PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bjorn Lannister (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bocco Badz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bocco Badz will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Lannister
vs
Badz

150 cm
30
169 lbs
9 - 2 - 0

188 cm
21
170 lbs
7 - 6 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Powerful

Fight Night Nutrition

Dragon

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bjorn Lannister!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bocco Badz!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Matti Vanhoillinen and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lannister with a poor takedown
and Badz finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Lannister fails with the takedown.
Badz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lannister closes the distance and clinches up with Badz, looking for a takedown. Lannister pushes Badz against the cage but Badz circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bjorn Lannister. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lannister fails with the takedown
and Badz counters with a series of strikes. Lannister will be more careful next time no doubt.
Lannister gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Badz counters with a two punch combo.
Lannister shoots and misses
and Badz counters with a two punch combo.
Badz lands a two punch combo.
Lannister tries for a takedown but Badz circles away easily
and Badz counters with a stiff right hand.
Lannister gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Badz counters with a stiff right hand.

Lannister has taken the fight to the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Badz has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

Badz manages to break the clinch.
No joy there for Badz, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lannister misses with a takedown attempt
and Badz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bjorn Lannister seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lannister misses with a takedown attempt
and Badz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lannister tries for a takedown but Badz circles away easily
and Badz counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lannister thinking.

Lannister closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Badz did well to prevent Lannister getting side control.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

Lannister is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Badz doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lannister.
Badz tries to get to full guard but Lannister has control of the leg.
Badz trying to hold on to Lannister's head to control him but Lannister postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Badz actively working from the bottom here.
Lannister passes to full mount!
Badz holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Lannister tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Badz tries to get back to half guard but can't.
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!
Lannister is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Badz is in real trouble.
Lannister is hanging on to Badz's back as he tries to escape.

Lannister is persistently looking for the submission but Badz is defending it well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Lannister looking to break Badz's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Badz remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Lannister will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Lannister not allowing Badz to control his hands.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Lannister has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Badz is defending well but eventually Lannister manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Badz has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bjorn Lannister!
Bjorn Lannister retains his lightweight title!
Bjorn Lannister thanked the fans post fight for their support.