PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Keldorn Firecam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eirik Rivfader (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!

Firecam
vs
Rivfader

189 cm
31
269 lbs
13 - 5 - 0

150 cm
39
245 lbs
18 - 13 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

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 13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Keldorn Firecam!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eirik Rivfader!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Daniel Bishop and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rivfader shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Firecam as he avoids it easily.
Rivfader doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Firecam lands a leg kick that knocks Rivfader off balance momentarily.

Rivfader shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Rivfader showed some decent athleticism there.
Firecam is staying active underneath Rivfader, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Firecam tries to roll over but Rivfader keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivfader thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Rivfader throwing shots but Firecam is blocking nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Firecam controlling the position well.
Firecam gets full guard.
Firecam is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Firecam's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Rivfader has his takedown stuffed
and Firecam counters with a right hand to the body.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Rivfader crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Firecam - the referee stops the clock and Rivfader gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Firecam. Rivfader manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Firecam cracks Rivfader with a good jab.

It looks like Eirik Rivfader has been cut.
Firecam with a nice cross.
Firecam looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Firecam clobbers Rivfader with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Rivfader on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Firecam. Firecam obviously looking to wear him down.
Rivfader drops his hands momentarily. Firecam doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Rivfader staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Rivfader doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Keldorn Firecam!
An out of breath Keldorn Firecam thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.