PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Charles Oliveira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nad Rodhrehson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rodhrehson is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Fight to dance. Charles Oliveira could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Nad Rodhrehson's chin.

Oliveira
vs
Rodhrehson

179 cm
25
164 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

173 cm
25
153 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Solid boxing
Insanely flexible

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Charles Oliveira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nad Rodhrehson!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Matti Vanhoillinen and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodhrehson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Rodhrehson fails to land with a series of punches.
Rodhrehson throws an ugly left hook that misses

and Oliveira counters with a shoot takedown. Rodhrehson fights it but they end up in guard.

Oliveira postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Rodhrehson is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Oliveira, into his guard.
Rodhrehson trying to control the position from guard on top but Oliveira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rodhrehson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Rodhrehson trying to control the position from guard on top but Oliveira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Nad Rodhrehson.
Rodhrehson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rodhrehson.
Rodhrehson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rodhrehson misses with a body shot.
Rodhrehson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Oliveira counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Oliveira misses with a takedown attempt
and Rodhrehson counters with a left and a right that stings Oliveira.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira moves out of range as Rodhrehson throws a body kick.

Rodhrehson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Rodhrehson not doing much here.

Oliveira looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Still in half guard, Rodhrehson seems content to control.

Oliveira actively working from the bottom here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Oliveira actively working from the bottom here.

Oliveira looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Oliveira wants to improve his position but Rodhrehson is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Oliveira looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rodhrehson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Oliveira looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rodhrehson controlling the action here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Rodhrehson prevents Oliveira from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nad Rodhrehson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Rodhrehson throws a leg kick but Oliveira checks it.
Oliveira defending well as Rodhrehson loads up on a big left hand.
Oliveira ducks under a wild hook from Rodhrehson.
Rodhrehson throws a low kick but Oliveira avoids it.
Oliveira misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rodhrehson looks for the body kick but Oliveira saw that one coming.
Rodhrehson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Oliveira scores with a shot to the body.
Rodhrehson loads up on a big right hand but Oliveira slips the punch.
Nad Rodhrehson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rodhrehson lands with a nice combination. Oliveira backs away looking to recover.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A low kick from Rodhrehson is predictable there
and Oliveira counters with a stiff right hand.
Jab by Rodhrehson.

Oliveira scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Rodhrehson is looking for a sweep.
Rodhrehson is not content to let Oliveira control the position.
Rodhrehson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Oliveira. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Oliveira working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Oliveira tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Oliveira looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Rodhrehson is looking to regain half guard here but Oliveira keeps moving and retains side control.
Rodhrehson sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Rodhrehson can do anything to dispel that myth.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Oliveira is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Oliveira is looking for a kimura but Rodhrehson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Oliveira to get the leverage.

Oliveira in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Rodhrehson tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Oliveira!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Charles Oliveira!