PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Alex Trager (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Itor Lamope (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Trager comes to the cage accompanied by Bang Bang. The crowd seem to be enjoying Lamope's choice of entrance music: I'm Souljah. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Trager
vs
Lamope

170 cm
33
155 lbs
15 - 5 - 1

165 cm
35
150 lbs
26 - 16 - 1

Good wrestling
Dangerous knees
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
World class boxer
Granite chin

REAR NAKED CHOKE NUTRITION
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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 15 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alex Trager!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 16 - 1, fighting out of New York, Itor Lamope!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lamope misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Trager.
A slow jab from Lamope misses its intended target.

Trager feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Lamope working a defensive guard here.
Trager working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Trager is looking to work some ground and pound but Lamope has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lamope preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Trager with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lamope is pulling down on Trager's head to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trager connects with a couple of short punches.
Lamope is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Lamope not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lamope is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Trager is aware though and is defending well.

Lamope is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Trager is aware though and is defending well.
Trager throws a big right hand that misses.
Trager is looking to work some ground and pound but Lamope has wrist control.
Trager landing with the ground and pound.
Lamope has control of Trager's left arm, preventing Trager from doing any damage.

Lamope looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lamope not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Trager throws a big elbow that misses.
Trager working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trager throwing strikes but missing.
Trager throws a big elbow that misses.
Trager passes Lamope's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

Trager is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Trager throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Lamope blocking the ground and pound attempt from Trager.
Trager throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Trager thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lamope's head.
Lamope is looking for a sweep. Trager is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Trager wants to pass the guard but Lamope is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lamope wants to get back to full guard.
Lamope is looking to control Trager's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lamope avoid being mounted?

Lamope is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Trager pulls his head out easily.
Trager throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Lamope to regain full guard.

Lamope had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Trager defends it easily.
Lamope pulls Trager in to control the position.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Lamope misses with a right hand
and Trager counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Trager shoots in for a takedown but Lamope shows good takedown defense.
Nice takedown defense from Lamope. No joy for Trager on that attempt.

Trager throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Lamope was covering up waiting for the punch and Trager finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Trager trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Trager throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lamope works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Trager postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lamope trying to control the position.
Trager is looking to work some ground and pound but Lamope has wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Trager dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Lamope throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lamope. Trager does a little dance to reset his feet.
Trager has a takedown stuffed.
Lamope jabs Trager to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Trager shoots in for a double leg but Lamope sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lamope lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Lamope is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Trager.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lamope stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Trager. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lamope moves into range and connects with a jab.
Lamope looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Itor Lamope seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lamope leaves Trager with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lamope misses with a right hand
and Trager counters with a nice kick to the body.
Alex Trager is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lamope misses with a hook
and Trager counters with a left and a right that stings Lamope.
Lamope cracks a nice hook into Trager's ribs.
Trager is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lamope can do to turn this around?
Lamope misses with a hook.
Nice uppercut lands for Lamope. That snapped Trager's head back.
Lamope connects with a right hand. Trager shakes it off.
Lamope lands a lovely overhand right.
Lamope pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Lamope misses with a right hand

so Trager counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lamope is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trager in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Lamope is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Trager is aware though and is defending well.
Trager throws a big elbow that misses.
Trager postures up in Lamope's guard and throws a big left but Lamope blocks it.
Trager working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lamope's head.
Trager lands a couple of digs.
Lamope trying to keep a closed guard but Trager is proving a slippery customer.
Trager tries to free his leg and advance position but Lamope is retaining full guard.
Trager is looking to work some ground and pound but Lamope has wrist control.
Trager working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trager postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Trager being controlled here momentarily.
Trager working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Trager is looking to work some ground and pound but Lamope has wrist control.
Lamope is pulling down on Trager's head. It's preventing any offense from Trager, at least for the moment.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Itor Lamope is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Trager tries to clinch up.
Trager moves forwards but Lamope connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Trager with a lazy takedown attempt
and Lamope counters with a low kick, right behind Trager 's knee.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trager blocks a jab.
Trager tries to clinch there but Lamope circles away.
Good leg kick by Lamope there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Trager tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lamope paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Trager tries for a takedown but Lamope circles away easily
and Lamope counters with a nice body kick.
Lamope getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Trager misses with a takedown attempt
and Lamope counters with a nice kick to the body.
Itor Lamope seems to be getting the better of the standup.

Trager closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Lamope's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Trager throwing strikes from guard but Lamope blocks nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Itor Lamope showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

A kick lands to the mid section there for Lamope.
Lamope loads up on a big right hand but Trager slips the punch.
Trager avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lamope swings widly with a right hand
and Trager counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lamope tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lamope walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Trager checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trager shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lamope as he jumps to the side.
Trager ducks right into an uppercut from Lamope.
Lamope stuffs the takedown attempt from Trager. Trager gets slowly back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lamope keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Trager. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lamope misses with a few strikes there.
Trager defending well as Lamope loads up on a big left hand.
Lamope throws a hook to the side of Trager's head but Trager sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Trager shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lamope defends it nicely.

Lamope gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Trager to score an easy takedown into full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trager with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lamope preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lamope avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lamope working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Trager.
Lamope looking to control.
Trager with a flurry of punches that miss.
Trager missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lamope utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lamope avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Trager postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lamope is pulling down on Trager's head. It's preventing any offense from Trager, at least for the moment.
Trager throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Lamope working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Trager doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Trager manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Trager has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Lamope to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Trager is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Lamope pulls down on the head and he's put Trager to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Itor Lamope!
An intense looking Itor Lamope took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Hey Trager be carefull of what you ask for. You called me out and this is what happened when fighters call me out. I beat them. How many times i'll have to beat the crap out of you before you realize you can't beat me anymore!!I will like to announce that that was my last fight, I'm retiring.'.