Riff and Adonis face off both men barefoot with skimpy trunks. They engage in battle and a little back and forth ensues both men putting the other in humiliating predicaments. Eventually the tide swings and you can see Adonis start to take joy in letting Riff know exactly who is in charge as he stretches Riff out and asserts his dominance, muscles flexing as he strains to subdue his weakened opponent in the end its clear and the message is sent.