PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Tyrion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mario Batinjan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Tyrion
vs
Batinjan

171 cm
21
200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

178 cm
21
200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Self confident

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Marcus Tyrion!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mario Batinjan!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Sosuke Kotani and Taro Takaoka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Batinjan takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Tyrion circles away from the clinch attempt

and Tyrion counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Batinjan is trying to stand up here but Tyrion is controlling him well.
Tyrion seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Tyrion wants to free his trapped foot but Batinjan is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Batinjan controlling the position for now.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Tyrion in particular looking to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Marcus Tyrion just wasn't active enough.

Tyrion has taken the fight to the clinch.
Batinjan is looking to break free of the clinch but Tyrion has double underhooks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Batinjan.

It looks like Marcus Tyrion has been cut.
Tyrion just leaning against Batinjan, taking a breather.
Batinjan is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Tyrion pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Batinjan working hard to break the clinch.
Tyrion cracks Batinjan with a nice body shot.
Batinjan tries for a takedown but Tyrion manages to get underhooks.
Tyrion dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.

Tyrion pulls guard.
Batinjan trying to control but Tyrion is working from the bottom.
Batinjan stops Tyrion from standing up.
Batinjan wants to stand but Tyrion has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Batinjan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tyrion avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Batinjan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Tyrion pushes Batinjan off and scrambles back to his feet.

Tyrion clinches.
Batinjan tries to pull guard but Tyrion holds him up against the cage and eventually Batinjan drops back down to his feet.
Marcus Tyrion has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mario Batinjan.

Tyrion ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Tyrion no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.

Tyrion wriggles free and stands up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Tyrion feints and as Batinjan raises his hands in defense, Tyrion changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Tyrion postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Batinjan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Batinjan doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Tyrion stopping the sweep attempt from Batinjan.
Tyrion thows a big elbow that misses.
Batinjan being controlled here, momentarily.
Tyrion won't allow Batinjan to get back to his feet.
Batinjan looks gassed!
Tyrion is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Marcus Tyrion has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

Tyrion looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

Tyrion stands up from guard. Let's bang!

Tyrion closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Tyrion wants to pass to mount but Batinjan is defending the position.
Tyrion prevents Batinjan from standing back up.
Batinjan tries to get to full guard but Tyrion has control of the leg.
Tyrion performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tyrion winds up and cracks Batinjan with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcus Tyrion dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Marcus Tyrion's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Tyrion changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.

Tyrion drives through with a takedown into Batinjan's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Tyrion sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Batinjan striking off his back but it's not causing Tyrion any problems.
Tyrion postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Tyrion trying to control but Batinjan is working from the bottom.
Tyrion is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Marcus Tyrion.
Tyrion tries to clinch but Batinjan moves away
and Batinjan counters with a head kick. That will keep Tyrion thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!

Tyrion manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Batinjan on his heels. He'll look to pass Batinjan's guard now, I'm sure.
Batinjan is breathing heavily.
Tyrion is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Batinjan had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tyrion defends it easily.
Tyrion's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Tyrion has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Batinjan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tyrion. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Tyrion could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

Tyrion stands up from Batinjan's guard - Tyrion perhaps looking for a knockout.

Tyrion moves into the clinch successfully.
A hook to the body from Tyrion.
Tyrion pressing his opponent against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Tyrion gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.

Tyrion is trying to work for a kimura but Batinjan is defending well.

Tyrion decides to return to a standing position.

Tyrion fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Batinjan to the ground. Tyrion is now in Batinjan's guard.
Tyrion trying to control the position from guard on top but Batinjan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Tyrion gets to his feet. Batinjan looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Batinjan throws a front kick that sends Tyrion stumbling back into the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Batinjan tries for a takedown but Tyrion circles away easily

and Tyrion counters by moving into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Batinjan tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Tyrion softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Batinjan wants a takedown but no success here.
Marcus Tyrion has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mario Batinjan.
Batinjan takes a shot to the head.

Tyrion gets control of Batinjan's arms and successfully pulls guard. Tyrion will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Batinjan trying to control but Tyrion is working from the bottom.
Batinjan might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Tyrion kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

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.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Mario Batinjan wasn't active enough on the ground.

Tyrion closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Batinjan did well to prevent Tyrion getting side control.
Batinjan moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Tyrion controlling from the top position.

Tyrion gets to his feet. Batinjan looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Batinjan is looking to clinch but Tyrion is avoiding it.
Tyrion avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Tyrion clinches up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcus Tyrion dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Marcus Tyrion's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Batinjan with a poor takedown

and Tyrion counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Batinjan!
Tyrion is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Batinjan can't stay in a position like this for much longer.

Tyrion working for a submission but Batinjan is keeping him at bay.
Tyrion lands a big shot there that rocks Batinjan but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Batinjan in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Tyrion dominating with strikes here.
Tyrion content just to control the position here.
Tyrion unloading with bombs!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Batinjan is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Tyrion controlling from mount.
Tyrion has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyrion landing shots from mount.
Tyrion controlling from the full mount.
Tyrion with the ground and pound from mount.
Tyrion looking to finish Batinjan with some ground and pound. This is bad for Batinjan!
Tyrion controlling the pace for now.
Batinjan is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Tyrion controlling the position easily from mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

Marcus Tyrion has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

Tyrion looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Tyrion is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

Batinjan is looking for a triangle but Tyrion pushes his legs off easily.
Tyrion is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Batinjan can do to turn this around?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyrion controlling from the top position.

We're going to have a standup here because Marcus Tyrion wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.

Tyrion has Batinjan up against the cage in a clinch.
Batinjan goes for a takedown attempt but Tyrion pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Tyrion closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Batinjan's guard.

Tyrion stands and steps away. Batinjan gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

Tyrion closes the distance and clinches.
A short left from Tyrion.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tyrion.
Tyrion keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Batinjan's efforts to push away.
Batinjan is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Tyrion gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Marcus Tyrion has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mario Batinjan.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tyrion.
Good body shot from Tyrion.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice left hand lands by Tyrion.
Tyrion scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tyrion looking for a takedown.
Mario Batinjan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Batinjan misses with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Batinjan.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marcus Tyrion showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tyrion, 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:26
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:26
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcus Tyrion!