PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bjorn Lannister (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jager Statsy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Lannister
vs
Statsy

150 cm
28
169 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

180 cm
26
165 lbs
2 - 5 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bjorn Lannister!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jager Statsy!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Steve Smith and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lannister.
Lannister fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lannister shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Statsy as he jumps to the side.
Nice takedown defense from Lannister. No joy for Statsy on that attempt.
Lannister tries to clinch up
and Statsy counters with a head kick.
Lannister fails with the takedown
and Statsy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bjorn Lannister. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Some bone on bone action there as Lannister checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Lannister is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Lannister gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lannister throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Statsy blocks it with crossed arms.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Statsy wants to get back to striking at distance but Lannister won't allow it.
A knee to the head by Lannister.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.

Statsy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lannister moves in looking to clinch but Statsy pushes him off.
Lannister tries to clinch up but Statsy circles away and keeps his distance.
Statsy shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lannister as he avoids it easily.
Lannister tries to clinch up.

Lannister has closed the distance and engaged Statsy in a clinch.
Lannister tries to land a knee to the head but Statsy blocks with his arms.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Statsy wants a takedown.
Lannister misses with a knee to the head.
Lannister looking to throw knees to the head but Statsy is blocking nicely.
Lannister tries a knee to the head but Statsy blocks it.
Lannister tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lannister tries a knee to the head but Statsy blocks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Statsy tries to break the clinch but Lannister is controlling the position.
Statsy is looking to break free of the clinch but Lannister has double underhooks.
Statsy goes for a takedown in the clinch but Lannister prevents it.
Lannister misses with a knee to the head.
Lannister throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Statsy blocks it with crossed arms.
Lannister really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lannister using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Statsy has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Statsy drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lannister blocking some punches.
Lannister tries a knee to the head but Statsy blocks it.
Lannister misses with a knee strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bjorn Lannister dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Statsy gets tackled into the cage by Lannister. Lannister maintains the clinch.
Lannister tries to land a knee to the head but Statsy blocks with his arms.
Lannister prevents Statsy from breaking the clinch.
Lannister misses with a knee strike.
Lannister throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Statsy blocks it with crossed arms.
Statsy is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Lannister tries a knee to the head but Statsy blocks it.
Statsy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lannister landing knees to the head.
Statsy tries to break the clinch but Lannister is controlling the position.
Lannister throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Statsy blocks it with crossed arms.
Statsy is trying to break free.
Statsy wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lannister has him pressed against the cage.
Statsy wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lannister misses with a knee strike.
Statsy has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Lannister after a bit of a struggle.
Statsy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lannister has Statsy pressed against the cage, preventing Statsy from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Lannister with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Statsy wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lannister blocks a punch to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lannister with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Statsy is trying to break the clinch but Lannister has him pressed against the cage.
Lannister tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lannister gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Statsy.
Bjorn Lannister has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jager Statsy.
Lannister scores with a knee to the head.

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 misses with a knee strike.
Lannister tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lannister tries a knee to the head but Statsy blocks it.
Lannister throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bjorn Lannister has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Statsy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lannister's elbow.
Lannister using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Statsy has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bjorn Lannister dominated that second round.
That's time! Lannister's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Statsy is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lannister sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bjorn Lannister seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Statsy misses with a low kick.
Lannister tries to clinch up but Statsy circles away and keeps his distance.
Lannister tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Statsy counter with a right hand.
Lannister closes the distance looking to clinch
and Statsy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jager Statsy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Statsy, as that shot connected.
Statsy fails to land with a series of punches.

Lannister closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Statsy can't do much from the bottom here.
Lannister controlling the position from side mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lannister wants to stand but Statsy is controlling his arm.
Lannister tries to get to his feet but Statsy is in the middle of advancing position himself and ends up with Lannister in his guard.
Lannister advances position into side control!
Statsy can't do much from the bottom here.
Lannister wants to stand but Statsy is controlling his arm.
Lannister trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Statsy trying to remain calm as Lannister controls from the top position.
Statsy struggling a bit here.
Bjorn Lannister is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Statsy is not content to let Lannister control the position.
Lannister controls the position.
Statsy throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Lannister wants to stand but Statsy is controlling his arm.
A lull in the action here as Lannister stalls from top position.
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!
Statsy is looking for a sweep.
Lannister tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.

Lannister stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Lannister tries to close the distance and clinch but Statsy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jager Statsy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lannister tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Statsy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Statsy keeps the fight on the outside.
Statsy keeps the fight on the outside.
Statsy scores with a punch to the head.
Statsy is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Statsy connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Statsy jabs Lannister to the body, keeping him at a distance.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Lannister.
Statsy is trying to get back to half guard.
Lannister content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
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.
Lannister wants to stand but Statsy has his arm trapped.
Statsy is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Statsy wants to control but Lannister postures up.
Statsy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lannister tries to stand but Statsy is controlling his head.
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 control the action but Statsy is working from the bottom.
Lannister wants to stand but Statsy is controlling his arm.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Statsy tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lannister wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Lannister controls the position from side control.
Statsy is looking for a sweep.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bjorn Lannister showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lannister has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bjorn Lannister!
Bjorn Lannister decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.