PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jaime Lannister (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Drunken Hermit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Lannister
vs
Hermit

170 cm
31
155 lbs
8 - 13 - 0

165 cm
31
157 lbs
11 - 11 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jaime Lannister!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Drunken Hermit!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Micheangelo Fripello and Roger Salmon.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hermit has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hermit there as he acknowledges the shot.
Drunken Hermit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lannister fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hermit on the side of the head.
Lannister lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Hermit backs up against the cage.
Lannister lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

Hermit clinches up with Lannister and pushes him back against the cage.

Lannister is fighting off a takedown attempt but Hermit is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Lannister to the mat. Lannister regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hermit is in close to Lannister's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hermit scoring with some ground and pound.

Lannister is working an open guard so Hermit takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

Hermit closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Lannister quickly recovers to half guard.
Lannister is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Kombat MMA that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.

Hermit is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lannister defends it well.
Lannister is looking for a sweep. Hermit is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hermit lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

Hermit is looking for a kimura here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lannister is pressing down on Hermit's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hermit postures up.

Hermit gets to his feet. Lannister looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Lannister goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hermit tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lannister sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hermit somewhat.

Hermit decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Hermit missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hermit missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Hermit is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lannister doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hermit.
Hermit controlling the pace.
Lannister holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Lannister has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Lannister wants to improve his position but Hermit is controlling well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Hermit.

Hermit is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lannister has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hermit has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hermit missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lannister wants to control but Hermit passes into side.
Hermit working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.

Hermit goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Lannister has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Hermit but great work by Lannister.
Hermit is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Lannister off and has taken his back!

Hermit looking for the choke but no joy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hermit really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Lannister.

Hermit looking for the RNC.
Hermit connects with a big shot to the side of Lannister's head.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Hermit's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.

Lannister defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Hermit's arms.
I really don't envy Lannister right now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Drunken Hermit dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Hermit fails to land the takedown.

Hermit drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Hermit throws a big elbow that misses.
Hermit throwing strikes from guard but Lannister blocks nicely.
Lannister seems keen to control Hermit's posture.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hermit accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lannister preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hermit wants to control from the top but Lannister keeps moving.
Lannister trying to keep a closed guard but Hermit is proving a slippery customer.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hermit looking to pass the guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Hermit shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Hermit missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hermit throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lannister has hold of Hermit's hands but Hermit slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Lannister taking some punishment here, with Hermit in his half guard.
Hermit is looking to take a break and control but Lannister is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Lannister is defending against the submission attempts here by Hermit.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hermit working over Lannister with some ground and pound. Lannister looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Hermit winds up and cracks Lannister with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Hermit wants to control but Lannister is keeping him busy.
Lannister keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hermit thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

Hermit seems to be looking for submissions.
Lannister avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hermit.
Hermit wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lannister keeps working.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hermit is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lannister is just riding it out for now. Hermit eventually gives up the hold.

Hermit stands up out of the half guard.

Hermit shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Hermit was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Lannister tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Hermit scores with punches to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hermit looking for the choke but no joy.
Lannister looking very determined here, making life difficult for Hermit.

Hermit looking for the choke but no joy.
Hermit has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hermit avoiding Lannister 's attempts to control his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Drunken Hermit showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

A left and a right from Lannister both land. Nice combination.
Lannister throws a nice looking combination but Hermit bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Hermit looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Lannister!
Lannister is trying to get back to half guard.
Lannister is not content to let Hermit control the position.
Hermit throws an elbow but Lannister slips to the side and avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hermit looking to control but instead Lannister has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Hermit is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Lannister slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hermit throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lannister works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lannister wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Hermit loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hermit is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hermit postures up in Lannister's guard and throws a big left but Lannister blocks it.
Hermit postures up in Lannister's guard and throws a big left but Lannister blocks it.
Hermit looking to pass the guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

Hermit drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Lannister manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Hermit has Lannister in his guard.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Lannister swats away the attempt to clinch by Hermit.
Hermit shoots for a double leg takedown but Lannister sprawls well. He's pushed Hermit's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hermit with a poor takedown
and Lannister counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hermit thinking.
Lannister connects with a looping right hand.

Hermit closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Hermit takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Hermit is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Lannister avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hermit.
Lannister is trying to control but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hermit lands strikes from half guard.
Hermit is trying to control. Lannister wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hermit looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Lannister with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Hermit stalling.
Drunken Hermit has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lannister is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jaime Lannister has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hermit sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lannister defending well though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lannister is looking to improve his position.
Hermit working Lannister over with strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Lannister wants to get back to full guard.

Hermit is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lannister defends it well.
Drunken Hermit is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hermit controlling the action here.
Hermit is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hermit slips a nice elbow through Lannister's hands, connecting with Lannister's forehead.
Lannister is looking to improve his position.
Hermit lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Drunken Hermit comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hermit winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Drunken Hermit!
A victorious Drunken Hermit thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.