful body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cole River dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
River closes the distance and clinches.
River missing with knees to the body.
Jatlier lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
River letting Jatlier take a breather here.
River tries to work over Jatlier's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jatlier throws a punch but it's blocked by River.
Jatlier gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
River is concentrating on defense, preventing Jatlier from advancing position.
Jatlier thows a huge punch but River dodges it nicely.
River trying to hold on to Jatlier's head to control him but Jatlier postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
River is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Jatlier is staying active.
That's one minute gone in the round.
River is controlling Jatlier's position as best he can from this difficult position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Well, if Jatlier is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
River controlling the position well.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jatlier misses with a looping left.
River wants to counter the offense by Jatlier and move into the clinch position.
River avoids the head kick by Jatlier.
River throws a body kick that misses.
River listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jatlier takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Cole River seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jatlier lands a slapping body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Jatlier there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Jatlier checks a low kick from River.
River cracks Jatlier with a good jab.
River tries to work over Jatlier's front leg with a kick but Jatlier checks it.
Jatlier changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Jatlier takes one to the side of the head.
A swing and a miss from River.
River lands with a straight right. Jatlier didn't see that one coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jatlier looking to land some kicks to the body here.
River connects with a single shot there.
River bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jatlier's head backwards.
Jatlier checks a low kick from River.
River throws a front kick aimed at Jatlier's knee but Jatlier avoids it well.
Jatlier misses with a body kick.
River thumps Jatlier with a low kick.
Jatlier closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. River did well to prevent Jatlier getting side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
River is trying to maintain the position but Jatlier is very close to passing his half guard.
River might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Jatlier haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
River is refusing to be controlled, as Jatlier sits in half guard.
Jatlier looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Nice strikes from Jatlier there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
River trying to control here.
River works his way to full guard. Good work.
Jatlier looking to pass the guard.
River manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jatlier manages to get himself to full guard.
River got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jatlier has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, River has managed to get both his arms back between Jatlier's legs - danger averted.
River seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Cole River will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Jatlier's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
River avoids the head kick by Jatlier.
A head kick misses from Jatlier.
River throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jatlier connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jatlier connects with a solid leg kick.
Jatlier misses with a looping left.
River scores with a kick to the body.
Jatlier throws a hook to the side of River's head but River sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jatlier throws a right and a left that both miss.
River scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jatlier in his tracks.
River scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jatlier doesn't seem bothered though.
River tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jatlier paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jatlier throws a right and a left that River avoids nicely.
River swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jatlier jabbing away but nothing is landing.
River with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A solid leg kick lands there for River.
That's one minute gone in the round.
River looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jatlier throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jatlier is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
River slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jatlier avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jatlier attempts a counter takedown but River avoids it well and moves away.
That kick from River tenderised Jatlier's leg. Jatlier is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jatlier throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
River pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jatlier throwing a counter right hand but River manages to avoid it.
River looks to throw the jab but Jatlier is out of range.
A head kick misses from Jatlier.
River scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jatlier in his tracks.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jatlier.
River gets cracked there but stands up to it.
River moves into the clinch.
Jatlier is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Indica Jatlier has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
River missing with knees to the body.
Jatlier is trying to pull guard but River turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
River taking a breather.
Jatlier has a couple of punches blocked by River.
Jatlier is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables River to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Indica Jatlier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jatlier tries to throw a body punch but River avoids it by throwing Jatlier back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jatlier lands a nice uppercut.
Jatlier tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jatlier doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
River blocking some punches.
River lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Indica Jatlier has been cut.
Jatlier is trying to pull guard but River turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
River lands a body shot in the clinch.
River doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
River lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jatlier backwards.
River lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jatlier dodges an elbow strike from River.
River blocks an uppercut.
River is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A right handed body shot lands from River.
River misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jatlier prevents a body shot from River.
River utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Jatlier tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. River just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jatlier avoiding damage as River throws knees to the body.
River holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Jatlier tries to throw a body punch but River avoids it by throwing Jatlier back against the cage.
River trying to land knees to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by River as Jatlier tries to tie him up.
River tries to throw a body punch but Jatlier avoids it by throwing River back against the cage.
Cole River is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jatlier looking for a takedown.
River gets underhooks to prevent Jatlier's takedown attempt.
Jatlier's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jatlier tried to land a shot to the body but connects with River's elbow.
Jatlier misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jatlier breaks the clinch.
River has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jatlier ducks under a wild hook from River.
River tries to close the distance and clinch but Jatlier swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
River fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for River.
Jatlier throws a body punch but River moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
River blocks a jab.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by River!
Jatlier looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Jatlier looks for the body kick but River saw that one coming.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cole River comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got River winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cole River!
Cole River took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, //buriedALIVE// Fight Gear for their support in the buildup to the fight.
Indica Jatlier spoke after the fight, saying 'Oh well, that was a pretty crappy performance.... I will have to do better next time. Well done, congrats.'.
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