PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Lee Mandrake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrew Adlao Andrew Adlao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Andrew Adlao Andrew Adlao enters the cage!

Mandrake
vs
Adlao Andrew Adlao

173 cm
18
152 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

184 cm
18
147 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lee Mandrake!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Andrew Adlao Andrew Adlao!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Felipe Paraventi and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andrew Adlao moves in looking to clinch but Mandrake pushes him off.
Andrew Adlao looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mandrake is fending him off so far but Andrew Adlao persists. Nope, Mandrake circles away and we're back to standing.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Mandrake lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Andrew Adlao has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Andrew Adlao and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Andrew Adlao tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mandrake blocks a head kick by Andrew Adlao.
Mandrake blocks the body kick.
Andrew Adlao looks to land a combination but Mandrake avoids it well.
Mandrake throws a leg kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mandrake is looking to clinch.
Andrew Adlao just misses with a punch to the body.
Andrew Adlao tries to clinch up
and Mandrake counters with a low kick, right behind Andrew Adlao 's knee.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Andrew Adlao tries to clinch but Mandrake moves away
and Mandrake counters with a good low kick that Andrew Adlao was not able to check.
A clash of legs there as Andrew Adlao blocks the low kick.
Andrew Adlao closes the distance looking to clinch

and Mandrake moves into the clinch.
Mandrake throws a head punch that misses.
Mandrake has a couple of punches blocked by Andrew Adlao.
Mandrake tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mandrake swings away with an uppercut that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mandrake blocks an elbow strike from Andrew Adlao.

Andrew Adlao has Mandrake pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Andrew Adlao pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Mandrake tumbling to the mat - Andrew Adlao dives into Mandrake's guard.
Andrew Adlao controlling from the top position.

Andrew Adlao stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Andrew Adlao throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mandrake displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Andrew Adlao.
Andrew Adlao looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andrew Adlao tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice takedown defense from Mandrake. No joy for Andrew Adlao on that attempt.
Lee Mandrake has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrew Adlao Andrew Adlao.
Mandrake shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Andrew Adlao blocks a leg kick.
Andrew Adlao clinches but Mandrake breaks the clinch

and Mandrake counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Mandrake takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Mandrake misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mandrake can't find room to land a body shot as Andrew Adlao controls the action.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Andrew Adlao tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mandrake just stands there and leans against the cage.
Andrew Adlao is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Mandrake dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.

Andrew Adlao decides to pull guard.
Mandrake is looking to stand up but Andrew Adlao won't let him.
Andrew Adlao 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.
Andrew Adlao is controlling Mandrake's posture.
Andrew Adlao looks gassed!
Andrew Adlao has a closed guard, preventing Mandrake from standing up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Andrew Adlao thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Andrew Adlao Andrew Adlao will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Mandrake misses with a low kick.
No luck for Andrew Adlao with that takedown attempt.
Andrew Adlao tries a head kick but it misses.
Mandrake circles away from the clinch attempt
and Mandrake counters with a slapping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andrew Adlao throws a left and a right that both miss

and Mandrake moves into the clinch.
Mandrake taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Mandrake misses with a body punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mandrake is struggling to control the position.
Andrew Adlao tries to circle away but Mandrake has him pinned against the cage.

Andrew Adlao decides to pull guard.
Mandrake trying to control the position from guard on top but Andrew Adlao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mandrake knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Andrew Adlao on the ground.
Mandrake is really struggling to control Andrew Adlao but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Andrew Adlao wants to sweep here but Mandrake controlling him for the moment.
Mandrake trying to stand up but can't free himself from Andrew Adlao's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

Andrew Adlao had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mandrake defends it easily.
Andrew Adlao is breathing heavily.
Andrew Adlao wants to stand and escape but Mandrake is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Andrew Adlao escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mandrake gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mandrake would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Mandrake might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mandrake trying to control but Andrew Adlao is working from the bottom.
Andrew Adlao controlling the position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Lee Mandrake.
Andrew Adlao tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Mandrake counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Andrew Adlao shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mandrake throws a leg kick but Andrew Adlao checks it.
Andrew Adlao checks a leg kick.
Mandrake throws a solid leg kick but Andrew Adlao takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Mandrake.
Mandrake defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Andrew Adlao.
Lee Mandrake has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrew Adlao Andrew Adlao.
Mandrake attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Andrew Adlao thows a leg kick but Mandrake checks it
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Mandrake tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lee Mandrake dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Mandrake swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Andrew Adlao darts in trying to clinch
and Mandrake counters with a good low kick that Andrew Adlao was not able to check.
Andrew Adlao misses with a kick to the body.
Andrew Adlao shoots in but Mandrake avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andrew Adlao thows a body shot but no joy.
Mandrake tries a low kick but Andrew Adlao avoids it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mandrake walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Andrew Adlao checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Andrew Adlao takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mandrake stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mandrake wants it to stay on the feet.
Andrew Adlao pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mandrake swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Andrew Adlao checks a low kick from Mandrake.
Andrew Adlao attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Andrew Adlao is defended easily by Mandrake.
Lee Mandrake has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrew Adlao Andrew Adlao.
Andrew Adlao takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Andrew Adlao blocks a leg kick.
Mandrake pivots, looking for a leg kick but Andrew Adlao is out of range and Mandrake settles back down.
Mandrake circles away from the clinch attempt
and Mandrake counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Mandrake tries to score with a low kick but Andrew Adlao moves his leg out of the way.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Mandrake lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Andrew Adlao has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Andrew Adlao and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andrew Adlao is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mandrake sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Andrew Adlao closes the distance but Mandrake moves to the side
and Mandrake counters with a leg kick.
Andrew Adlao dives in and grabs Mandrake's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mandrake pushes down on Andrew Adlao's head and hops out.
Andrew Adlao checks a leg kick.
Mandrake throws a solid leg kick but Andrew Adlao takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Mandrake.
Mandrake tries to clinch up.
Mandrake misses with a low kick as Andrew Adlao jumps back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mandrake attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Andrew Adlao gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Mandrake counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Mandrake tries to stall but Andrew Adlao uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Maybe Mandrake would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
Stalling in the clinch from Mandrake.
Mandrake misses with a short punch on the inside.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Mandrake.
Mandrake prevents a takedown attempt there.
Mandrake tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Andrew Adlao blocks an uppercut.
Mandrake stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Mandrake doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lee Mandrake showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mandrake has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lee Mandrake!