PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jesus Gaarlandt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyrion Lannister (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tyrion Lannister has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jesus Gaarlandt's chin.

Gaarlandt
vs
Lannister

175 cm
19
140 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

170 cm
24
140 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Very quick

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 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jesus Gaarlandt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tyrion Lannister!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Damien Edna and John Mangel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gaarlandt avoids a punch combination nicely.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Lannister.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Gaarlandt is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Lannister wants to take a breather but Gaarlandt is having none of it.

Gaarlandt is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lannister pulls his head out easily.

Gaarlandt actively working from the bottom here.
Gaarlandt moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Gaarlandt wants to sweep but no luck.
Gaarlandt keeping moving, preventing Lannister from controlling successfully.

Gaarlandt is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lannister defends well.

Gaarlandt looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lannister trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Gaarlandt is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lannister is pushing down on Gaarlandt's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gaarlandt is fighting to maintain full guard but Lannister has managed to sneak the leg through.

Lannister is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Lannister is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gaarlandt wants to get back to full guard.
Gaarlandt is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lannister's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lannister's back!
Lannister is in bad spot here.

Gaarlandt working for a choke but Lannister is defending well.

Gaarlandt is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Lannister defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Lannister preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Gaarlandt.
You can see the frustration on Lannister's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Gaarlandt has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Lannister rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Lannister works his way to full guard. Good work.

Lannister is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gaarlandt trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Lannister had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gaarlandt defends it easily.

Gaarlandt is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Lannister is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gaarlandt drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gaarlandt jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Gaarlandt thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Lannister throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Gaarlandt drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gaarlandt jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Lannister looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Gaarlandt is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Gaarlandt pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lannister is keeping the position for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Lannister is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gaarlandt defends well.
Our spies down at at Hate Made Me Asylum inform us that Lannister has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?

Gaarlandt drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gaarlandt jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Lannister has his foot on Gaarlandt's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gaarlandt works his way back into a safe position though.
Gaarlandt wants to pass the guard but Lannister is keeping the position.
Lannister wants to sweep but no luck.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Gaarlandt thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Gaarlandt forces his way into half guard.

Gaarlandt is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lannister moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

Lannister looking for a guillotine here but Gaarlandt defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Jesus Gaarlandt will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Gaarlandt is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Lannister connects with a looping right hand.
Lannister connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gaarlandt's hands.
Nice defenses there by Gaarlandt.
Gaarlandt looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tyrion Lannister seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lannister lands a jab to the nose.

Lannister looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Gaarlandt!
Gaarlandt sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Lannister wants to free his trapped foot but Gaarlandt is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gaarlandt wants to improve his position but Lannister is controlling well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gaarlandt is staying active underneath Lannister, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lannister wants to pass the guard but Gaarlandt is defending well.
Lannister keeps trying to improve his position.
Gaarlandt manages to get to full guard.
Jesus Gaarlandt overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Gaarlandt had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lannister defends it easily.

Gaarlandt is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lannister is aware though and is defending well.

Gaarlandt throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Gaarlandt had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lannister defends it easily.
Lannister pushing down on Gaarlandt's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Lannister is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Gaarlandt looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lannister trying to control the action but Gaarlandt is working from the bottom.
Gaarlandt gets full guard.
Lannister slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Lannister trying to control but Gaarlandt is working from the bottom.
Lannister pushes down on Gaarlandt's leg and manages to get into half guard.

Lannister is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Lannister is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gaarlandt is just riding it out for now. Lannister eventually gives up the hold.
Gaarlandt is looking for a sweep. Lannister is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Gaarlandt actively working from the bottom here.

Gaarlandt looking for submissions off his back.

Gaarlandt looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gaarlandt wants to get back to full guard.

Lannister is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gaarlandt is just riding it out for now. Lannister eventually gives up the hold.
Lannister trying to control from half guard but Gaarlandt is working away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gaarlandt is looking for a sweep. Lannister is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lannister wants to control but Gaarlandt is keeping him busy.
Gaarlandt makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gaarlandt.

Gaarlandt looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Gaarlandt looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lannister trying to control but Gaarlandt is working from the bottom.

Gaarlandt looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lannister slips nicely into half guard.

Gaarlandt looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lannister wants to control but Gaarlandt is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Tyrion Lannister will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Lannister looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Lannister wants to control from the top but Gaarlandt keeps moving.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jesus Gaarlandt!