PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Meyer Lansky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyrion Lannister (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lansky comes into the arena with Stranglehold - Ted Nugent blaring out of the sound system. Lannister has chosen Freefallin by Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Lansky
vs
Lannister

170 cm
22
140 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

170 cm
29
140 lbs
11 - 8 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Cardio machine

Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

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 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Meyer Lansky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tyrion Lannister!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Eliza Hachem and Chris Dean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lansky shoots in but Lannister avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Lannister drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Lansky defends it well.

Lannister gets a double leg takedown into Lansky's guard.
Lannister trying to control the position from guard on top but Lansky is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lannister looking to pass the guard.
Lannister passes Lansky's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Lansky is refusing to be controlled, as Lannister sits in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lannister wants to pass the guard but Lansky is defending well.
Lansky trying to control but Lannister postures up.
Lannister seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lansky does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lansky gets full guard.

Lannister drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lannister jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Lannister won't allow Lansky to sweep him here.
Lannister passes into half guard.
Lansky wants to improve his position but Lannister is controlling well.
Lannister works his foot free and advances to mount.
Lannister looking to control and managing it successfully.
Lansky has given up his back.
Lansky is trying to break free.

Lannister looking for the RNC.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Lannister is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Lansky with him. Lansky is trying to defend but Lannister has an arm under the chin now! Lansky grimaces and is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tyrion Lannister!
In his post fight interview, Tyrion Lannister gave a big smile as he said '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.'.