PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tyrion Lannister (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alberto Lopez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lannister comes to the cage accompanied by the whores of westeros. Lopez comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Apeman kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Lannister
vs
Lopez

166 cm
27
135 lbs
18 - 6 - 0

175 cm
36
146 lbs
30 - 11 - 0

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 6 - 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 30 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alberto Lopez!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Chris Downing and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lannister takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Lannister misses with a wild body shot.
Lopez blocks a jab.
Lopez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lannister takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Lannister fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lopez avoids it really well and circles away.
Lopez smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Lopez chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lannister misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lannister on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Lannister throws a right hand that Lopez ducks under and follows up with a left that Lopez also avoids with ease.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lopez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lopez swings for the body but Lannister moves out of range.
Lannister lands a nice shot that snaps Lopez's head back.
Lannister throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lopez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lopez takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lopez moves out of range as Lannister strikes.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lannister darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Lopez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lannister.
Lopez takes one to the side of the head.
Lannister tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lopez defends well and Lannister ends up having to push Lopez into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Lopez content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Lopez misses with a punch on the inside.
Lannister letting Lopez take a breather here.
Lopez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short uppercut from Lopez.
Lopez throws a punch but it's blocked by Lannister.
Lannister tries to score a body lock takedown but Lopez shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyrion Lannister. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lopez working aggressively here.
Lopez lands a body punch.
Lannister wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lannister has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Lopez lands a body shot.
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!
Lannister lands a shoulder strike.
Lannister lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lannister tries a body shot but Lopez blocks it.
Lopez looking to stall.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lopez can't find room to land a body shot as Lannister controls the action.
Lopez lands with a light punch inside.
Lopez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lannister lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lannister misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lannister can't break the clinch.

Lannister has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Lopez clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Lopez is trying to break free.
Lannister is trying to stick to Lopez's back but Lopez is turning into Lannister. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Lannister's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Lopez.
Lannister wants to sweep here but Lopez controlling him for the moment.
Lopez stops Lannister from standing up.
Lannister manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Lopez tries to hold on but Lannister postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lopez regains half guard.
Lopez blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lannister.
Lopez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lopez has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Lopez is pressing down on Lannister's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Lannister trying to control the position from guard on top but Lopez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lopez is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lopez is on top in guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lannister keeping full guard, as Lopez tries to pass.
Lannister looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lopez is looking to work some ground and pound but Lannister has wrist control.
Lopez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lannister is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Lopez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lannister swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Lannister throws a shot from downtown. Lopez moves away and avoids it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lopez is looking to clinch but Lannister is avoiding it.
Lannister comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alberto Lopez dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Lopez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lopez lands a nice shot that snaps Lannister's head back.
Lannister connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Lannister looks to land a left hand but Lopez moved out of range nicely.
Lopez slips a jab from Lannister.
Lannister cracks Lopez with an open hand slap.
Lopez misses with a hook.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lopez is defended easily by Lannister.
Lannister throws the left hand but Lopez avoids the punch easily.
Lannister looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Lannister dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lopez tries to close the distance and clinch but Lannister swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Lannister looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lannister wants to take a breather but Lopez is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lopez is doing well to control the position and prevent Lannister from advancing to side control.
Lannister throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Lannister is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Lannister stops Lopez from getting back to his feet.

Lannister seems to be working for a kimura but Lopez defends the submission attempt.
Lannister is stalling here. Lopez is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Lannister seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Lopez has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lannister dodges the ground and pound from Lopez.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lopez sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Lannister is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Lannister is looking for a sweep.
Lopez working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Lopez is looking to take a break and control but Lannister is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lannister is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Lopez's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Lopez seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Lannister is pressing down on Lopez's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
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!
Lannister is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Lannister wants to stand but Lopez is controlling the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lopez throws a strike but Lannister rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Lannister throwing strikes but missing.
Lopez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lannister stops Lopez from standing up.
Alberto Lopez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lopez trying to control the position.
Lannister trying to control but Lopez is working from the bottom.
Lannister throws a strike but Lopez rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lopez stopping the sweep attempt from Lannister.
Lopez throws an elbow that misses. Lannister uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Lopez's guard. Nice move by Lannister!
Lopez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lopez trying to control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lannister sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Lopez's guard.
Lopez is doing well to control the position and prevent Lannister from advancing to side control.
Lopez is pressing down on Lannister's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyrion Lannister dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Lopez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lannister swivels and escapes.
Lannister listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Tyrion Lannister seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Lannister throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

Lopez closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A short right from Lopez on the inside.
Lannister swings wildly with an uppercut but Lopez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lopez leaning his opponent against the cage.
Lopez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lannister backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Lopez.
Lannister's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Lannister wants to take the fight to the mat but Lopez manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Lannister - that landed with a thud.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short uppercut from Lannister.
Lopez prevents a takedown attempt there.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lannister misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lopez throws a head punch that misses.
Lannister blocking some punches.
Lopez lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lopez lands a body shot in the clinch.
Lopez tries to stall but Lannister uses the opportunity to gain a better position.

Lannister turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Lannister manages to end up in side control.
Lopez is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Lannister's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Lannister lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Lannister throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Lopez trying to control but Lannister postures up.
Lannister thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lannister thows a huge punch but Lopez dodges it nicely.
Lopez wants to get back to full guard.
Lannister throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Lopez won't allow Lannister to pass to mount.
Lopez is trying is best to control the position here.
Lopez trying to hold on to Lannister's head to control him but Lannister postures up.
Lannister missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Lannister thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Lannister throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lannister throwing shots but Lopez is blocking nicely.
Lannister prevents Lopez from improving his position.
Lannister with the ground and pound but Lopez uses the opportunity to regain guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lopez working a defensive guard here.
Lopez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lannister trying to control the position from guard on top but Lopez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lopez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lopez keeping moving, preventing Lannister from controlling successfully.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Alberto Lopez.
Lannister with a jab.
Lannister pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Lopez back to the cage. Lannister follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
The crowd cheers as Lannister lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lopez doesn't seem phased though.
Lopez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Lannister.
Lopez throws a head kick but Lannister moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lopez takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lopez on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Lopez tries to clinch but Lannister is having none of it.
Lopez loads up on a big right hand but Lannister slips the punch.
Lopez slips under a jab.
Lopez has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Lannister looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lannister swings widly with a right hand
and Lopez counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.

Lannister gets tackled into the cage by Lopez. Lopez maintains the clinch.
Lannister fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lopez tries for a takedown. No joy.
Lopez can't find room to land a body shot as Lannister controls the action.
Lopez is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Lannister is keeping busy.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lopez cracks Lannister with a nice body shot.
Lannister is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Lopez misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyrion Lannister clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Lannister is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lopez.
Tyrion Lannister is winning the standup battle so far.
Lannister chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lopez can pounce on him.
Lopez stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Lannister moves out of range of the strikes.
No luck for Lannister with that takedown attempt.
Lopez looks to land a right hand but Lannister moved out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lopez.
Lopez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lannister moves away.
Lopez ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lopez throws an overhand right that lands on Lannister's shoulder, as Lannister tries to avoid the shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Lopez misses the target.
Lannister swinging wildly here.

Lopez moves into the clinch.
Lannister has a couple of punches blocked by Lopez.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lannister misses with a body punch.
Lannister blocks an uppercut.

Lopez lands a takedown into guard.
Lopez stopping the sweep attempt from Lannister.
Lopez with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Lannister manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lopez manages to get himself to full guard.
Lopez wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Lannister trying to control the position from guard on top but Lopez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lannister pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lopez is keeping the position for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lopez bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lannister's guard.
Lopez tries to free his leg and advance position but Lannister is retaining full guard.

Lannister has his foot on Lopez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lopez works his way back into a safe position though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lopez with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Lopez advances position into side control!
Lannister looks to move to half guard but instead Lopez has passed into mount! Damn!
Lopez landing punches.
Lopez fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lannister is squirming around, avoiding Lopez's attempts to control the action.
Lannister is bucking up trying to escape but Lopez cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Lopez unloads with some shots from mount but Lannister bucks and avoids them well.
Lopez misses with a head shot.
Lannister taking shots to the head.

Lannister is rocked!
Lannister takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Oh Lannister is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lopez postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Lannister bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Lopez and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alberto Lopez! Alberto Lopez retains his bantamweight title!