PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tyrion Lannister (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tervel Ivanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tyrion Lannister has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Lannister
vs
Ivanov

194 cm
18
244 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

194 cm
25
259 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tyrion Lannister!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tervel Ivanov!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Tarja Halkonen and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lannister throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lannister slaps away a takedown attempt from Ivanov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ivanov dives in for a single leg takedown but Lannister sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Ivanov blocks a body shot from Lannister.
Lannister misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ivanov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tyrion Lannister has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tervel Ivanov.
Lannister misses with a body punch.
Ivanov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lannister smiles and moves away.

Lannister tries to keep at a distance but Ivanov has taken the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lannister misses with a body punch.
Lannister can't find room to land a body shot as Ivanov controls the action.
Lannister misses with a shot to the kidneys.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ivanov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lannister throws a head punch that misses.
Ivanov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lannister working aggressively here.
Lannister tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ivanov's elbow.
Lannister has a couple of punches blocked by Ivanov.
Lannister keeps control of Ivanov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Lannister throws a head punch that misses.
Lannister has a couple of punches blocked by Ivanov.
Ivanov should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Ivanov blocking some punches.
Lannister misses with a punch to the body.
Ivanov is trying to break the clinch but Lannister is controlling him.
Lannister misses with the head strike.
Lannister misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ivanov.
Ivanov digs a right hand into Lannister's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lannister's gas tank.
Ivanov blocks a punch to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov tries to pull guard but Lannister holds him up against the cage and eventually Ivanov drops back down to his feet.
Lannister tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ivanov controlling the action here for a moment.
Lannister misses with some punches.
Lannister lands with a short shot to the head.
Ivanov tries to break the clinch but Lannister is controlling the position.
Lannister tries to throw a body punch but Ivanov avoids it by throwing Lannister back against the cage.

Ivanov turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lannister trying to remain calm as Ivanov controls from the top position.
Ivanov with the ground and pound but Lannister regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Ivanov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov thows a huge punch but Lannister dodges it nicely.
Ivanov is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Lannister manages to get to full guard.
Ivanov throws a strike but Lannister rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

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.

Ivanov isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Lannister stacks Ivanov on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Lannister!
Ivanov struggling a bit here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ivanov is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Lannister asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Lannister tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyrion Lannister dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Lannister throws a hook but Ivanov blocks it.
Ivanov shoots in for a double leg but Lannister sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A slow jab from Lannister misses its intended target.
Ivanov throws a right hand that Lannister ducks under and follows up with a left that Lannister also avoids with ease.
Ivanov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ivanov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Lannister misses with a body punch

and Ivanov holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Lannister tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ivanov has Lannister pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lannister manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Lannister has a couple of punches blocked by Ivanov.
Lannister is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ivanov can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ivanov is leaning against Lannister and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ivanov can't break the clinch.
Lannister misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lannister tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ivanov tries to pull guard but Lannister holds him up against the cage and eventually Ivanov drops back down to his feet.
Tyrion Lannister has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tervel Ivanov.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Lannister fails to land.
Ivanov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lannister to keep the fight standing.
Ivanov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

Ivanov pulls guard.
Ivanov working a defensive guard but Lannister passes into half guard.

Ivanov looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Lannister pushes past his half guard into mount!
Ivanov looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Ivanov tries to escape the position.
Ivanov prevents Lannister from getting a body triangle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lannister is not going to allow Ivanov to sit and survive in this position.
Ivanov is trying to get back to his feet but Lannister has full control of the position and if anything, Ivanov has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Ivanov is really stuck here.
Lannister is looking to stand but he's in a difficult position to do so.
Ivanov is trying to break free.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ivanov trying to control but not successfully.
Lannister keeps control of the position as Ivanov tries to break free.
Ivanov rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Ivanov tries to roll over but Lannister keeps him under control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Lannister blocks the strikes from Ivanov.
Lannister prevents Ivanov from improving his position.
Tyrion Lannister overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lannister wants to stand up but Ivanov is controlling the position.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Tyrion Lannister is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A head kick misses from Ivanov.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ivanov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lannister tries to avoid it but Ivanov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lannister to the ground. Lannister escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ivanov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyrion Lannister dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

A big left from Lannister misses.
Lannister swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ivanov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lannister.
Lannister lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Lannister throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ivanov throws a leg kick but Lannister sees it coming and moves out of range.
Lannister throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ivanov.
Ivanov moves in looking to clinch but Lannister pushes him off.
Ivanov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lannister but Lannister pushes him off and we're back to square one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lannister throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ivanov doesn't manage to clinch there - Lannister circles away.

Ivanov pushes Lannister up against the cage in a clinch.
Ivanov lands a nice uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lannister throws a head punch that misses.
Ivanov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Lannister lands a nice uppercut.
Lannister misses with a punch on the inside.
Lannister misses with the head strike.
Lannister lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ivanov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ivanov tries to pull guard but Lannister won't allow it.
Lannister lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lannister tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lannister swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lannister prevents the takedown attempt.
Tyrion Lannister has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tervel Ivanov.
Lannister misses with the head strike.
Ivanov wants a takedown but no success here.
A head punch on the inside from Lannister fails to land.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lannister tries to work over Ivanov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ivanov tries to land a knee to the head but Lannister blocks with his arms.
Lannister lands a nice shot to the body.
Lannister misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lannister tries to throw a body punch but Ivanov avoids it by throwing Lannister back against the cage.
Ivanov creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Ivanov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lannister is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Lannister lands a hook to the side of the head.
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!
Ivanov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ivanov.
Lannister misses with a body punch.
Lannister tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ivanov blocking some punches.
Ivanov looking for a takedown.
Lannister cracks Ivanov with a nice body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov tries to pull guard but Lannister holds him up against the cage and eventually Ivanov drops back down to his feet.
Lannister is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Ivanov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lannister is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ivanov is keeping busy.
Ivanov pressing his opponent against the cage.

Ivanov jumps guard and drags Lannister to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Ivanov pulls Lannister in close to prevent any damage.

Ivanov looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Lannister passes into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Lannister has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Ivanov is in all sorts of trouble here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tyrion Lannister showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lannister has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27

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