PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eirik Rivfader (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dieter Berger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rivfader kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Jimmy Rebel. Berger comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Feed The Gut kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Dieter Berger will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Rivfader
vs
Berger

150 cm
21
300 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

182 cm
24
300 lbs
11 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Dangerous knees
KO power

ADCC Champion
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Adam's NORTHERN WILD

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Eirik Rivfader!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dieter Berger!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Tarja Halkonen and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rivfader tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A swing and a miss from Berger.

Berger shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Berger showed some decent athleticism there.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Berger in particular looking to stall.
Berger missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Rivfader blocking the ground and pound attempt from Berger.
Rivfader wants to control the action here but instead Berger manages to pass to full mount!

Berger goes for an armbar but Rivfader turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Rivfader.
Berger preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Berger trying to keep a closed guard but Rivfader is proving a slippery customer.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Berger manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rivfader manages to get himself to full guard.
Rivfader manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Berger tries to hold on but Rivfader postures up.
Berger is working to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rivfader cracks Berger with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Berger is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Rivfader throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Berger because Rivfader loaded up on that one.
Berger sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Berger gets full guard.
Rivfader throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Berger works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rivfader pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Berger is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Berger manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rivfader manages to get himself to full guard.
Berger keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rivfader's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berger wants to control from the top but Rivfader keeps moving.
Rivfader is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

Berger drops back looking for a leg! Rivfader is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rivfader manages to kick Berger off! Berger jumps back into Rivfader's guard.
Berger trying to control the position from guard on top but Rivfader is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Berger keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rivfader's head.
Berger scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Rivfader working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Berger.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Berger passes into half guard.
Berger uses his free foot to push down on Rivfader's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Rivfader.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rivfader is trying to escape the mount.
Berger controlling the position easily from mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rivfader is desperately trying to improve his position but Berger has a good base and remains in mount.
BOOM! Berger connects with a massive shot to the dome!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dieter Berger dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Berger fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Berger fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rivfader avoids it really well and circles away.
The fighters circling - Berger throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Berger ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rivfader moves away.
Berger moves out of range as Rivfader throws a body kick.
Rivfader misses with a leg kick.
Rivfader tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Berger is able to avoid easily.
Rivfader misses with a wild body shot.
Rivfader displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Berger throws out the jab.
Rivfader fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rivfader swinging wildly here.
Rivfader tries to score with a low kick but Berger moves his leg out of the way.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Berger fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Rivfader to the ground. Berger is now in Rivfader's guard.

Rivfader had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Berger defends it easily.
Rivfader looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Berger postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rivfader might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Berger connects with a couple of short punches.
Berger working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Berger working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rivfader's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Berger trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Berger working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rivfader's head.
Berger advances to half guard.

Berger seems to be looking for submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rivfader is trying to control but Berger passes into side control!
Rivfader gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Berger has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Berger not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Berger is taking a breather. Rivfader says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Berger is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Rivfader keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Berger is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Berger passes to full mount!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Berger tries to control but Rivfader wriggling away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berger lands a big shot there that rocks Rivfader but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Berger looking to finish Rivfader with some ground and pound. This is bad for Rivfader!
Rivfader is squirming around, avoiding Berger's attempts to control the action.
Rivfader is looking to improve his position but Berger isn't that keen on the idea.
Berger looking to control but Rivfader is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Berger lands a big elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Berger landing strikes from the mount and Rivfader is in trouble!
Berger postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Rivfader bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Berger and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dieter Berger!
A relieved looking Dieter Berger thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.