PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Christian Torre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rodef Oknenaileme (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Christian Torre has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Torre
vs
Oknenaileme

190 cm
28
276 lbs
12 - 9 - 0

184 cm
20
224 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Cardio machine

ADCC Champion
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

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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 12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Christian Torre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rodef Oknenaileme!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Alyssa Summers and Jorge Garcia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Torre looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Torre sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Oknenaileme defending well though.
Oknenaileme avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Torre.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Torre connects with a nice short shot to Oknenaileme's temple.
Torre winds up and cracks Oknenaileme with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Oknenaileme makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Oknenaileme.

Oknenaileme is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Torre has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Torre avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Torre keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Oknenaileme's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Torre lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Torre with a flurry of punches that miss.
Oknenaileme keeping full guard, as Torre tries to pass.

Oknenaileme had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Torre defends it easily.
Torre knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Oknenaileme on the ground.
Torre throws a strike but Oknenaileme rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oknenaileme stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Torre swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Torre wants to sweep here but Oknenaileme controlling him for the moment.
Torre pulls Oknenaileme in close to prevent any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Torre is on top in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Oknenaileme pushes a forearm under Torre's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Torre is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rodef Oknenaileme!