PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between DJ Boom (ranked 2364 p4p, 230 weight class) and Tyrion Lannister (ranked 1635 p4p, 170 weight class). Lannister is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Game Of Thrones. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Boom
vs
Lannister

170 cm
29
151 lbs
20 - 10 - 0

170 cm
42
143 lbs
27 - 11 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent MT
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Milwaukee's Best Nutrition

IniTech Nutrition
Blue Moon

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, DJ Boom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tyrion Lannister!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Frank Dennis and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boom tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lannister was well out of range. Poor timing from Boom.

Lannister gets a takedown into half guard.
Lannister working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Boom's thigh. Boom counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Lannister sitting in guard here, content to control.
Lannister throws a strike but Boom rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boom wants to pass the guard but Lannister is keeping the position.
Lannister trying to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lannister has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Boom can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lannister being controlled here, momentarily.
Boom continues to stall.
Boom has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Lannister is looking to stand back up but Boom counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Lannister.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Lannister actively working from the bottom here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Lannister tries to get to full guard but Boom has control of the leg.
Boom content to control rather than advance.
Boom's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Lannister is looking for a sweep. Boom is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boom is thwarting Lannister's attempts to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Lannister looking for submissions off his back.
Lannister is looking to control Boom's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lannister avoid being mounted?

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A bone on bone clash there as Boom blocks the leg kick.
Boom appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Lannister misses with a body shot.
Lannister is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Boom.
Lannister on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Boom moves out of range of the strikes.
Lannister fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boom manages to avoid it.
DJ Boom is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lannister misses with a jab to the body
and Boom counters with a left and a right that stings Lannister.
Boom's corner calls for a 1-2. Boom obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Lannister shoots in for a takedown but Boom shows good takedown defense.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boom throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lannister counters with a nice body shot.
Boom tries to bum rush Lannister with a series of wild strikes but Lannister uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice shot by Lannister.
Boom defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lannister.
Boom was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Nice jab there from Boom.
Lannister throws a leg kick
and Boom counters with a stiff right hand.
Lannister moves out of range of the strikes.
Boom throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lannister counters with an inside leg kick.
Lannister tries to clinch but Boom is having none of it.
Lannister misses with a low kick as Boom jumps back.
Boom moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Boom scores with a nice right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

DJ Boom dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Lannister ducks under a wild hook from Boom.
Boom scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
DJ Boom is winning the standup battle so far.
Lannister dodges the punch combination from Boom.
Lannister throws a leg kick
and Boom counters with a stiff right hand.
Boom lands a body shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Lannister checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Lannister looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Lannister tries to clinch but Boom moves out of range.
Boom throws a head kick that misses.
Boom's corner calls for a 1-2. Boom obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Lannister lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Boom at a distance.
Lannister avoids the body shot from Boom.
Boom wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lannister lands with an uppercut that bounces Boom off the cage and back into range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boom throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lannister counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Boom misses with a left hand
and Lannister counters with a stiff right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boom lands a glancing blow to the side of Lannister's head.
Lannister walks into a left hand.
Boom scores with a jab. Lannister acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Boom is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lannister can do to turn this around?
Lannister connects with a good right hand that stumbles Boom. Boom circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Lannister dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Boom. That did some damage!

Lannister is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Boom's half guard.
Boom is looking for a sweep. Lannister is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lannister controlling the action here.
Lannister landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Lannister is looking for a kimura here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boom wants to control but Lannister is keeping busy.
Lannister is looking to take a break and control but Boom is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boom 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!
Boom slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Tyrion Lannister has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lannister tries to escape but Boom has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Boom really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Lannister.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boom trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Lannister trying to control but not successfully.
Lannister tries to break free.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Lannister trying to control but not successfully.
Lannister tries to escape the position.
Boom controlling from the back.
Lannister tries to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

DJ Boom dominated that second round.
That's time! Boom's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Lannister waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Boom.
Boom was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lannister takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Horrible takedown attempt by Lannister or perhaps it was just good defense by Boom, which made it look bad.
Boom thinks about countering with a head kick.
Boom misses with a series of wild punches.
Lannister throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lannister throws a right hand that misses
enabling Boom to counter with a crisp jab.
Lannister throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Boom counters with a straight right hand.
Lannister will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boom throws a jab but it's blocked by Lannister.
Boom works the jab nicely.
Boom with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lannister tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Boom swivels and escapes.
Lannister throws a leg kick that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lannister throws the kick towards the body but Boom avoids it.
Lannister fails with a takedown attempt.
DJ Boom has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyrion Lannister.
The fighters circle momentarily. Boom darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Lannister fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boom manages to avoid it.
Boom is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Lannister throws a hook but Boom avoids it easily.
Lannister works Boom's body with a nice hook.
Boom swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The fighters circling - Lannister throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lannister wants to clinch but Boom slips to the side
and Boom counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lannister takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lannister misses with a looping right.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Boom.
Boom is looking to counter punch.
Boom throws a shot from downtown. Lannister moves away and avoids it.
Boom takes one on the button.
Lannister avoids the body shot from Boom.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lannister uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Boom has time to react.
Boom takes one to the side of the head.
Lannister scores with a sloppy right hand. Boom should have avoided that one.
Lannister thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lannister swings for the body but Boom moves out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Boom.
Boom lands a nice hook to Lannister's body. Lannister takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lannister throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Boom lands a lovely overhand right.
A head kick misses from Lannister.
Lannister stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Boom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boom cracks a nice hook into Lannister's ribs.
Lannister on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Lannister connects with a body shot.
Lannister tries to clinch but Boom moves out of range.
Boom connects with a jab.
Lannister on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Boom lands a lovely overhand right.
Tyrion Lannister has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice uppercut there from Lannister.
Boom lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Boom.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boom connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lannister. Lannister circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Boom slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A punch combination from Boom misses.
Lannister throws a head kick but Boom moves out of range.
A low kick from Lannister is predictable there
and Boom counters with a lovely straight right hand!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boom jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.

Lannister is rocked!
Boom works the jab nicely.
Lannister is still on wobbly legs! Can Boom finish him?
Lannister walks into a jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Lannister. That snapped Boom's head back.
Lannister misses with a hook to the body
and Boom counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Boom scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lannister takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lannister is holding his hands too far apart here. Boom throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Lannister is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). DJ Boom!
DJ Boom decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.