PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brian Orakpo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roger Roger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Orakpo
vs
Roger

192 cm
25
282 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

200 cm
24
240 lbs
0 - 4 - 1

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Knockout power

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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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brian Orakpo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Roger Roger!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Stewart Dunkirk and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roger shoots in looking for a takedown. Orakpo tries to sprawl out of it but Roger keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Orakpo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Roger tries to score a power double leg takedown but Orakpo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Roger somewhat.
Roger tries to close the distance and clinch but Orakpo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Orakpo leaves Roger with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Brian Orakpo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roger Roger.
Orakpo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Roger tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Orakpo cracks Roger with a right hand to the side of the head.
Orakpo drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Orakpo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Roger circles away.
Roger pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Orakpo scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Roger on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

Roger looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Orakpo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Orakpo drops an elbow to the side of Roger's head.

It looks like Roger Roger has been cut.
Roger looks gassed!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Orakpo looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

That has opened up Roger Roger's cut even more.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Roger can do anything to dispel that myth.
Orakpo is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Roger really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Orakpo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
A big strike lands for Orakpo! That's really hurt Roger and he's turned his back - Orakpo keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Orakpo jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brian Orakpo!