PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arne Riseman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eirik Rivfader (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Arne Riseman could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Eirik Rivfader's chin.

Riseman
vs
Rivfader

189 cm
45
280 lbs
38 - 37 - 3

150 cm
42
245 lbs
23 - 18 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
KO power

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Heavy handed

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 38 - 37 - 3, fighting out of Helsinki, Arne Riseman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eirik Rivfader!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Anni Minnemäki and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Rivfader gets a double leg takedown into Riseman's guard.

Riseman is working an open guard so Rivfader takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Riseman lands a jab-cross combination.
Rivfader shoots in and drives through. Riseman sprawls well.
Riseman half committed to a counter leg kick.

Rivfader has taken the fight to the clinch.
Riseman wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Riseman drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Riseman prevents a takedown attempt there.
Riseman can't find room to land a body shot as Rivfader controls the action.
Riseman misses with a body punch.
Rivfader fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Arne Riseman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eirik Rivfader.

Riseman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Riseman moves into range and connects with a jab.
Riseman has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.

Rivfader shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Riseman trying to hold on to Rivfader's head to control him but Rivfader postures up.
Riseman pushes Rivfader off looking to stand but Rivfader dives back in and keeps control.

Rivfader stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Riseman to get to his feet.

Rivfader fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Riseman sprawls well initially but Rivfader persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rivfader prevents Riseman from standing back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rivfader trying to control the pace.
Riseman is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rivfader is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Riseman!
Riseman tries to lock up and control but Rivfader gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Riseman is trying to reverse the position but instead Rivfader has taken his back - oops!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rivfader has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Riseman.
Riseman trying to control but not successfully.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Rivfader's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riseman rolls, trying to escape but Rivfader keeps control of the position.
Riseman is trapped and Rivfader is scoring with shots to the head and body.

Rivfader has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Riseman has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!

Rivfader working for a choke but Riseman is defending well.

Riseman showing good submission defense here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Rivfader looking for the choke from the back.
Riseman is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
A lull in the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eirik Rivfader dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Riseman sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
A punch combination from Riseman misses.

Rivfader manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Riseman on his heels. He'll look to pass Riseman's guard now, I'm sure.
Riseman wants to get back to his feet but Rivfader is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Rivfader postures up.
Rivfader stands up over Riseman, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivfader tries to free his leg and advance position but Riseman is retaining full guard.
Rivfader trying to control the position from guard on top but Riseman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rivfader is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rivfader wants to pass the guard but Riseman is keeping the position.
Rivfader sitting in guard here, content to control.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Rivfader scores with a body shot.
Riseman throws a nice looking combination but Rivfader bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rivfader shoots in looking for a takedown. Riseman tries to sprawl out of it but Rivfader keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Riseman manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

Rivfader fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Riseman sprawls well initially but Rivfader persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rivfader trying to control the action but Riseman is working from the bottom.
Riseman trying to control but Rivfader postures up.

Rivfader decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Riseman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rivfader manages to avoid it.
Rivfader tries to clinch up but Riseman circles away and keeps his distance.
Rivfader fails to land the takedown.
Riseman throws a right and a left that both miss.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riseman scores with a punch to the head.
Rivfader wants to clinch
and Rivfader takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Riseman lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Rivfader shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Riseman as he jumps to the side.
Arne Riseman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eirik Rivfader.

Rivfader scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

Riseman manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Rivfader keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Riseman looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

Rivfader has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Riseman uses from the top position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Rivfader has his feet on Riseman's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Rivfader is trying hard to land a takedown here. Riseman sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riseman tries to work over Rivfader's front leg with a kick but Rivfader checks it.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Rivfader. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Rivfader tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Riseman manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rivfader with a poor takedown
and Riseman counters with a nice uppercut.
Riseman swinging wildly here.
Riseman is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Rivfader has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Riseman slaps away a takedown attempt from Rivfader, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Riseman keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Rivfader fails with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Arne Riseman dominated that second 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. This is the final round!

Rivfader has a takedown stuffed.
Rivfader just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromRiseman.
Arne Riseman is winning the standup battle so far.
Rivfader tries for a takedown but Riseman sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Riseman throws a combination. Rivfader tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

It looks like Eirik Rivfader has been cut.
Riseman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rivfader.
Rivfader moves out of range of the strikes.
Rivfader dives in and grabs Riseman's left leg, looking for a takedown. Riseman pushes down on Rivfader's head and hops out.
Arne Riseman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eirik Rivfader.
Rivfader shoots in looking for a takedown but Riseman manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rivfader's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Rivfader slips a jab and a cross from Riseman.
Rivfader looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rivfader looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rivfader throws a leg kick that is checked

and Riseman counters with a crisp one two that drops Rivfader! Riseman thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Rivfader to his feet! Rivfader is in big trouble!

Rivfader is rocked!
Riseman lands a brutal uppercut that launches Rivfader off his feet! Rivfader tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Arne Riseman!