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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tyrion Lannister (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brabo Garcia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lannister comes to the cage accompanied by Freefallin by Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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140 lbs
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169 cm
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140 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tyrion Lannister!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Brabo Garcia!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yuuki Gou and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garcia with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Garcia gets the takedown into side control.
Garcia throws a strike aimed at the side of Lannister's head but Lannister avoids it well.
Lannister avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Garcia.
Lannister tries to bench press Garcia off him but Garcia keeps the position.
Lannister is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Garcia's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Garcia thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lannister's head.
Lannister wants to improve his position but Garcia is controlling well.
Garcia is nestled in close to Lannister, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garcia not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Lannister on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Garcia connects with a nice short shot to Lannister's temple.
Lannister is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Garcia's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Garcia's back!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia tries to break free.
Garcia defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Lannister looking to break Garcia's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Garcia remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Lannister will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Garcia tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Lannister avoids the attempt from Garcia to control.
Garcia is trying to escape the mount.
Lannister trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Garcia has given up his back. Will we see Lannister going for some submissions?
Garcia is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lannister looking for the choke from the back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lannister is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Garcia knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Garcia for a finish.
Garcia is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Lannister is looking for the choke from the back position but Garcia is controlling his hands well.
Garcia tries to escape the position.
Lannister is looking for the choke from the back position but Garcia is controlling his hands well.
Garcia is in bad spot here.
Lannister is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Lannister patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Lannister is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Garcia trying to control the position but Lannister manages to sink in the hooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lannister has the hooks in. Garcia is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Lannister is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Garcia knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Garcia for a finish.
Garcia trying to control the position but Lannister manages to sink in the hooks.
Lannister working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Lannister is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Lannister is looking for the choke from the back position but Garcia is controlling his hands well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Garcia is really stuck here.
Garcia breaks Lannister's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Lannister tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Garcia postures up.
Garcia stands and throws Lannister's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Lannister tries to improve position but can't.
Garcia lands some shots froms side control.
Garcia working the head and body with strikes.
Lannister gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Garcia throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lannister is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lannister is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Garcia's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Garcia's back!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lannister gets his hands free as Garcia looks to control.
Lannister is looking for the choke from the back position but Garcia is controlling his hands well.
Lannister is looking for the choke from the back position but Garcia is controlling his hands well.
Garcia is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Tyrion Lannister will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Lannister defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Garcia.
Lannister appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Garcia misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lannister closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Garcia manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Lannister keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Garcia'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.
Garcia lands a takedown into guard.
Lannister looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lannister is on top in guard.
Garcia looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Garcia is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lannister is controlling him.
Lannister stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Garcia swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lannister is aware though and is defending well.
Lannister trying to control but Garcia is working from the bottom.
Brabo Garcia has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lannister showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Lannister trying to control but Garcia is working from the bottom.
Lannister has gone for a leg lock! Garcia slips out almost immediately though and dives into Lannister's guard.
Lannister is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Garcia gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Lannister to score an easy takedown into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcia keeping moving, preventing Lannister from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lannister looking to pass the guard.
Lannister won't allow Garcia to sweep him here.
Lannister looking to pass the guard.
Lannister engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Lannister tries to free his leg and advance position but Garcia is retaining full guard.
Garcia has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lannister can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lannister stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Garcia swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lannister trying to control the position from guard on top but Garcia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lannister controlling from the top position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Lannister throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Garcia's waist but Garcia gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lannister off to one side.
Garcia shoots for a takedown but Lannister saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Lannister appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Garcia throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Brabo Garcia is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lannister moves out of range of the body kick from Garcia.
Garcia throws a lazy head kick
and Lannister counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lannister connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Garcia gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lannister counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Tyrion Lannister has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brabo Garcia.
Garcia is breathing heavily.
Lannister is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garcia is looking for a sweep. Lannister is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lannister wants to pass to mount but Garcia is defending the position.
Lannister is trying to control the action in half guard but Garcia is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Lannister is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Garcia has managed to free his arm - good work.
Lannister is trying to control the action in half guard but Garcia is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Lannister is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Garcia is just riding it out for now. Lannister eventually gives up the hold.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lannister is working for a submission of some sort.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyrion Lannister dominated that second 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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Garcia takes one to the chin there.
Garcia looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Garcia connects with a couple of short punches.
Lannister tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Garcia avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Garcia passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garcia wants to control but Lannister is keeping him busy.
Garcia prevents Lannister from improving his position.
Garcia trying to control the action but Lannister is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lannister is looking for a sweep. Garcia is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Garcia landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Lannister moves into full guard.
Garcia stopping the sweep attempt from Lannister.
Garcia wants to control from the top but Lannister keeps moving.
Garcia postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Lannister is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Garcia, into his guard.
Garcia keeping full guard, as Lannister tries to pass.
Garcia looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Brabo Garcia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Garcia looking for a sweep. Not yet Garcia, not yet.
Lannister slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Lannister tries to free his leg and advance position but Garcia is retaining full guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Lannister scores with a jab. Garcia acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Lannister drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Lannister trying to control but Garcia is working from the bottom.
Lannister trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lannister avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Garcia looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia trying to control the position.
Garcia keeping full guard, as Lannister tries to pass.
Garcia is looking for a triangle but Lannister pushes his legs off easily.
Lannister wants to pass the guard but Garcia is keeping the position.
Garcia throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Lannister pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Garcia is keeping the position for now.
Garcia working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lannister doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lannister manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Garcia is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Garcia has his foot on Lannister's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lannister works his way back into a safe position though.
Lannister is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Garcia looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Lannister scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Lannister looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Lannister is looking for a kimura here.
Garcia gets full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lannister tries to free his leg and advance position but Garcia is retaining full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tyrion Lannister showed his dominance in that final round.
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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyrion Lannister!
Tyrion Lannister made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'I should be wearing that fucking belt right now but beggars can't be choosers so when they sent me an offer to be cannon fodder I accepted it just so I could get the chance to beat the living shit out of Jesus. And guess what now? Jesus ain't looking so grand. Kiss my ass bitch.'.
The defeated Brabo Garcia had this to say: 'this was my last fight, i will retire now for good'.
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