PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Toivo Peura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eirik Rivfader (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eirik Rivfader has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Toivo Peura's chin.

Peura
vs
Rivfader

193 cm
20
249 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

150 cm
41
245 lbs
22 - 18 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Toivo Peura!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eirik Rivfader!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Arvi Lind and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Rivfader moves into the clinch successfully.
Rivfader has Peura pushed against the cage.
Peura swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Peura misses with some punches.

Rivfader breaks the clinch.
Rivfader tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Peura lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nice takedown defense from Peura. No joy for Rivfader on that attempt.

Rivfader closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Rivfader lands in his opponent's guard.
Peura not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rivfader stopping the sweep attempt from Peura.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Peura looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Peura looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Peura is working an open guard so Rivfader takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Eirik Rivfader seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Peura tries to keep at a distance but Rivfader has taken the fight into the clinch.

Rivfader jumps into guard, dragging Peura to the mat.
Rivfader trying to strike off his back.
Peura sitting in guard here, content to control.
Rivfader is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Rivfader is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rivfader trying to keep a closed guard but Peura is proving a slippery customer.
Rivfader keeping moving, preventing Peura from controlling successfully.
Peura will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Rivfader tries to land a sweep but no joy.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peura slaps away a takedown attempt from Rivfader, before circling back to the center of the mat.

Rivfader clinches with his opponent.
Peura misses with some punches.
Rivfader goes for a takedown in the clinch but Peura prevents it.
Toivo Peura has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eirik Rivfader.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rivfader.
Peura works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Peura throws a head punch that misses.

Rivfader jumps into guard, dragging Peura to the mat.
Peura looking to pass the guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rivfader trying to control the position.
Rivfader is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Rivfader thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rivfader is controlling Peura's posture.

Peura is posturing up here but Rivfader has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Peura tries to roll out but it's too tight and Peura has to tap! Slick submission there by Rivfader!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Eirik Rivfader!