PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vossler Azelas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jaime Lannister (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Azelas
vs
Lannister

192 cm
25
265 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

199 cm
25
280 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Excellent MT
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vossler Azelas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jaime Lannister!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A solid leg kick lands there for Azelas.
Lannister is looking to score with low kicks.
Lannister is looking to slow Azelas down with leg kicks.
Azelas throws a low kick, looking for Lannister's leg but Lannister calmly moves out of range.
Azelas checks a low kick from Lannister.
Lannister is looking to chop away at Azelas's legs.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lannister.
Azelas throws a head kick but Lannister moves out of range.
Lannister misses with a low kick.
Azelas avoids the head kick by Lannister.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lannister, right into the meat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Azelas lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Azelas tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A nice leg kick lands there from Azelas.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Azelas throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Azelas tries a head kick but it misses.
Jaime Lannister seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lannister scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Azelas doesn't seem bothered though.
Jaime Lannister is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Azelas lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lannister looks gassed!
A nice inside leg kick there by Azelas. That's going to slow Lannister down.
A low kick from Lannister misses

and Azelas counters with a head kick that drops Lannister - he's looking to finish, following his stunned foe to the ground!

Lannister is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Azelas is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Azelas controlling the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Azelas uses his free foot to push down on Lannister's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Lannister.
Lannister tries to reverse the position but Azelas maintains control.
Azelas is looking to work his way around to Lannister's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.

Azelas with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Azelas controlling the position easily from mount.

Azelas swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Lannister is now in Azelas's guard. A big mistake from Azelas there, giving up the dominant position!
Lannister is pushing down on Azelas's leg trying to pass to half guard. Azelas is fighting to maintain full guard but Lannister has managed to sneak the leg through.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Azelas is controlling Lannister's trapped leg to prevent Lannister from advancing to side control.
Lannister prevents Azelas from improving his position.
Azelas wants to control but Lannister passes into side.
Lannister wants to control but Azelas is keeping him busy.
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Lannister working away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lannister wants to control but Azelas is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vossler Azelas dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Azelas tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lannister sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Azelas somewhat.
Lannister blocks a leg kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Lannister.
Lannister lands a front kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Lannister misses the target.
Sloppy strikes from Lannister. Those never looked like landing.
Lannister misses with a few strikes there.
Azelas takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Azelas throws a nice inside leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lannister throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Azelas swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Lannister looks to land a left hand but Azelas moved out of range nicely.
A head kick from Lannister lands but Azelas takes it in his stride.

It looks like Vossler Azelas has been cut.
Azelas tries a head kick but it misses.
Lannister blocks a low kick nicely.
Azelas checks the leg kick.
Lannister is looking to chop away at Azelas's legs.
Lannister tries to score with a low kick but Azelas moves his leg out of the way.
Lannister misses with a body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lannister looks to land a right hand but Azelas moved out of range.
Lannister lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A punch combination from Lannister misses.
Azelas shoots in for a takedown but Lannister shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
An inside leg kick from Lannister misses.
A slow jab from Lannister misses its intended target.
Azelas slips under a jab from Lannister.
Azelas avoids the head kick by Lannister.
Lannister throws a lazy head kick
and Azelas counters with a thumping low kick.
Lannister is breathing heavily.
Azelas defending well as Lannister loads up on a big left hand.
Azelas misses with a low kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Azelas throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
That kick from Lannister tenderised Azelas's leg. Azelas is trying to keep his angry face on.
A clash of legs there as Azelas blocks the low kick.

Lannister tries to sprawl but Azelas drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Azelas content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Lannister is trying to control but can't.

Azelas seems to be looking for submissions.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Azelas is working for a submission of some sort.
Azelas stops Lannister from getting back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lannister trying to control but Azelas postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jaime Lannister showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Vossler Azelas's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Lannister pivots, looking for a leg kick but Azelas is out of range and Lannister settles back down.
Azelas staying out of range there.
Lannister throws a body kick the misses

and Azelas counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

Azelas is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Azelas prevents Lannister from improving his position.

Azelas is looking for a kimura but Lannister is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Azelas to get the leverage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Azelas is taking a breather. Lannister 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.
Azelas stops Lannister from getting back to his feet.
Azelas performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

Azelas is trying to work for a kimura but Lannister is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Azelas moves into full mount! Lannister won't be happy about that!
Azelas controlling from the full mount.
Lannister can't escape the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Azelas takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Azelas avoids the attempt from Lannister to control.

Azelas goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Lannister is on top in guard.
Azelas keeping moving, preventing Lannister from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Azelas controlling Lannister's posture.

Azelas has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Lannister doesn't defend quickly enough and Azelas has managed to lock this one up! Can Lannister escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Azelas on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Vossler Azelas!