|
|
PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Eric Riendeau (ranked 674 p4p, 1350 weight class) and Ivan Raikov (ranked 85 p4p, 168 weight class). Raikov has chosen Back in the USSR as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
 |
|
 |
| 163 cm
31
184
10 - 3 - 0 |
|
178 cm
24
195
9 - 3 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
|
Excellent grappler
Solid Muay Thai
Fast |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Eric Riendeau!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ivan Raikov!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Ben Zyskovitsi and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Raikov is looking to clinch.
Raikov avoids the body shot from Riendeau.
Raikov is looking for the big counter here.
Riendeau is looking to clinch but Raikov is avoiding it.
Raikov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Raikov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Ivan Raikov has been cut.
Riendeau throws a sloppy body shot
and Raikov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Raikov.
Raikov trying to control but Riendeau is working from the bottom.
Riendeau is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Riendeau looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Raikov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Raikov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Riendeau's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raikov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Raikov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Riendeau not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Riendeau might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Riendeau looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raikov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Raikov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Riendeau wants to control but Raikov postures up.
Riendeau knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Raikov on the ground.
Raikov trying to control the action but Riendeau is working from the bottom.
Riendeau is looking for a sweep.
Riendeau stops Raikov from passing to mount.
Raikov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Riendeau is looking to regain half guard here but Raikov keeps moving and retains side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riendeau is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Ludus Magnus that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Raikov is trying to get an arm triangle but Riendeau is defending well.
Riendeau is trying to escape the position but Raikov is controlling the position.
Riendeau on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Riendeau tries to get out of the position.
Riendeau is not content to let Raikov control the position.
Riendeau tries to improve position but can't.
Riendeau prevents Raikov from moving into mount.
Riendeau tries to improve position but can't.
Raikov works to advance to full mount. Riendeau defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Raikov lands a big elbow.
Riendeau tries to lock up and control but Raikov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Raikov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Riendeau is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raikov forces the positional change into back control.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Raikov's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Raikov patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Raikov is cranking Riendeau's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Riendeau! He's tightened the choke and Riendeau is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ivan Raikov!
Ivan Raikov is the new middleweight champion!
Ivan Raikov thanked the fans post fight for their support.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
33% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
