PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tyrion Lannister (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tomohiro Ishii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lannister comes to the cage accompanied by Freefallin by Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers. Tyrion Lannister has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Lannister
vs
Ishii

170 cm
28
140 lbs
10 - 8 - 0

168 cm
20
145 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tyrion Lannister!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tomohiro Ishii!
The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, Ron Honeybunn and Darius Henderson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lannister throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ishii's waist but Ishii gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lannister off to one side.
Ishii looks to land a body kick but Lannister moved away.
Lannister moves out of range of the body kick.
Lannister scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ishii throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Tomohiro Ishii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Ishii clinches up with Lannister and pushes him back against the cage.
Lannister is looking to take this one to the mat.
Ishii swings wildly with an uppercut but Lannister uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ishii just leaning against Lannister, taking a breather.
Lannister can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyrion Lannister. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ishii lands a shot to the body.
Ishii just leaning against Lannister, taking a breather.
Ishii lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

It looks like Tyrion Lannister has been cut.
Ishii with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lannister blocks an elbow strike from Ishii.
Lannister tries to pull guard but Ishii won't allow it.
Lannister blocks an elbow strike from Ishii.
We've been hearing reports that Lannister has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Lannister on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ishii works on Lannister's body with a couple of short punches.
Lannister drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ishii pulls his leg out and moves away.
Lannister swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ishii wants to slow Lannister down by chopping away at his legs.
Lannister changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ishii.
Ishii throws a left and a right that both miss

and Lannister counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Lannister looking to pass the guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ishii holds on and takes a little breather.
Lannister wants to control from the top but Ishii keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ishii holds on and takes a little breather.
Lannister looking to sit in guard and control but Ishii gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Lannister looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ishii is one step ahead there.
Lannister not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ishii stands and throws Lannister's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Ishii really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lannister. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ishii controls the position.
Lannister tries to buck Ishii off but Ishii is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lannister wants to control but Ishii postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lannister is looking to regain half guard here but Ishii keeps moving and retains side control.
My spies in Great Bash Heel inform me that Ishii has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Lannister is working hard here to advance position.
Lannister sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Ishii tries to pass to full mount but Lannister defends it.
Lannister makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lannister.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lannister is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Lannister pulls Ishii in to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ishii stays in close to Lannister's body and controls the position.
Lannister is trying to control the position but Ishii postures up.
Ishii preventing the sweep.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ishii showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Lannister trying to keep a closed guard but Ishii is proving a slippery customer.

Lannister had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ishii defends it easily.
Ishii wants to control from the top but Lannister keeps moving.
Lannister is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lannister wants to sweep but no luck.
Ishii works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Lannister tries to roll over but Ishii keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tomohiro Ishii dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tyrion Lannister's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Ishii throws a body kick that misses.
Ishii on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ishii lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lannister connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Lannister avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ishii on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ishii misses with a body kick.
Lannister changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.

Lannister tries to keep at a distance but Ishii has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ishii looks to throw an elbow but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lannister wants to take the fight to the mat but Ishii manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Ishii tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ishii throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Ishii lands with a light punch inside.
Ishii lands an elbow just above Lannister 's eye.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ishii tries to land knees in the clinch but Lannister avoids the damage to the body.
Lannister tries to pull guard but Ishii won't allow it.
Ishii has Lannister pushed against the cage.
Lannister tries to score a body lock takedown but Ishii shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyrion Lannister. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ishii prevents a takedown attempt there.
Stalling in the clinch from Ishii.

Lannister gets control of Ishii's arms and successfully pulls guard. Lannister will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Ishii seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lannister wants to sweep but no luck.
Ishii stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lannister swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ishii preventing the sweep.
Ishii is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ishii trying to control the position from guard on top but Lannister is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Lannister working for a triangle but Ishii defends it easily.
Tyrion Lannister overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lannister looking to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ishii sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Lannister is trying to keep Ishii in close.

Lannister working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ishii doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ishii manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lannister is trying to keep Ishii in close.
Lannister keeping moving, preventing Ishii from controlling successfully.
Ishii sitting in guard here, content to control.
Lannister keeping moving, preventing Ishii from controlling successfully.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Ishii throws a series of strikes that have Lannister backpedaling.
Ishii misses with a body kick.
Ishii throws a front kick aimed at Lannister's knee but Lannister avoids it well.
Lannister tries for a takedown but Ishii sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Lannister.
Lannister trying to control the action but Ishii is working from the bottom.
Ishii sneaks back into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ishii is looking for a sweep. Lannister is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ishii manages to get to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Tomohiro Ishii will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Tyrion Lannister's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Jab, jab by Lannister - just one landing.
Horrible takedown attempt by Lannister or perhaps it was just good defense by Ishii, which made it look bad.
A big left from Ishii misses.
Lannister tries to counter with a takedown but Ishii is quick to defend against it.
Lannister looks for a takedown but Ishii sprawls well.

Ishii has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ishii stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Ishii has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ishii tries to land a knee to the head but Lannister blocks with his arms.
Ishii struggles to land a body shot inside as Lannister controls his hands.
Ishii throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lannister blocks it with crossed arms.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ishii lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Ishii scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ishii throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Ishii holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Ishii misses with some punches.
Ishii looking to throw knees to the head but Lannister is blocking nicely.
Ishii content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Ishii gets underhooks to prevent Lannister's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyrion Lannister. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lannister tries to pull guard but Ishii holds him up against the cage and eventually Lannister drops back down to his feet.
Lannister wants to take the fight to the mat but Ishii manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Tomohiro Ishii is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ishii creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Lannister's defenses.

Lannister has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Ishii regains guard immediately.
Lannister is looking to pass into half guard but Ishii pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Ishii is in guard.

Ishii tries to free his leg and advance position but Lannister is retaining full guard.
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!
Ishii is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

Lannister looking for a guillotine here but Ishii defends easily.
Ishii engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lannister is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Ishii is trying to maintain the position but Lannister is very close to passing his half guard.
Lannister trying to control from half guard but Ishii is working away.

Lannister is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ishii defends it well.
Lannister passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Ishii!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Lannister goes for an armbar but Ishii turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Ishii.
Ishii is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Ishii is continuing to stall.

Lannister working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ishii doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Lannister is tightening it up a little... Ishii has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Ishii reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Ishii taps out! Nice BJJ there by Lannister!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Tyrion Lannister!
Tyrion Lannister looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'I should be wearing that fucking belt right now but beggars can't be choosers so when they sent me an offer to be cannon fodder I accepted it just so I could get the chance to beat the living shit out of Jesus. And guess what now? Jesus ain't looking so grand. Kiss my ass bitch.'.