PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Stannis Baratheon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Ranger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stannis Baratheon has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Baratheon
vs
Ranger

185 cm
25
175 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

177 cm
24
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Tends to cut

Global Empire MMA Gear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Stannis Baratheon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dan Ranger!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Dillan Fox and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ranger slaps away a takedown attempt from Baratheon, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Baratheon shoots in for a takedown but Ranger shows good takedown defense.
Ranger takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Baratheon fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stannis Baratheon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ranger lands a nice shot that snaps Baratheon's head back.
Ranger with a hook.

Baratheon closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Ranger's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Baratheon is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Baratheon won't allow Ranger to get back to his feet.
Baratheon controlling from the top position.
Baratheon stops Ranger from standing up.
Ranger keeping moving, preventing Baratheon from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.

We're going to have a standup here because Stannis Baratheon wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Ranger connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Baratheon's hands.
Ranger's corner calls for a 1-2. Ranger obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Baratheon throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Baratheon misses with the combination.
A punch combination from Ranger misses.
Ranger moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ranger rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Baratheon moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Baratheon throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ranger's waist but Ranger gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Baratheon off to one side.
Baratheon shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ranger but Ranger pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ranger throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Baratheon.
Dan Ranger is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ranger throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

so Baratheon counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ranger wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Baratheon manages to pass to side control.
Baratheon thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baratheon lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

Baratheon decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Ranger looks gassed!
Ranger tries to bum rush Baratheon with a series of wild strikes but Baratheon uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ranger tries to bum rush Baratheon with a series of wild strikes but Baratheon uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Baratheon dodges the punch combination from Ranger.

Baratheon closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Baratheon lands in his opponent's guard.

Baratheon gets to his feet - Ranger follows without any prompting.

Baratheon scores with a takedown into Ranger's guard.
Baratheon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ranger is keeping the position for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baratheon is in close to Ranger's body, working some short punches and elbows.

Baratheon gets to his feet. Ranger looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Ranger avoids the body shot from Baratheon.
Ranger throws a series of punches but Baratheon moves out of range.

Baratheon closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Ranger to the mat! Ranger manages to get full guard.
Baratheon pushes down on Ranger's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Baratheon 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.
Nice strikes from Baratheon there.
Baratheon thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Baratheon wants to take a breather but Ranger is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baratheon is controlling the pace.

Baratheon stands up and beckons Ranger to join him on the feet.
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!
Baratheon looks for a takedown but Ranger sprawls well.

Baratheon manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Ranger on his heels. He'll look to pass Ranger's guard now, I'm sure.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Baratheon passes easily into side control. Nice work.

Baratheon is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ranger is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stannis Baratheon dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Baratheon misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ranger paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Baratheon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ranger.
Ranger swinging wildly here.
Stannis Baratheon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ranger takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ranger displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Baratheon.
Baratheon looks for a takedown but Ranger sprawls well.
Baratheon looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stannis Baratheon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Baratheon shoots in for a takedown but Ranger shows good takedown defense.
Ranger will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ranger stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ranger wants it to stay on the feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ranger lands with a nice body punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Baratheon darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Ranger is trying to stand up here but Baratheon is controlling him well.
Baratheon uses his free foot to push down on Ranger's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Ranger.

Baratheon has hold of Ranger's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Ranger manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Baratheon looking to control and managing it successfully.

Ranger somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Baratheon shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Baratheon tries to free his leg and advance position but Ranger is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Baratheon is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ranger can do anything to dispel that myth.
Baratheon keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ranger's head.
Baratheon scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ranger is looking to stand up but Baratheon isn't so interested in that idea.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baratheon works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ranger taking some punishment here, with Baratheon in his half guard.
Baratheon works his way into side control.
The ground and pound from Baratheon seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Ranger really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Baratheon. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Baratheon tries for a kimura but Ranger is defending well.

Baratheon decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Baratheon lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ranger circles away quickly and effectively.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ranger keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Baratheon tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ranger swivels and escapes.
Ranger smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ranger looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Baratheon tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ranger sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Baratheon somewhat.
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!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Baratheon.
Ranger scores with a hook to the body. Baratheon takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Baratheon throws a right and a left that Ranger avoids nicely.

Baratheon shoots in and bounces Ranger off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Baratheon trying to control the position from guard on top but Ranger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stannis Baratheon dominated that second 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Ranger throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Baratheon counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Baratheon.
Ranger keeping full guard, as Baratheon tries to pass.

Baratheon drops back looking for a leg! Ranger is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ranger manages to kick Baratheon off! Baratheon jumps back into Ranger's guard.
Baratheon looking to pass the guard.

Baratheon stands up from Ranger's guard - Baratheon perhaps looking for a knockout.
Baratheon fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ranger avoids it really well and circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Baratheon fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Baratheon misses with a takedown attempt - Ranger sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stannis Baratheon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ranger fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Baratheon.
A nice combination there by Ranger.
Horrible takedown by Baratheon or perhaps it was just good defense by Ranger which made him look bad.
Ranger misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Good exchange - Ranger coming out on top.
Baratheon shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ranger fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ranger slaps away a takedown attempt from Baratheon, before circling back to the center of the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Baratheon shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Baratheon was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Baratheon sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
You get the feeling that Ranger really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Baratheon is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Baratheon has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Ranger's face.
Baratheon lands a heavy elbow.
Baratheon connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Ranger tries to buck Baratheon off but he can't manage it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baratheon scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Baratheon lands a big shot there that rocks Ranger but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Baratheon raining down hammerfists from mount.
Baratheon controlling the position easily from mount.
Ranger is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Baratheon with the ground and pound from mount.
BOOM! Baratheon connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Baratheon controlling the position easily from mount.
Stannis Baratheon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baratheon landing strikes from the mount and Ranger is in trouble!
Baratheon punishing his opponent with strikes.
Baratheon lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Baratheon breaks from Ranger's wrist control and lands an elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Baratheon lands a heavy elbow.
Baratheon controlling the position easily from mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ranger wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Stannis Baratheon showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Baratheon, 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stannis Baratheon!