PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Joey De Andreas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yoshihiro Takaya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). De Andreas kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Rocky. Takaya has chosen Jimi Hendrix - All along the Watchtower as his entrance music. Joey De Andreas could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Yoshihiro Takaya's chin.

De Andreas
vs
Takaya

175 cm
30
155 lbs
14 - 13 - 1

171 cm
30
152 lbs
22 - 12 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

ADCC Champion
World class boxer
Heavy handed

Charlie Wang's Tattered Rags & 95% Laundry

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 14 - 13 - 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 22 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Yoshihiro Takaya!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from De Andreas.
Nice body punch from Takaya.
Takaya throws a jab but it's blocked by De Andreas.
De Andreas misses with a two punch combination.
De Andreas throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
De Andreas misses with a combination
and Takaya counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
De Andreas misses with a series of wild punches.
De Andreas stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and De Andreas wants it to stay on the feet.
Takaya pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Takaya connects with a nice looking jab.
De Andreas slips a straight right by Takaya.
De Andreas lands with a nice combination. Takaya backs away looking to recover.
A big left from De Andreas misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
De Andreas looks to score with a jab to the body but Takaya is just out of range.
Takaya throws a right and a left that De Andreas avoids nicely.
Takaya lands a nice shot to the body.
De Andreas stuffs the takedown attempt from Takaya. Takaya gets slowly back to his feet.
Takaya throws a series of punches but De Andreas moves out of range.
De Andreas swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Takaya makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Takaya jabbing away but nothing is landing.
De Andreas slips a jab from Takaya.
Nice defenses there by De Andreas.
Takaya dodges the punch combination from De Andreas.
De Andreas misses with a double jab.
Joey De Andreas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
De Andreas throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Takaya.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Andreas throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Takaya counters with a straight right hand.
De Andreas tries a head kick but it misses.
De Andreas lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
De Andreas moves out of range of the strikes.

Takaya gets tackled into the cage by De Andreas. De Andreas maintains the clinch.
Takaya can't get the takedown.
Joey De Andreas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yoshihiro Takaya.
Takaya lands a shot to the body.
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!
Takaya goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
De Andreas tries a knee to the head but Takaya blocks it.
A nice right hand lands inside from De Andreas.
Takaya's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
De Andreas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Takaya looking for a takedown.

De Andreas's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Andreas scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

Takaya closes the distance and clinches.
De Andreas lands a shoulder strike.
Takaya can't get the takedown.
De Andreas misses with some punches.
De Andreas blocks a body shot from Takaya.
De Andreas is trying to push Takaya away but Takaya has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
De Andreas has had enough of the clinch but Takaya keeps him there for the moment.
De Andreas lands with a light punch inside.
De Andreas prevents a body shot from Takaya.
Takaya is looking for a takedown.
A right handed body shot lands from Takaya.
De Andreas prevents a body shot from Takaya.
De Andreas lands an elbow just above Takaya 's eye.
De Andreas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
De Andreas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Takaya gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Andreas tries to get to full guard but Takaya has control of the leg.
Takaya looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks De Andreas with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Takaya is taking a breather. De Andreas says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

De Andreas actively working from the bottom here.
De Andreas tries to get to full guard but Takaya has control of the leg.
Takaya scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Takaya is trying to control the action in half guard but De Andreas is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
De Andreas is on the bottom, trying to hold on to half guard. He's throwing a few small shots here, to keep his opponent honest.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Takaya looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Takaya landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The fighters are battling for position here. De Andreas manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Yoshihiro Takaya will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Takaya fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Takaya slips a jab and a cross from De Andreas.
Takaya avoids the head kick by De Andreas.
Takaya shoots in looking for a takedown. De Andreas tries to sprawl out of it but Takaya keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. De Andreas manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
De Andreas slaps away a takedown attempt from Takaya, before circling back to the center of the mat.
De Andreas wants to clinch up but Takaya keeps it at a distance.
De Andreas thuds a left hand into Takaya's body.
De Andreas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
De Andreas throws a head kick but Takaya moves out of range.
De Andreas swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Takaya counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Joey De Andreas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from De Andreas misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
De Andreas moves in looking to clinch but Takaya pushes him off.
Takaya throws a body punch but De Andreas moves out of range.
De Andreas takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
De Andreas closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Takaya throws a right and a left that De Andreas avoids nicely.
De Andreas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
De Andreas works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
De Andreas misses with a double jab.
De Andreas lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
De Andreas closes the distance looking to clinch

and Takaya counters with a shoot takedown. De Andreas fights it but they end up in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Takaya works over De Andreas with some ground and pound from guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

De Andreas is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

De Andreas is looking for a triangle but Takaya pushes his legs off easily.
De Andreas wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Takaya is stalling in the full guard.
De Andreas has momentary wrist control but Takaya slips an elbow through the middle.
De Andreas is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Takaya wants to control from the top but De Andreas keeps moving.

De Andreas looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
De Andreas is striking but Takaya is not phased and passes to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takaya seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but De Andreas does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
De Andreas wants to improve his position but Takaya is controlling well.
Takaya wants to take a breather but De Andreas is having none of it.
Takaya working over De Andreas with some ground and pound. De Andreas looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Takaya trying to pass the guard but De Andreas defending well.
De Andreas is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Takaya is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
De Andreas wants to control but Takaya is having none of it.
BOOM! Takaya connects with a massive shot to the dome!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Andreas is looking to get to half guard.
Takaya trying to control but he's not successful this time.
De Andreas tries to lock up and control but Takaya gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Takaya postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. De Andreas looks a forlorn figure.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Andreas is desperately trying to improve his position but Takaya has a good base and remains in mount.
Takaya unloading with bombs!
Takaya trying to control but De Andreas is having none of it.
Takaya connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Takaya putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!

De Andreas is rocked!
Takaya landing strikes from the mount and De Andreas is in trouble!
Oh De Andreas is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Yoshihiro Takaya has got the better of the ground game so far.
Takaya drops a big elbow. That's hurt De Andreas! More shots from Takaya and the ref steps in! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yoshihiro Takaya!
An out of breath Yoshihiro Takaya thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.