PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tyrion Lannister (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Horacio Vanderbeet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Lannister
vs
Vanderbeet

170 cm
23
143 lbs
8 - 1 - 0

160 cm
22
142 lbs
12 - 7 - 1

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Good elbows
Good gas tank

Conquer
KAISER

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tyrion Lannister!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 7 - 1, fighting out of London, Horacio Vanderbeet!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Valeri Chadov and Vladimir Khabensky.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lannister connects with a body shot that sends Vanderbeet's belly button to the back.
Vanderbeet tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lannister paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lannister lands with a nice body punch.

Vanderbeet gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lannister misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vanderbeet trying to stall but Lannister improves his position.

Lannister breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lannister scores with a crisp jab that stopped Vanderbeet in his tracks.
Lannister lands a body shot.
Tyrion Lannister seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lannister misses with a wild body shot.
Lannister with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lannister lands with a straight right. Vanderbeet didn't see that one coming.
Lannister throws a body punch but Vanderbeet moves out of range.
Vanderbeet shoots in for a takedown but Lannister shows good takedown defense.
Lannister misses with a body shot.
Good leg kick by Lannister there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Vanderbeet moves forwards but Lannister connects with a nice, crisp jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lannister lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Vanderbeet at a distance.
Lannister misses with a wild body shot.
Lannister has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Supremacy of Self- Pit Inc. in the buildup to the fight.
Vanderbeet takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lannister scores with a shot to the body.
Lannister uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vanderbeet.
Vanderbeet fails with an attempt to clinch.
Vanderbeet tries to close the distance and clinch but Lannister swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lannister lands a nice looking body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Vanderbeet looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Vanderbeet fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Vanderbeet moves to clinch but Lannister breaks away

and Lannister counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Lannister won't allow Vanderbeet to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lannister trying to control but Vanderbeet is working from the bottom.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vanderbeet is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lannister is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lannister lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Lannister's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Vanderbeet manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lannister manages to get himself to full guard.
Lannister pulls Vanderbeet in close to his closed guard and prevents Vanderbeet from doing any damage or advancing position.
Vanderbeet postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lannister has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Lannister looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vanderbeet trying to control but Lannister is working from the bottom.

Tyrion Lannister has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Vanderbeet stuffs the takedown attempt from Lannister. Lannister gets slowly back to his feet.
Vanderbeet blocks a jab.
Horrible takedown by Vanderbeet or perhaps it was just good defense by Lannister which made him look bad.
Tyrion Lannister has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Horacio Vanderbeet.
Lannister scores with a crisp jab that stopped Vanderbeet in his tracks.
That kick from Lannister tenderised Vanderbeet's leg. Vanderbeet is trying to keep his angry face on.
Vanderbeet's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lannister connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Vanderbeet scrambles back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lannister circles away from the clinch attempt.
Vanderbeet keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vanderbeet tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lannister swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Vanderbeet avoids the body shot from Lannister.
Lannister throws a body punch but Vanderbeet moves out of range.
Vanderbeet tries to clinch but Lannister moves out of range.
Vanderbeet moves in looking to clinch but Lannister pushes him off.
Good leg kick by Lannister there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Vanderbeet checks a leg kick nicely.
Vanderbeet slips a jab from Lannister.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lannister lands a right hook to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lannister.
Lannister throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyrion Lannister dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Lannister looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Danga de danga de dang - Lannister scores with a four punch combination!
Vanderbeet is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lannister sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Vanderbeet shoots for a double leg takedown but Lannister sprawls well. He's pushed Vanderbeet's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Vanderbeet throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lannister misses with a wild body shot.
Lannister lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Vanderbeet on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lannister. Lannister obviously looking to wear him down.
Vanderbeet fails with an attempt to clinch.
Vanderbeet is trying desperately to land a takedown but Lannister is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Vanderbeet.
Vanderbeet takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Lannister paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Lannister connects with a body shot that sends Vanderbeet's belly button to the back.
Lannister jabs at Vanderbeet's body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lannister dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lannister lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lannister throws a series of punches but Vanderbeet moves out of range.
Lannister throws a body punch but Vanderbeet moves out of range.
Vanderbeet misses with a looping right.
Vanderbeet misses with a double jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lannister. Vanderbeet does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tyrion Lannister is winning the standup battle so far.
Vanderbeet moves out of range of the strikes.
Vanderbeet darts in looking for a takedown but Lannister gets double underhooks and turns Vanderbeet into the cage.
Tyrion Lannister has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Horacio Vanderbeet.
Vanderbeet blocks a body shot from Lannister.

Vanderbeet is fighting off a takedown attempt but Lannister is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Vanderbeet to the mat. Vanderbeet regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Lannister won't allow Vanderbeet to sweep him here.
Vanderbeet avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lannister wants to pass the guard but Vanderbeet is keeping the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vanderbeet wants to get back to his feet but Lannister is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Vanderbeet utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Vanderbeet wants to stand up but Lannister is controlling him.
Lannister postures up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lannister lands a couple of elbows.
Lannister is looking to work some ground and pound but Vanderbeet has wrist control.
Lannister looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Lannister wants to pass the guard but Vanderbeet is keeping the position.
Lannister prevents Vanderbeet from getting back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vanderbeet is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Lannister throws a big right hand that misses.
Lannister passes Vanderbeet's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Vanderbeet is doing well to control the position and prevent Lannister from advancing to side control.
Lannister perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Lannister sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Vanderbeet defending well though.
Vanderbeet desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Vanderbeet pushes Lannister off looking to stand but Lannister dives back in and keeps control.
Lannister is trying to control the action in half guard but Vanderbeet is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Lannister lands with a straight right. Vanderbeet didn't see that one coming.
Lannister throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Vanderbeet stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
No luck for Vanderbeet with that takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lannister fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Vanderbeet has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Lannister attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Lannister is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Lannister just misses with a punch to the body.
Lannister throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good leg kick by Lannister there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lannister lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Vanderbeet moves in looking to clinch but Lannister pushes him off.
Lannister throws a predictable looking body shot
and Vanderbeet counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Horacio Vanderbeet is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lannister thows a body shot but no joy.
Vanderbeet uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lannister.
Vanderbeet is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lannister swings for the body but Vanderbeet moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyrion Lannister dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Lannister dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vanderbeet tries to close the distance and clinch but Lannister swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Vanderbeet on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Lannister comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lannister scores with a hook to the body. Vanderbeet takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Vanderbeet shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lannister defends it nicely.
Lannister circles away from the clinch attempt

and Lannister counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Vanderbeet!
Lannister lands a decent elbow from side control.
Vanderbeet is looking for a sweep.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lannister working away.
Lannister landing a few strikes.
Vanderbeet is not content to let Lannister control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vanderbeet struggling a bit here.
Lannister trying to control the position but Vanderbeet is working away.
Lannister postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Lannister misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Vanderbeet tries to bench press Lannister off him but Lannister keeps the position.
Lannister creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Vanderbeet sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Vanderbeet can't do much from the bottom here.
Vanderbeet might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Lannister haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Lannister tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vanderbeet struggling a bit here.
Lannister cracks Vanderbeet with a big right hand but Vanderbeet just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Vanderbeet is trying to buck Lannister off.
You can see the frustration on Vanderbeet's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
A lull in the action here.
Vanderbeet struggling a bit here.
Vanderbeet is not content to let Lannister control the position.
Lannister tries to advance to mount but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lannister working away.
Lannister throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Vanderbeet pushes Lannister away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Lannister gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Lannister wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vanderbeet keeps working.
Vanderbeet wants to get back to his feet.
Lannister trying to control the action but Vanderbeet is working from the bottom.

Vanderbeet sneaks out the side door and pushes Lannister away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Lannister tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Vanderbeet is able to avoid easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lannister looks to score with a jab to the body but Vanderbeet is just out of range.
Lannister scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lannister turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lannister misses with a body shot.
Vanderbeet doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lannister lands a head shot.
Lannister avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lannister fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Vanderbeet shoots in but no luck this time.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vanderbeet on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vanderbeet takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Vanderbeet uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lannister.
Lannister throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyrion Lannister clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Lannister misses with a body shot.
Lannister connects with a solid leg kick.
Lannister moves out of range of the strikes.
Vanderbeet tries to clinch there but Lannister circles away.
Lannister sizes up Vanderbeet with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Lannister misses with a low kick.
Some wild striking there from Lannister.
Lannister avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Vanderbeet tries to clinch but Lannister is having none of it.
Vanderbeet shoots in for a takedown but Lannister shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lannister.
Lannister throws a nice outside leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vanderbeet is looking to clinch but Lannister is avoiding it.
Lannister connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lannister lands a nice leg kick that just misses Vanderbeet's sensitive parts.
Lannister lands a nice looking body shot.
Vanderbeet's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Lannister misses with a body shot.
Lannister just misses with a punch to the body.
Lannister stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lannister wants it to stay on the feet.
Lannister connects with a body shot that sends Vanderbeet's belly button to the back.
Vanderbeet wants to clinch up but Lannister keeps it at a distance.
Lannister is looking to wear down Vanderbeet with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Vanderbeet tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lannister defends well and Vanderbeet ends up having to push Lannister into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Tyrion Lannister has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Horacio Vanderbeet.

Lannister breaks from the clinch.
Vanderbeet takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Vanderbeet fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vanderbeet takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Vanderbeet throws a series of punches but Lannister moves out of range.
Vanderbeet chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lannister can pounce on him.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Vanderbeet.
Lannister throws a body punch but Vanderbeet moves out of range.
Lannister fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Vanderbeet fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lannister looks to score with a jab to the body but Vanderbeet is just out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vanderbeet checks a leg kick.
Lannister jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Lannister scores with a slapping inside leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lannister uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Lannister lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Vanderbeet at a distance.
Vanderbeet tries to clinch up.
Vanderbeet wants to clinch but Lannister slips to the side

and Lannister counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Lannister.
Vanderbeet keeping moving, preventing Lannister from controlling successfully.
Lannister cracks Vanderbeet with a solid left hand.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Vanderbeet manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Lannister drops down looking for an ankle pick but Vanderbeet pulls his leg out and moves away.
Lannister digs a good hook to Vanderbeet's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lannister throws a sloppy body shot
and Vanderbeet counters with a nice uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lannister lands a two punch combo.
Lannister throws a low kick but it's checked well by Vanderbeet.
Lannister connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Vanderbeet's hands.
Vanderbeet tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lannister swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lannister just misses with a punch to the body.
Lannister connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Vanderbeet takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lannister takes a swing at Vanderbeet's ribcage but misses.
A combination from Lannister does no damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lannister misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vanderbeet.
Vanderbeet throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lannister's waist but Lannister gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Vanderbeet off to one side.
Lannister is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyrion Lannister had his way with Horacio Vanderbeet in that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Lannister throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sloppy strikes from Vanderbeet. Those never looked like landing.
Vanderbeet tries to clinch but Lannister is having none of it.
Vanderbeet tries to clinch but Lannister is having none of it.
Lannister lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Lannister throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Vanderbeet is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lannister connects with a leg kick. Vanderbeet looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Lannister misses with a wild body shot.
Lannister swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lannister lands a body shot.
Lannister stalks Vanderbeet and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Vanderbeet's face. Vanderbeet staggers backwards, shaken.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lannister moves out of range of the strikes.
Lannister feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Vanderbeets jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Vanderbeet fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lannister lands with a hook. Vanderbeet tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Lannister is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vanderbeet can do to turn this around?
Vanderbeet tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lannister defends well and Vanderbeet ends up having to push Lannister into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Vanderbeet has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Lannister blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Vanderbeet throws a head punch that misses.
Lannister struggles to land a body shot inside as Vanderbeet controls his hands.

Lannister breaks the clinch.
Vanderbeet moves forwards but Lannister connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Vanderbeet gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
An inside leg kick lands from Lannister.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lannister lands with a nice combination. Vanderbeet backs away looking to recover.

Lannister tries to keep at a distance but Vanderbeet has taken the fight into the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vanderbeet.
Vanderbeet can't find room to land a body shot as Lannister controls the action.
A right hook to the body lands for Lannister.

Lannister manages to break the clinch.
Lannister misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lannister scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Vanderbeet takes one to the chin there.
A leg kick checked by Vanderbeet.

Lannister tries to keep at a distance but Vanderbeet has taken the fight into the clinch.
Lannister avoids the elbow strike from Vanderbeet, against the cage.
Tyrion Lannister is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vanderbeet pushes Lannister back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Lannister blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Vanderbeet misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vanderbeet.
Lannister misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Vanderbeet swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vanderbeet has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. So far he's outscoring his opponent in the clinch so it seems to have been worthwhile.
A bit of stalling here from Vanderbeet.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Lannister blocks an uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vanderbeet has a couple of punches blocked by Lannister.
Vanderbeet is leaning against Lannister and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Vanderbeet just misses with a elbow thrown towards Lannister's brow.
Vanderbeet looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Vanderbeet misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vanderbeet throws a punch but it's blocked by Lannister.
Horacio Vanderbeet has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vanderbeet goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

Lannister escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lannister scores with a leg kick.
Lannister fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vanderbeet manages to avoid it.
Lannister ducks down and throws a hook to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Tyrion Lannister.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lannister, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 49:46
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 50:45
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyrion Lannister!
Tyrion Lannister retains his featherweight title!
Tyrion Lannister made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Proud to win the title. All other Featherweights might as go to another division. I plan on wearing this around my waist a long time.'.