PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Andreas Riffel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Asko Uskovainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Uskovainen has chosen as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Riffel
vs
Uskovainen

170 cm
26
190 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

182 cm
31
188 lbs
14 - 11 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Basic striking
Cardio machine

Good takedowns
Good kicks
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Andreas Riffel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Asko Uskovainen!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Ben Zyskovitsi and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Riffel looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Riffel tries to free his leg and advance position but Uskovainen is retaining full guard.
Riffel might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Riffel trying to control the position from guard on top but Uskovainen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Riffel won't allow Uskovainen to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Uskovainen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Riffel can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Riffel 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.

Uskovainen has his foot on Riffel's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Riffel works his way back into a safe position though.
Uskovainen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Riffel is one step ahead there.

Uskovainen is looking for a triangle here but Riffel uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Uskovainen is trying to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Riffel is trying to get an arm triangle but Uskovainen is defending well.
Riffel trying to control the action but Uskovainen is working from the bottom.
Uskovainen tries to improve position but can't.

Riffel is trying to get an arm triangle but Uskovainen is defending well.
Riffel wants to control but Uskovainen is keeping him busy.

Riffel is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Uskovainen knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Riffel trying to control the action but Uskovainen is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Riffel working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Uskovainen is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Uskovainen seems a little lost for a moment, as Riffel dominates the positioning.

Riffel tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Riffel has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Riffel tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Riffel has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Uskovainen gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Uskovainen has given up his back here.
Uskovainen rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.

Riffel wants to work for an arm triangle but Uskovainen is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Riffel trying to pass the guard but Uskovainen defending well.
Uskovainen wants to improve his position but Riffel is controlling well.
Riffel is trying to control. Uskovainen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Riffel seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Uskovainen is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Andreas Riffel!