PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Joey De Andreas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Itor Lamope (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). De Andreas's entrance music is Rocky. A fine choice. The crowd seem to be enjoying Lamope's choice of entrance music: Bulletproof. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

De Andreas
vs
Lamope

175 cm
33
154 lbs
16 - 15 - 1

165 cm
28
156 lbs
14 - 9 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Cardio machine

ADCC Champion
World class boxer
Granite chin

Legion of Pain Nutrition

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 16 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joey De Andreas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 9 - 1, fighting out of New York, Itor Lamope!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Alan Glass and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A left lands for Lamope.
Lamope throws a body kick that misses

and De Andreas counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Lamope is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
De Andreas missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
De Andreas throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
De Andreas stands up over Lamope, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
De Andreas missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
De Andreas postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
De Andreas postures up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as De Andreas accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
De Andreas is looking to work some ground and pound but Lamope has wrist control.
Lamope preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as De Andreas accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lamope is pulling down on De Andreas's head. It's preventing any offense from De Andreas, at least for the moment.
Lamope utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lamope keeping moving, preventing De Andreas from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Lamope working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. De Andreas doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. De Andreas manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lamope has his hands on De Andreas's head, controlling the position.
Lamope keeping moving, preventing De Andreas from controlling successfully.

Lamope is looking for a triangle but De Andreas pushes his legs off easily.
Lamope seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
De Andreas postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Andreas throws a big elbow that misses.
Lamope working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from De Andreas.

Lamope looking for a guillotine here but De Andreas defends easily.
Lamope working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from De Andreas.

De Andreas got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lamope has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, De Andreas has managed to get both his arms back between Lamope's legs - danger averted.
Lamope working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from De Andreas.
De Andreas is stalling in the full guard.
De Andreas throws a big right hand that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

De Andreas got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lamope has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, De Andreas has managed to get both his arms back between Lamope's legs - danger averted.
Lamope controls De Andreas momentarily but De Andreas frees himself.
Lamope trying to control the position here.
Lamope working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from De Andreas.
De Andreas working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Lamope has his foot on De Andreas's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. De Andreas works his way back into a safe position though.
De Andreas is in close to Lamope's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Lamope is trying to keep De Andreas in close.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lamope is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
De Andreas with a nice head shot there.
De Andreas distracts Lamope with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
De Andreas throwing strikes but missing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lamope looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
De Andreas distracts Lamope with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
De Andreas is looking to work some ground and pound but Lamope has wrist control.
Lamope is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
De Andreas loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
De Andreas throwing strikes from guard but Lamope blocks nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joey De Andreas dominated that round.
That's time! De Andreas's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Lamope pivots, looking for a leg kick but De Andreas is out of range and Lamope settles back down.
De Andreas looks for a takedown but Lamope sprawls well.
De Andreas misses with a takedown attempt - Lamope sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lamope cracks the inside of De Andreas's front leg.
De Andreas tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lamope sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten De Andreas somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joey De Andreas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lamope tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
De Andreas misses with a takedown attempt
and Lamope connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lamope tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but De Andreas was well out of range. Poor timing from Lamope.
Lamope throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
De Andreas looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lamope is fending him off so far but De Andreas persists. Nope, Lamope circles away and we're back to standing.
De Andreas ducks under a wild hook from Lamope.
Lamope leaves De Andreas with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
De Andreas fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Lamope scoring well with a low kick there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Andreas takes one to the chin there.
De Andreas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lamope lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lamope throws a hook but De Andreas avoids it easily.
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!
Lamope tries a head kick but it misses.
Lamope misses with a wild body shot.
Lamope misses with a jab to the body

and De Andreas counters with a nice double leg into guard.
De Andreas throwing strikes but missing.
De Andreas postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Andreas content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
De Andreas working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
De Andreas postures up in Lamope's guard and throws a big left but Lamope blocks it.
Joey De Andreas overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as De Andreas accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
De Andreas working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lamope's head.
De Andreas trying to control the position from guard on top but Lamope is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as De Andreas accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lamope wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Lamope working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from De Andreas.
Lamope preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
De Andreas with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Andreas lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
De Andreas trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
De Andreas throws a big elbow that misses.
De Andreas loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lamope trying to keep a closed guard but De Andreas is proving a slippery customer.

Lamope is looking for a triangle but De Andreas pushes his legs off easily.
Lamope trying to control the position.
De Andreas throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
De Andreas throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
De Andreas missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lamope utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Joey De Andreas will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Lamope misses with a hook.

De Andreas fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Lamope sprawls well initially but De Andreas persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

De Andreas is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lamope has managed to free his arm - good work.
De Andreas with the ground and pound but Lamope uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Lamope avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
De Andreas makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
De Andreas trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lamope working a defensive guard here.
De Andreas throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lamope works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
De Andreas working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lamope is trying to keep De Andreas in close.

That's one minute gone in the round.
De Andreas landing some decent shots from guard.
Lamope striking off his back.
De Andreas is looking to work some ground and pound but Lamope has wrist control.
De Andreas keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Lamope's head.
De Andreas trying to control but Lamope is working from the bottom.
De Andreas throwing strikes but missing.
De Andreas stops Lamope from standing up.
De Andreas working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lamope trying to keep a closed guard but De Andreas is proving a slippery customer.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Andreas trying to control but Lamope is working from the bottom.
De Andreas working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lamope's head.
De Andreas throws a big elbow that misses.

De Andreas drops back looking for a leg! Lamope is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lamope manages to kick De Andreas off! De Andreas jumps back into Lamope's guard.
Lamope working a defensive guard here.
Lamope utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
De Andreas trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
De Andreas working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lamope utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lamope avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
De Andreas wants to control from the top but Lamope keeps moving.
De Andreas works a leg free and moves into half guard.
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. De Andreas connects with a nice short shot to Lamope's temple.

Lamope looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lamope trying to hold on to De Andreas's head to control him but De Andreas postures up.
De Andreas is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
De Andreas working the head and body with strikes.
Lamope blocking the ground and pound attempt from De Andreas.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lamope trying to control from the bottom.

De Andreas is working for a kimura but Lamope is defending it quite comfortably.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lamope keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Itor Lamope has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lamope works his way to full guard. Good work.
Lamope trying to keep a closed guard but De Andreas is proving a slippery customer.
De Andreas postures up and lands a big shot to Lamope's brow.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
De Andreas with a nice head shot there.

Lamope has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but De Andreas can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
De Andreas with a flurry of punches that miss.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joey De Andreas showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for De Andreas, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joey De Andreas!
Joey De Andreas thanked the fans post fight for their support.